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Purgatory Ridge Audiobook by William Kent Krueger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Kent Krueger) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:19:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Purgatory Ridge Subtitle: A Cork O'Connor Mystery, Book 3 Author: William Kent Krueger Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 785 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: William Kent Krueger is the award-winning author of the popular Cork OConnor mysteries. In Purgatory Ridge, Krueger crafts a riveting tale that has ex-sheriff OConnor on the case after a heated town debate turns deadly. The local Anishinaabe Indian tribe is furious to discover that Karl Lindstroms lumber mill is after a grove of trees sacred to tribal lore. So when the mill gets bombed, killing a man, the tribe is blamed. But OConnor has a different theory. Members Reviews: If you like Longmire... You will like this series. It is similar to Longmire in many ways, but has more family involvement. It definitely keeps your interest and you find yourself becoming more invested in getting to know the family and hoping for the best for all it's members. I will eventually work my way through this series. I am glad that I took a chance. Good listen Solid story with twists. Good presentation. Keeps you wanting more. Diverse personalities. Will read more of the series. Trees, ships, families, and greed in Minnesota PURGATORY RIDGE is the third installment of the Cork O'Conner mysteries. Though no longer the sheriff of Aurora, Minnesota, when the local lumber mill is bombed, resulting in the death of a local Native American tribesman, Cork is asked to help in the investigation. Many possibilities for suspects eventually evolve as environmentalists and the local tribes are protesting the lumbering of a sacred stand of old growth trees called the "Old Grandfathers". Then the lumber mill-owner's wife and son, along with Cork's wife and son , are kidnapped with a ransom demand for 2 million dollars. Suspense builds with the addition of another suspect, the only survivor of a sunken ship from a number of years ago, who has been mourning the death of his brother during that sinking. He believes the mill owner's wife's family is responsible for the sinking by sabotaging the ship for the insurance money. With the building of suspects and clues developing into a serious case, the conclusion is a complete surprise. Krueger's mysteries are enhanced by the cultural differences between the Native Americans and the whites, with Cork being mixed blood, and his wife as the lawyer for the tribe. There are also marital issues between Cork and his wife, as they have come together again, after both strayed with other partners. They have three children, two of whom now help Cork run their restaurant. These many and varied issues greatly add to the interest of Krueger's books. The atmosphere of the Minnesota surrounds is also a character in itself, building suspense with the wild weather, and many land formations. Excellent continuation of the Cork O'Conner series! Another Great Mystery, #3, with Cork O'Connor This mystery, the third in the series,stays true to the story line of ex-sheriff, Cork O'Connor standing up against evil and injustice on Iron Lake. The history of the native Indians is interwoven, and as in the first two books, his wife Jo, is an attorney who represents the Indians. The locals want Cork to run for sheriff again . . . which isn't decided in book three. The story takes twists and turns, which are unexpected and keeps you listening. My husband and I have listened to the first three in the series together while taking road trips to visit our kids.

Agatha's First Case Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 03:42:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha's First Case Subtitle: An Agatha Raisin Short Story Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Alison Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 421 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: At age 26 Agatha Raisin has already come a long way. She has clawed her way up since leaving the Birmingham slum where she was born. She's lost her Birmingham accent, run away from her drunken husband, and found a job at a public relations office as a secretary. Then her boss asks Agatha to go to the home of Sir Bryce Teller to tell him that he is soon to be arrested for the murder of his wife and that the agency no longer wants to represent him. Teller, impressed with the pugnacious Agatha, asks her to handle PR for him and even offers her an office and tells her she can hire a staff. Certainly the best thing Agatha can do for her first client is to find out who really murdered his wife and clear his name. And with her wits and gumption, Agatha sets out to do just that. New York Times best-selling author M. C. Beaton's character Agatha Raisin is beloved by millions, and this brand-new short story takes us back to where it all began with Agatha's first case. Members Reviews: Agatha's Origins Charming short story explaining Agatha Raisin's first case and how she got her start. Hearing about her sad upbringing certainly gives one more sympathy for the character. It's easy to see why she had to develop the hard shell she has in the series. She's always seemed a tough nut with a heart of gold. A Nice Tease This was a nice tease considering a new Agatha Raisin book will be released since. I enjoyed this book. Agatha was born with spunk! Fun! Really enjoyed this short that told us how Agatha got her start. Clever, fun, straight up Agatha. A quick and infinitely enjoyable read. boring the idea of the book was good but it felt like it was a 500 page book condensed into a 50 page book. everything went so right for Agatha and she was so amazing at everything. boring no character development Where It All Began! I've been reading the Agatha Raisin mysteries for the last few years and I've loved every one of them. Agatha is big on spirit and determination and regardless of your age she sure is a great model for the strong, confident woman with a "can-do" attitude! When I heard M.C. Beaton was writing a story about her first case, I was excited. I wanted to know what Agatha was like in her 20s! In this story we get to meet Agatha when she is 26. She is just starting out at a ad agency as a general "dogsbody" and has quite made it yet. She gets thrust in the middle of a murder case, and alike to her cases later on, she bumbles around and gets everything right. She's hesitant to begin with, but her strong passion to make something of herself shines through and she starts to show the Agatha Raisin spirit that we all love! Agatha Raisin is my all time favorite sleuth and I simply loved her first story. I'm hoping maybe one day M.C. Beaton will write more stories of her younger days, as this one was a delight. If you're a new fan to the Agatha Raisin mysteries this would be the perfect place to start. I enjoyed Alison Larkin's narration. Penelope Keith is my all-time favorite narrator of this series but Alison's narration was quite good too. Definitely a A+ listen and I can't wait for the new book, Dishing the Dirt!

Thunder Bay Audiobook by William Kent Krueger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Kent Krueger) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:26:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thunder Bay Subtitle: A Cork O'Connor Mystery #7 Author: William Kent Krueger Narrator: Buck Schirner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 566 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Happy and content in his hometown of Aurora, Minnesota, Cork O'Connor has left his badge behind and is ready for a life of relative peace, setting up shop as a private investigator. But his newfound state of calm is soon interrupted when Henry Meloux, the Ojibwe medicine man and Cork's spiritual adviser, makes a request: Will Cork find the son that Henry fathered long ago? With little to go on, Cork uses his investigative skills to locate Henry Wellington, a wealthy and reclusive industrialist living in Thunder Bay, Ontario. When a murder attempt is made on old Meloux's life, all clues point north across the border. But why would Wellington want his father dead? This question takes Cork on a journey through time as he unravels the story of Meloux's 1920s adventures in the ore-rich wilderness of Canada, where his love for a beautiful woman, far outside his culture, led him into a trap of treachery, greed, and murder. The past and present collide along the rocky shores of Thunder Bay, where a father's unconditional love is tested by a son's deeply felt resentment, and where jealousy and revenge remain the code among men. As Cork hastens to uncover the truth and save his friend, he soon discovers that his own life is in danger and is reminded that the promises we keep - even for the best of friends - can sometimes place us in the hands of our worst enemies. Members Reviews: Needs another narrator Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I like to read series in order so no matter what I was going to buy this. But I was not happy. What didnt you like about Buck Schirners performance? I don't like him like I don't like Dick Hill. Other people do, Its a matter of taste. Why the switch from David Chandler. I don't understand why the publishing company decides that in a series there should be different narrators. Maybe they don't listen to books so they don't get it. You get used to the way characters are read and the change is painful. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No WHY THE CHANGE IN NARRATOR!!!!!? I don't know this narrator and I haven't listened to the entire book yet, so I wouldn't be fair to comment on his performance at this time. What I do know is that I feel cheated when you change narrators in the middle of a series Not only is it a distraction,it also appears that the author gets more negative feedback then he would under normal circumstances. Bloody Awful Narrator!!!! I listened to the first six books in this series and really enjoyed them ... the characters are all interesting and I'm absolutely in love with Henry Meloux. So I was really looking forward to the next installment. But the narrator in this (and apparently the next five) books is so bad that it all but threw the joy of reading this book right out the window. What a disappointment! This narrator makes just about everyone sound like a mush-mouthed moron. And the women!!! They all sound masculine. And old. And just plain ... plain! Even Jo, who is a really vital sexy woman, sounds boring and slow and soulless. And poor Sheriff Marcia ... she sounds idiotic ...

Thin Air Audiobook by Ann Cleeves

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Cleeves) — Tue, 05 May 2015 16:11:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thin Air Subtitle: A Shetland Mystery Author: Ann Cleeves Narrator: Kenny Blyth Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 632 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Ann Cleeves is back with the sixth book in her Shetland series featuring Inspector Jimmy Perez, whom listeners will remember from Raven Black, White Nights, Red Bones, Blue Lightning, and Dead Water. A group of old university friends leave the bright lights of London and travel to Shetland to celebrate the marriage of one of their friends. But one of them, Eleanor, disappears - apparently into thin air. It's midsummer, a time of light nights and unexpected mists. And then Eleanor's body is discovered lying in a small loch close to the cliff edge. Detectives Jimmy Perez and Willow Reeves are dispatched to investigate. Before she went missing, Eleanor claimed to have seen the ghost of a local child who drowned in the 1920s. Her interest in the ghost had seemed unhealthy - obsessive, even - to her friends: an indication of a troubled mind. But Jimmy and Willow are convinced that there is more to Eleanor's death than they first thought. Is there a secret that lies behind the myth? One so shocking that someone would kill - many years later - to protect it? Ann Cleeves' striking new novel is a quintessential whodunit with surprises at every turn. Members Reviews: weird pauses throughout weird pauses throughout book...production could have been much improved. the book content was awesome but the pauses kinda ruined it for me Best in the series. What did you love best about Thin Air? The descriptions of life on the Shetland Islands and the wonderful voice of the narrator. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The plot was engaging, but to be honest, I listened more for the back stories than the plot. Which character as performed by Kenny Blyth was your favorite? Probably Jimmy Perez, but I also found Willow very interesting. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, absolutely. It ended too quickly for me, again, in part because of the great narrator. Any additional comments? I can't praise Kenny Blyth enough! Best Shetland Mystery Yet Ann Cleeves kept me guessing 'til the end. Jimmy is appealing, dark, quiet, brooding, yet vulnerable and kind. All characters were interesting. Narration was great. Shetland Island Intrigue! Another great Shetland Island mystery. Great characters and good plot. Ann Cleeves never disappoints! Anxiously waiting for next book! Suspenseful novel that gains power When I started this book I enjoyed the exotic setting but found the story slow going. Before too long the characters took on lives, particularly the detectives. By them I was committed to the book and had to find out what happened...who did it! I was surprised at the ending!

Dirt Audiobook by Stuart Woods

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:16:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dirt Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 2 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 221 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: On the heels of his best-selling Choke and Imperfect Strangers, Stuart Woods brings back one of his best loved characters, Stone Barrington, who most recently appears in New York Dead, in a fast-paced roller-coaster ride through the high-profile world of celebrity gossip. Feared and disliked for both her poison pen and her ice queen persona, bicoastal gossip columnist Amanda Dart finds the tables have turned. The unwitting victim of an anonymous gossipmonger who is faxing to national opinion makers an outrageous scandal sheet revealing the details of her ongoing indiscretions with a nationally known takeover artist, Amanda enlists the help of New York lawyer and investigator Stone Barrington to learn the identity of the faxer. Everybody is a suspect in the world of tabloid journalism. As the faxes grow more scathing and begin to expose the peccadilloes of not only Amanda but other members of the gossip community, Barrington winds up with more leads than he can handle and an employer who is about to take matters dangerously into her own hands. The world of gossip is turned on its head. It becomes clear to Stone that even the most respected members of the social scene will stop at nothing - even murder - to clear their names. Irresistible as only good gossip can be, Dirt is a mesmerizing tale of betrayal and murder set against a backdrop of the fast-paced Manhattan tabloid business; it is filled with the twists and turns that have made Stuart Woods' novels international hits. Members Reviews: I just love stone The book was great. I love woods, he's a dope ass writer. Stone is the best ever. I so wish I could meet that man 1st Stuart Woods book I have read Where does Dirt rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top 5 Have you listened to any of Tony Robertss other performances before? How does this one compare? 1st time to listen to Tony Roberts - thinks he does a very good job with all parts. Awful ending. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Left you handing, unfinished business, unless this is a series the loose ends needed to be completed. Great Another GREAT Stone Barrington! If it weren't for the mid '90 references to pay phones and and land lines, this book would be ageless. Editor did poor job The editor failed to edit out the narrator's loud breath intakes. It was so distracting I couldn't get past the first five minutes of the book. If the same book was read by a different narrator, I would get it. I liked Book 1.

The Survivors Club Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Thu, 05 Aug 2004 06:11:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Survivors Club Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1092 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The rapist left an indelible mark on their lives; now three women must live with the consequences of his violent brutality. But when he's murdered on his way to trial, the police investigation takes a scorching new focus. All three women had a reason to hate him. All three wanted him dead. But which one of them murdered him? Explosively plotted and unnervingly suspenseful, The Survivors Club sizzles from beginning to end. Critic Reviews: "Compelling...The plot barrels along with surprising new twists." (Publishers Weekly) "Gardner expertly ties the various story lines together to create a crackerjack ending....[A] masterfully crafted thriller." (Booklist) "A high-octane, nerve-jangling tale of suspense." (Harlan Coben, author of Gone for Good) Members Reviews: Wow! Get this one! It took me a while to get through this book. It was so good that I could do nothing else but listen! No driving, no knitting, no nothin'! As soon as I was fininshed, I started it again. The narrator is very talented. Each character gets a very unique voice. Very richly developed plot and characters. I really felt for them...and was on the edge of my seat. Twisting and turning right along with them. Exciting page-turner Excellent writing and read well by the narrator, this book is full of twists and turns and you'll make up reasons to keep the headphones on, if you have to. The characters are nicely developed and sympathetic. The story is compelling and gets more exciting as you go. Wish this author had more unabridged books on tape. One of her best. Exciting from beginning to end. Great character development. The best of the books by her to which I have listened. They were all very good, but this is her best. The Message is Loud and Clear I have never read a Lisa Gardner book before and the Survivor's Club was on my list as a highly recommended read. I normally don't listen to crime dramas; however, I really enjoyed the suspense in this fast-paced novel. The description of the rapes really brings home the fact of what an act of violence rape is (especially in this story) -- the author handled the subject matter with incredible understanding and empathy, yet getting her point across about the true nature of that hideous crime. The characters are well developed and it kept me listening raptly to all of the twists and turns that one loves in a good crime mystery. I plan on reading her other books now. Another Awesome Edge-of-the-Seat Book from Gardner Just finished listening to both unabridged books available by Lisa Gardner, wish you had more!! Can't believe I haven't discovered her before now. She writes interesting characters and stories and great puzzles.

The Last Detective Audiobook by Peter Lovesey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Lovesey) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:30:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Detective Subtitle: An Inspector Peter Diamond Investigation Author: Peter Lovesey Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 502 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Detective Superintendent Peter Diamond is the last detective: a genuine gumshoe, committed to door-stopping and deduction rather than fancy computer gadgetry. So when the naked body of a woman is found floating in the weeds in a lake near Bath with no one willing to identify her, no marks, and no murder weapon, his sleuthing abilities are tested to the limit. Struggling with a jigsaw puzzle of truant choirboys, teddy bears, a black Mercedes and Jane Austen memorabilia, Diamond persists even after the powers-that-be have decided there's enough evidence to make a conviction. Members Reviews: Pleasantly surprised -- loved Inspector Diamond! After reading a few of the reviews, I was worried about taking a chance with this series debut, as others found the protagonist, Inspector Diamond, completely irredeemable. I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, Diamond is pompous, irascible and a bit of a Luddite -- but I thoroughly enjoyed him and can't understand why others found him so unlikeable. I also enjoyed the wonderful English setting -- it is good to see Bath as the setting for murder and mayhem and not another period romance. I will definitely be downloading others in this series! A nice little cliche... In that Diamond is so unlikeable that he becomes likeable. I enjoyed the story, loved the narration and will read more Diamond stories. A great English detective story! Would you listen to The Last Detective again? Why? Yes, after a while, of course. This would be a story to listen again to for the details and to catch the foreshadowing I missed the previous listen. But after listening to this first installment in the series, I will be acquiring more Inspector Diamond books. Who was your favorite character and why? Inspector Diamond, especially after I learned of his very common job dissatisfaction level. Which scene was your favorite? Many scenes with Diamond & his joy of food, such as when he finishes Mathew's cake. My most favorite scene I can't say because it would be a spoiler for that enjoyable moment. But the book is GP in my opinion & I like Inspector Diamond. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I enjoyed the author's style of having a person of interest tell his side of the story as if giving a statement. Any additional comments? Simon Prebble is excellent. So very entertaining I couldn't quit listening. Stayed up way too late. Not only did I not turn it off when I should have. I set and reset the timer every night. The interest and enjoyment kept me awake. On to the next! Simon Prebble is so very good to listen to and I was pleased to find more books read by him. Double fun. A well kept secret What did you love best about The Last Detective? good writing, interestin characters, good plot What did you like best about this story? as above What does Simon Prebble bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Simon Prebble is an excellent performer. He brings drama, subletly, richness toi characters in a very pleasing style and voice Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? all good Any additional comments? no

Killing Trail Audiobook by Margaret Mizushima

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Mizushima) — Thu, 19 May 2016 11:46:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killing Trail Subtitle: A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery, Book 1 Author: Margaret Mizushima Narrator: Nancy Wu Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1561 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When a young girl is found dead in the mountains outside Timber Creek, lifelong resident Officer Mattie Cobb and her partner, K-9 police dog Robo, are assigned to the case that has rocked the small Colorado town. With the help of Cole Walker, a local veterinarian and single father, Mattie and Robo must track down the truth before it claims another victim. But the more Mattie investigates, the more she realizes how many secrets her town holds. And the key may be Cole's daughter, who knows more than she's saying. The murder was just the beginning, and if Mattie isn't careful, she and Robo could be next. Suspenseful and smart, Killing Trail is an explosive debut that will have listeners clamoring for more Mattie and Robo for years to come. Members Reviews: Needs a stronger heroine Good characters, but main character agonizes over everything and her lack of confidence is annoying and boring. Too many cliche situations (cell phone left in the car, flashlight batteries failing) make her seem stupid as well. For GSD or any dog-lover as well as crime fans Love the relationship between K-9 Robo and his handler Cobb. Author definitely understands the male German Shepherd. Excellent character development, mystery part was OK. Learning how a K-9 works was fascinating. I really enjoyed this and will continue on to the next one. Some complained about narrator's pacing. I listened at 1.25 speed, which is my usual speed, and she sounded find to me. Fun but a bit cliched I enjoyed the novelty of a crime novel with a dog since I am a dog lover, but the book was quite full of stereotypes and cliches. Enjoyable but nothing spectacular. Killing Trail, Timber Creek Book 1 This book was very well written and narrated. Nevertheless I rated the Story with 4 stars because it was sprinkled with what I consider to be category 1 profanity. That is, there were no f-bombs but their favorite four letter word was "s", with a few "sobs" thrown in. The overall story and narration out weighed that distraction, hence my overall rating is 5 stars. Fell in Love with Robo When I saw that this was a debut novel, I had low expectations but couldn't resist a K-9 story. I was surprised and amazed how much I enjoyed the characters and the plot. Mattie was engaging, smart and extremely likable and of course Robo stole my heart. I am already looking forward to the next book.

Every Dead Thing Audiobook by John Connolly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Connolly) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:47:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Dead Thing Author: John Connolly Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 338 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Have faith. I will find you. Former NYPD detective Charlie "Bird" Parker is on the verge of madness. Tortured by the unsolved slayings of his wife and young daughter, he is a man consumed by guilt, regret, and the desire for revenge. When his former partner asks him to track down a missing girl, Parker finds himself drawn into a world beyond his imagining - one where 30 year old killings remain shrouded in fear and lies, a world where the ghosts of the dead torment the living, a world haunted by the murderer responsible for the deaths in his family, a serial killer unlike any other, a monster who uses the human body to create works of art and takes faces as his prize. But the search awakens buried instincts in Parker: instincts for survival, for compassion, for love, and, ultimately, for killing. Aided by a beautiful young psychologist and a pair of career criminals, he becomes the bait in a trap set in the humid bayous of Louisiana, a trap that threatens the lives of everyone in its reach. Driven by visions of the dead and the voice of an old black psychic who met a terrible end, Parker must seek a final, brutal confrontation with a murderer who has moved beyond all notions of humanity, who has set out to create a hell on earth: the serial killer known only as the Travelling Man. In the tradition of classic American detective fiction, Every Dead Thing is a tense, richly-plotted thriller, filled with memorable characters and gripping action. It is also a profoundly moving novel, concerned with the nature of loyalty, of love, and of forgiveness. Lyrical and terrifying, it is an ambitious debut, triumphantly realized. Critic Reviews: "A stunner...as riveting and chilling as The Silence of the Lambs." ( San Francisco Examiner) " Every Dead Thing is intelligent, deep, and literate, and it is difficult to believe that this is John Connolly's first novel, so confident is the writing.... Buy it and be scared." ( The Saturday Times, London) "[A] darkly ingenious debut novel." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Horrible narration I actually enjoyed the book. It was classic Connolly, with maybe even a bit of Dave Robicheaux's South Louisiana tossed in, for good measure. Not great literature, but a much better than average detective novel. The real problem was with the narrator. Yes, I know that he made no real attempt to add a serious Louisiana accent, and I can deal with that, since some accents are very tough to get right. Or, in the case of a Scottish accent, if you get it right, the narration is totally unintelligible. The problem is that there were 1/2 dozen words that he completely mispronounced. Since some of them were place names and not just N'Awleans, but when he mispronounces Metarie, Ponchartrain, etc. and they are words/place names that come up repeatedly, it's like fingernails on a chalk board. It should have been basic research to check on those names. Brief, he ain't Is there anything you would change about this book? This boy's need to impress defiles his ability to convince. Like most Irish ( my Irish Catholic Law Professor Father-in-law was testament to the verbosity of the breed) Connolly's deluge of description at times withers the reader. We get it, and would prefer moving along in the plot. If I get lost in lyricism or minutiae, my interest in the story can be obscured.

The Trident Deception Audiobook by Rick Campbell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rick Campbell) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:42:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trident Deception Author: Rick Campbell Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 345 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In this modern-day Hunt for Red October, an armed nuclear submarine is taken over and must be hunted down before its weapons are launched. The USS Kentucky - a Trident ballistic missile submarine carrying a full complement of 192 nuclear warheads - sets out on a routine cruise. Not long after it reaches the open sea, however, the Kentucky receives a launch order. After receiving that launch order, it is cut off from all counter orders and disappears into the Pacific while it makes the eight-day transit to the launch site. What the Kentucky's crew doesn't know is that those launch orders didn't come from the US government. Rogue elements within the Mossad have learned that Iran has developed its first nuclear weapon and, in ten days, will detonate it - and the target is Israel. The suspected weapon complex is too far underground for conventional weapons to harm it, and the only choice is a preemptive nuclear strike. With limited time, this rogue group initiates a long-planned operation called the Trident Deception: They'll transmit false orders and use a US nuclear submarine to launch the attack. With only eight days before the Kentucky is in launch range and with the submarine cut off from any outside communication, one senior officer, the father of one of the officers aboard the submarine, must assemble and lead a team of attack submarines to find, intercept, and neutralize the Kentucky before it can unknowingly unleash a devastating nuclear attack. Members Reviews: Good book Any additional comments? Delivery of book was poor. It kept skipping sections of the narration. Very frustrating! Satisfying High Tension Thriller! The godfather of submarine-based thrillers will always be Tom Clancy. "The Hunt For Red October," the gold standard. "The Trident Deception" provides no originality and often pipes many of the 21st century military thriller cliches we are all used to in this genre, but that's OK. This book also could have been considerably longer had the author chosen to fill out more back story detail in several areas including its nefarious plot, but chose wisely not to do so as it would have spoiled and bogged down the otherwise excellent pace that ramps to a "can't put it down" ending. I have a bit of quibble with the narration. Mr. Ganim simply didn't do it for me, his portrayal of the book's chief female character especially was just weird to me. Overall, bravo Mr. Campbell! A Terrific Debut This is a new author and narrator for me. I understand this is Campbells first novel. The author is a retired submarine officer. This is a great first book; I could hardly put it book down. I think I have found a new author to follow. The novel is about a U.S. Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine, the U.S.S. Kentucky. They are given orders to launch all twenty-four nuclear missiles at Iran. However, these orders are fraudulent and the communication equipment on the sub has been sabotaged to prevent a recall order. The Kentucky was in Hawaiian waters when it received its mission orders and must proceed westward to reach launch range. Meanwhile, on the surface, the plot has been discovered and a race to stop the Kentucky begins. On the submarine, some of the crew have misgivings about destroying an entire nation of 75 million people. The book is well written, the pace is fast and filled with continuous action and suspense.

The Apprentice Audiobook by Tess Gerritsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tess Gerritsen) — Thu, 18 Mar 2004 07:35:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apprentice Subtitle: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel Author: Tess Gerritsen Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 965 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It is a boiling summer in Boston. Adding to the city's woes is a series of shocking crimes that end in abduction and death. The pattern suggests one man: "The Surgeon," serial killer Warren Hoyt, known for his partial dissection of his victims, and recently thrown behind bars. Police can only assume an acolyte is at large, a maniac basing his attacks on the twisted medical techniques of the madman he so admires. At least that's what Detective Jane Rizzoli thinks. Forced again to confront the killer who literally and figuratively scarred her, she is determined to finally end Hoyt's awful influence. But Rizzoli isn't counting on becoming a target herself. Yet once Hoyt is suddenly free, he joins his mysterious blood brother in a vicious vendetta.... ©2002 Tess Gerritsen; (P)2002 Books on Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Well-drawn characters and a compelling story will grab readers' interest and earn Gerritsen more admirers." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good Read I enjoyed this book immensely. I like the narrator and have no problem with the way she does male voices. I've listened to her many times and I'm used to her style of reading. I find it easy to get lost in the book & characters with this narrator. The book itself is suspenseful all the way to the very end. As to Jane being the stereotype of 'women in a male world' - so what? I felt it was an honest characterization of a strong woman doing what is considered a man's job. I find it too much on the mark to ridicule the book based on that. The self-psycho analysis of the 'surgeon' was excellent and very mind provoking. Really makes you start to think about the sort of things and people who do this sort of thing. I have not read the first book "The Surgeon" and doubt if I do so while this one is fresh on my mind, but I will probably pick it up in the future. I also now plan to pick up some more of Gerritsen's books as I like her style of writing. Both The Author and The Narrator are Perfect First let me say that I am addicted to modern mysteries with intelligent female detectives, medical examiners, contract killers, ditch diggers, surgeons, anything but frumpy housewives and good mommies with perfect kids. So when Tess Gerritsen "gave birth" to the Rizzolli and Isles series I almost inhaled the first book in one sitting through my ears. Then I realized that the voice reading it was so hypnotic, expressive, engaged in the story that this was part of the reason I could not take my ears off the pages. Anna Fields is one of the most talented readers that Audible has. She can read an IRS information pamphlet on tax exemptions for 501 c3 organizations and make it interesting. Although Gerritsen's plots and excellent writing can survive other readers, even the less than mediocre ones, the combination of Anna Fields and the characters of Gerritsen's suspense novels is unbeatable. The Apprentice has so many twists and turns it's like a subway tunnel built by a crazed carnival ride inventor. But she did not fool me one bit with her ending. There will be more to come and a return of the least likable characters of The Apprentice so listen carefully, once, twice, maybe three times so you will be prepared for the sequels. Read "The Surgeon" First If I could, I would give this 3 1/2 stars.

Sunset Express Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:42:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sunset Express Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 6 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: David Stuart Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 430 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Elvis Cole, wisecracking private eye, finds himself embroiled in a controversial LA murder case. A wealthy WASP entrepreneur appears to have murdered his wife. A hot-shot defense attorney takes the case and hires Elvis to find proof that the L.A. detective - rumored to be dirty - fooled around with the evidence. But as Elvis investigates, he becomes more suspicious of the media-loving lawyer than the cops. With sidekick Joe Pike and girlfriend Lucy Chenier in tow, Elvis carries the day. Investigate another case with . ©2006 Robert Crais; (P)2006 Brilliance Audio Members Reviews: Waste of time I read Robert Crais's book 'Taken' which was fantastic. This book was a huge disappointment. Poor narrator. There are two main woman characters in this novel, it is 'grating' to hear him try and impersonate a southern belle. The ending is ridiculous, leaves you so unsatisfied.In short, don't waste your time. Entertaining but poor quality, garbled at spots Is there anything you would change about this book? Yes, to have it re-recorded for better sound quality. Not up to Audible quality. Sounds like they just recorded from a tape that is going bad. Who was your favorite character and why? Naturally, Elvis & Joe What three words best describe David Stuarts performance? Not as good as some of the other books he has performed. Did Sunset Express inspire you to do anything? Yes, write this review. Any additional comments? None. First Elvis Cole Novel I have something bad to say Would you try another book from Robert Crais and/or David Stuart? I will willingly go to the next Robert Crais book because of my enjoyment of his previous novels. I will reluctantly suffer through another David Stuart reading so I can get the information from the book to carry onto the following one (which, thank goodness, has another narrator). If youve listened to books by Robert Crais before, how does this one compare? The previous Elvis Cole/Joe Pike novels have been a lot of fun. The stories have been interesting, and Elvis Cole has been a witty and fully enjoyable character. Unlike this book, the previous books do not revolve around the relationship between Elvis Cole and Lucy Chenier. In this book, the relationship took a lot of the attitude and the fun out of Cole's character. Without such a big involvement from Lucy, this could have been a solid and fully enjoyable story. The previous novels certainly are. Also, David Stuart as a narration choice is unfortunate. Mel Foster was far superior to David Stuart as narrator, both in channeling the characters and in narration style. Where Mel Foster is laid back and smooth in his delivery, David Stuart is sloppy and mousey. David Stuart also seems to have a speech impediment that is hugely distracting. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of David Stuart? I'd like to get Mel Foster back. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? When the author came back to the main story, it was pretty engaging. Unfortunately, the main story is peppered with Cole daydreaming about Lucy. But it is a generally good story. Any additional comments? I only have one more David Stuart fiasco to suffer through (Indigo Slam) before moving on to a decent narrator.

The Godwulf Manuscript Audiobook by Robert B. Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert B. Parker) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:49:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Godwulf Manuscript Author: Robert B. Parker Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 572 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The cops are ready to throw the book at the pretty blond coed whose prints are all over the murder weapon but Spenser knows there are no easy answers. He tackles some very heavy homework and knows that if he doesn't finish his assignment soon, he could end up marked "D" -- for dead. Critic Reviews: >"Spenser is Boston's answer to James Bond - irreverent, witty, worldy. His first-person recital of his detective work makes for fast, amusing reading." (The Pittsburgh Press) Members Reviews: Good start to a great series! I've gone years without attempting the Spenser series. I decided to take up the task of trying to read all the books in the series in order. This book is a great start. Without spoiling anything, you get a sense of Spenser's humor while getting a great mini mystery. Yes the book is unabridged and great for a quick trip but the reader is wear it counts. At first his narration comes off as dull but you start to enjoy his interpretation of the character. The story is nothing revolutionary but the plus side is that you can tell Parker respects the likes of Chandler, Hammett etc...which adds to the feel of the novel. Overall the book is a solid 4 out of 5 stars. Not the best, not the worst. If you're a completest like me then read it, if not still read it because it's the introduction of Spenser who is one of the greats in detective fiction. The First Spenser Novel: Still One of the Best. Spenser's on campus in 1973 when one investigation leads to his being involved in a bogus murder charge against a coed as her only advocate and protector. The introductory novel of the series was a breath of fresh air at the time, and this one stands up as an excellent example of Spenser's best. It's also the one pre Susan Spenser novel and that alone would elevate it. This one however stands on it's own; the portrait of Terri's wealthy parents is the snapshot of the era. As are the professor and Terri's wannabe badass boyfriend. It's not a Spenser that's recognizable to those more familiar with his later works socially as he has sex with a mother and daughter in less than 24 hours. Iris Milford is another great character and it's interesting to watch Spenser and Quirk stand toe-to-toe ready to go. Even with a subpar narrator this one is a five star listen. Trip Down Memory Lane Ahh, 1973. The good old days BC (before cell phones), when the left-wingers and not the right-wingers were the ones calling for the overthrow of the government, and ostentatious consumerism was still considered tacky. A college secretary wears a purple suede garment that Spenser notes is ???too short to be a skirt and too long to be a belt.??? She has paired it with a shiny red shirt with wide lapels. I think I may have owned both those items once upon a time, although if I ever wore them together I???ve repressed the occasion. In this First Chronicle of Spenser, the erudite but self-educated boxer-turned-cop-turned-tough-PI takes on effete academia at the height of the hell-no-we-won???t-go era. I enjoyed it, but it really is a period piece. I found it interesting to compare ???Godwulf??? with later Spenser books in which college administrations play a significant role??????Playmates,??? ???Hush Money,??? and ???Small Vices??? come immediately to mind, and I think there are others.

There Goes the Bride Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:47:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: There Goes the Bride Subtitle: An Agatha Raisin Mystery Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 455 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Agatha's sleuthing sidekick Toni stands ready to help find the real killer, but the case proves trickier than ever. Will her name be cleared, or has the outrageous Agatha finally had her last romp? Members Reviews: Agatha always makes me smile The books are light listening. There is a plot. There is a story. But it is the character of Agatha Raisin that makes me keep coming back to these books. Enjoyed the book and narrator It didn't take me long to get used to a different narrator, and I really enjoyed this book. The plot moves right along, and all of the favorite characters from the series are featured. Easy-listening Cozy I really enjoy cozy mysteries, and have listened to many (though not all) of the Agatha Raisin series. This one stays true to form - Agatha is her usual brusque and bossy self. She does seem to have gained a degree of maturity and self-awareness over the course of the series, which is nice (especially since she is in her fifties). The story was good; sort of predictable, and I did figure out "who-dunnit" before the climax, but that's fine. I enjoy these stories for their comfortable setting, familiar characters, and general lack of gruesome violence. One problem that I had, and that sort of gave a bit of the plot away, was the narrator. She was mostly pretty good, actually - but she got a few things wrong; namely, doing a French accent for a character who we only "discover" later can speak French. So - basically, we, the listener, knew of this character's French connection prior to the other characters in the novel. It was a good listen, though, and worth the credit if you are into British cozies. not up to Lady Rose quality I adore Beaton/Chesney's campy Edwardian Lady Rose "cozies" and even enjoy Hamish MacBeth in small doses -- but I found this (my first Agatha Raisin) didn't have the same quality of humour, narrative or setting of either of the other series. While I was disappointed in this listen, I have enough faith in the author to try another -- so if, like me, you are new to Agatha Raisin, you might want to start elsewhere in the series. Love Agatha but with Donada I have had so much enjoyment from Agatha Raisin, her escapades and foibles. But I never knew how much Donada Peter's narration added to the experience. Whoever made the decision to change narrators - I hope they read this! When you have listened to a series with one voice that has done such a fantastic job, it is really difficult not to be distracted by an edition with new voices for the familiar characters. I was distracted and disappointed - therefore I gave this a 3.

Bad Country Audiobook by C. B. McKenzie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. B. McKenzie) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:16:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Country Author: C. B. McKenzie Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1973 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Tony Hillerman Prize, Bad Country is a debut mystery set in the Southwest starring a former rodeo cowboy turned private investigator, told in a transfixingly original style. Rodeo Grace Garnet lives alone, save for his old dog, in a remote corner of Arizona known to locals as the Hole. He doesn't get many visitors, but a body found near his home has drawn police attention to his front door. The victim is not one of the many illegal immigrants who risk their lives to cross the border just south of the Hole, but is instead a member of one of the local Indian tribes. Retired from the rodeo circuit and scraping by on piecework as a private investigator, Rodeo doesn't have much choice but to say yes when offered an unusual case. An elderly Indian woman has hired him to help find who murdered her grandson, but she seems strangely uninterested in the results. Her indifference seems heartless, but as Rodeo pursues his case, he learns that it's nothing compared to true hatred - and he's about to realize just how far hate can go. C. B. McKenzie's Bad Country captures the rough-and-tumble corners of the Southwest in accomplished, confident prose, with a hard-nosed plot that will keep readers riveted. Members Reviews: Wow!! Please give this book a chance to knock you off your feet! Wandering around Audible can be great fun as you all know. I stumbled on this book and went for it because of the reviews and the narrator. I tend to avoid modern western themes, finding them often as arid as the land they describe. This listen is different. The lush description of land and people is, well, blushing as I type this, simply majestic. The room of a dead boy, the P.I's home, his dog, his life that only slowly starts to reveal itself, is the writing of a master. If you love words, give this book a chance. I hope his follow up will be as good. If it is, we have another Hemingway on our hands. Whisper sync is a good idea for this listen just for the ease of bookmark retrieval and to see the beautiful words with your eyes as well as hearing with your ears. Please give it a shot and share with me what you think. This is a talent that deserves our support. Peace, love and understanding to all! Gritty Western Motif Not Afraid to Bend the Genre The dialogue in this story is fantastic. I kept marveling at how this author brought these characters to life with what they said. However, what was even better was that just when the listener thinks he/she has a character caricatured, the author slips us another nugget to jiggle up our stereotyping tendencies. The plot is so much more than the blurb above. This is a story of a righteous man, living the best he can with very few resources other than intelligence and determination. It's not your run-of-the-mill detective story. The main character is just shy of mythic, no doubt written as such to ensure we see him with more humility than heroism. For my Western loving friends I say, "Yes pard'." And, to everyone else, I say that this story can be gritty, but is worth your time. Enjoy! Captures the spirit of modern day old west. I have listened to the entire Cork O'Connor series by William Kent Kruger and the Joe Picket series by CJ Box. This book reminds me a lot of those books. Excellent story telling. Intriguing characters. It was a little hard to get to know Rodeo Garnett in the beginning.

Red Bones Audiobook by Ann Cleeves

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Cleeves) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:36:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Bones Subtitle: A Thriller Author: Ann Cleeves Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 507 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When a young archaeologist discovers a set of human remains, the locals are intrigued. Is it an ancient find - or a more contemporary mystery? Then an elderly woman is fatally shot, and Ann Cleeves' popular series detective Jimmy Perez is called in. As claustrophobic mists swirl around the island, Inspector Perez finds himself totally in the dark. Members Reviews: I Feel Like I have Been to the Shetland Island Ann Cleeves is a master story-teller. I found her description of Jimmy Perez to be perfectly written -- It always amazed Sandy how much Perez could pack into a small space of time. If you met him youd think the inspector was kind of slow. It was his way of thinking before he spoke so you knew that when the words came out they were just the ones hed intended. But Perez wasnt slow at all. There was a sort of magic in his asking the right questions the first time, picking up the clues in a situation, knowing when it was time to move on. That is how the story proceeds. Slow, meandering and then it all links up with old and new stories and people on an archaeology dig site. The murders look like an accident and suicide, but come to a satisfying conclusion because the motive made sense. I was surprised by the twisty ending, but all the clues had been there for me to figure out myself. Listening to this audiobook was a step back to a slower pace and was a pure listening pleasure for me. By the way, I have been watching the "Shetland" series based on Cleeves' books on PBS. It is a fantastic TV series. The atmosphere and scenery increase the enjoyment. Satisfying As I read the author's descriptions of the Shetlands I feel as though I am there. The fictional characters seem like real people living real lives. I look forward to every book of this series, and so far I have not been disappointed. I would not describe this book as "fast paced". It goes into detail about the history of the characters, and the location. I don't do anything else when I listen to this series. It demands my full attention. I consider the hours of listening time well spent. Narrator Gordon Griffin is excellent. His character voices are subtly different. HIs narration adds to the story. His performance adds to the story. On the cover, this book is described as a "thriller". I'm not quite sure why that is. I don't usually read books categorized as thrillers. I imagine them to be fast paced, nerve wracking, and often too violent for my taste. This book is none of those things. If you've enjoyed other books in the "Shetland" series, I believe you will enjoy this one. If you are looking for a story with lots of "action", you may be disappointed. Good book, but not Cleeves' best work I love anything Ann Cleeves writes (especially including her other series, "Vera"). This book takes place in the Shetland Islands, and that is one of the nicest parts of the story. Jimmy Perez is the lead detective, but aided by His constable Sandy, who has been the one to find the dead body of his grandmother. I liked the weaving in and out of the family story. And to some degree, the mystery of what has occurred over the years in the family is as interesting as discovering who the current murderer is. This book has a lot of atmosphere. I love hearing the story of how the islanders live, in such a remote place.

Switchblade Audiobook by Michael Connelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:05:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Switchblade Subtitle: An Original Story Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Unabridged Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 960 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: LAPD Detective Harry Bosch seeks justice for the forgotten in this original story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly An anonymous tip puts Bosch on a case that has remained unsolved for decades, the vicious stabbing of a teenage boy whose body was found in an abandoned Old Hollywood restaurant. Cold cases are often the toughest: With no body, no murder scene, and no fingerprints, Bosch nevertheless gets lucky when DNA evidence from the murder weapon points to a known killer. But the DA insists that science alone is not enough - he needs the case to be bulletproof before he'll take it to court. Determined to speak for those who can no longer speak for themselves, Bosch has one chance to wrench a confession out of a cold-blooded killer, or risk letting him walk free for good. In this gripping, never-before-published story by "master of the crime thriller" (Huffington Post ) Michael Connelly, Detective Harry Bosch quenches his thirst for justice and shows why he is "one of the most popular and enduring figures in American crime fiction" (Chicago Tribune). Members Reviews: Good for a short Short Story by a Favorite Author If you have someplace to go and need only a 45 minute listen, I would suggest that this audio-book is priced to buy, but not to use a credit. I listened during my commute this morning and found it well performed but not a full investigation by Harry Bosch. There is not much to figure out, it is just a good listen of how Harry solves the problem of getting a guilty criminal prosecuted on a 20+ year cold case when only DNA is available. Interesting, but forgettable. If you are new to Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, he is a wonderful detective character. I recommend reading the books in order. Very short Bosch cold case story I missed finding this Michael Connelly short story when it was published almost 3 years ago.The story shows once again the crime solving strength of Harry Bosh late in his LAPD career. Totally worthwhile! Wasted time and money. I don't know why I chose a short story. I will not do that again. A Harry Bosch short story This is a short story about LAPD detective Harry Bosch who is assigned a cold case after an anonymous tip names the murderer. The case is of the vicious stabbing of a teenage boy whose body was found in the abandoned Brown Derby, a famous Hollywood restaurant that was destroyed during the Riots. Bosch finds DNA evidence of the victim and the a convicted killer who is already in Prison for a similar crime but the ADA wants more evidence so Bosch continues his search for evidence. The story is a bit too short. Len Cariou does a good job narrating the short story. First worthless Harry Bosch story Any additional comments? This is the first Harry Bosch story I thought was worthless. An anonymous tip breaks open a cold-case involving a couple of murders involving a switchblade used on gay men. No real twists or investigatory hurdles, just a straight line from A to B. Bechdel test: Fail. You know, it makes me realize that I didn't care for the last two Bosch books, "The Drop" and "The Black Box." The new Mickey Haller book "The Gods of Guilt" was great, among his best, so maybe Harry's character has run his course. Connelly keeps threatening to have a case featuring Bosch's daughter, maybe it's time.

Night Passage Audiobook by Robert B. Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert B. Parker) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:32:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night Passage Author: Robert B. Parker Narrator: Richard Masur Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 280 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Once on board, Jesse doesn't have to look for trouble in Paradise: it comes to him. For what is on the surface a quiet New England community quickly proves to be a crucible of political and moral corruption - replete with triple homicide, tight Boston mob ties, flamboyantly errant spouses, maddened militiamen, and a psychopath-about-town who has fixed his violent sights on the new lawman. Against all this, Jesse stands utterly alone, with no one to trust; even he and the woman he's seeing are like ships that pass in the night. He finds he must test his mettle and powers of command to emerge a local hero - or the deadest of dupes. Members Reviews: Difficult to follow The story is slow, but much of that is a necessary result of character development. The narrator's enunciation, delivery, and accents were difficult to understand. His tone and tempo seem inconsistent with the time and place of the book's setting. Listen to the audio sample prior to purchasing. Good book, bad narration Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Richard Masur? Richard Masur isn't a bad narrator, but the book sounds like a low-quality mp3 made from a third-generation audiotape duplicate recorded from a shortwave broadcast. Audible should ditch this recording and get something better. And unabridged. Bad quality audio Any additional comments? This recording need to be replaced. It is very poor quality. The story and performance might be fine but it was hard to hear. Vintage Parker As always, Robert B. Parker manages to combine self-analysis, social commentary, macho heroics, and sly humor into a great mystery story. I'm not sure what the audio equivalent of a "page turner" is, but I thoroughly enjoyed each chapter and eagerly moved on to the next. Jesse Stone is not quite as funny as Spenser(my all time favorite mystery hero), but he is a complex and interesting character. Night Passage is well worth the listening time. Must Have Been Read Over the Phone I read this particular book several years ago and looked to receiving the audio version. Much to my regret I neglected to listen to the sound sample. The audio transmission sounds as though Richard Mazur is reading it over a cell phone circa 2001; given the sound quality of this one I can find no reason whatsoever to recommend it.

Cruel and Unusual Audiobook by Patricia Cornwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Cornwell) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:08:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cruel and Unusual Author: Patricia Cornwell Narrator: C. J. Critt Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 716 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When an executed murderers fingerprints turn up at a new crime scene, Kay Scarpetta investigates. Prepare for the kind of riveting suspense this best-selling author delivers so well. Members Reviews: Not her best work Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The narrator was pretty bad. She had two voices so all the characters ended up sounding like one of the two voices so it got a bit confusing at times. Also, while most of the story was interesting, if not slightly reminiscent of some of the authors other works, the big disappointment was the ending. It seemed like the author just got tired of writing and rushed the ending without tying everything up and showing how the different threads tied together. Unusual is right What can I say, all Cornwell's books read or listen well. The series is a great series and well worth the listen/read. Exciting Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend This book it was very exciting. What did you like best about this story? The story line was fantastice the charaters were very realistice and the book brought their human vulnerabilities Which character as performed by C. J. Critt was your favorite? I loved the character Benton Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Neither Any additional comments? I can't wait to read the next book. I just started reading her books and each one I read I have a new appreaciation for her writing and the characters in the book. cruel and unusual fun story! interesting plot. zero suspense but good none the less. reading next in line Serendipity Synchronicity. I was reading this book, about the execution of a black man in Virginia, when Oklahoma death row inmate Clayton Lockett's botched execution hit the news. Kay Scarpetta, in the novel, solves the crime and saves the day. Where's my next Scarpetta book?

Among the Mad Audiobook by Jacqueline Winspear

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacqueline Winspear) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:31:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Among the Mad Subtitle: A Maisie Dobbs Novel Author: Jacqueline Winspear Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1043 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's Christmas Eve 1931. On the way to see a client, Maisie Dobbs witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy London street. The following day, the prime minister's office receives a letter threatening a massive loss of life if certain demands are not met - and the writer mentions Maisie by name. After being questioned and cleared by Detective Chief Superintendent Robert MacFarlane of Scotland Yard's elite Special Branch, she is drawn into MacFarlane's personal fiefdom as a special adviser on the case. Meanwhile, Billy Beale, Maisie's trusted assistant, is once again facing tragedy as his wife, who has never recovered from the death of their young daughter, slips further into melancholia's abyss. Soon Maisie becomes involved in a race against time to find a man who proves he has the knowledge and will to inflict death and destruction on thousands of innocent people. Members Reviews: Maisie Dobbs Series - Fabulous The series is excellent. If you are a fan of social history (post WWI England, women's history, Depression Era) in a fictional setting, Winspears books are very well researched, without being teachy or preachy. The reader has a pleasant manner, with voices well differentiated. Best in series! Please read the books in order of series to appreciate this book the most. The main character Maisie Dobbs is a bright, intelligent, independent career woman in 1931-32. Over the years she has evolved and recovered from the many scars of her war experience. This chapter in her life exposes the atrocities of chemical warfare, and remnants from WWI. It also exposes the dreary economy of post war England where former soldiers got no pensions, are homeless and ill from their war experience. It is a desperate time for many, and the pain is recorded in the pages. Maisie's employee Billy has problems of his own with a wife suffering from depression. Clearly JW did her research on early methods of depression treatment. The plot line is suspenseful as Maisie chases to find a killer and is intriguing at the same time. A psychological thriller with social history intertwined. Great detail and growth of characters. The narration is fitting and well done, once again Orlagh Cassidy does a great job. darker Dobbs This Maisie Dobbs instalment is far from an English "cozy"; parts gave me the psychological shivers. Even though that's not an element I seek in a mystery, this listen still rates highly by me, as do all the novels in the series. If you were bothered by elements like Maisie's dowsing in "Incomplete Revenge," this is a more rational Miss Dobbs. Also, she delves less into her own psyche than in the past instalments but observes the social devastation around her even more acutely. This series has sent me to books on the post WWI era in Britain (both the politics and social history), and I am amazed at how accurately Winspeare weaves history into her narrative.

Stalking the Angel Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:32:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalking the Angel Subtitle: Elvis Cole - Joe Pike, Book 2 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 374 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) Members Reviews: 2nd book I tried by him, wanted to like it but.... What disappointed you about Stalking the Angel? It just couldn't hold my attention. Would you ever listen to anything by Robert Crais again? Maybe if it was a narrator I love. How did the narrator detract from the book? His sentences seemed to run together, pace or speed. I am not sure it just couldn't keep me interested. Any additional comments? I may try it again, not sure. Not Crais Normal Standard I enjoy Robert Crais characters and storylines. This book didnt rise to his normal excellent plots. It will be satisfying for Elvis Cole fans but is not a strong enough story to be a stand-alone example of his normal excellence. Reader wrong Story was OK , but the narrator was all wrong for this part. Needed someone with a deeper voice and a little more menacing sounding. Hated the performance. The last one was so good. Whoever directed this one needs to check the previous work for performance continuity. hated it. I love Robert Crais and his Elvis Cole novels. Elvis Cole and Joe Pike on my favorite characters in fictional literature. Robert crais does it again.

Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:18:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener Subtitle: Agatha Raisin, Book 3 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 762 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Agatha returns home after a sojourn in the capital, she finds a new woman ensconced in the affections of her attractive bachelor neighbor, James Lacey. The newcomer, Mary Fortune, is superior to Agatha in every way, especially when it comes to gardening. With Carsely Open Day approaching, Agatha longs for some fascinating crime to remind James of her genius for investigation and to distract him from Mary. Soon a series of assaults on the finest gardens is followed by murder when Mary herself is discovered buried upside down in a terracotta pot.... Members Reviews: Brilliant! Penelope Keith brings Ms. Beaton's wonderful stories to life! They were made for each other. Brilliant! Some Odd Dischordant Notes She turned on the television set and stared blankly at a movie, the kind which tried to make up for lack of script with exploding cars and blasting guns. Excerpt From: M. C. Beaton. Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener. St. Martins Press, 1994. The above quote jumped out at me because if you substitute "iPhone" for "television set," "audiobook" for "movie," and "loudmouthed heroine and petulant villagers" for "exploding cars and blasting guns," it pretty much described my response to the experience of reading/listening to this book. There's something--or many somethings--a little off with every aspect of this book, from characterizations to dialogue to silly, unbelievable plot. But it moved along rapidly and was good for times when I needed or wanted to focus on something else while listening. I'll probably be listening to the next installment in this series only because I've already purchased it. I'm pretty sure I'll be quite ready to say farewell to prickly, foul-mouthed Agatha and her inconsistent fellow villagers at that point. Another Fun Little Tale For my money, this story sees both the characters and the me come in to their own. The story is fun with sufficient misdirection and turns, the village gels, and characters gain more than simple personalities. The voices are differentiated well - and there are several, and the personalities come through in intonation, cadence, and emotion. Looking forward to the next one. Recommended. Fickle Friends, Frosts, Flirts and Finagling The more I listen, the more I like middle aged Agatha Raisin . . . retired from her public relations job in London . . . and expanding a bit around the waist, Agatha bounces back and forth between her desire to fit into that little black dress and an overwhelming need to feed her growling stomach . . . in this third book, Agatha has just returned from a long vacation, to find a new woman, Mary Fortune has moved to the village . . . and set her sights on her handsome neighbor, the retired Colonel James Lacey . . . everyone is busy preparing for the Carsely Garden Show . . . and so, not to be out done, Agatha decides to join the garden club, as well . . . the cast of characters gathering at the Red Lion, the vicar and his wife, the Carsley's Ladies Society, all have become welcome friends, all bringing their own personalities . . . and Agatha is no longer a new comer, she belongs there . . . so when another person turns up DEAD, they look to her to help Detective Bill Wong solve the case . . .

Poppy Done to Death Audiobook by Charlaine Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlaine Harris) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:51:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poppy Done to Death Subtitle: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Book 8 Author: Charlaine Harris Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-01-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 529 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author and Sookie Stackhouse creator Charlaine Harris crafts the eighth riveting tale starring Aurora "Roe" Teagarden. Roe's stepsister-in-law, Poppy, has achieved social distinction - she's been elected into the Uppity Women Book Club. Unfortunately, membership has its deadly consequences. Sordid stories of infidelity in Poppy's marriage lead to a rash of suspects, and Roe begins to question her own heart. But her passion for the truth will drive her on-into the path of the cold-blooded killer. Critic Reviews: "Roe is a genuine steel magnolia ... she knows what's proper and what a lady would do - and, mostly, she does it." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Aurora keeps getting better! What made the experience of listening to Poppy Done to Death the most enjoyable? I'm often rather harsh in my assessments of amateur detectives, but Aurora Teagarden doesn't get any flying arrows from me. I love this character. First of all she's a librarian. She's bright, she's funny, she's mature, and she's smart enough to know when to involve the professionals. n this latest episode of the series, Roe as she's known, discovers the murdered body of her step-sister-in-law Poppy when Ms. P misses her induction into the Uppity Women club; that same day she accepts custody of her runaway 15 yr old half-brother Phillip, who arrives unannounced for Thanksgiving (she thought he was in California); she confronts her own feelings about parenting, extra-marital sex, and her current relationship to Robin Crusoe the author, all while trying to figure out why Poppy was murdered, and then why Poppy's house was trashed AFTER the police finished investigating the crime scene. All the regulars are there, with new and introspective insights into their characters and motivations. It's an easy cozy read, but has plenty of meat to the plot.I didn't have that AHA moment until nearly the end, and that's the way I enjoy mysteries --- the plot building to a surprise ending, lots of suspects being ruled in/out one at a time. What about Therese Plummers performance did you like? It was very easy to distinguish the characters from her inflections and accents. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The ending. Aurora Teagarden is Delightful Aurora Teagarden is a delightful character and is well developed as are all of Charlaine Harris's characters. This book returned some characters who we had met in past books and expanded on the family dynamics between Roe, step family relationships, as well as old boyfriends. Roe really came to life for me in this book. I want more Aurora Teagarden....... These books are really fun. After reading all of Charlaine Harris's Sookie books and then all of the Harris's Harper Connelly books, I figured that the Aurora Teagarden series would naturally be next on the list. At first I really thought they were a bit cheesey, but Aurora started to grow on me. While it doesn't have any of the supernatural aspects of the other series and would be more of a PG rating, instead of the maybe PG-13 or R rating of the other series. This is a fun, quirky, easy read. The narrator is great & the character is lovable.

No Game for a Dame Audiobook by M. Ruth Myers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. Ruth Myers) — Fri, 29 May 2015 03:59:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Game for a Dame Subtitle: Maggie Sullivan Mystery, Book 1 Author: M. Ruth Myers Narrator: Mary Ann Jacobs Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-15 Publisher: M. Ruth Myers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A .38, a nip of gin, and sensational legs get Depression-era private investigator Maggie Sullivan out of most scrapes - until a stranger threatens to bust her nose, she's hauled in on suspicion of his murder and she finds herself in the cross-hairs of a crime boss with connections at City Hall. Moving through streets where people line up at soup kitchens, Maggie draws information from sources others overlook: the waitress at the dime store lunch counter where she has breakfast; a ragged newsboy; the other career girls at her rooming house. Her digging gets her chloroformed and left in a ditch behind the wheel of her DeSoto. She makes her way to an upscale bordello and gets tea - and information - from the madam herself. A gunman puts a bullet through Maggie's hat. Her shutterbug pal on the evening paper warns her off. A new cop whose presence unsettles her thinks she's crooked. Before she finds all the answers she needs, she faces a half-crazed man with a gun, and a far more lethal point-blank killer. If you like Robert B. Parker's hard boiled Spencer series and strong women sleuths, don't miss this one-of-a-kind Ohio detective from a time in United States history when dames wore hats - but seldom a Smith & Wesson. Members Reviews: A Perfect LISTEN: Pithy Mystery + Spot-On Voice NO GAME FOR A DAME is both a good mystery and a good audio book, not an easy accomplishment. Successful audible tales must have fast-paced and vivid scenes and clearly-conveyed characters. The narrative voice must be smooth with a bit of inflection and dramatic variation, but not too much. In all these ways, NO GAME FOR A DAME excels. Moreover, the novel's protagonist, aggressive and resourceful private investigator Maggie Sullivan, takes us on a romp through 1930s Dayton, Ohio. Maggie views the world and its residents with a steady, honest gaze; her perspective brings to life even peripheral characters. Stereotypes do not exist in Maggie's world. What fun it is to immerse myself in a Maggie Sullivan mystery. I trust that many more will follow. Retro Very retro feel, old time detective story. Nothing special, but a nice listen. If there were more in the series I'd listen to the next. Fun book. This was a really fun book. I enjoyed the characters, the story, the mystery and the narration was very good. Mary Ann Jacobs did a great job of changing her voice so that different characters were easily distinguishable. Plus she read the book with dramatic flair. I would recommend this book. A good read. Effectively captured the era. I want to see the romance develop with Connelly. The narrator was good just the right nuance for the current episode Well written, well read I love the Maggie Sullivan mysteries, and was thrilled when I learned they were available as audiobooks. The narrator does an excellent job as Maggie's voice.

Ritual In Death Audiobook by J. D. Robb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. D. Robb) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:52:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ritual In Death Subtitle: In Death, Book 27.5 Author: J. D. Robb Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1073 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When a high-society party is crashed by a naked, knife-wielding, blood-covered man who "thinks" he might have killed someone, Eve Dallas must track down the crime, and the criminals. Everything points to Satanic ritual, but Eve doesn't believe in devil worship. (P)2008 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: as good as ever really good one..those in death books are great! Susan Ericksen brings these stories to life I had read the whole series over time and thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. However when I started listening to audio books I found it difficult to lose myself in the story...until I found Susan Ericksen reading the JD Robb series. She has made each character a special personality. It's almost as if I have never read these books before. I'm enjoying Peabody and MacNabb tremendously. I actually laugh out loud at some of the conversations between them as well as some of Eve's comments. This is a terrific mystery series. There is 'edge of your seat' murder plots mixed with family humor and wonderful guest characters. I eagerly look forward to the next in the series. Short story I love all the Eve Dallas books. I wish that this one had been longer. 1/2 Books Not So Good I don't appreciate the 1/2 books, the ones 1/2 the usual size - they seem short, abrupt, crammed. I love this series! If you could sum up Ritual In Death in three words, what would they be? This book is a great listen, they all are! Any additional comments? I love this narrator, she is by far my favourite!

Beyond a Doubt Audiobook by Colleen Coble

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colleen Coble) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:54:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond a Doubt Subtitle: Rock Harbor Series, Book 2 Author: Colleen Coble Narrator: Devon Oday Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Evidence of a violent crime in Bree's basement causes police to reopen a cold case. Can she and her K-9 search dog, Samson, stop the killer before he strikes again? Bree Nicholls has made a name for herself finding missing persons and solving mysteries in the untamed wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula with her faithful search-and-rescue dog, Samson. Yet she still doubts herself, grieving the loss of her husband and longing for her young son's forgiveness. When a basement remodeling project at her lighthouse home uncovers evidence from a case the Rock Harbor police gave up on long ago, Bree's family comes under attack. Someone wants something from the house...or possibly someone. Ranger Kade Matthews steps in to help, winning Bree's friendship and making real headway with her son, Davy. But there's still a killer somewhere in Rock Harbor. It will take everything Bree and Samson can do to protect her family from the danger lurking outside the lighthouse door. Members Reviews: Keep listening. . . even though this story had some holes in it, I will continue to listen to this series. I like the characters, even though it is frustrating two wait for her to find the right man, and the plot was interesting. It is hard for me to tell when one character stop speaking and another one starts. The narration could be better. Awesome I Love the stories from Rock Harbor. Looking forward to more books in this series.

Zodiac Audiobook by Neal Stephenson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neal Stephenson) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zodiac Author: Neal Stephenson Narrator: Ax Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 591 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Before long, Taylor's house is bombed, his every move followed, he's adopted by reservation Indians, moves onto the FBI's most wanted list, makes up with his girlfriend, and plays a starring role in the near-assassination of a presidential candidate. Closing the case with the aid of his burnout roomate, his tofu-eating comrades, three major networks, and a range of unconventional weaponry, Sangamon Taylor pulls off the most startling caper in Boston Harbor since the Tea Party. As he navigates this ecological thriller with hardboiled wit and the biggest outboard motor he can get his hands on, Taylor reveals himself as one of the last of the white-hatted good guys in a very toxic world Critic Reviews: "The characters are entertaining, if broadly drawn, and the rip-roaring conclusion will make a dandy denouement in the movie rendition." (Publishers Weekly) "Stephenson's irreverent, facetious, esprit-filled voice make this near-future tale a joy to read." (Amazon.com review) Members Reviews: Love that dirty water! I love this book, and this audio production is great! Funny and scary and engrossing. One little bitty caveat: a couple words are not pronounced in the true local Boston fashion. For example, 'route' is pronounced to rhyme with 'stout,' rather than sounding like 'root,' the way we say it here. And the town of 'Natick' is pronounced to rhyme with 'static,' rather than as a slant rhyme for 'jaded.' Since I grew up near Natick, this kind of makes me itch every time I hear it. And the townie accents are close, but not perfect. But that's minor. This is a great performance of a great book, and I would love to hear more by Ax Norman. And when I look out my back window at Boston Harbor -hahhhbuh as it sounds here, I wish I could see S.T. in his zode. A must read for environmentalists I've read most of Neal Stephensons books now after being introduced to "Snow Crash" by a friend. This is one of Neal's earlier books, but if you like his works then this is a definite. The whole book is written first person.. almost a prose. An intelligent, stimulating read (listen) without the pseudo intellectualism we get from many writers these days. I wish I discovered this author a long time ago. Intelligent and Gonzo I first encountered Neal Stephenson when I read Snowcrash (highly recommended)and I was impressed. I then read Cryptonomicon (highly recommended) and am a fan for life. Zodiac is an earlier work, slightly less well written but nonetheless very entertaining. Stephenon's science background shows throughout and makes his story all the more engrossing. As is always the case with Stephenson the story is a mixture of clever and intelligent plot with Gonzo elements. He is sometimes a little gross but that's just part of the fun. The narrator does a good job and I found him easy to listen to. very funny, yet gripping. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes. I enjoyed the story; the jokes. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? yes, it did. I found it interesting. I don't have an aversion to chemistry, so i found it interesting and 'educational'; the story itself is interesting and unpredictable. Which scene was your favorite? any that contains a sarcastic remark by the main character.

High Heat Audiobook by Richard Castle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Castle) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:24:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: High Heat Author: Richard Castle Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 298 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: An ISIS-style beheading of a journalist, carried out by a New York City group pledging fealty to that rogue state, becomes more than just another case for NYPD Captain Nikki Heat when the killers announce their next target: her husband, magazine writer Jameson Rook. Meanwhile, Heat is haunted by a fleeting glimpse of someone she swears is her mother, a woman who has been dead for nearly 20 years. Members Reviews: Lame story plus excessively politically correct High Heat is Novel #8 in the Detective Nikki Heat series. I've listened to all 8 and this is the only one to qualify as UTTERLY PATHETIC. This series is a spinoff of the Castle TV show with Rook being Castle and Heat being Beckett. Some of the earlier books in the series are fun listens. This one is not. The left wing political correctness is the most disappointing part of this novel. It is grossly excessive. I suppose it is what one should expect from Disney - ABC during a national election. The ending sets up a future novel either in the Nikki Heat or Derrick Storm series. Sorry I Purchased Such a disappointing read. Propaganda at ever turn. I read for entertainment our education and this was neither. Best book in the series so far! Great story! Loved it. Best book in the series for me for sure. Great story and characters as usual. What a disappointment I have long thoroughly enjoyed listening and re-listening to all of the previous books in the Heat series. What a disappointment to find this one to be such a blatant anti-Trump screed. Disappointed This book was so disappointing. Like the Castle TV series, book ends on sour note Wish I had quit with the last book

A Red Herring Without Mustard Audiobook by Alan Bradley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Bradley) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:55:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Red Herring Without Mustard Subtitle: A Flavia de Luce Novel Author: Alan Bradley Narrator: Jayne Entwistle Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1166 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Alan Bradley returns with another beguiling novel starring the insidiously clever and unflappable 11-year-old sleuth Flavia de Luce. The precocious chemist with a passion for poisons uncovers a fresh slew of misdeeds in the hamlet of Bishops Laceymysteries involving a missing tot, a fortune-teller, and a corpse in Flavias own backyard. Flavia had asked the old Gypsy woman to tell her fortune, but never expected to stumble across the poor soul, bludgeoned in the wee hours in her own caravan. Was this an act of retribution by those convinced that the soothsayer had abducted a local child years ago? Certainly Flavia understands the bliss of settling scores; revenge is a delightful pastime when one has two odious older sisters. But how could this crime be connected to the missing baby? Had it something to do with the weird sect who met at the river to practice their secret rites? While still pondering the possibilities, Flavia stumbles upon another corpsethat of a notorious layabout who had been caught prowling about the de Luces drawing room. Pedaling Gladys, her faithful bicycle, across the countryside in search of clues to both crimes, Flavia uncovers some odd new twists. Most intriguing is her introduction to an elegant artist with a very special object in her possessiona portrait that sheds light on the biggest mystery of all: Who is Flavia? As the red herrings pile up, Flavia must sort through clues fishy and foul to untangle dark deeds and dangerous secrets. Critic Reviews: Flavia is incisive, cutting and hilarious . . . one of the most remarkable creations in recent literature. (USA Today) Members Reviews: An excellent addition to the series! I loved the first two books in this series, and enjoyed this one even more. There are mysteries beyond each individual book that seem to be revealing themselves, and each contains a variety of interrelated stories surrounding colorful characters who become old friends. The story is sometimes very dark, sometimes very funny, as is Flavia herself. She can be a spoiled brat, a helpful neighbor, a sensitive soul, and a morbid sneak. All of these elements of her personality are captured perfectly by Jane Entwistle, the narrator. Although Flavia is a young girl from an aristocratic family of 1950s England, I find her easy to relate to and her world easy to imagine with the vivid descriptions by the author. Although the narration is from the perspective of a child, I don't see the series as children's books, though I think I would have loved them as a young teen. I'm looking forward to hearing about future developments in the fourth book. Best One Yet... ...and I enjoyed the first two immensely. Jayne is the perfect narrator for Flavia, a character that could be ruined so easily if given the wrong voice. Entwhistle's narration gives depth and insight into this unique, precocious, engaging young girl. Excellent Adult and Family Fare Mr. Bradley, in his 70's, has caught the flair of a 12-year-old girl for local adventure, impish pranks, and self-analysis. If you can catch him on a book tour, do so.

The Second Time Around Audiobook by Mary Higgins Clark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Higgins Clark) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:47:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second Time Around Author: Mary Higgins Clark Narrator: Jan Maxwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Nicholas Spencer, charismatic head of the medical research company Gen-stone, involved in the development of an anticancer vaccine, suddenly disappears. His private plane crashes en route to Puerto Rico, but his body is not found. Early results of the vaccine seemed highly promising. Yet, coinciding with Nicholas Spencer's disappearance comes news that the FDA is denying approval. Then follows the shocking revelation that Spencer had looted Gen-stone of huge sums of money - including the lifetime savings of people who had risked every penny they had. Marcia "Carley" DeCarlo, the 32-year-old columnist for the Wall Street Weekly, is assigned to cover the story. Carley is the stepsister of Spencer's wife, Lynn, an aggressive PR woman and socialite, whom she dislikes and distrusts. The day after news of her husband's disappearance rocks the financial and medical world, Lynn attends a meeting of the stockholders of Gen-stone, flaunting expensive clothing and jewelry. Accused of having participated in the scam, she appears indifferent to the anger and despair of the people attending, among them a man whose child has cancer and who is now about to lose his home. That night, she narrowly escapes death when her mansion in Bedford, New York, is set on fire. She turns to Carley, begging her to use her investigative skills to prove that she was not her husband's accomplice. As Carley proceeds with her investigation, she is confronted by seemingly impenetrable questions: Is Nicholas Spencer dead or in hiding? Was he guilty or set up? Why the sudden reversal in medical opinion of the vaccine from recognition to condemnation? And as the facts begin to unfold, she becomes the target of a dangerous group involved in a sinister and fraudulent scheme. The Second Time Around is Mary Higgins Clark at he... Members Reviews: Believe in Miracles We ,throughout the ages,have been Trying to find cures for cancer but Without succsess.would'nt be wonderful if that was in our future. One of Her Bests!! I was literally in the dark until the last few minutes!! Very well written and performed by Jan Maxwell. I highly recommend this book! Another success Enjoyed the subject matter. As usual, Jan Maxwell performed beautifully. I love listening to Mary Higgins Clark books because I don't dread the content. Mary has romance without sex, and you're in anticipation about what's going to happen next. There's no obscene language and the heroines always have good moral fiber. I've been reading her books for over 20 years and will continue to read them as long as she keeps writing clean and classy stories. Excellent!!! This book kept my interest from start to finish and was one of Mary Higgins Clark's best books and as usual Jan Maxwell was excellent!! Better than ever Would you listen to The Second Time Around again? Why? Probably not, that's not my habit for any of the books. What other book might you compare The Second Time Around to and why? Well written, nicely plotted story. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, great story that moved quickly.

Shadows in the Night and Never Sleep with Strangers Audiobook by Heather Graham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heather Graham) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:33:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows in the Night and Never Sleep with Strangers Author: Heather Graham Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Shadows in the Night A year after the chilling death of her mentor, criminologist Harley Frasier is still rattled. Secretly, she's suspected murder all along. Now the unveiling of the Amenmose exhibit is triggering a series of unexplained attacks, and there's only one man she can trust. FBI special agent Micah Fox is used to charging into dangerous territory to solve a case. Working with a civilian is new ground, especially when she's as irresistible as Harley. He can't say no to her sharp instincts and sexy smile. And with a threat closing in, there's no way in hell he'll leave her unprotected. Never Sleep with Strangers Four years ago, while vacationing at their country estate in Scotland, Jon Stuart watched his wife plummet from the balcony to a horrific death. Although cleared of any involvement, he's endured years of public suspicion - losing friends and his good standing in the community. But this was no accident, and now he's determined to prove it was murder. Orchestrating a dangerous plan, Jon has gathered the prime suspects at the scene of the crime. The stage is set as past and present collide, old lovers reunite...and a killer plots another perfect crime. Members Reviews: Uneven The first story was fine and what I have come to expect from Heather Graham. The second story was poor - characters undeveloped, plot pacing poor.

The Shape of Water Audiobook by Andrea Camilleri

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Camilleri) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:00:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shape of Water Author: Andrea Camilleri Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 278 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Andrea Camilleri's novels starring Inspector Montalbano have become an international sensation in eight languages. This funny and fast-paced Sicilian thriller will be a delicious discovery for mystery aficionados and fiction lovers alike. Translated by Stephen Sartarelli. Critic Reviews: "[This] savagely funny police procedural prove[s] that sardonic laughter is a sound that translates ever so smoothly into English." (New York Times Book Review) "Subtle, sardonic, and molto simpatico: Montalbano is the Latin re-creation of Philip Marlowe, working in a place that manages to be both more and less civilized than Chandler's Los Angeles." (Kirkus Reviews) "Hailing from the land of Umberto Eco and La Cosa Nostra, Montalbano can discuss a pointy-headed book like Western Attitudes Towards Death as unflinchingly as he can pore over crime-scene snuff photos. He throws together an extemporaneous lunch...as gracefully as he dodges advances from attractive women." (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: A good beginning I backtracked to this one because I started with Terra Cotta Dog and loved it so utterly that I had to know Montalbano from the beginning. This first one is definitely a delight, but Terracotta is much better, much funnier. Still, I'm glad I came back to the start. Buyers: Know that it only gets better. My only complaint about this one is that it's SO SHORT! Barely an evening by the fire. That can be a mercy when you're reading someone awful, but sad when it's as good as this one. AUDIO: The reader is an excellent choice. He's not totally perfect, but close enough. He has a good sense of, and is a good fit for, this wonderful character. A new favorite detective! This is the first of the Inspector Montalbano novels and it is a good place to start. It is an excellent book which is more character than plot-driven, and although the mystery of the second novel (the Terra-Cotta Dog) is better, I'd still suggest starting with this book for general character introductions. Oddly, an earlier reviewer commented that the characters were flimsy and I cannot disagree more. Montalbano is not a hard-boiled American style detective, so perhaps if you are expecting Sam Spade you'll be disappointed. But Montalbano is a strong character, unique, worthy of a Dexter's Morse or Allingham's Campion, and I would recommend him to anyone who likes an excellent mystery with a non-American flavor for a change. Inspector Montalbano is very particular about food, but it is part of who the man is, and unless you are starving and can't find something to eat, these parts of the stories are excellent atmosphere and are NOT repetitive, as I think he rarely eats the same thing twice, and may inspire you to try some new things. He has other quirks as well, but he develops and grows in the four that I have read and listened to so far. Once you get a quarter into this first story, the Inspector's character will grab you and although mystery is intriguing, it will be the personality of Inspector Montalbano and the aura of small-town Sicily which I think you will find the most interesting.

Blindside Audiobook by Catherine Coulter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catherine Coulter) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:25:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blindside Subtitle: FBI Thriller #8 Author: Catherine Coulter Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 346 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When six-year-old Sam Kettering is kidnapped and then manages to save himself, Savich and Sherlock join his father - former FBI agent Miles Kettering - to determine why Sam would be abducted and brought to eastern Tennessee. Though the local sheriff, Katie Benedict, catches up with Sam before the kidnappers do, the case isn't over - not by a long shot. The unanswered question is: Why do the kidnappers want this little boy so badly? The investigation leads Savich and Sherlock to a charismatic, intense evangelist, Reverend Sooner McCamy, and his enigmatic wife. As if the kidnapping case weren't enough, Savich and Sherlock are at the same time desperate to locate the killer of three teachers in Washington, D.C. Critic Reviews: "Delivers an entertainingly romantic mystery with endearing new characters as well as beloved recurring ones." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great Read! Where does Blindside rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? As usual her book is fabulous! I am enjoying this series tremendously. Thank you for being the writer that you are Catherine Coulter. It's top of the line. What was one of the most memorable moments of Blindside? When Katie beats the heck out of the preacher women FBI thrillers I read most of these books when they first came out but I did not finish the series. I tried again later but still did not get through all of them. This time I am planning on listening to them all --so we will see if I make it through. I'm not really sure why I like them because the conversations between the characters is really inane at times. I mean , I don't think anyone talks like they do--at least not anyone I know when they are trying to be funny I guess. These are more comic book at times rather than real. I do like Savich and Sherlock so I am sure I will carry on. Very enjoyable What did you love best about Blindside? The love story and the kids What other book might you compare Blindside to and why? NA What about Sandra Burrs performance did you like? Sam very cool Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes almost did Any additional comments? Im glad I didn't listen to the bad reviews I enjoy the twist and turn and the children voices are my favorite

Less Than a Treason Audiobook by Dana Stabenow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dana Stabenow) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:40:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Less Than a Treason Subtitle: Kate Shugak, Book 21 Author: Dana Stabenow Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Two thousand people go missing in Alaska every year. They vanish in the middle of mountain footraces, on fishing boats in the Bering Sea, on small planes in the Bush. Now a geologist known for going walkabout with his rock hammer has disappeared from the Suulutaq Mine in the Park. Was it deliberate? An accident? Foul play? Kate Shugak may be the only person who can find out. But for the fact that Kate, too, is among the missing.... Critic Reviews: "Richly nuanced, [and] highly entertaining.... The book is sprinkled with wit, studded with exquisite descriptions of the rugged landscape, and filled with opinionated and endearing characters, including reality TV show producers, park rangers, geologists, and barkeeps." ( Publishers Weekly, starred review) Members Reviews: about time Kate returned I was thrilled to have Kate Shugask back in my reading/listening life again. This book was excellent. The naration was,also. No one in my opinion could render Kate and all the characters as well as Margarita Gavin does. The story was very interesting and it was a pleasure to listen to. I hope that Dana Stabenow has decided to keep writing the Kate Shugak books for a long time to come. There are many more stories to tell,I am sure. Kate keeps rolling along This book is really a continuation of Dana Stabenow's last book, 'Bad Blood'. It likely could have been written as one book or as the second of a sequel. But it did have different crimes to solve so hence we got this book. In 'Bad Blood' the book ended with Kate and her dog, Mutt, getting shot without any final word and how it turned out for them. Since the series continues it is safe to say Kate survived. As with many of her books the author lays the groundwork with some background on different aspects of Alaska and the characters in her book. But eventually she gets to the crime and you are caught up in the resolution. I continue to learn more about Alaska through her books. Even those living there get really cold in the winter and don't want to stay outside any longer than they have to. It is mentioned in the story that the elements of Alaska are out to get the people, some because they don't know any better and some that know better and still let Mother Nature get them anyway. I find myself enjoying this series more the longer I listen to it. Only bad thing...have to wait for another addition... I truly enjoy Dana Stabenow's writing. From the Alaskan setting to the original storylines, I highly recommend this book and series. Loved it! Wonderful story- well written and smart. I missed these characters and hope there is more to come. the suspense was killing me right to the last This was as suspenseful and as good as all the Kate Shugak series! So far I've never been disappointed.

In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:50:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead Subtitle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel, Book 6 Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Mark Hammer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 416 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Now in audiobook edition, the sixth Dave Robicheaux novel by acclaimed New York Times best-selling novelist and Edgar-winner James Lee Burke. The image of the dead girl's body lingered in detective Dave Robicheaux's mind as he drove home. After seeing the young victim's corpse, the last thing he needed to come across was a drunk driver. But when he saw the Cadillac fishtail across the road, Robicheaux knew the driver was in trouble. What Dave didn't realize, was that by pulling the car over, he was opening his murder case wider than he could ever imagine. The driver, Elrod Sykes, in New Iberia to star in a movie, leads Dave to the skeletal remains of a black man that had washed up in the Atchafalaya swamp. So begins a mystery that takes Dave back to an unsolved murder - a murder that he witnessed in 1957. Haunted by the past as he confronts the gruesome present-day rape and murder of young prostitutes, Robicheaux must also contend with a new partner from the F.B.I., and the local criminal gentry. But for Dave, the answers he seeks lie somewhere in the bayou mist with the ghosts of soldiers long since forgotten... A masterwork of detective fiction, In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead is James Lee Burke's most suspenseful work to date. Members Reviews: Burke is awesome again, Hammer is really good. I found this story to be very entertaining and Hammer's reading surprisingly good. This is an early Robicheaux story, his daughter Alifair is only 11. I liked the inexperienced but reliable and honest sherrif', the ghost of General Hood is marvelous, the Hollywood scenes are as humorous as they are intriguing. There is great chemistry in Dave's partnership with the FBI agent, as well as with his daughter. This is just another Burke novel worthy of anyone's time! Great author but Im not enjoying his subject matter and plot choices. I love this authors writing style, the phrases he uses, his rich and creative descriptions, and the way he develops characters. In my review of Black Cherry Blues I give examples of some of his phrases. He is a great writer, but his subject matter is too depressing for me. He writes about mans cruelty to man, torture and killing of blacks, women, prisoners, and others, and getting away with it. Ive read three of his books, but with great reluctance I do not plan to read anymore. Dave is a flawed hero but a good cop. There were two instances of hero stupidity which bothered me. One example: Dave asks his friend Lou to be his backup when Dave went to a dangerous place to meet someone. They arrive, that person is not there, so Dave tells Lou to leave but Dave will wait a little longer. So Lou leaves and then something bad happens to Dave. I was also troubled by the way the author had Hog Man delay telling things to Dave. Hog Man knew things. But the first time Dave talks to him, Hog Man just tells him part of something. The second time, Hog Man tells Dave to come to him for info, but then doesnt tell Dave anything. The third time Hog Man calls Dave offering to tell him the rest. I didnt see a reason or motive for Hog Man to keep doing this if he was going to tell it all eventually. I felt the author was playing me, disrespecting me.

Sanibel Flats Audiobook by Randy White

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Randy White) — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:28:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sanibel Flats Subtitle: Doc Ford #1 Author: Randy White Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 656 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Its cool gulf breezes lured him from a life of danger. Its dark undercurrents threatened to destroy him. After 10 years of living life on the edge, it was hard for Doc Ford to get that addiction to danger out of his system. But spending each day watching the sun melt into Dinkins Bay and the moon rise over the mangrove trees, cooking dinner for his beautiful neighbor, and dispensing advice to the locals over a cold beer lulled him into letting his guard down. Then Rafe Hollins appeared. How could he refuse his old friend's request---even if it would put him back on the firing line? Even if it would change forever the life he'd built here on Sanibel Island? Members Reviews: A+++ South Florida Adventure I really enjoyed this book, it was pretty much a dream line-up of plot elements: a secret agent (even if retired), south florida, central america, mayan history, revolutionaries, marine biology, and even a little painting. I found it to be well written, and the twist at the end surprised me, which these days doesn't happen often. Doc Ford is a likeable character, super smart, funny, interesting, and the descriptions of Sanibel and sea life are wonderful. A++! *On a side note, which has nothing to do with the author or the story, which I found to be top quality--I listened to the audio version, and I utterly loathed the narrator's performance. Look, I know it's not easy to embody several different characters with one voice, but geeze he butchered it. His voice didn't fit with the character of Doc, his interpretation of Tomlinson was very annoying, and any of the female voices were pure characacture. I intend to read this again sometime, and will continue with this series, but I will definitely go the old school paper route. Author seems to have a sexual double standard. I liked the mystery part. I liked that the main character was a marine biologist. I liked the Tomlinson character. My main beef was with his double standard. ***SPOILER ALERT*** Several men in the book, including the main character, get a pass for some pretty objectionable behavior like lying, stealing, trafficking in stolen pre-Columbian art, arms dealing and even murder. And the main character has sex with a married woman and that's okay because she didn't like her husband. And he has sex with one woman that he has a friendly relationship with and within the hour is getting it on with a good-looking stranger, but that's apparently okay too. And hey, I'm not opposed to casual sex. But if the hero gets to have casual sex, then the women should be equally entitled to it. But then one of the women he has slept with is revealed to be having sex with men other than the main character...NOT because she's horny or into casual sex like the main character is, but because SHE IS BEING BLACKMAILED into it. Does our hero give her sympathy and help her out? He was willing to help his friend who was breaking lots of laws. But no. This woman gets a cold shoulder and presumably he cuts her off from his friendship. It left a bad taste in my mouth.

Lowcountry Boneyard Audiobook by Susan M. Boyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan M. Boyer) — Tue, 26 May 2015 04:45:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lowcountry Boneyard Subtitle: A Liz Talbot Mystery, Book 3 Author: Susan M. Boyer Narrator: Loretta Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 486 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Where is Kent Heyward? The 23-year-old heiress from one of Charleston's oldest families vanished a month ago. When her father hires private investigator Liz Talbot, Liz suspects the most difficult part of her job will be convincing the patriarch his daughter tired of his overbearing nature and left town. That's what the Charleston Police Department believes. But behind the garden walls South of Broad, family secrets pop up like weeds in the azaleas. The neighbors recollect violent arguments between Kent and her parents. Eccentric twin uncles and a gaggle of cousins covet the family fortune. And the lingering spirit of a Civil-War-era debutante may know something if Colleen, Liz's dead best friend, can get her to talk. Liz juggles her case, the partner she's in love with, and the family she adores. But the closer she gets to what has become of Kent, the closer Liz dances to her own grave. Members Reviews: Fantastic! The only thing wrong with this series is waiting for the next installment! The quality is wonderful as is the narrator! The heroine is a favorite, The series continues on a pleasant path. In these books, one gets a flavor of the slow and gentle south. However, this translates into a slow-paced plotline. The series is getting better This is the best yet in the series- I'm just hoping in the next book Colleen gets special dispensation to let Nate know about her. Can't wait for the next book What made the experience of listening to Lowcountry Boneyard the most enjoyable? The narrator did such a great job with the southern accent. I love the romance, the family interaction and all of the mystery. Any additional comments? Don't miss this wonderful series. Suspense and romance Mystery within a mystery in historic Charleston as Liz works through her own relationship issues. My favorite it the series but also a good standalone read.

Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:03:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley Subtitle: Agatha Raisin, Book 4 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 610 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: After six grueling months back in London, Agatha Raisin returns to her beloved Cotswold village of Carsely - and to the charms of her neighbor, James Lacey. True, James is less than thrilled to see her, but Agatha is soon distracted by a sensational murder. The victim, hiker Jessica Tartinck, spent her life enraging wealthy landowners by insisting on her walking clubs right to hike over their properties. Now she has been found dead.... Members Reviews: A Very British Anti-Cozy Mystery This series, and especially this book, is a good listen for any time you just want something on that you don't have to think or care too much about. Agatha Raisin is a prickly, unpleasant antiheroine, but that's part of the draw of the series. She's unique, and uniquely endearing. Her very British village is picturesque, her part-time London career exciting, her middle-aged waistline realistically thickening, her love life realistically mostly non-existent, her pub meals realistically overcooked and tasteless. Penelope Keith is an able, lively and entertaining narrator who makes very few voicing mistakes. Now for the bad news: M.C. Beaton, after taking care to ensure that the first volume (Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death, which I highly recommend) was carefully written, detailed, suspenseful and top-notch, seems to have subsequently either lost steam or become so impatient to earn money quickly that she began dashing these sequels off like hotcakes off the griddle. This one is plotted so carelessly that mild-mannered, cautious characters (not just Agatha herself) say impetuous things that their characters would never say, do impulsive things that their characters would never do, and even commit murder in more or less the same way they did in the previous book (Potted Gardener). Not only that, but plot holes abound. Toward the end, for example, when James Lacey (Agatha's new partner in private detection) announces, "So, it was [Character X]!" I actually rewound the recording twice just to see how on earth I had missed his seeing the body of Character Y on the floor, the only sight he could have seen that would have led him to that conclusion. He never had seen it. The author had forgotten to make him see it. I'm not sure I'll be spending a credit on volume 5. Grade: C. Bechdel test: Pass. I love Agatha Raisin! I purchased the Agatha Raisin books on my mother's recommendation. The narrator Penelope Keith is wonderful and makes the characters in the book entertaining. Agatha is an independant older woman who is always getting into mischief and embarrasing herself while trying to solve mysteries. I laughed out loud! Great series! I wish Audible had the whole series. Hikers, Hilarity, and Homicide Book Four in the series finds Agatha back home in Carsley after a grueling six month stint in London on a PR job . . . ready to settle in with her cats and the calm life in the Cotswolds, Agatha reintegrates with her friends, including her next door neighbor, James . . . whom she has the hots for . . . but no sooner than Agatha gets home, one of the Walkers of Dembley, Jessica Tartinck, is found murdered . . . once again sending Agatha and James on the search for the killer . . . as James and Agatha become walkers to find out just what this group is really up to, things begin to HEAT up . . . in more ways than one . . .

Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:26:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 397 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Agatha Raisin, retired PR supremo, has been spurned at the alter by the man of her dreams - her attractive neighbor James Lacey. So temporarily deserting the sleepy Cotswold village of Carsely, she pursues her fleeing fiancé to north Cyprus where, instead of enjoying a romantic honeymoon, they witness the killing of an obnoxious tourist in a disco. Can the duo forget their differences and resume their strangely successful sleuthing partnership? Members Reviews: Penelope Kieth makes Agatha Raisin awesome! I love Agatha Raisin as a character and Penelope Keith's narration brings her to life! fabulous! I loved hearing about Cypress. Penelope Keith is the perfect Agatha Raisin. MC Beaton's stories are so fun! A lot of fun! I just love this series and, boy, am I ever glad that there are so many of them!! entertaining it was very entertaining. I always enjoy Penelope Keith narration and MC Beaton is a great author Love the TV adaptation; not the audiobook Narrator's voice was too old and too angry for the main characters. First time I've liked a TV version over a book. Wouldn't buy another Agatha Raisin book having heard this one. I was disappointed in the story as well.

Murder One Audiobook by Robert Dugoni

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Dugoni) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:46:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder One Subtitle: David Sloane, Book 4 Author: Robert Dugoni Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 393 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A year after the devastating murder of his wife, attorney David Sloane has returned to Seattle after three months in Mexico. At a black-tie dinner where hes been persuaded to give the keynote address, Sloane reconnects with Barclay Reid, opposing counsel in his most prominent case. Barclay is suffering from her own personal tragedy - the death of her teenage daughter from a drug overdose. In the aftermath, Barclay has begun an intense crusade against the Russian drug traffickers she holds responsible for her daughters death, pursuing them with a righteousness that matches Sloanes own zeal for justice. Despite their adversarial past, Sloane is drawn to Barclay and for the first time since his wife died, he finds himself beginning to have romantic feelings again. But when Barclays crusade stalls and a Russian drug dealer turns up dead, she stands accused of murder, and Sloane is her chosen defender. Amid the swirling media frenzy, in his first criminal case, Sloane finds himself once again in harms way, while mounting evidence suggests that Barclay is a woman with many secrets - and may not be quite as innocent as she seems. With his signature fast-paced, page-turning action and exhilarating plot twists, Robert Dugoni once again proves why hes so often been named the heir to Grishams literary throne. Members Reviews: Great Addition To The Series A drug dealer is set free by a judge because he finds the evidence inadmissible. Which in turn takes on a whole new meaning. He ends up dead after his release. A woman is charged with his murder and the dark secrets start to surface. Reid, the accused, hires Sloane to defend her of the charges. She charms her way into his life and they start seeing more of each other, regularly. But things are not all as they seem. Things start to fall into place as the investigation and the trial begins. Certain things come to light. Things Reid has said and the way she seems unphased by the events that aren't in her favor, Sloane starts to think something is wrong. If you like a good deception story line and deceit along with it, this is the book for you. If you have listened to any of this author's books you will not be disappointed.. Dan John Miller was outstanding with the delivery of the story Outstanding Legal Thriller This is an outstanding legal thriller that I read based on a recommendation from author Diana Gabaldon. The novel starts off very slowly, introducing a plethora of characters. Initially, the story proved to be very confusing and I almost gave up, but forged ahead based on the recommendation. Gradually, I realized my confusion stemmed from the fact that this book is in the middle of the series, each story building on the prior. The remedy proved to be rereading each early encounter until I became familiar with the various characters. The story is very complex and with many twists and turns. I guarantee you won't guess the murderer until the very end, even though all the clues were there. I liked this book so much that I am now going back and reading the rest of the series. Keeps you guessing. I love the back and forth of "who did it". Another great listen of the ups & downs for David Sloane. Going After The Drug Dealer Great story with a twisted ending. I am really getting to like this author.

Dark Blood Audiobook by Stuart MacBride

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:23:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Blood Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Stuart MacBride Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-10 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 177 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: READ BY THE AUTHOR HIMSELF! Stuart MacBride who read his previous book for HarperAudio Blind Eye was a complete success and we have no doubt that this will be another triumph by MacBride. With his ability to set the scene and goings on of Detective Sergeant Logan McRae this is a must have audiobook. Richard Knox has served his time, so why shouldnt he be allowed to live wherever he wants? Yes, in the past he was a violent rapist, but hes seen the error of his ways. Found God. Wants to leave his dark past in Newcastle behind him and make a new start. Or so he says. Detective Sergeant Logan McRae isnt exactly thrilled to be part of the team helping Knox settle into his new Aberdeen home. Hes even less thrilled to be stuck with DSI Danby from Northumbria Police the man who put Knox behind bars for ten years supposedly here to keep an eye on things. Only things are about to go very, very wrong. Edinburgh gangster Malk the Knife wants a slice of the development boom Donald Trumps golf course is bringing to the Granite City, whether local crime lord Wee Hamish Mowat likes it or not. Three heavies from Newcastle want a quiet word with DSI Danby about a missing mob accountant. And Richard Knoxs dark past isnt done with him yet Members Reviews: Great with caveats Five minutes into this book I was completely captivated. MacBride is a master storyteller, both as a writer and as a narrator. Imagine a dark, Scottish Carl Hiaasen read by Robin Williams with the characters brought to hilarious life in a variety of UK accents. Actually, don't bother imagining. Just get the audiobook....unless. Unless you are put off by incessantly crude language. Unless it will drive you a little crazy when you can't understand some of what is being said because it is couched in dialects and idiom which is occasionally incomprehensible. Unless you find daunting the prospect of a lesbian detective inspector with a pregnant wife and the sensibilities of a longshoreman. Unless you are offended by laughter coupled with vivid evocations of the grotesque or tragic. On the other hand, if you really love good writing, you might want to tuck your reservations away somewhere and listen in spite of them. I have seldom encountered such memorable characters or an author who could so consistently bring a moment or place brilliantly to life with a single telling and original image. Or one who could read so incredibly well. Loved it I love Stuart Macbride's books - gritty and funny with some fabulous characters. But what makes these audiobooks special is Macbride's narration - he's brilliant (and makes me laugh out loud whenever he does DI Steel's voice). A real pleasure to listen to - so much so that I buy the audio versions even though I already own the print edition. I wish he'd go back and record the earlier books done with other narrators! This series cracks me up The story lines are good in this series, but the hook is really the funny characters and dialog. I've listened to 4 now and yet to be disappointed. Can be a little gritty at times, so not for those who prefer "clean and proper", but if you don't mind an R rating, definitely good stuff, Perfect Narration I read the first book in this series and then purchased the audio book of "Dark Blood" on a whim, primarily because the author is his own narrator.

The Fix Audiobook by Robert White

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert White) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 02:42:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fix Subtitle: A Rick Fuller Thriller, Book 1 Author: Robert White Narrator: Nicholas Camm Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Whole Story Quest Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In the winter of 1996, on the orders of the British government, the SAS stole the contents of a safe belonging to the Provisional IRA. Rick Fuller headed that team. Days later Fuller's wife was brutally murdered. Convinced he was betrayed from within, Fuller begins a relentless search for her murderers. Ten years on, Fuller is a Manchester gangland enforcer, a lone and bitter figure. On a job in Amsterdam, doors open to the past, but can Fuller finally take his revenge on the men who betrayed him? Critic Reviews: "Five stars is just not enough!" (Christina Fox) Members Reviews: great read great read a gripping story line can't wait to hear the next of the series

Hush Now, Don't You Cry Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:42:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hush Now, Don't You Cry Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 605 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In the latest in Rhys Bowen's award-winning historical series, Molly Murphy is supposed to give up sleuthing now that shes married, but the murder of an alderman puts her on the trail of a killer. Molly Murphy, now Molly Sullivan, and her husband Daniel, a captain in the New York Police department, have been invited to spend their honeymoon on the Newport, RI, estate of Alderman Brian Hannan in the spring of 1904. Molly doesnt entirely trust the offer. Hannan - an ambitious man - has his eye on a senate seat and intentions of taking Tammany Hall to get it. When Hannan is found dead at the base of the cliffs that overlook the Atlantic, Mollys suspicions are quickly justified, and as much as she wants to keep her promise to Daniel that she wont do any more sleuthing now, there isnt much she can do once the chase is on. Rhys Bowens brilliant wit and charm are on full display in Hush Now, Dont You Cry, another outstanding addition to her Agatha and Anthony award-winning historical series. Members Reviews: like this series Is there anything you would change about this book? The boyfriend now husband Daniel is so consistently overbearing that it detracts from this series. It would be so much better without his overbearing comments. If youve listened to books by Rhys Bowen before, how does this one compare? These books are a good series but the love interest detracts from the series. Done with Series -Daniel destroyed it I know this series has received rave reviews and I can understand it. But I am done with Molly Murphy. Too bad, because I really liked many of the characters in the series. I have also enjoyed the audio performance by Nicola Barber. This disappointment has nothing to do with her. The main frustration for me has been the "evolving" relationship between Molly and Daniel. I almost gave up the series at "Oh Danny Boy" . However, I plugged on believing it might get better or Molly would come to her senses. No such luck. I'm sure men were much more like Daniel back then. However, fictional men for fictional heroines don't have to be. Here is a strong willed feisty heroine in love with a guy who doesn't seem to have any good qualities except a good job. Her increasingly simpering responses to the big Mama's boy are just not in character with her other qualities. The endless forced confrontations between the two, which always start with him yelling "Molly...", are tiresome. Her responses to him have made me think less of her as a heroine, not more. I have to say, I was disappointed in this book that Daniel actually recovered from pneumonia! I was hoping Bowen might give her a fresh start. I did initially purchase the next book in the series (In the Family Way) as I thought I'd come this far, I should finish the series. However, I returned it after listening for a couple chapters. No more. Having said all this, Bowen's other series, Royal Spyness, is still delightfully refreshing and funny after seven books. The hero and heroine in that series are much better matched and believable. I hope it continues that way and I'd recommend that series. But as for Molly Murphy, I've enjoyed her wit and the various areas she has taken us to (sweatshops, suffragettes, Ireland, etc.), but I'm done.

Lullaby Town Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:51:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lullaby Town Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 3 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 582 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It's the kind of case Cole can handle in his sleep - until it turns out to be a nightmare. For when Cole finds Nelson's wife in a small Conneticut town, she's nothing like what he expects. The lady has some unwanted - and very nasty - mob connections, which means Elvis could be opening the East Coast branch of his P.I. office...at the bottom of the Hudson River. Critic Reviews: "This story is pure pleasure from the very first page." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: A great Elvis and Joe Pike read If you could sum up Lullaby Town in three words, what would they be? Mob to Hollywood What other book might you compare Lullaby Town to and why? David Baldacci or Connelly series are a lot like this series with a good mystery and likable characters Which character as performed by Mel Foster was your favorite? I like Elvis, his internal dialog/thoughts are pretty funny Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? At times I wanted to strangle Peter Alan Nelson for being so annoying Any additional comments? Great read in the Elvis/Joe series Nice Elvis Cole story Good story, that actually gets Elvis out of LA again. I am circling back and doing older Elvis Cole books and I had a hard time with the reader at the beginning, but after a short adjustment over the first few chapters, I got used to him and now doing other older Elvis books, Mel Foster has almost become the standard. Loved this book! Where does Lullaby Town rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I really loved this book, and loved the narrator. First rate. What was one of the most memorable moments of Lullaby Town? I just liked the attitudes of the two main characters, Elvis & Cole. The narration made their attitudes all the better, and used inflections and nuances that I wouldn't have seen if I was just reading the book. The story line was good! What does Mel Foster bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Again, the narration made their attitudes all the better, and used inflections and nuances that I wouldn't have seen if I was just reading the book. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Everybody lies. Any additional comments? I had never heard of this author before. I am on the second book, and even though it is narrated by a different person (whose voice sounds too young, compared to Mel's voice) - I still like the inflections, etc., that he gives the characters. His accents are good also. Satisfying light mystery What made the experience of listening to Lullaby Town the most enjoyable? Crais tells a good story that I consider mystery light. It is always engaging but does not require a lot of thinking. Some more intrigue might help. Some of it seems implausible, but the humor makes it worthwhile. What did you like best about this story? Crais uses a lot of humor and I like the funny side of Elvis Cole. What does Mel Foster bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book? Mel Foster brings lightness and air and a comic's touch to the reading. Was this written by the same author Ok. The characters are the same, Elvis, Pike, some others. The characters even seem familiar, but some how different.

Blue Monday Audiobook by Nicci French

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicci French) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:00:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blue Monday Subtitle: Frieda Klein, Book 1 Author: Nicci French Narrator: Beth Chalmers Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1228 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The stunning first book in a new series of psychological thrillers introducing an unforgettable London psychotherapist. Frieda Klein is a solitary, incisive psychotherapist who spends her sleepless nights walking along the ancient rivers that have been forced underground in modern London. She believes that the world is a messy, uncontrollable place, but what we can control is what is inside our heads. This attitude is reflected in her own life, which is an austere one of refuge, personal integrity, and order. The abduction of five-year-old Matthew Farraday provokes a national outcry and a desperate police hunt. And when his face is splashed over the newspapers, Frieda cannot ignore the coincidence: one of her patients has been having dreams in which he has a hunger for a child. A red-haired child he can describe in perfect detail, a child the spitting image of Matthew. She finds herself in the center of the investigation, serving as the reluctant sidekick of the chief inspector. Drawing listeners into a haunting world in which the terrors of the mind have spilled over into real life, Blue Monday introduces a compelling protagonist and a chilling mystery that will appeal to listeners of dark crime fiction and fans of In Treatment and The Killing. Members Reviews: Not in the same league as Tana French, but okay. This book was recommended at the end of Tana French's Broken Harbor. I allowed myself hope, but alas, the story was just okay and very predictable. The dialog was on the weak side, suspension or reality was high and the characters seemed a little forced. Overall there were points that were gripping, but to many others where I had to rewind because I drifted into my own thoughts. Don't know if I will try the second in the series. Engrossing thriller - an easy "read" I often listen to books when I'm doing something else: walking the dog, stuck in traffic, doing housework. I listen on my smart phone with ear plugs. So I like books that capture my imagination from the get-go but also "easy" to follow along. For instance, I love Balzac but I'm not listening to one of his novels while doing housework! I'd get lost. I enjoy thrillers because when done well they are zippy and engrossing. This is the first in a series with psychologist Dr. Frieda Klein. So there is some ground work laid with the characters who will be regulars, like Frieda's mentor and also, her handyman. Their storylines aren't germane to this plot, really, so the introductions are a bit awkward. But after that business is done, the plot gets going and moves along. Overall, I'd say the book was well written. I was never bored or tempted to "fast forward". I very much liked Frieda as a protagonist. She's flawed but principled. Although, Frieda makes some very questionable ethical choices when it comes to her profession. In the US you might get your medical license revoked. But I am aware that Brits have different rules when it comes to medicine, especially "public" medicine that is paid for by the government. I am not sure what the complaints are in some other reviews about the narrator. I loved her, I thought she did a great job with all the voices, both men and women.

An Expert in Murder Audiobook by Nicola Upson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicola Upson) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:37:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Expert in Murder Author: Nicola Upson Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 925 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: March 1934. Revered mystery writer Josephine Tey is traveling from Scotland to London for the final week of her play Richard of Bordeaux, the surprise hit of the season, with pacifist themes that resonate in a world still haunted by war. But joy turns to horror when her arrival coincides with the murder of a young woman she had befriended on the train ride - and Tey is plunged into a mystery as puzzling as any in her own works. Detective Inspector Archie Penrose is convinced that the killing is connected to the play, and that Tey herself is in danger of becoming a victim of her own success. In the aftermath of a second murder, the writer and the policeman must join together to stop a ruthless killer who will apparently stop at nothing. Members Reviews: Quite good! This is a tough review to write. I liked it a lot. Truly! But there were a few plot points that had me in tears. I guess emotion is what the author hopes to evoke. This is a good mystery story with many suspects and excellent development. The characters are well written and interesting. I read another review that said the author over-used the word "lover." I tend to agree but the term fit. Davina Porter is one of my favorite narrators and I loved listening to her read this. I'm looking forward to starting Book 2. Loved this book! I usually find books that take real individuals and make them the protagonist in a mystery series pretentious and ultimately boring...square peg, round hole...but this...this was so good. The story was not overdone, nor were the characters (including Miss Tey) placed in unbelievable situations. The narration was excellent, not overly theatrical. I will definately be listening to more in the series. This one will grab you by the ears and hold on! Purchased as Whispersync on the cheap courtesy of BookGorilla. Set in time not long before WW 2 in Europe, Josephine Tey is the protagonist in this mystery of cruel, calculated murder. I found it as engaging as any good murder mystery and it refused to allow me to go to sleep at a reasonable hour. The writing is solid, smooth, and the plot has some very interesting twists. Davina Porter gives an excellent performance with no undue dramaticism. I agree with Nicola Upson, Josephine Tay was extraordinary. Author Elizabeth Mackintosh, who wrote novels as "Josephine Tay" and plays as "Gordon Daviot" was both an exceptional talent and a fascinating woman. That Nicola Upson has been clever enough to actually use Tay as her main character was all I needed to know to take a chance on, "An Expert in Murder," and I'm glad I did. Across class and social constructs Upson presents fully formed female characters who share with the reader/listener more than just the plot of the story. "An Expert in Murder" is about women, war and the men who come home. Tay's "Brat Farrar" and "A a Daughter in Time" are masterworks which appear time and time again on lists of top mystery novels and well they should be. Upson isn't Tay but "An Expert in Murder" brings us along on an intricate tale, well told, centered around a woman we all know better for having read Upson. Tay was a woman at the top of her profession. Upson gives us a glimpse as to why.

Damage Control Audiobook by Robert Dugoni

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Dugoni) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:14:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Damage Control Author: Robert Dugoni Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 421 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: With a smart, iconoclastic detective named Michael Logan as her only ally, Dana dives into the investigation, relentlessly seeking answers to who killed her brother and why. Logan cannot believe that the murder was anything more than a robbery gone terribly wrong. But when Dana uncovers a priceless handcrafted diamond earring in the debris of her twin's trashed home, the case becomes more sinister. Dana is sure the jewel is the key to her twin's secrets. And Logan becomes convinced it can help stop a string of cold-blooded murders that have followed in the wake of her brother's death. As Dana and Logan chase the faint trail of evidence from Seattle to Maui, they threaten the reputation, career, and future of a powerful man who will stop at nothing to protect what he considers his. But for Dana, for whom time has a special meaning, nothing - not even her own life - is more important than finding the truth. She has moved beyond fear and beyond anyone's attempts at damage control. Members Reviews: Better than average mystery/thriller Any additional comments? Perhaps it is because I've listened to several disappointing stories recently, but I very much enjoyed this read. Robert Dugoni has very well honed skills in keeping a story moving and sidestepped the pitfalls of creating unbelievable solutions that so many writers seem to do. Also, even though this is a political/police thriller, Mr. Dugoni has successfully avoided inserting his own political bias into the story, one of my pet peeves is snarky pot shots some writers take at either the right or the left of the political spectrum, thank you for that. I am also likely to look for more books by this narrator, Christopher Lane, his pace was just right with character voicing's that enhanced rather than distracted from the story. Not a Legal Thriller, but good story Would you listen to Damage Control again? Why? Once was enough. Would recommend it. Good characters. In a way, a bit of a "lite" read. Still I enjoyed it. Some mystery. Some real life events. Some miracles. Some tragedy. HOWEVER do not even think about court rooms, the law, Scott Turow, John Grisham. This book is nothing like their work. What was one of the most memorable moments of Damage Control? The beginning hooked me. The second visit to the eccentric artist was a bit thrilling. I enjoyed the flow of the book and characters and of course a love story emerges - implausibly but I suppose in real life love shows up in implausible ways. Which scene was your favorite? Again I think the beginning got me and momentum stayed strong enough. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No. I appreciate the author informing readers (just enough so) about breast cancer. Too little is said and done on that reality. The way it played out in the book however was lame. It suggested it could be a cake walk and that is simply the wrong message. Any additional comments? I would like to read more of this author's books. I liked the narrator very much. Occasionally I was a little confused whether we were hearing a male or female character talking/thinking in the narration. Still, the narrator truly seemed to fit the main character. And I liked the main character of the book. A few Murders, An Earring, And A SoothSayer... I enjoyed listening to this story.

The Golden One Audiobook by Elizabeth Peters

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Peters) — Tue, 13 May 2014 04:53:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden One Subtitle: An Amelia Peabody Novel of Suspense, Book 14 Author: Elizabeth Peters Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 480 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A new year, 1917, is dawning, and the Great War that ravages the world shows no sign of abating. Answering the siren call of Egypt once more, Amelia Peabody and her family arrive at their home in Luxor to learn of a new royal tomb ransacked by thieves. Soon an even more disturbing outrage concerns the intrepid clan of archaeologists: the freshly and savagely slain corpse of a thief defiling the ancient burial site. Yet this is nothing compared with the lethal fate that threatens Ramses. Besieged by the British and defended by formidable Turkish and German forces, the fortified seaport of Gaza guards the gateway to the Holy Land. Answering a call he cannot refuse from British military intelligence, Ramses must journey to this ancient, fabled city to undertake a mission as personal as it is perilous. Death will surely be his lot if he is caught or exposed. Meanwhile, Ramses' wife, Nefret, guards a secret of her own.... Once again the incomparable and best-selling author carries us to a breathtaking realm of ancient wonders and crumbling splendor - from the hectic bustle of the Cairo markets to remote, sand-swept corners of the Egyptian desert where the gods of antiquity sleep. Returning visitors to the world of Amelia Peabody will be enthralled by the latest mesmerizing adventure from the award-winning grandmaster, and newcomers will succumb to her wiles as they are caught up in the tantalizing spell of the remarkable Elizabeth Peters and The Golden One. Members Reviews: Unabridged! Yay! As an appreciative reader of the Amelia Peabody series I was thrilled to see this book in it's unabridged form. The performance by Barbara Rosenblat is unequaled in my listening experience. And the story is fun, humorous and interesting as are almost all in this series. Please continue to petition Audible to skip the abridged versions of this series or any other for that matter! Another great story Another wonderful story about the Emerson family. Barbara Rosenblatt handles all of the voices as she always does - with skill and continuity. I did notice a couple of times where she got her voices mixed up, but they were minor and lasted only a moment. The Emersons have three major issues, that are, of course, intertwined. Helping a former enemy, bringing another to justice, facing another minor enemy, and helping with a major find. Add to this Ramses' involvement in WWI, and the plot twists as always. The plot does get a little confusing as right as you are invested in one set of problems, the Emersons leave all that behind to refocus on an entirely different set of problems. Be willing to jump with them - it all comes out all right in the end. I've read and listened to this book many times, and will continue to do so. Real treat You are within 5minutes completely in the story and that doesn't change until the last words are spoken. Looking forward to the next book Fabulous! I love this Author and Narrator! They have provided me with hours and weeks of entertainment! Well worth the listen! Another excellent listen! This was a fun listen - some drama but a bit of relief from the previous book. The narration was as awesome as usual. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.

Man Overboard Audiobook by J. A. Jance

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. A. Jance) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:35:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Man Overboard Subtitle: An Ali Reynolds Novel Author: J. A. Jance Narrator: Karen Ziemba Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In the latest Ali Reynolds mystery from New York Times best-selling author J. A. Jance, Ali takes to the high seas with her husband. Roger McGeary, a brilliant software engineer, has gifted himself with an upscale cruise in honor of his 40th birthday. When he falls to his death from the balcony of his stateroom suite, the incident is quickly declared a suicide. Only his maiden aunt, a tough-as-nails woman who runs a racehorse refuge, refuses to take "case closed" for an answer and turns to Ali Reynolds at High Noon Enterprises to look into the situation. Members Reviews: Imaginative High Noon employee Stuart Raney is contacted by the aunt of Roger McGeary, a former high school friend and fellow misfit computer geek. She asks him for help to find Rogers murderer. Apparently, Roger fell or was pushed off a luxury cruise ship. The authorities call it a death by misadventure but his aunt insists he was murdered. B Simpson and Ali Reynolds agree to help the aunt. Owen Hansen, a recluse obsessed with suicide, has hacked a psychotherapist patient data base and is tormenting patients/victims. Ali has to figure how all these ties together and solve the murder. The book is well written. The book features Stuart and B and their computer expertise more than prior books. The plot contains information about artificial intelligence which was interesting. The suspense builds throughout the story and the pace is steady. Enjoyed the trip around the Monterey Bay area that Jance provided. There were two educational topics in the book one on suicide the other about artificial intelligence. I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible; the book is almost 11 hours long. Karen Ziemba does a good job narrating the book. Ziemba has narrated the entire series. Is this real about computers?? Would you listen to Man Overboard again? Why? yes. What did you like best about this story? moved well with many characters What does Karen Ziemba bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? the action Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me wonder if this was true about artificial intelligence or are we back to the 2001 movie, but there are others with the same idea. Predictable but still Good The story is predictable because there is no need for guesswork. The narrator is tiresome with her strange mix of reading and characterization. Overall this audiobook was only OK. Still liking this series J.A. Jance has written a nice addition to the Ali Reynolds series, and I'm still liking it. Surprisingly BAD Up to now, I have enjoyed the Ali series. After several failed attempts, I was unable to finish this it was so boring. Most likely will not be purchasing Ali series in the future.

Busy Body Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:41:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Busy Body Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 349 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Agatha Raisin has never been one for forced holiday cheer, but her friendly little village of Carsely has always prided itself on its traditional Christmas festivities. But this year the bells will not be ringing out, as Mr. John Sunday, an officer with the Cotswold Health and Safety Board, has chosen Christmas as the time to crack down on safety hazards all around the community. But he goes too far when he rules that there cannot be a Christmas tree atop the church tower this year. Mr. Sunday is soon found face down in the petunias, very much dead. Agatha is instantly on the case, but with so many people having threatened the life of the victim, it's almost impossible to know where to start! Members Reviews: Agatha is Agatha Agatha Raisin does not disappoint. Yes, this is light fare, but Agatha helped by the agency, the Vicker's wife, Charles, Roy, and ex-husband James gallivant through the pages doing not quite what we expect of them. It is like a visit with old friends. Perhaps not as well plotted as some of the earlier novels. Penelope is just as much fun Being a fan of "To the Manor Born", I feel Penelope has been cast perfectly as a narrator of some of the Agatha books. Yes, Donada Peters is wonderful, and I thoroughly enjoy all of those she has narrated--but I heartily disagree with those who have given Penelope's versions such low marks. Very undisciplined book This book is not well edited and reads like a late draft rather than a completed manuscript. All the same, if you like Agatha Raisin, you'll like this one as well. I will say that M.C. Beaton must hate to end a story because this has ending after ending after ending to get through. I don't mind much because it stretches the stories out. It's a shame that Beaton did not take more time to develop characters along the way, though, as the story could have been fleshed out in a much more satisfying way. Unlike "As the Pig Turns" (the next in the series), this does "feel" like it was written by M.C. Beaton. disappointing This is my first M.C. Beaton book and I am finding it very disappointing. I like the narrator fine and the author writes well, but the main character comes across to me as really petty and sad! She seems primarily to be a person disappointed in life. Listening to it feels like listening to someone complain, which is tiresome and depressing! I like books where the main character faces adversity and is a flawed human being, yes, but this woman's personality does not seem balanced by any real liveliness, wit, or spiritedness, which is what I look for in a heroine. It seems every few minutes mention is made of her envy, fears of seeming old, competitiveness, jealousy - her inner monologue is a catalogue of slights and rejections, etc. She seems driven by fear and envy mostly. I like listening to books with main characters I can pull for, and as much as I'd like to, I can't pull for this woman. I won't be finishing the book. Busy body,There goes the bride Love agatha all of her stories. Do not like the new reader. Miss Donata Peters. She is Agatha!

Tell No One Audiobook by Harlan Coben

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harlan Coben) — Tue, 12 Jun 2001 17:47:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tell No One Author: Harlan Coben Narrator: Steven Weber Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-12-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 607 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Everyone tells him it's time to move on, to forget the past once and for all. But for David Beck, there can be no closure. A message has appeared on his computer, a phrase only he and his dead wife know. Suddenly Beck is taunted with the impossible - that somewhere, somehow, Elizabeth is alive. Beck has been warned to tell no one. And he doesn't. Instead, he runs from the people he trusts the most, plunging headlong into a search for the shadowy figure whose messages hold out a desperate hope. But already Beck is being hunted down. He's headed straight into the heart of a dark and deadly secret - and someone intends to stop him before he gets there. Critic Reviews: "Moves from heartbreaking to heartstopping without missing a beat." (Booklist) "[Steven Weber] is a natural for the audiobook medium. His voice is seductive and penetrating." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Travel 5 Hours Into the Future . . . Instantly This one is FAST. We're talking TIME TRAVEL fast. Turn the thing on, start listening to the exceptional voice of the narrator, and WHAM! - next thing you know you're 5 hours in the future, with very little idea of how you got there besides a slightly elevated heart rate, a slightly sore rear end and a somewhat dazed appreciation for the way this Coben guy managed to make you keep reading page after page without even thinking about the passing of time. OVERALL RATING: 5 solid stars. NARRATOR: Creme of the crop - 5 stars. STORY/PLOT: He took a little creative license, but he used it well - 5 stars. PACE: breakneck - 5 stars. CHARACTERS: 3 1/2 stars (OK, so they're not all fully fleshed out characters, but who cares? You just want to find out what happens to them next). DIALOGUE: Clever, well-written and extremely zippy. Excellent dialogue is the propellant that makes this book go so fast - 5 stars. WILL I REMEMBER THE PLOT OR CHARACTERS A YEAR FROM NOW? It's a bit disposable, not terribly deep, so maybe not. But in a thriller that isn't so bad: I figure I can enjoy it all over again in a year or so because I'll have forgotten what happens. WILL I READ OTHER BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR? Absolutely -- he's got a new raving fan, and I can't wait to see how he's going to top this one. Very visual and entertaining This is a crackerjack thriller. Sucks you in. Steven Weber is a great reader. Very entertaining, never dull. Highly recommend. hard to put down, enjoyable I really enjoyed this book because it was filled with many twists and turns from the beginning all the way till the unexpected ending. Besides the unpredictability of this story, another thing that made this title enjoyable to me was that the computer activities, like the use of email were actually feasible. This was my first title by this author and I found it to be difficult to put down until I had finished it. Like the book, -- odd ending I thought it was a good book overall; I never saw that ending comming. I would have given this book a 5, but at the end he says "I bet you wonder what happened to X Y Z characters - Well, I'm not going to tell you, the story ends here" then he continues with the ending of one plot-line. I thought that was just a sorry way to end a story after making you like these other characters. Still, the book is a good read. A Great Listen Interestingly enough, the reviews of this book hit both sides of the street.

Chasing Darkness Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:19:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chasing Darkness Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 12 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: James Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 729 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Clutched in his lap is a photo album containing photographs of seven young women who have been murdered. LAPD homicide detectives had never connected the seven murders before and only one suspect has been charged in any of the murders - the suicide now discovered in the fire, Elliot Martin. Three years earlier, Martin had been brought to trial, but his defense attorney hired Elvis Cole to investigate. Cole found an exculpatory videotape that prompted the judge to dismiss the charges. But now Cole doesn't know what to believe, so he digs hard to uncover the truth - and escape his terrible guilt. Critic Reviews: "Little in life is as satisfying as a new Elvis Cole novel. Each installment of Robert Crais' 20-year-old series is like meeting a good friend for lunch who you haven't seen in a long time." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Elvis & Pike Ride Again Years ago I sat next to an actual private detective on an airplane and he recommended Robert Crais. I have devoured all of his books and enjoyed every one of them. Chasing Darkness is no exception. James Daniels does a respectable job with the narration and my only complaint is that the book is finished so quickly. Cole and Pike, great entertainment The book starts out with the solving of 7 murders, with the suicide of the killer. That's what it appears to be anyway. But Elvis Cole, had cleared the victim from one of those murders, and won't rest until he discovers the real truth behind the suicide. Thus starts, a real murder mystery, with lots of fact finding, clues, and a whole lot of suspects. With the combination of Cole's humor, and Pike's cameo pop-ins, it makes for a very interesting listen. The real killer isn't all that easy to figure out either, as more evidence unfolds throughout the story, til the very end. Top of the Line Story Read By Superb Narrator Where does Chasing Darkness rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I read several series continuously and Crais' is one of my top five. What did you like best about this story? Just effortless storytelling. Have you listened to any of James Danielss other performances before? How does this one compare? James Daniels is the only believable voice of Elvis and Joe. A little darker Elvis This is a good mystery, where the possible pepetrators keep changing throughout the book. I felt that this one had Elvis having more of Joe Pike's personality due to the the narrator's presentation. It is a little darker, not the sprightly Elvis Cole of other books. Still a great story, just a different presentation. Great Start to Finish! I LOVED this book. Suspenseful with just the right twists and turns.

Chosen Prey Audiobook by John Sandford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Sandford) — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:33:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chosen Prey Author: John Sandford Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-04 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1308 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Already faced with a welter of confusion in his personal life, Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport decides to take this case himself, hoping that some straightforward police work will clear his head, but as the trail begins to take some unexpected turns, it soon becomes clear that nothing is straightforward about this killer. The man is learning as he goes, Lucas realizes, taking great strides forward with each murder. He is becoming a monster, and Lucas may have no choice but to walk right into his lair. Filled with the rich characterization and detail that distinguish all of Sandford's work, Chosen Prey is a masterpiece of suspense. Critic Reviews: "Ferrone's light style is perfect for the banter between Minneapolis homicide investigator Lucas Davenport and his colleagues, and he has no problem dialing up creepiness when voicing James Qatar, art teacher by day and remorseless killer, dubbed 'The Gravedigger', by night. Sandford's story, twelfth in his long-running Prey series, is taut and involving, and Ferrone serves it well." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: a great Sandford thriller I just never tire of this author -- the suspense always get me. I think "Winter Prey" is the best of the Prey series, but this one leads you an unmerry chase all the way. The reader knows what is going on, but has to watch the great Lucas Davenport put it all together. A bit different from some of the other Prey novels, and another notch in Sandford's belt. Realistic presentation of police probllems This is a sad but highly realistic look both at the mind of a serial killer, and at the problems police have in trying to obtain definitive evidence to convict the killer. The murderer in this case is intelligent, meticulous and careful to avoid leaving real clues about his crimes. A very gripping, unhappy tale. Good Sandford Okay, so this thing is predictable early on. If the Phillies played the Lancaster Barnstormers, well the winner'd be predictable, but both the major league talent and even the minor league enthusiasm would be great to watch. Sanford's reeeeeeely major league (for example see my review of 'Saturn Run'). That's the way with Lucas Davenort novels, they're a whirled of fun. They're as much about the trip as the destination. Davenport's not a super-Sherlock. He follows breadcrumbs of facts, frequently guesses wrong, and bumps into things. Here again he follows, misuses, and bumps. But doggedly... doggedly. Don't you like that in the guy? Well I do, and I like Sanford's rarely disappointing craftsmanship. Here's what professional commercial writing looks like, and through Ferrone's voice, what it sounds like. The villain's a foul funny guy who deserves a comeuppance - Totally! You know it'll come, right? Or will it? Fine stuff... Good Sanford... Nuff said. Chosen Prey Was Not For Me..... I've enjoyed several of the Davenport series but not all... this one was not for me. I thought the story was "kinda" strange. A pervert moves from a hobby of creating sexy pictures of women into murdering them. For reasons that's not easily put into words, I found the whole story dislikeable and didn't' find it entertaining at all. It was not just one thing, it was just about everything. The story never became compelling to me...

Charms and Chocolate Chips Audiobook by Bailey Cates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bailey Cates) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:10:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charms and Chocolate Chips Subtitle: Magical Bakery Mystery, Series # 3 Author: Bailey Cates Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 757 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Between brewing magically spiced treats at Honeybee Bakery and volunteering with a local conservation group, Katie Lightfoot barely has time to see her firefighter boyfriend, Declan McCarthy, much less delve further into her destiny as a witch. But avoiding her fate won't be as easy as whipping up a new recipe-especially when Katie finds herself once again mixed up in murder. When a fellow volunteer for the conservation group is found dead, Katie's mystical senses tell her that there's more to the death than meets the eye. Her suspicions are confirmed when members of her coven are targeted next. Katie will have to embrace her powers quickly...or she may find herself chewed up and spit out by some serious black magic. Members Reviews: Thoroughly Enjoyable Mystery & Great on Audio Katie Lightfoot is keeping herself busy. Between working at the bakery and volunteering, she barely has time to see her firefighter boyfriend, Declan. She's not avoiding Declan, but moreso avoiding her fate and destiny as a witch, and a powerful one at that. However she can't constantly run away from it, especially when her powers are needed to solve the murder of a fellow volunteer at the conservation group. Charms and Chocolate Chips is the third book in the Magical Bakery Mysteries and I adored the first two books in this series. They combine my love of culinary cozies with paranormal elements just perfectly and often leave me [im]patiently waiting for the next book. I read the first two books in this series, and opted to listen to the latest book as an audiobook. I like Katie Lightfoot. She's discovering lots of things about herself and her family that she didn't know before. She's only recently learnt that she's a witch and that's a lot to take on - especially when she learns that she's a "catalyst" and might be more powerful than she first thought. She's also taking baby steps with her relationship with Declan, given her previous disaster relationship. Add in another murder and well she's certainly got her hands full. However, what Katie soon discovers is that she can handle more than she thought she could!! Charms and Chocolate Chips felt like a turning point for Katie. Her mother, who she hasn't spoken to very much since learning that her mother hid from her that Katie's a witch, is in town and it's great to learn more about Katie's family history and putting pieces of her own life's puzzle into place. For the reader we get a hint at exactly how much power Katie has and it's very interesting. I cannot wait to see how her powers progress as the series go on, as I'm sure it's going to be a great magical journey. Charms and Chocolate Chips was a fantastic listen on audio. I listened while I dug into some holiday baking and it was a fantastic experience. Amy Rubinate was already one of my favorite narrators (based on her narration of The Selection series by Kiera Cass) and I'm so happy to see her narrating this series. She does a fantastic job of telling this story and her narration of Katie and her aunt, Lucy, are simply spot on. I plan to listen to future books in this series on audio. I highly recommend this series to fans of culinary mysteries and paranormal mysteries.

Tell No Lies Audiobook by Gregg Hurwitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregg Hurwitz) — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 03:39:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tell No Lies Author: Gregg Hurwitz Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1892 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: One misstep puts a man - and everyone he loves - in the path of a relentless killer. The scion of an old-money San Francisco family, Daniel Brasher left his well-paying, respectable money-manager position to marry his community organizer wife and work at a job he loves, leading group counseling sessions with recently paroled violent offenders. One night he finds an envelope - one intended for someone else that was placed in his office mailbox by accident. Inside is an unsigned piece of paper, a handwritten note that says, "Admit what you've done or you will bleed for it." The deadline in the note has already passed, and when Daniel looks into it, he finds that the person to whom the envelope was addressed was brutally murdered. But that's just the beginning. It appears that the killer might have some connection to the offenders Daniel is counseling. As he scrambles to uncover the truth, Daniel finds more warnings in his office mail, to people whom the police cannot track down, and to victims who cannot be saved. Daniel's efforts to find and help the victims, however, have alerted the killer to his involvement. Next Daniel gets a deadly threat of his own. Now, with the clock ticking, Daniel must somehow appease, outwit, or unmask a seemingly unstoppable killer. Members Reviews: The purgatory of group therapy I've loved every other Greg Hurwitz book I've read or listened to, so I actually 'saved' this one for a time when I really needed distraction. That was not a wise decision. If you like lurking and prowling along the edges of endless group therapy sessions with a bunch of really low-life people, then this is for you. However interesting the first hour or two of it might be, as you see the techniques the protagonist-therapist uses to make headway with some of them, it gets supremely boring going into hours six, seven and eight. I started to think I should get paid to listen to all this. (Okay, there's SOME other plot points in between, but not much. Clearly Hurwitz has chosen this vehicle to tell the story.) That's one thing you can say about Steve White's Dr. Alan Gregory -- also a psychologist: he knows when to stop with the coverage of therapy sessions. There's a limit as to how much the non-psychologists among us are willing to listen to. Yes, it picked up toward the end, but if you're considering this book, think about how many hours of group therapy -- much of it rendered in Ebonics by narrator Scott Brick, who does a fine job of staying awake through it all. Unless you're a psychologist who can get continuing education points for this, I'd suggest moving on to some other Greg Hurwitz book. Gregg Hurwitz just gets better and better!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I have read most of the Greg Hurwitz books and this one was not only nail biting and intense but also moving. The characters in the story are lovable, well most of them anyhow. Redemption being a common theme, I just loved the characters and the relationships. How about a sequel? The main character could easily have a series where he continues to help the police detective. And narrator, Scott Brick never disappoints. He has narrated many of Greg's books and I have listened to all of them.

The Pyramid of Mud Audiobook by Stephen Sartarelli - translator, Andrea Camilleri

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Sartarelli - translator) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:35:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pyramid of Mud Subtitle: The Inspector Montalbano, Book 22 Author: Stephen Sartarelli - translator, Andrea Camilleri Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: This novel in the New York Times best-selling series has Italy's favorite detective uncovering corruption and mafia ties in the world of construction and public spending. On a gloomy morning in Vigàta, a call from Fazio rouses Inspector Montalbano from a nightmare. A man called Giugiù Nicotra has been found dead in the skeletal workings of a construction site, a place now entombed by a sea of mud from recent days of rain and floods. Shot in the back, he had fled into a water supply system tunnel. The investigation gets off to a slow start, but all the evidence points to the world of construction and public contracts, a world just as slimy and impenetrable as mud. As he wades through a world in which construction firms and public officials thrive, Montalbano is obsessed by one thought: that by going to die in the tunnel, Nicotra had been trying to communicate something. Members Reviews: Excellent as always! murder-investigation, law-enforcement, mafia, Sicily ---------- Another convoluted mess for the police to untangle, and in the middle of an unusually vicious rainy season. It seems odd to this American that the mob, payoffs, and the protection racket is so out in the open and simply facts of life. The publisher's blurb gives hints and there is no need for spoilers, but the side thread of Montalbano's trying to deal with Livia's depression from afar is well done. Grover Gardner gives his usual fine performance as narrator.

Indigo Slam Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:56:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indigo Slam Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 7 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: David Stuart Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 472 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: As Elvis and sidekick Joe Pike try their hand at babysitting, events are set in motion that will pit them against a scary group of counterfeiters - and the even scarier U.S. Marshals. Critic Reviews: "Recommend Elvis and Joe to anyone who likes Spenser and Hawk or Dave Robicheaux and Clete Purcell." (Booklist) "David Stuart demonstrates considerable skill at fashioning character voices that are evocative but not overdone. He succeeds in capturing both Cole's easygoing nature and the tension of action scenes." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Worst listen of my life I love the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike books but the narrator on this one ruined the entire book for me. What kind of narrator pronounces word incorrectly??? I was going to let one mispronunciation go but when it kept happening with different words, it was too much. I couldn't even concentrate on the story. Honestly I don't understand why you would have multiple narrators for the same characters and story lines, it ruins the experience. Save yourself the agony read this book and avoid the audible version, its awful. Completely Wrong Performer -- don't bother Completely Wrong Performer -- don't bother story is good, series is good, but Completely Wrong Performer -- don't bother Horrible narration David Stuart absolutely does not work as Elvis Cole. I picture him as a 20 year old accountant fresh out of college weighing about 140 with Thick glasses. His russian accents are cartoonish, sounds like Boris from Rocky and Bullwinkle. I rarely stop listening to even the worst of books always hoping that it will get better but I don't think I am going to make it with this one. Mispronouncements annoying This is a pretty good book, but got off to a bad start with me (Ch 3) because of reader mispronouncements. If you're reading a book set in LA, you need to know how to pronounce location names. Sepulveda and La Cienega are the glaring examples. Why didn't production staff pick up these errors? They're so distracting! OMG....Wish We Had More Than 1 Narrator to choose! Where does Indigo Slam rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Bottom...only because of the Narrator. He sounds like a 14 year old kid. And can so not do female voices. I have been hocked on Robert Crais for a since I read LA Requiem. I started at Book 8 and listened forward. Now I am going backward. I so wish the same narrator would read throughout the series but I understand that is not always possible but changing every 2 books is a little extreme to me but I got use to them. However, not this one. Although he reads well and is easy to understand I can not for the life of me see that voice belonging to Elvis Cole or Joe Pike!!! I see he also was the narrator in Book 6 and this is going to be tough to get thru this one so not sure I will buy Book 6 via Audio. I would have given this book 5 stars if not for the narrator.

Requiem for a Mezzo Audiobook by Carola Dunn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carola Dunn) — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:36:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Requiem for a Mezzo Subtitle: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery Author: Carola Dunn Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 422 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Did one of them fatally poison the acclaimed mezzo? Or is someone else determined to see that Daisy's investigation ends on as bitter a note as Bettina's fateful last performance? Critic Reviews: "Dunn describes 1920s London and the characters in detail and highlights the interplay between Alec and Daisy. A snug read." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Pleasant Listen A very nice listen, a goog mystery for drve time. Please get the rest of the series in audible! Love Daisy. Why only four of the books available? And such a big gap between book three and book ten or so? Daisy rides again! These books are lightweight and very enjoyable. Ms Dunn does a fabulous job writing about the music in this book. The regular characters, Daisy, the heroine, Lucy, her BFF, Alec, the dashing Inspector, and his policemen are well rounded. The new characters for the mystery are interesting and you actually care about them. I did figure out "whodunnit" but that didn't take away from my enjoyment. Bernadette Dunne did a nice job with the many voices. I saw a comment that didn't care for her voices but they suited the story, at least for me. Light, easy and entertaining Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this audiobook because the story is entertaining, the narrator has captured the essence of the story and the characters. What was one of the most memorable moments of Requiem for a Mezzo? I really enjoyed when Daisy and Alec went out for dinner. Which character as performed by Bernadette Dunne was your favorite? Of course the main character, Daisy Dalrymple and Alec Fletcher are the usual favorites but I do like Daisys roommate Lucy. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would have loved to sit and listening to the whole story but unfortunately I could not. Any additional comments? I would like to see all of the Daisy Dalrymple books in audio. Couldn't listen to narrator I enjoy this series when reading silently, but I couldn't listen to even one hour of this narrator. She acted out the characters' voices, making them whispery and simpering, and I think if she had just read it straight in her natural voice, it might have been ok. I hate to write something negative, but I wish I had known about this. Maybe, if it didn't make the site too slow, we could try out 4 min. or so of a book before buying??

Mexican Hat Audiobook by Michael McGarrity

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael McGarrity) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:49:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mexican Hat Subtitle: A Kevin Kerney Novel, Book 2 Author: Michael McGarrity Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 351 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Critically acclaimed author Michael McGarritys powerful tale is packed with constant surprises and nonstop action. When retired Santa Fe detective Kevin Kerney discovers a mysterious body, his quiet summer in the Gila Wilderness is interrupted. Narrator George Guidall holds you spellbound as Kerney tangles with a modern paramilitary group and a vicious 60-year-old feud. Members Reviews: Good Modern Western I have read most of this series and like the first few books best. Good dialogue, good descriptions of the south west, good suspense. The narrator (George Guidall) is excellent as usual. Series gets better & better McGarrity and Guidall are a great combo. McGarrity's writes from his heart and Guidall brings all the characters to life! Why no Unabridged Version? Great story that suffers from the butchering done to make this an abridged audiobook. You can hear the cuts with long passages of silence before George starts speaking again as if they're chapter endings. I checked Amazon and the Audiocassettes are in unabridged format with George Guidall reading. So what happened? great book! looking forward to the next book
the book was wonderful. great characters and of course George guidall is the best narrator. Listen to ALL of these stories Where does Mexican Hat rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top 5%! What was one of the most memorable moments of Mexican Hat? GREAT TREATMENT OF THE MODERN REALITY OF THE AMERICAN WEST! What does George Guidall bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? GEORGE IS THE BEST! I LOVE HIS VOICE, CADENCE & DELIVERY! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? YES-more than one! McGaarity really nails the heart of the west, today! Any additional comments? LISTEN TO ALL THESE STORIES-YOU WON'T REGRET IT! GREAT TALES OF THE MODERN WEST FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE LAWMAN!

Reckless Abandon Audiobook by Stuart Woods

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:11:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reckless Abandon Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 10 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Cop-turned-lawyer Stone Barrington tracks a mobster hiding deep within the witness protection program in this new thriller in the New York Times best-selling series - with a little help from beautiful Florida police chief Holly Barker. Members Reviews: Great Holly Barker Story From the "Elaine's Years" This is the old Stone and Holly that we know. This story has twists and turns to make it interesting and a good listen. The story includes (in addition to Stone and Holly), Ham Barker, Lance Cabot, Dino, Herbie, Joan, Ed Eagle and Elaine with references to some old favorites like Bob Cantor. At times it looks like Stone and Holly are doomed. Want more Would you listen to Reckless Abandon again? Why? This book ended with many unanswered questions. Can't wait to find out what happens next. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Edge of seat, kind of. It kept me on the laughter seat all the time. What about Tony Robertss performance did you like? Great as usual. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Laughter is always moving/ Any additional comments? Be prepared to buy more Stuart Woods books. They are definitely entertaining. Early Stone Good Read ! Interesting, a little long, but definitely enjoyable for a Stone fan. Guess it builds on the relationships with Holly, Carpenter and Lance for later books. Taken out of the series, its one of Woods poorer plots.

The Old Fox Deceiv'd Audiobook by Martha Grimes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martha Grimes) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:11:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Fox Deceiv'd Author: Martha Grimes Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 329 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It is a chill and foggy 12th Night, wild with North Sea wind, when a bizarre murder disturbs the outward peace of Rackmoor, a tiny Yorkshire fishing village with a past that proves a tangled maze of unrequited loves, unrevenged wrongs, and even undiscovered murders. Inspector Jury finds no easy answers in his investigation - not even the identity of the victim, a beautiful young woman. Was she Gemma Temple, an impostor? Or was she really Dillys March, Colonel Titus Craels long-lost ward, returning after eight years to the Colonels country seat and to a share of his fortune? And who was her murderer? Members Reviews: Waited so long For Martha Grimes Jury series on Audible, I love this series and it only gets better. However, the narrator is all wrong, he misses the wit and nuance. The humor is dry and smart, the narrator is not. Good mysteries, but I'm not sure I'll keep buying if they are all narrated by West. what genre is this? I came across this series and started with book #1 and this is my second in the series, book #2. I'm still not quite sure what genre to put this in? it's clearly a murder mystery but it's not really a thriller, not a page turner. It's more in the line of a Sherlock Holmes mystery, a thinking person's mystery. And, yet, there is also the aspect of an American author writing the story set in England and sort of making fun, a spoof almost, of the British way of life, the language, the aristocracy and the class system, which we Americans find interesting, I suppose, if not a bit strange. Still, with all this said, my goal in any book is to be entertained and that I was. Second reading through narration a real pleasure Where does The Old Fox Deceiv'd rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Top 5 Who was your favorite character and why? Richard Jury and Melrose Plant. They are strong men with different personalities formed out of different upbringings yet they develop an intuitive relationship as the books move through the series. While the books can be stand alone, reading them in sequence lets you see this respect grow; you also meet the other characters with all their eccentricities as they move in and out of the books. They are a treat and how Jury and Plant interact with them is great fun. Have you listened to any of Steve Wests other performances before? How does this one compare? So far, this is my 3rd book I'm "rereading" with narration by Steve West. The Audible narration is a true delight. I read all the Martha Grimes Richard Jury books years ago, up to her latest. Her earlier ones are her best as one follows the eccentric characters through several books. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? These are murder mysteries after all so the subject is not humorous. However, there are lots of chuckles especially with Mr. West's narration catching the sarcasm and off kilter humor of the characters. He conveys the dry humor and quirkiness in these books so well yet the seriousness of the murder(s) comes across strongly in his narration. Any additional comments? Mr. West has an impressive range for the various voices, so much so at times I almost think more than one person is speaking the various voices.

I Hear the Sirens in the Street Audiobook by Adrian McKinty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrian McKinty) — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:37:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Hear the Sirens in the Street Subtitle: Detective Sean Duffy, Book 2 Author: Adrian McKinty Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2180 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A torso in a suitcase looks like an impossible case, but Sean Duffy isnt easily deterred, especially when his floundering love life leaves him in need of a distraction. So with detective constables McCrabban and McBride, he goes to work identifying the victim. The torso turns out to be all thats left of an American tourist who once served in the U.S. military. What was he doing in Northern Ireland in the midst of the 1982 Troubles? The trail leads to the doorstep of a beautiful, flame-haired, twentysomething widow, whose husband died at the hands of an IRA assassination team just a few months before. Suddenly Duffy is caught between his romantic instincts, gross professional misconduct, and powerful men he should know better than to mess with. These include British intelligence, the FBI, and local paramilitary death squads - enough to keep even the savviest detective busy. Duffys growing senseof self-doubt isnt helping. But as a legendarily stubborn man, he doesnt let that stop him from pursuing the case to its explosive conclusion. Members Reviews: Hear "Cold Ground" First, Then Audlble This! Sean Duffys back in both the 80s and in Belfast A double dosing of intriguing melancholia. Please. Please. Please listen first to The Cold Cold Ground, Adrian McKintys introduction to Sean Duffys police work in the heart of the Irish Troubles. Its important to avoid spoilers for that introductory book youll surely want to visit after youve finished this one. But more importantly, Sean Duffy is bending in the fury of the cultural maelstrom raging about him. And the way the nature of all of this is shaping his development is deeply moving. Duffy of Sirens in the Streets is not the young man who we first met in Cold Cold Ground. This isnt as much a series as it is an epic psychological evolution cut into sort of stand-alone hunks with I Hear Sirens as the second. The sense of place in time hot-welds you inside of Ulster and its non-normal normalcy. Apparently McKinty means to write a trilogy but the detective puzzle this time is powerfully different from the fist and the ensemble cast adds and loses characters with the frequency of Irelands emigration rates. Gerard Doyles mouth is filled with Irish and he speaks the story through a lilt thats got to make this a finer experience than youd hope for from the printed page. Ill be among the first to buy the next installment in this Sean Duffy series. Pitch Perfect Voice and Words The narrator's voice with a beautiful Irish lilt is perfectly matched to the words that are so well-written by McKinty. I want to compare the writing to soaring poetry, but I lack the skills to define how much this story -- this series -- moves me to listen so intently. I actually listened to some chapters a second time, not because I didn't understand, but because I wanted to hear it again. I am already looking forward to the day that I can re-listen to this series. Don't even think of starting this book unless you have heard the first in the series "A Cold, Cold Ground". The background and place (1980's in Northern Ireland) have taught me a great deal about the "Troubles" near Ulster. It is fortunate that the first book is just as excellent as the second. Sean Duffy is my hero.

Full Disclosure Audiobook by Dee Henderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dee Henderson) — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:47:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Full Disclosure Author: Dee Henderson Narrator: David de Vries Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 853 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Ann Silver is a cops cop. As the Midwest Homicide Investigator, she is called in to help local law enforcement on the worst of cases, looking for answers to murder. Hers is one of the regions most trusted investigative positions. Paul Falcon is the FBIs top murder cop in the Midwest. If the victim carried a federal badge or had a security clearance, odds are good Paul and his team see the case file or work the murder. Their lives intersect when Ann arrives to pass a case off her desk and onto his. A car wreck and a suspicious death offer a lead on a hired shooter he is tracking. Paul isnt expecting to meet someone, the kind that goes on the personal side of the ledger, but Ann Silver has his attention. The better he gets to know her, the more Paul realizes her job barely scratches the surface of who she is. She knows spies and soldiers and U.S. Marshals, and has written books about them. She is friends with the former vice president. People with good reason to be cautious about who they let into their lives deeply trust her. Paul wonders just what secrets Ann is keeping, until she shows him the John Doe Killer case file, and he starts to realize just who this lady he is falling in love with really is.... Members Reviews: Dissapointed This was my first Dee Henderson book and i guess I expected more from all the hype about her books. I felt the pace was sluggish, far too complcated and I found the character of Ann Silver more strange than sympathetic. I wanted to like her but found her tedious instead. Even the story line seemed to plod along rather than move smoothly. Because this author has many good reviews for previous books I will probably give her another shot, but will approach with caution. David de Vries was good with the delivery of the story DEE surprises you again What made the experience of listening to Full Disclosure the most enjoyable? The narrator has a great voice range to bring all these characters to life. Any additional comments? If you love Dee Henderson, you will love this book. She has done it again with characters that make you think and that you will enjoy. This story has a lot of twists and turns. If you like mystery and romance this book is for you. Disappointed - Had Great Potential but Falls Flat I have read all of Dee Henderson's books and for the most part, they are all wonderful. Dee hasn't written any books in a while so when this book came out, I immediately purchased it. I really wanted this to be a good book but instead of a good story, what I got was a great disappointment. One, Dee spent a great deal of time talking about her other books which I found to be very tacky and boring. In fact, it was so bad I wanted to fast forward through these parts which would of meant that I would of had to fast forward through a lot of the book. Two, there were way too many stories going on at one time. The first hour or two was great then for the next 9-10 hours it was torture. The final hour was good. In my opinion, the main characters voice was horrible. At times it was simply unbearable. I guess I expected more from Dee after the O'Malley series.

Rolling Thunder Audiobook by Chris Grabenstein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Grabenstein) — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:23:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rolling Thunder Subtitle: A John Ceepak Mystery Author: Chris Grabenstein Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 962 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Theres more fireworks down the Jersey shore in Chris Grabenstein's sixth fast-paced John Ceepak mystery, Rolling Thunder. A prominent citizen suffers a heart attack on opening day of a brand new boardwalk roller coaster in the seedy seaside resort town Sea Haven, New Jersey. Initially ruled a tragic accident, it isnt long before there are suspicious hints of foul play, especially after another dead body is discovered: a stunning young beach beauty. Fortunately for mystery lovers, the straight-arrow cop John Ceepak and his wise-cracking young partner Danny Boyle are on the case, a detective/sidekick duo critics have compared to Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin. Critic Reviews: "Full of unpredictable twists and turns. There's plenty of fizz in the chemistry between the two protagonists to keep the novel and the reader spinning." (Boston Globe) Members Reviews: Very Enjoyable First Audible Book Picked this out of a list of legal thrillers for my first audible book. I enjoyed the combination of humor and mystery very much. I did not have to concentrate too much on the characters to keep everything straight, so its a good book for a drive in traffic. Very good narration. Family Dysfunction on the Jersey Shore A great story about the corruption of money and power and the complications of family. The story climaxes with a surprise ending that is as dramatic as any story in the series. The continued progression of Danny, from immature kid to solid adult cop seems complete. this story features the O'Malley family. Along with a few other middle-aged men the patriarch of the family is one of the movers and shakers of Seahaven. Their casual use of young women with little going for them but their youth and their bodies is at the center of the story. The O'Malley family are owners of an amusement park and a miniature golf course; this family is one hot mess. They share all the family warmth and loyalty of scorpions in a fish bowl. Four sons at four different corners of the family and cultural spectrum and a daughter with huge mental and psychological issues; all of whom despise at least one of their parents. this is the family that despite their affluence, no one would want to be a part of. As always officers Ceepak and Boyle are there at the end save the day. Danny's continued growth is subtly altering the relationship between the two officers. They are growing closer to being real peers. Ceepak is still the driving force of the partnership; but Danny Boyle is becoming more of a real partner in the team. As usual, this is another five star selection. Ceepak and Boyle deliver once again. this is a five star listen. Can't wait for the next one Having become a fan of Danny and Cepak, I couldn't wait for this new one to be released. I wasn't disappointed! I find myself laughing out loud while listening. The narrator is exceptional and helps increase the enjoyment of this book. Sheer fun. Can't wait for the next one. Another fun installment in the series I really enjoy this series - it's a lot of fun. It can be tough for an author to write humorous murder mysteries (many have tried, few succeed), and Grabenstein seems to have hit the mark well.

No Rest for the Dead Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffery Deaver) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:08:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Rest for the Dead Author: Jeffery Deaver, Brian Gruley, Laurie H. Armstrong, David Baldacci (introduction), Sandra Brown, J. A. Jance, Robert Dugoni Narrator: Carol Monda, Richard Ferrone, James Colby Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 696 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: More than 20 New York Times best-selling authors team up to create a first-rate serial novel - a collaboration that combines the skills of America's greatest storytellers to produce a gripping, spellbinding mystery. "The lineup of writers who have contributed to this mystery is akin to the Murderers' Row of the 1927 New York Yankees. There is not a weak spot in the bunch." David Baldacci, from the Introduction Alexander McCall Smith. Sandra Brown. Faye Kellerman. J.A. Jance. Jeffery Deaver. Kathy Reichs. Lisa Scottoline. Jeff Lindsay. These are only a handful of the names that make up the all-star lineup of authors behind No Rest for the Dead, a tale of vengeance, greed, and love that flows seamlessly, in the words of David Baldacci, "as it passes from one creator's mind to the next." When Christopher Thomas, a ruthless curator at San Francisco's McFall Art Museum, is murdered and his decaying body is found in an iron maiden in a Berlin museum, his wife, Rosemary, is the primary suspect, and she is tried, convicted and executed. Ten years later, Jon Nunn, the detective who cracked the case, is convinced that the wrong person was put to death. In the years since the case was closed, he's discovered a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding the Thomases that could implicate any number of people in the crime. With the help of the dead woman's friend, he plans to gather everyone who was there the night Christopher died and finally uncover the truth, suspect by suspect. Solving this case may be Nunn's last chance for redemption but the shadowy forces behind Christopher's death will stop at nothing to silence the past forever. In this innovative storytelling approach, each of 25 best-selling writers brings their distinctive voice to a chapter of the narrative, building the tension to a shocking, explosive finale. With contributions from David Baldacci (Introduction), Jeff Lindsay, Alexander McCall Smith, Jonathan Santlofer, Sandra Brown, Faye Kellerman, Kathy Reichs, Benjamin Kelly, John Lescroart, T. Jefferson Parker, Gayle Lynds, Matthew Pearl, J. A. Jance, Michael Palmer, Marcia Talley, P. D. James, Diana Gabaldon, Philip Margolin, Tess Gerritsen, Katherine Neville, Lisa Scottoline, R. L. Stine, Jeffery Deaver, Laurie H. Armstrong, Brian Gruley, Robert Dugoni. Critic Reviews: "Twenty-six fantastic writers + one good cause = irresistible mystery nirvana." (Lee Child) "Brilliant. If you like your mysteries smart, with a great twist, then you must read this book. (Linda Fairstein) "Wow, what a line up! You can't go wrong here." (Michael Connelly) Members Reviews: Not as good as expected I was so excited to download a real who-dunnit by some of the greatest authors ever but... I don't know. It was good, but not as good as I had expected. I never really felt a significant connection to any of the charachters. It felt choppy, and not that surprising at the end. Not bad for a summer listen, but there's better out there for sure! Good book/bad recording! The book is interesting and definitely worth a listen. The narrators do a fine job, and the plot moves forward fairly seamlessly considering each chapter is written by a different writer.

Sugar Cookie Murder Audiobook by Joanne Fluke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joanne Fluke) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:48:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sugar Cookie Murder Author: Joanne Fluke Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-12-07 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 239 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Hannah's mother's cherished cake knife is used to kill a beautiful out-of-towner at the town of Lake Eden's annual Christmas party, the stage is set for Hannah to once again unmask a killer. Critic Reviews: "Wacky and delightful characters...sure to please the palate of any cozy fan." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Cute and Fun If you could sum up Sugar Cookie Murder in three words, what would they be? Cute, fun, and yummy Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? This story did keep me on the edge of my seat as much as a cozy mystery could. It was slightly predictable, but the reasons were not. Which character as performed by Suzanne Toren was your favorite? I liked Hannah as always. Hannah and her sister. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I was a little upset at Mike and how he treated Hannah in this book. He was gruff and a little possessive it seemed. Any additional comments? This was not my favorite in the series at all. It was cute and fun, but not the best. There were a couple of things I could just not forgive. I would elaborate, but it would ruin a few plotlines. Overall though, a fun quick read! Fun at the potluck. I don't like how Mike acted in this one but Hannah still rescues the day. Definitely worth the read. Love the books not a fan of the narrator I wish Joanne would try out new narrators. I love her books so much but may have to stick with reading them versus listening. This narrator is very cumbersome and uninteresting. Another great book in the series. Love the development of each character in the series. The acting is wonderful with each character clearly different in sound and personality through out the book and the series. It is hard to stop listening. And I feel a part of their community. I wonder if Hannah will be able to choose from her two suiters. I like them both for her. Can't wait to start the next story. Another charming Fluke story What did you love best about Sugar Cookie Murder? It is a nice simple story that one fit between heavier stories. What was one of the most memorable moments of Sugar Cookie Murder? Like that this one was a closed environment. Which character as performed by Suzanne Toren was your favorite? Hannah Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Has it's funny points Any additional comments? This author is one that I use when I just want a little light reading. The character are a lot of fun as they develop. Having grown up in that area, I can relate to many parts of the book. Try the recipies!!! When I worked as a bookseller and talked about this book to my customers, very often they would talk about the excellent results they had while using the recipies. There sleuthing is very simple, and usually solve the case in the first half of the book, but the surrounding story keep the book moving along to the end.

Taken Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:16:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Taken Subtitle: An Elvis Cole - Joe Pike Novel, Book 15 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1064 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Crais has never written a book with the power and intensity of Taken. When Nita Morales hires Elvis Cole to find her missing adult daughter, she isnt afraid, even though shes gotten a phone call asking for ransom. She knows its a fake, that her daughter is off with the guy Nita will call only "that boy", and that they need money: "Even smart girls do stupid things when they think a boy loves them." But she is wrong. The girl and her boyfriend have been taken by bajadores - bandits who prey on other bandits, border professionals who prey not only on innocent victims, but on one another. They steal drugs, guns, and people - buying and selling victims like commodities, and killing the ones they cant get a price for. Cole and Pike find the spot where the couple were taken. There are tire tracks, bullet casings, and bloodstains. They know things look as bad as possible. But they are wrong, too. It is about to get much worse. Going undercover to find the couple and buy them back, Cole himself is taken, and disappears. Now it is up to Joe Pike to retrace Coles steps, burning through the hard and murderous world of human traffickers to find his friend. But he may already be too late. Thrilling, emotional, passionate, with some of the best characters and well-crafted writing in all of crime fiction, Taken is further proof that "Crais just keeps getting better." (Publishers Weekly). Members Reviews: One of the best Can't miss with Joe and Elvis, good narrator but you'd think an author would pick one reader and stick with them. One of the best of the series. Another Enjoyable Cole and Pike novel I have been reading the Cole/Pike series for years and greatly enjoy it. This one was right up there with the others. I found it interesting how it was told in a timeline of before and after Cole was taken by the "bad guys". Cole is a lot of fun, love his irreverant sense of humor. Pike is an interesting character who I would love to see more about. The story was interesting and kept my attention while listening. You know that ultimately Pike will rescue Cole but you don't know what will happen to the characters who were taken. It also makes you think about the struggles faced by people who try to come to the US illegally. Good enjoyable story. Better Example It may be that the narrator plays a larger part than usual in the rating of this book/series. Nevertheless, this is one of the better examples of Crais's talent and this series. Interesting Luke Daniels did a good job narrating this story. Crais not only told an interesting story but address an important issue for the country and a big problem for CA, AZ, NM & Tx. Covering such a violent topic the usual humor of Cole was toned down. Every one should read this book and think about how to solve this societal problem. One of the best Elvis Cole/Joe Pike Novels I have read or listened to all of the Cole/Pike books by Robert Crais and am a big fan. Taken was one of his best. Human trafficking is one of the most despicable offenses that man commits against his fellow man and Crais exposes it in all its ugliness. But with Cole's quirky personality, the book is not so dark as to be depressing. Like all of Crais' books, they keep moving, never becoming bogged down in sub-plots or details that take away from a book.

Whispers Under Ground Audiobook by Ben Aaronovitch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ben Aaronovitch) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:39:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whispers Under Ground Subtitle: Peter Grant, Book 3 Author: Ben Aaronovitch Narrator: Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2024 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It begins with a dead body at the far end of Baker Street tube station, all that remains of American exchange student James Gallagher - and the victim's wealthy, politically powerful family is understandably eager to get to the bottom of the gruesome murder. The trouble is, the bottom - if it exists at all - is deeper and more unnatural than anyone suspects...except, that is, for London constable and sorcerer's apprentice Peter Grant. With Inspector Nightingale, the last registered wizard in England, tied up in the hunt for the rogue magician known as "the Faceless Man", it's up to Peter to plumb the haunted depths of the oldest, largest, and - as of now - deadliest subway system in the world. At least he won't be alone. No, the FBI has sent over a crack agent to help. She's young, ambitious, beautiful...and a born-again Christian apt to view any magic as the work of the devil. Oh yeah - that's going to go well. Members Reviews: Lesley's Back! The fabulous Lesley May in spite of her terrible tribulations has returned and I was glad to have her back. The spontaneity of Peter's character really works better with a more thoughtful type character like Lesley as counterweight. There are plots and subplots working in Whispers that had me a bit confused at times - there's a Taiwanese woman introduced briefly that had no connection to anything going on and a few other rabbit trails that the author may intend to pick up later but kind of muddled things for now. But it got sorted out fairly well by the end, the magical system seems to be coming together better with this third book, and the resolution to the murder of James Gallagher was quite good. The sex scenes and rather icky fiend attacking men's groins that I disliked in Book 2 are gone.and we get our first American character. I was a bit concerned initially that Special Agent Kimberly Reynolds was going to be one of those "ugly Americans" that often turn up in the novels of European authors, but was happily surprised that she was not and her character added some interesting nuance to several scenes. Aaronovitch has set up a structure that will support a LOT more stories if he wants to keep going (Book 4 due out later this year). There is so much more to learn about Nightingale, Molly, the river gods/goddesses, the interaction of magic and physics, and even Toby. And, of course, I will be watching to see what happens with Lesley now that she is apprenticed to Nightingale and has a huge motive to push the limits of magic. As another reviewer noted, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith really doesn't do a great American accent (or Canadian either for that matter). However, he does do distinct voices for all characters so that you can easily tell who is talking and I still think he's a perfect voice for the character of Peter. I am enjoying this series and recommend it. Dresden Files fans are likely to find it familiar fun. Just Keeps Getting Better This third book in the Peter Grant series is the best so far. Peter now has a friend and co-worker in the Folly, Constable Lesley May (former victim of magic and now learning to be a practitioner).

The Mermaids Singing Audiobook by Val McDermid

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Val McDermid) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:31:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mermaids Singing Author: Val McDermid Narrator: Graham Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 726 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The bodies of four men have been discovered in the town of Bradfield. Enlisted to investigate is criminal psychologist Tony Hill. Even for a seasoned professional, the series of mutilation sex murders is unlike anything he's encountered before. But profiling the psychopath is not beyond him. Hill's own past has made him the perfect man to comprehend the killer's motives. It's also made him the perfect victim. A game has begun for the hunter and the hunted. But as Hill confronts his own hidden demons, he must also come face-to-face with an evil so profound he may not have the courage - or the power - to stop it.... Critic Reviews: "Complex...powerful...psychologically terrifying...impossible to put down." (Publishers Weekly) "Exciting, rapid-fire...a satisfying descent into the territory of a twisted mind." (Booklist ) "Compelling and shocking." (Minette Walters) Members Reviews: The First of a Superior Series I purchased The Mermaids Singing partially because of the reviews I read on Audible, but probably more because Val McDermid seemed to be the favorite mystery author of Mikael Blomqvist in The Millenium Trilogy (The Girl With .....). Now that I have read all of the Tony Hill/Carol Jordan books to date (a new one is due later this year), I felt it was time to write a review of the first book. McDermid writes wonderful prose that makes her characters come alive -- all of them, not just the two major characters. I won't try to tell you about the plot, since many other reviews do that. But the development of the plot, along with the minutiae of each character's life and personality, make for excellent reading. McDermid creates a tight, incredibly tense story that keeps you reading, sometimes even when you don't want to. If you are averse to graphic depictions of violence and perversion, you may want to skip this series. But if that's not a problem, I highly recommend these books. In Tony Hill, McDermid has created a flawed and damaged character who still manages to live in the world and work for the forces of good as a Profiler, expert at his work because of his scarred past. The relationship of Tony and Carol Jordan, police inspector, is so tentative and slow moving that you sometimes could scream, but you keep waiting for it to progress. The pair pursues serial killers in plots that will keep you on the edge of your seat with your jaw clenched. It is important that you read the Tony Hill/Carol Jordan books in the order in which they were published, since these are not stand alone novels. The characters and their relationships and pasts are developed over the course of the series, and reading out of order makes it more difficult to follow some developments. Not for the squeamish Would you listen to The Mermaids Singing again? Why? My brother-in-law recommended Val McDermid to me, so I downloaded this, the first in the Hill-Jordan series. I almost stopped reading it because of the graphic descriptions of gruesome and sadistic tortures. I did finish the book, though, and even bought another, in the hope that maybe the author would realize that she didn't need to make her murders so graphic in order to write a gripping thriller.

The Bone Collector Audiobook by Jeffery Deaver

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffery Deaver) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:55:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bone Collector Subtitle: The First Lincoln Rhyme Novel Author: Jeffery Deaver Narrator: Connor O'Brien Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 471 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In his most gripping thriller yet, Jeffery Deaver takes listeners on a terrifying ride into two ingenious minds...that of a physically challenged detective and the scheming killer he must stop. The detective was the former head of forensics at the NYPD, but is now a quadriplegic who can only exercise his mind. The killer is a man whose obsession with old New York helps him choose his next victim. Now, with the help of a beautiful young cop, this diabolical killer must be stopped before he can kill again! Members Reviews: Wonderful Story, Terrible Narration Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I struggled through this book because I love the story. I don't know if I can sit through it again. Who was your favorite character and why? Amelia was my favorite character. She is flawed but courageous and very smart. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Connor O'Brien? Scott Brick, Norman Dietz, just about anyone but Connor O'Brien. Was The Bone Collector worth the listening time? If you love the story enough, yes. Any additional comments? I waited a long time for an unabridged version to come out. Hoping they rethink and redo the narration, until then I am stuck with it. Great book, narrator is horrible Absolutely the worst performance I have ever heard on audible. The story was compelling and I put up with the narrator to get the story but I can't believe this was approved. Worst narration I've ever heard What disappointed you about The Bone Collector? Narrator pathetic, dry, dull, monotone, destroyed great book. Couldn't get past first 5 minutes of listening. What other book might you compare The Bone Collector to and why? None Would you be willing to try another one of Connor O'Briens performances? NO What character would you cut from The Bone Collector? Narrator Any additional comments? no wow TRULY HORRIBLE NARRATOR Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I wish I had just read the book, the narrator was so overacted. Who was your favorite character and why? rhyme himself Would you be willing to try another one of Connor O'Briens performances? no Do you think The Bone Collector needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I was very happy to see other narrators for the other Lincoln Rhyme novels if they had the Connor O'Brien was the narrator for all of them I would have stopped at this book Any additional comments? you really would be better off reading the book and then moving on to the other books, I just listened to the book again and could not even get through it to finish it this second time due to the narrator Read by a robot? I'm not convinced an actual person narrated this book, it sounds more like some text to speech software was used. By far the worst narration I've ever heard. Great story that I've been waiting for some time to hear. I should have waited a bit more I think.

Justice Hall Audiobook by Laurie R. King

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurie R. King) — Fri, 05 Sep 2003 18:55:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justice Hall Author: Laurie R. King Narrator: Jenny Sterlin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1415 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A trail of ominous clues comprise a mystery that leads from an English hamlet to the city of Paris to the wild prairie of the New World. The trap is set, the game is afoot; but can Holmes and Russell catch an elusive killer, or has the murderer caught them? Critic Reviews: "A spellbinding mystery...superb." (The Washington Post) "Consistently smart and poignant...[Conan Doyle] would probably approve." (Chicago Tribune) "Audacious...Mary Russell is never less than fascinating company." (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Best Holmes since Arthur Conan Doyle This is my favorite detective series; the writing is superb and the narrator is perfect. This is currently the only one available on Audible, however, and although the book can stand on its own as a complete story, it is a richer experience to listen to them in chronological order. Assuming Audible will make the rest of the series available soon, the order is: Beekeeper's Apprentice, O Jerusalem, Monstrous Regiment of Women, A Book of Mary, The Moor, and Justice Hall last. (This is not the order in which they were written, but the order in which they take place.) Well done I enjoy King's extension of the Holmes story very much. This happens to be one of my favorites of the series, revisiting as it does two characters I loved from an earlier novel, Ali and Mahmoud. Other reviewers complain that the book is uneventful, though perhaps they are misremembering Holmes stories as proceeding like James Bond novels. King doesn't rush the story's progression, certainly, but most readers will enjoy the slow building of tension and the sudden revelation of relationships, motives, and crime. The excerpts from the diary of a young soldier are fascinating. As for one reviewer's dismissal of the story as "unbelievable" because two Englishmen pass as Arabs, I wonder why they would bother with a spy/detective novel at all. Besides, there are plenty of people in the world who speak more than one language fluently, and who are at home in more than one culture. My only quibble with this otherwise excellent performance was the narrator's rendition of a Canadian accent. One character in the novel is supposed to be from Toronto, but sounded like a speaker from Tennessee trying to imitate the speech of Manhattan. Not one of the best Mary Russell books I'm a fan of the series, but this book was a disappointment. It's too long. It's poorly edited. A central character's army rank wobbles throughout between 2nd lieutenant (correct) and sublieutenant (wrong). The charm of the series is the tension of the relationship between Russell and Holmes, and on this case they spend little time together. The plot is weak. Russell achieves her two breakthroughs by having the author hand them to her on a plate (chance personal encounters, stumbling over evidence in a chest) instead of working them out. Worse still, a crucial plot point hangs on a factual inaccuracy, which I can't reveal without spoiling the story. The narrator does her best with the longueurs. Other reviews say she isn't much help, but it's hard to see what else she could have done. Really well done! I first read this book without having read the first 5, so I thought it was well done, but perhaps not great.

Dirty Little Secrets Audiobook by Liliana Hart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Liliana Hart) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:17:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dirty Little Secrets Subtitle: A J.J. Graves Mystery, Book 1 Author: Liliana Hart Narrator: Laura Faye Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-29-13 Publisher: Liliana Hart Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 929 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: J.J. Graves has seen a lot of dead bodies in her line of work... She's not only in the mortuary business, but she's also the coroner for King George County, Virginia. When a grisly murder is discovered in the small town of Bloody Mary, it's up to J.J. and her best friend, Detective Jack Lawson, to bring the victim justice. The murders are piling up... The residents of Bloody Mary are dropping like flies, and when a popular mystery writer shows up on J.J.'s doorstep with plans of writing his new book about the Bloody Mary Serial Killer, J.J. suspects the writer might be going above and beyond the call of duty to create the spine-tinglers he's so well known for. It only clouds the issue and puts her reputation on the line when the attraction between them spirals out of control. And passions are rising... J.J. and Jack are in a race against time. They discover each victim had a shocking secret, and the very foundation of J.J.'s life is in danger of crumbling when it turns out she's harboring secrets of her own-secrets that make her the perfect victim in a deadly game. Members Reviews: Like a pilot for a tv series... This book for me is similar to a pilot for a tv series - the characters and the plot are just getting settled into their roles and there are moments where they don't feel "firm". There are a couple of times where I felt something was off with the characters, but by the second book the author had the flow and characters down pat. This book is a short one at just over 5 hours. It might come across as a bit rushed for some so I give that warning, but I feel it's a good start to the series and I liked it enough to purchase the second book. I will say there are no clues as to who the murderer is throughout the story. *cheeky grin* But you do meet him early on in the story. This is something a little different for me as most mysteries I listen to have clues and I can guess them with accuracy pretty early on. So it was a refreshing change. Promising mystery, but lousy romance What would have made Dirty Little Secrets better? More mystery, less sex and constant talk of sex. I found this book in the modern detective section of mysteries. I had no idea that it would be half mystery half really bad Harlequin Romance.The main character is a coroner investigating several murders, yet 75% of her thoughts and conversation revolves around sex, how long it's been since she's had sex, and hen she will have sex again. It was boring pretty quickly. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) The murderer was a surprise. The why was a bit contrived, but it was pretty well thought out. Have you listened to any of Laura Faye Smiths other performances before? How does this one compare? No this was my first book narrated by Ms. Smith. She was good and had very good control of her characters. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Dirty Little Secrets? Everything involving the mystery writer, Brody. I liked him and he could have added to the story as an outsider and possible suspect. But Brody was only treated as a warm body for the main character to objectify. Any additional comments? The main character is supposed to be a 30year old doctor, but her internal monologue and actions are more in line with an 18 year old.

A Crime of Passion Audiobook by Scott Pratt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott Pratt) — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 23:35:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Crime of Passion Subtitle: Joe Dillard, Book 7 Author: Scott Pratt Narrator: Tim Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-15 Publisher: Phoenix Flying Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 355 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A beautiful, young, rising star in the country music world is found dead in a Nashville hotel room. The owner of her record company is charged with murder. In the seventh installment of Scott Pratt's best-selling Joe Dillard series, Dillard is hired to travel to Tennessee's capital city to defend Paul Milius, a record company baron accused of strangling Kasey Cartwright, his label's young star. Dillard navigates Nashville's unfamiliar legal system and the world of country music in search of the truth, but he soon finds himself confronted with a web of lies so masterfully woven that he fears he may never find any answers. As the trial begins and the tension mounts, Dillard fears that not only will his client be wrongfully convicted but that Dillard himself may not survive. Members Reviews: I hope there will be more of this series. A Crime of Passion is Book 7 in Scott Pratt's extraordinary Joe Dillard series (yes, I know that Audible lists it as Book 6, but that is not correct). I hope it is not the final Joe Dillard novel. Scott Pratt is now on my short list of favorite mystery/thriller authors and is #1 in the legal thriller category. Tim Campbell flawlessly narrates all of the novels in the series. Highly recommended, but read the series in order. Good solid story, fine narration Kept my attention and I stayed in the driveway more than once to finish a chapter. That's all I ask Another Home Run By Scott Pratt What an excellent job Scott Pratt did in writing this series. Every book has had a riveting plot and the characters blend seamlessly from novel to novel. I have a hard time finding a stopping place in all the books because they never cease to hold my attention. Another legal thriller Totally enjoyed this book. Pace was good, dialogue was well done, and character development was excellent. Riveting The storyline continues without any mediocre details. The narrator flows into each character in a way that allows my imagination to picture the character. This story was not predictable.

Gone Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:49:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gone Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 832 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: For ex-FBI profiler Pierce Quincy, it's the beginning of his worst nightmare: a car abandoned on a desolate stretch of Oregon highway, engine running, purse on the driver's seat. And his estranged wife, Rainie Conner, gone, leaving no clue to her fate. Did one of the ghosts from Rainie's troubled past finally catch up with her? Or could her disappearance be the result of one of the cases they'd been working, a particularly vicious double homicide or the possible abuse of a deeply disturbed child Rainie took too close to heart? Together with his daughter, FBI agent Kimberly Quincy, Pierce is battling the local authorities, racing against time, and frantically searching for answers to all the questions he's been afraid to ask. One man knows what happened that night. Adopting the alias of a killer caught 80 years before, he has already contacted the press. His terms are clear: He wants money, he wants power, he wants celebrity. And if he doesn't get what he wants, Rainie will be gone for good. Sometimes, no matter how much you love someone, it's still not enough. As the clock winds down on a terrifying deadline, Pierce plunges headlong into the most desperate hunt of his life, into the shattering search for a killer, a lethal truth, and for the love of his life, who may forever be, gone. Members Reviews: In defense of Anna Fields! There are some reviews here that are so far off the mark in connection with the Narrator I wonder if they refer to a different version! Anna Fields was one of the best narrators around. She had a rich contralto voice, a wonderful touch with irony, gave all her characters real depth, with nuanced performances of women, and some of the best voices for men I've heard, and her performances of children are fantastic. Your heart breaks for Dougie in this story. I look for books narrated by her all the time on Audible. She is sorely missed. If you like good mystery/suspense story this is worth a credit, ignore the 'poor narrator' reviews. 2 credits !!!! Why is this book 2 credits?.... It is only a 10hour unabridged title. Not worth it. Two-star narration I honestly can't tell you what I think of the content of the book, b/c for the entire listen, I was distracted by the narration. The narrator's voice is simply harsh and unpleasant -- that is, her "normal" reading voice. And then there are her male voices -- simply atrocious. She sounds like grade school kids trying to sound like men. Interestingly, the only sound she did well (eerily on-target)was a mechanical voice. I hate to be so negative, but I had to force myself to listen to this book since I didn't want to waste the credit. The story earns 3 stars, best I can recall. Good listen Pretty darn good little mystery-thriller -- Gardner is usually a good bet for a good "read" . Also Anna Fields does a wonderful job of narration but it's a little creepy listening to her read the part about a basement flooding (just too sad) Hard to listen to Since I already paid for it at some time in the future I intend to finish it. I only made it about an hr into the story before I found myself another book, Anna Fields just kills the whole story. Her voice doesn't change depending on who is speaking so I keep finding myself lost on what character is saying what.

Nightmare in Pink Audiobook by John D. MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John D. MacDonald) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:01:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightmare in Pink Subtitle: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 2 Author: John D. MacDonald Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 752 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Nina - a career girl living alone in Manhattan - offers Travis McGee companionship and the first loose thread in the elaborate fabric of a gigantic swindle. Now, she's leading McGee on a wild and tortuous chase into the decadent world of high society, the ruthless world of big money, and the weird world of hallucinatory drugs. 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: Trav McGee just gets better This is book 2 in series, and it's better than the first. I think the narrator does a great job with voices that convey, not only attitude, but the language of the time. How often do you hear some one call another "darling" in 2012. These are period mysteries and as such you have to take that into account. If you're not familiar with the detective genre of the 50's and 60's then this might not be for you. I'm loving it and find so far each book has been better than last. I'm up to the fourth book in series and I am truly enjoying. Great escape fiction that will take you back. John MacDonald's creation of Travis McGee took me back to a time when I wore a younger man's clothes (as the song says). It was a time win one had to go to a land line to make a phone call and men and women lived in very strict observance of certain imagined roles for the sexes. Travis McGee is that macho, trouble shooter who is also caring and compassionate and the women in his life are "very female" but surprisingly tough in their own way. After all life is never as neat and clean as it should be and the tasks the main charter takes on are never as neat and clean as they should be either. The plot is always fast moving and the presentation of the characters by Robert Petkoff adds to the whole. So take an afternoon and step back to a world where absolutes still exist and let your memory and imagination play with each other. I liked it and I hope you do too. Love Overcomes All What made the experience of listening to Nightmare in Pink the most enjoyable? Been a fan of Travis McGee since I was young. To be able to listen to them today is a true joy. Robert Perkoff's narration combined with MacDonald's outstanding writing makes this series a must read - over and over again. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Of course not. You know how these series work out. What makes them enjoyable is seeing how Travis handles each situation and survives. The books are enjoyable because of the storyline, not the ending. Which character as performed by Robert Petkoff was your favorite? I liked Teri. An older lady who is famous and wealthy trying to hold onto her youth. Crusty, crabby, aloof, and desperate. Used to getting what she wants, and determined to get Travis... whatever the cost. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Absolutely. The length makes that possible, but not practical. So I did it in 2 sittings. And enjoyed every minute. Looking forward to book #3 in the series - A Purple Place for Dying.

Faceless Killers Audiobook by Henning Mankell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henning Mankell) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:03:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Faceless Killers Subtitle: A Kurt Wallander Mystery Author: Henning Mankell Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1274 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: It was a crime of senseless violence. On a cold night in a remote Swedish farmhouse, an elderly farmer was bludgeoned to death, his wife left to die with a noose around her neck. As if this didn't present enough problems for Ystad police inspector Kurt Wallander, the dying woman's last word, his only tangible clue, were foreign. If publicized, they could be the match that would inflame Sweden's already smoldering anti-immigrant sentiments. With this case - unlike the situation with his ex-wife, his estranged daughter, or the young prosecutor who has piqued his interest - Wallander feels he has a problem he can handle. He quickly becomes obsessed with solving the crime before the already tense situation explodes, though it will require all of his talent to do so. Critic Reviews: "An exquisite novel of mesmerizing depth and suspense." (Los Angeles Times) "Mankell's work mixes compelling procedural details with strong social consciousness....A superior novel and a harbinger of great things to come." (Booklist) "[A] brilliant U.S. debut....The author goes well beyond the narrow police procedural in creating a full-bodied Wallender and in casting light on the refugee problem in contemporary Swedish society." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: A new favorite detective series! After listening to a more current Kurt Wallander mystery, I bought this with the intent to start this series from the beginning. I have been going through "Harry Bosch withdrawl" and Wallander has become a great addition as a very enjoyable detective series for me. I find Wallender different from Bosch; he is a little easier to relate to as a real person with real life issues and daily problems. He does not solve this crime brilliantly, but rather with hard work, capable help from his colleagues (which added even more interesting characters to get to know,) trial and error, but, of course, with a true talent as a detective. The mystery was great, and had no "first book" feel to it. Some writers truly evolve in their writing skills, to the point that the earlier books are not as well written as the later ones, but none of that here. Menkell started with a bang! The plot was complex, interesting, and suspenseful. I really wanted to keep listening to it, even when I had to turn it off. Unlike many detective mysteries, where the reader is introduced to potential killers in some fashion before the end of the book, Menkell kept us as much in the dark as to the killer(s)' identitiy as Wallander, which gave me the feeling that I was working right along with Wallander as to what to do next, and really brought me into the story. I like Dick Hill, and I enjoyed him here. I prefer a narrator who puts some drama into the reading of a book, yet I did not think he went over the top. I found him very easy to listen to, and to also keep the voices of the characters distinct from one another. All-in-all it was very enjoyable, authentic, and I definitely plan to read more of the Wallander series. Something About Swedish Fiction Maybe it is the long winters, but there is nothing "uplifting" about any of the Swedish authors I have listened to. However, what they all have in common is a brutal reality. There are no super heros or fancy CSI solutions. Crime is solved by grinding it out and a little luck.

The Scarlet Ruse Audiobook by John D. MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John D. MacDonald) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:34:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scarlet Ruse Subtitle: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 14 Author: John D. MacDonald Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Travis McGee is too busy with his houseboat to pay attention to the little old man with the missing postage stamps. Except these are no ordinary stamps. They are rare stamps. Four hundred thousand dollars worth of rare. And if McGee doesn't recognize their value, perhaps Mary Alice McDermit, a six-foot knockout who knows all the ways to a boat bum's heart, will. Only it's not McGee's heart that's in danger. Because a syndicate killer has put a contract on McGee. A killer who knows a thing or two about stamps...and even more about McGee. Members Reviews: This Is Not Great Literature, BUT.......... JDM's McGee books are all essentially cookie-cutter versions of one another. But thay are all tremendously entertaining and as readable as books come. The difference, what makes MacDonald great, is that each one is as interesting as the last, on and on and on. Unlike the Child/Reacher series that has gone blasé and predictable to a fault, the McGee adventures never fail to entertain and enlighten. These books are not as politically correct as most are today (so as not to offend our tender sensibilities) but frankly I don't give a damn. It is intelligent testosterone with a big spash of philosophy. I love them all. And Robert Petkoff IS Travis and Meyer and the rest. Possibly the premier match between pen and voice to date! Friends help move, great friends help move bodies! Starts off slow, but builds to a VERY powerful climax. I learned more than I ever wanted to know about stamp collecting, but it was worth the trip. It starts off as sort of a "locked room mystery," but soon turns into thrill ride through organized crime and psychopathic killers. The end left me wondering how in the Hell Travis is going to survive seven more books! Not my favorite overall, but this one has a lot going for it. McGee Collects Stamps "It's always better when you don't have to give a damn." - John D. MacDonald, The Scarlet Ruse If Philatelic Beach Noir is your gig, this book is for you. I guess in the age (1972) before block chain technology and Bitcoins, stamps seem a very likely avenue for moving large amounts of money from one country to the next. MacDonald flushes this idea out and weaves into it: the Mob, women, and Meyer (a trusty economist friend). MacDonald is hanging out in Florida, which usually is my favorite setting for the owner of the Busted Flush. The plot is interesting and novel, the characters are round, and MacDonald nails the details. I enjoyed it and don't remember being too turned off by MacDonald's usual treatment of women. A fun book I first read most of John D McDonald's novels at first printing. This book was a fun read then. Today, I listened to the audio version and enjoyed it for some of the same reasons, but I found any references to cost, technology, and the relative values of the time most interesting. To say I was impressed with the plot/story line, writing today as much as I did in the 60's would be misleading. JOHN D. just doesn't match up to current mystery writers like Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy, or even Clive Cussler. However, this is still a fun read. best of all love the series and this one was a favorite, quaint and charming in a retro way

That Night Audiobook by Chevy Stevens

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chevy Stevens) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:11:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That Night Author: Chevy Stevens Narrator: Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 714 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A stunning breakout novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Still Missing in which a woman is convicted of her sister's murder. Toni Murphy was eighteen when she and her boyfriend, Ryan, were wrongly convicted of the murder of her younger sister. Now she is thirty-four and back in her hometown, working every day to forge and adjust to a new life on the outside. She's doing everything in her power to avoid violating her parole and going back to prison. But nothing is making that easy not Ryan, who is convinced he can figure out the truth; not her mother, who clearly doubts Toni's innocence; and certainly not the group of women who made Toni's life miserable in high school and who may have darker secrets than anyone realizes. Before Toni can truly move on, she must risk everything to find out the truth and clear her name. Members Reviews: Didn't Care For the Narrator I love Chevy Stevens, but this narrator really isn't the best choice. She has a very nasal quality and sounds like she might have a cold. She also has some... regional pronunciations, I think? Or it's a speech impediment. She says words like "shoulder" as "showder" and "told" like "tode." I found that to be very distracting. Couldn't put it down. Any additional comments? I listened to or read all of Chevy Stevens' books so far and found this as good or better than the others. It kept my attention 100% of the time and I couldn't wait to listen to it. I also found the narration excellent. I can't wait for the next one. I loved the character growth and what I learned about life in prison and what parole exactly is. The romantic side of the novel was wonderful as well. I am sorry I finished it! Couldn't stop listening! What did you like best about this story? Loved the heroine, the suspense, and the setting. The family dynamics were particularly interesting to me. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? I like what they already came up with:"They said she was a murderer. They said she killed her sister. But they lied." Any additional comments? I couldn't get into "Still Missing," but I devoured "That Night". Stevens has mastered the art of torturing her darlings. Here she did so in a way that I was able to endure it and maintain hope for Toni. I'm very picky about narrators, but I loved this one. I think she had a bit of a cold, but it didn't bother me as it seemed to other reviewers. Always a good read Chevy Stevens is a great story teller and I've enjoyed this as well as the other 4 books that are available on audible at the moment. A well paced story and kept me engaged. it grabbed me and would not let go! I'm one of those readers who often grows impatient with mysteries, often flippin to the back to get to the whodunit chapters. But not with this one! Thank you Chevy Stevens for opening doors into dark places and stories I might have avoided otherwise. I finished this book wanting to know more, see more, and hear more from you.

Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:42:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham Subtitle: An Agatha Raisin Mystery, Book 8 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: He was a hairdresser to dye for.... Members Reviews: The series is a delightful addiction. The murder is always a surprise but the mystery not what compels read. Agatha Raisin had raised her status in business until she sold her company and retired early. In her new life she is dropped into enough unknown that her learning social skills and romance she bumbles into and through mysteries until she solvesvthem usually by becoming a victim of confrontation. Found myself laughing through every book in series. One day men will learn to appreciate Agatha (I hope!) I simply can't stop reading and listening to this series! Agatha is the most endearing character because it is so easy to relate to her humanness and frailties. The plots keep you engaged as well as provide the backdrop for her evolving character. Well done. Always a light-hearted romp! Delightful characters brought skillfully to life by the masterful narration by Penelope Keith! Very enjoyable, and I like them just as much on the second or third reading. Agatha at her best As a sleuth, Agatha is at her best in this novel. James isn't around and that's a plus. Unfortunately, Charles is. I wish Agatha had differnet male friends. Not Liking the "Loose" Agatha The murder mystery was fine, except for the fact that Agatha regretted not having slept with the guy . . . I do like the vicar's wife quite a lot . . . but the last three books have Agatha in and out of bed like a jack rabbit . . . with different men :( YUCK . . . these books used to be a lot of fun . . .

T Is for Trespass Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:21:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: T Is for Trespass Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1393 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: T Is for Trespass, dealing with issues of identity theft, elder abuse, betrayal of trust, the breakdown in the institutions charged with caring for the weak and the dependent, targets an all-too-real rip in the social fabric. Garfton takes us into far darker territory than she has ever traversed, leaving us with a true sense of horror embedded in the seeming ordinariness of the world we think we know. The result is terrifying. Critic Reviews: "Grafton's mastery of dialogue and her portrayal of the limits of good intentions make this one of the series' high points." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Simon gives it thumbs down:-( Honestly, all I seem to notice in the mysteries I'm listening to lately is how they all seem to have gone into print without being edited! The amount of unnecessary detail in this book triples it's length - at least. I could care less which street she is on in this imaginary town and where she is turning right, parking near the pet shop, and pocketing her keys. In a good mystery, the inclusion of little details are CLUES!! So you go past them blithely at your peril. But Grafton has never learned this lesson. Yes, her first few books were good (and much shorter), but this 26-book contract has been a big dissapointment. I finished it because the plot is interesting (as always), but it's a slog, folks. T is for Tiresome This narration was way too long considering the limited amount of content. The protagonist's personality as demonstrated in this book is not particularly interesting. The mysteries to be solved are not earth shattering in nature. Many of the plot twists were predictable chapters ahead. There are many better books to listen to than this one. S is for Silence, written by this author, is one of them. Judy Kay is a wonderful narrator. Not much of a thriller! I really like Sue Grafton novels and couldn't wait for this one to come out. "T" kept my interest,but but never kept me sitting in my car in the garage waiting to hear what was going to happen next. Grafton added a little social commintary in this one, actually well done. Not Grafton's best, but not the worst. 6 out of 10 T for Trespass Really enjoyed it, felt a bit slow getting started but in retrospect it meant that the characters were well developed. It was well worth sticking with it as the second half was fast moving and full of "action". A thriller with a bit of a difference. She did it again!! Could not wait to get it and listened to it all in one day. Kinsey is full of spunk her character is full of life. The narrator is great the characters are all too real. Now for U is for ?? can't wait, keep up the good work!! Love audible books. Why listen to music with so many great stories to consume.

Y Is for Yesterday Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 05:18:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Y Is for Yesterday Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Of New York Times best-selling author Sue Grafton, NPR's Maureen Corrigan said, "Makes me wish there were more than 26 letters". With only one letter left, Grafton's many devoted fans will share that sentiment. The darkest and most disturbing case report from the files of Kinsey Millhone, Y is for Yesterday begins in 1979, when four teenage boys from an elite private school sexually assault a 14-year-old classmate - and film the attack. Not long after, the tape goes missing, and the suspected thief, a fellow classmate, is murdered. In the investigation that follows, one boy turns state's evidence, and two of his peers are convicted. But the ringleader escapes without a trace. Now it's 1989, and one of the perpetrators, Fritz McCabe, has been released from prison. Moody, unrepentant, and angry, he is a virtual prisoner of his ever-watchful parents - until a copy of the missing tape arrives with a ransom demand. That's when the McCabes call Kinsey Millhone for help. As she is drawn into their family drama, she keeps a watchful eye on Fritz. But he's not the only one being haunted by the past. A vicious sociopath with a grudge against Millhone may be leaving traces of himself for her to find.... Members Reviews: Buy the abridged version the main story is good but the unabridged was way too long and most of it was describing the scenery and decor of homes...the abridged version have the main story and direct to the point...love Judy Kaye of course...no one else can read Kinsey better than her.... i can't wait for Z IS FOR ZERO unlike the others This story was a little long winded. The attempt to jump from past to present wasn't smoothly accomplished. This story portrayed Kinsey as a little sloppyin her work as a detective. Disappointing Loved Grafton's alphabet series for years. But this one just feels phoned in. Hopefully Z will be better. Kinsey never disappoints. I love it when the end is a surprise. Kinsey is still in good form, all these years later. Judy Kaye's voice work was well done. She fleshed out the characters, especially Fritz. #1 worse book! No explanation needed. But since I have to write at least 15 words on this review ... Ill just say, dont waste your time, I did it for you already.

Swimming to Catalina Audiobook by Stuart Woods

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:21:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swimming to Catalina Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 4 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: In Swimming to Catalina, ex-cop turned Manhattan attorney and investigator Stone Barrington is back, still smarting from his sudden breakup with brilliant, beautiful magazine writer Arrington Carrington, who has left him to marry Hollywood's hottest male star, Vance Calder. Then Calder calls Stone for help: Arrington has vanished without a trace, and Calder, refusing to call the police, wants Stone to find her. Arriving in LA with little to go on, Stone soon finds himself in the deepest kind of trouble as he nearly drowns in a sea of lost leads and empty clues that take him from Bel Air to Malibu to Rodeo Drive. In a town where the sharks drive Bentleys and no one can be trusted, Stone must use all his wits to find Arrington and keep his head above water...without losing it. Drenched in Hollywood glitz and glamour, and filled with the dizzying plot twists and turns that have made his novels New York Times best sellers and international sensations, Swimming to Catalina is Stuart Woods' fastest paced, most riveting and unabashedly fun thriller. Members Reviews: Awesome Great read. held my interest until the end. I love this series. Great character development. Great Book This,book had me excited with listening to each chapter can't wait to listen to the next one. Very predictable A snoozer very predictable... Sick of hearing how much money he has and the tight jawed accent

Dead in the Water Audiobook by Stuart Woods

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Woods) — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:01:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead in the Water Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 3 Author: Stuart Woods Narrator: Tony Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Stone Barrington is back. Stuart Woods has created no better known or loved character than the ex-cop, Manhattan attorney, and investigator whose work treads the thin line between the respectable practice of law and the dark side of humanity. In Dead in the Water, Stone has hardly arrived in St. Marks, a lovely Caribbean island nation, on a sailing vacation when something very strange happens: A beautiful young woman sails into the harbor, entirely alone on a large yacht. Before long she is under the intense scrutiny of the local authorities, in the very considerable person of Sir Winston Sutherland, the minister of justice. The problem is, though she arrived alone, she had departed the other side of the Atlantic in the company of her husband, a well-known writer, who is no longer in evidence. Evidence is what fascinates Stone Barrington, and he is all that stands between the apparently innocent Allison Manning and the patently evil intent of Sir Winston, whose motives are unclear. What is clear is that the St. Marks system of justice bears little resemblance to the American courts to which Stone is accustomed and that his smallest error could prove fatal to his client. Dead in the Water is a roller-coaster ride, teeming with the plot twists that have made the novels of Stuart Woods New York Times best sellers and international hits. Members Reviews: 2nd Stuart Woods book Where does Dead in the Water rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Enjoying the Stone Barrington series and that they pick up from one book to the next. very good was a good book for my daily commute to work. this being my first book from this author I would like to see what other books can be downloaded. I love Stuart Woods books I love detective stories it keeps you wanting to here more. Great audio book Thanks Stuart Woods A real surprise twist I always enjoy the Stone Barrington stories and antics, but this one had a twist that I did not, and, unfortunately, that does not happen often. This book was a true pleasure to read or, actually, listen to The best Stuart Woods ever! Why this book was not released until now I do not know ... What a great story. Unlike his normal "fluff" pieces with a bit of mystery, this book has very many twists and turns. You think you have it figured out ... again, and again, and again ... Enjoy listening to this one!

Native Tongue Audiobook by Carl Hiaasen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carl Hiaasen) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:46:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Native Tongue Author: Carl Hiaasen Narrator: George Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 952 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Ex-reporter Joe Winder had been working in the public relations department of a sleazy family entertainment park, The Amazing Kingdom of Thrills, when he chanced upon a news-breaking story inspired by the disappearance of two blue-tongued voles and the bizarre death of Orky, the killer whale. ©1991 Carl Hiaasen; (P)1992 Recorded Books Members Reviews: A Perfect Summer Listen! This is the kind of book you read or listen to when you need a good laugh. In true Hiaasen fashion, the listener is introduced to a far out and crazy cast of characters who are put into truly absurd situations from beginning to end. Where else will you find a senior citizen group called the Mothers of Wilderness holding meetings at assisted living facilities to plot a scheme to steal the beloved Blue Tongued Mango Voles in an attempt to shut down the evil Amazing Kingdom? Despite how improbable things get, try to be willing to take the ride all the way to the end. While laughing out loud you will get a lesson on environmentalism and come to love this crazy bunch of outcasts. To truly enjoy this, and any Hiaasen book, you have to just go with it. Its a kind of a literary guilty pleasure, but its still more smart than trashy. Hiaasen makes me laugh out loud Having read or listened to many of Hiaasen's works, this one was about what I expected. Funny characters, funny situations, funny dialogue and funny outcomes. What I liked about this book is he made equal fun of developers and environmentalists. He even made me laugh at my own PR profession. If this were the only book that Hiaasen ever wrote, it probably would have earned five stars. But his books are like songs by the BeeGees; they're different but they sound the same. And if you like one, you'll probably like them all. Another Winner This is one of his earlier works but it stands the test of time and demonstrates true Hiassen genius. Well worth a credit (or even real money!) How does the narrator do it? How can anyone read a Carl Hiaasen book out loud without laughing insanely! Yet, inspite of the over the top hysterical attributes of his books, there is a serious underlying message about what is being done to damage our natural resources. A great read or listen. Only in Florida This is one of the more memorable of Hiaasens books. George Wilson is a solid performer. I lived in Florida for a long time so Im quite biased as I can relate to the people and places Carl describes. Most humor is based on truth and Native Tongue is real funny. If youve never lived in or visited Florida, then I can see how much of satire is wasted on the reader of this book.

All the Little Liars Audiobook by Charlaine Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlaine Harris) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:29:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All the Little Liars Author: Charlaine Harris Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 698 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times best seller Charlaine Harris returns to her Aurora Teagarden mystery series with a fabulous new book featuring the small-town Southern librarian. Aurora Teagarden is basking in the news of her pregnancy when disaster strikes her small Georgia town: four kids vanish from the school soccer field in an afternoon. Aurora's 15-year-old brother, Phillip, is one of them. Also gone are two of his friends and an 11-year-old girl who was just hoping to get a ride home from soccer practice. And then there's an even worse discovery - at the kids' last known destination, a dead body. While the local police and sheriff's department comb the county for the missing kids and interview everyone even remotely involved, Aurora and her new husband, true-crime writer Robin Crusoe, begin their own investigation. Could the death and kidnappings have anything to do with a group of bullies at the middle school? Is Phillip's disappearance related to Aurora's father's gambling debts? Or is Phillip himself, new to town and an unknown quantity, responsible for taking the other children? But regardless of the reason, as the days go by, the most important questions remain. Are the kids still alive? Who could be concealing them? Where could they be? With Christmas approaching, Aurora is determined to find her brother - if he's still alive. Members Reviews: Welcome back, Aurora! I really enjoyed this series so I was pleased to discover that Charlaine Harris has decided to give us more of Aurora. We get to catch up on her life as well as friends and family. It is the usual cozy mystery where Aurora figures out what is really going on while the police don't have a clue. As she anticipates the birth of her baby, I am anticipating the next entry into the series, because we were left with many questions that need solving. And, for those of you who are reading this because you have seen the series on TV, please start from the beginning of the series. It really does make a difference. You will also discover how much better the books are. The TV series sucks. Another Harris Success I have read all the Aurora Teagarden books and loved them. This latest is as good as the first. The main character is lovable and fun. The reader captured Aurora perfectly. Anyone wanting a light and funny listen can't go wrong with any of the Teagarden books. Wow Aurora Teagarden is back and better than ever. I hope this isn't the last book in this series. Like coming home to long lost friends For the pleasure of reading, Charlene Harris fills the bill. Love her books and characters. Harris does not disappoint! Excellent continuation of Aurora Teagarden series! The author remains true to her characters and their personalities. Thanks Charlaine, hope there are more to come!

Some Enchanted Eclair Audiobook by Bailey Cates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bailey Cates) — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:17:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Some Enchanted Eclair Subtitle: Magical Bakery, Book 4 Author: Bailey Cates Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Hollywood invades Savannah's historic district to film a Revolutionary War movie, magical baker Katie Lightfoot and her witches' coven, the Spellbook Club, take a break from casting spells for casting calls. One of the witches snags a part as an extra, while Katie's firefighter boyfriend, Declan, acts as on-set security. Katie and her Aunt Lucy decide to stay out of the action, but after the movie's "fixer" fires the caterer, the Honeybee Bakery comes to the rescue, working their magic to keep the hungry crew happy. But when someone fixes the fixer - permanently - and a spooky psychic predicts Katie will find the killer, the charming baker and her fellow conjurers step in to sift through the suspects - before someone else winds up on the cutting room floor. Members Reviews: Good story I've read all of the books prior to this & enjoyed them- the story was good, I didn't care for the narrator. There was a weird affect to her voice as just the normal narrator that I found annoying. Get a different Narrator Please! Would you listen to Some Enchanted Eclair again? Why? Read yes! Listen, No! Amy Rubinate is too breathy and colorless, the main character Katie Lightfoot and the psychic sound exactly the same! They had a conversation that I could not keep up with who was saying what. Ms. Rubinate's other female characters are ok when they have a strong accent, she can do it, although rather they come across rather dull. But worst of all I could have sworn there was only one man in the book, they all sounded the same! All gruff, no distinctive difference. What was one of the most memorable moments of Some Enchanted Eclair? I do not want to give the plot away, but again, another great story! How could the performance have been better? Give distinction to her male voices, and be less "breathy and dull". Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Read, yes, listen to No! I had to listen a few minutes then put it down because her voice was so anoying! Any additional comments? Am I the only one who finds this woman's voice anoying? I like these books and I would like to recomend them to friends but I would not recomend with this Narrator! Angry and Annoyed I enjoy this series for what it is: a light cozy mystery with recipes. However, the recipes are not included in this version. I had to buy the Kindle version after I already bought the audiobook version. I was very upset. However, the book was good and I enjoyed reading about Katie and her friends solving another murder while creating delicious treats. The narrator and story line were enchanting. Listening to this audiobook was a pleasant mental break from ordinary responsibilities, a fun staycation. I recommend it highly! HoneyBee Bakery Series The whole series is so good and enjoyable. It has humor, mystery and thrilling climaxes. You can't go wrong with listening to Bailey Cates Honeybee Bakery Series.

Bless the Bride Audiobook by Rhys Bowen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rhys Bowen) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:48:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bless the Bride Subtitle: A Molly Murphy Mystery, Book 10 Author: Rhys Bowen Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 554 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Rhys Bowen marries charming storytelling with an edge-of-your-seat mystery set in early 20th-century New York City in Bless the Bride. With Molly Murphys wedding to NYPD Captain Daniel Sullivan quickly approaching, the Irish P.I. heads to the Westchester County countryside,where Daniels mother can counsel her on a brides proper place. Surprisingly, Molly seems to be agreeing with her future mother-in-laws advice. Molly promises to leave her detective work behind and settle down after becoming Daniels wifebut she isnt married yet. So when she gets word of a possible case, Molly sneaks back into the city to squeeze in a little more sleuthing before the wedding bells can ring. A wealthy Chinese immigrant wants Molly to find his missing bride. Molly has a hunch that his intended has run off. But where could she have gone - and where would she be? The only Chinese women of the era are kept under house arrest, and Molly cant help but wonder whether shes saving the bride-to-be from the streetsor helping to lock her away for good. Members Reviews: Provides thoughtful reflection Initially, I became annoyed with Mollys constantly waffling back and forth Do I want to be a wife or not. Then after some reflection of changes I had made, I realized how difficult it is to go against cultural norms. Thank you Ms. Bowen for the lesson as well as an enjoyable reading experience. YOU KNOW ITS GREAT When you are happy for a fictional character, you know its great. I was delighted with this one. good story Loved it!! As usual, the story was interesting, unique and engaging. However, the author has (intentionally or unintentionally) made the perpetrator easy to figure out...usually the least talked about person in the story. although it is still a challenge to figure out the motive. love this series!! Nail biting, endearing and frustrating The story continues to keep you guessing, laughing and sighing as Molly refuses to compromise her values, even when it frustrates Daniel and her friends. But the world feels like a better place every time. Rhys Bowen is truly a master craftsman. Always well done! Being able to enjoy a story the entire way through is so nice! As usual, both the story and performance were excellent.

Fade Away Audiobook by Harlan Coben

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harlan Coben) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:50:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fade Away Author: Harlan Coben Narrator: Jonathan Marosz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 788 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: For sports agent Myron Bolitar, the disappearance of a man he once competed against was bringing back memories, of the sport he and Greg Downing had both played and the woman they both loved. Now, among the stars, the wanna-bes, the gamblers, and the groupies, Myron is unraveling the strange, violent ride of a sports hero gone wrong, and coming face-to-face with a past he can't relive, and a present he may not survive. Fade Away is an Edgar-winning novel. Critic Reviews: "Fast action, snappy dialogue, an enjoyable read." (Toronto Star) "Coben writes a fast-moving narrative in a style witty enough to keep pace without straining too hard." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: "electronic" narration? Slow-paced story I have enjoyed every Harlan Coben book - except this one. Many times during the listening, it sounded like the narration was "electronic" - i.e., as if changes were made in the narration via a machine. It would be hard to believe that the narrator really spoke that way! Also, his voice is so deep that he is difficult to understand. As for the plot, I found it very slow - the book dragged until the end, and as another reviewer stated, the end was rushed. Slow, slow, slow and then--------fast and finished! This book, while written a number of years ago, has me questioning if I want to try another Harlan Coben. My Second Myron Bolitar. NOT MY LAST! HINT... start with the first in this series and work forward. Yeah, this stands on its own bottom, but it is part of engaging character development. Soooo.... This is a terrific adventure, but do yourself a favor... lookup they Myron Bolitar series and start at the beginning. And when you get to Fade Away... buy it... and enjoy. BTW... Jonathan Maorsz is a treat actors... Uh-huh... Know the grammar problem in that last statement... meant it. Marosz brings the entire cast to life. Keeps 'em all straight... So I could. Thanks. I love ME Coben's use of the double entendre, albeit a tad over the top, actually works! I find his sense of humor to be just right. Like a lot of recent authors, I found his ending to be a bit rushed; but rate this one as one of his best yet. More Myron! Harlan Coben - Master of Suspense I love Harlan Coben - he is one of my favorite authors always delivering a new page turner. I especially appreciate his dry sense of humor carrying us thru the pages. In this book Myron is hired to find a missing basketball star. He navigates thru a maze of lies and deceit and a surprise ending will leave your head spinning. Narrated by Jonathan Marosz, who is one of my favorite narrators. He expertly delivers the audio version of the book to us. another winner! Ahhhhh Myron and Win at it again. so many questions answered. I never know who the bad guy is until the end. meanwhile......Jessica? seriously? I stand with Esperanza. go away Jessica.

Blue Lightning: A Thriller Audiobook by Ann Cleeves

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Cleeves) — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:59:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blue Lightning: A Thriller Author: Ann Cleeves Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 605 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Inspector Jimmy Perez takes his fiance home to Fair Isle, the tiny island he comes from, to meet his parents. The island is a magnet for bird watchers, who congregate at the local inn and lighthouse. When a local married celebrity who had an eye for the lads is murdered, Perez discovers that the suspects are very close to him indeed. Members Reviews: Totally unput-down-able! More please! Any additional comments? I was first introduced to Anne Cleeves' Shetland series via the BBC's televised series, which I loved. The books are much much better and beautifully read by Gordon Griffin. The mystery remained whole until the last fifteen minutes and I would have never guessed the identity of the culprit. But added to the suspense, there is the unfolding of Jimmy Perez, the main detective's, new romance with Fran, as well as the wonderful sense of place and an introduction to the Shetland Island's customs. I thoroughly recommend this audiobook. Another gripping Shetland thriller Great story! Ann Cleeves really keeps you guessing. I found the end shocking and difficult! Thanks to BBC and Public Television! If my local public television station hadn't broadcast the Shetland mystery series produced by the BBC I might not have found this author. This is my fourth Ann Cleeves book. The books are long, but they've never seemed too long as I've listened to them. In fact, as soon as I'm done with a book, I immediately want to move on to the next one. I am trying to pace myself, so I don't run out of Ann Cleeves books to listen to! One thing that sets this series apart is Jimmy Perez. In him the author has created a complex and fascinating character. The other main "character" in this series is Shetland. There is a very strong sense of place in this series. Narrator Gordon Griffin is superb. So Satisfying As always with Ms. Cleeves, her characters are wide-ranging, interesting, and believable; and her sense of place is exquisite. Things didn't always go as I'd wanted, but it worked somehow. Narration is good. Happy to have had this one. Slow-burning police procedural This was my favorite of the first four Shetland books I know because it forced me to immediately start the fifth book. Its a slow-burning police procedural about a bird expert being killed on the Fair Isles. If Cleeves has a problem, it's that she creates such rich characters, even minor ones who are only around for a few chapters, so you want to scream at her when she kills them off. Bechdel test: Pass. Grade: A- Narration: Very good. I like him slightly better than the narrator who takes over after this book.

Boundary Waters Audiobook by William Kent Krueger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Kent Krueger) — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:59:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boundary Waters Author: William Kent Krueger Narrator: David Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1170 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Drawing strong comparisons to the work of James Lee Burke and Tony Hillerman, William Kent Kruegers Cork OConnor mysteries never fail to please fans. The Quetico-Superior Wilderness: more than two million acres of forest, white-water rapids, and uncharted islands on the Canadian/American border. Somewhere in the heart of this unforgiving territory, a young woman named Shiloh - a country-western singer at the height of her fame - has disappeared. Her father arrives in Aurora, Minnesota, to hire former sheriff Cork O'Connor to find his daughter, and Cork joins a search party that includes an ex-con, two FBI agents, and a 10-year-old boy. Others are on Shiloh's trail as well - men hired not just to find her, but to kill her. As the expedition ventures deeper into the wilderness, strangers descend on Aurora, threatening to spill blood on the town's snowy streets. Meanwhile, out on the Boundary Waters, winter falls hard. Cork's team of searchers loses contact with civilization, and like the brutal winds of a Minnesota blizzard, death - violent and sudden - stalks them. Critic Reviews: Kruegers writing, strong and bold yet with the mature mark of restraint, pulls this exciting search-and-rescue mission through with a hard yank. ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Somewhat of a disappointment I listened to Iron Lake and really enjoyed it. I enjoyed this one too, but the "bad guy" was so obvious I found it annoying. The issue wasn't with the plot so much--there was no reason that the characters should have known who was behind the "troubles"; so less of a hole in the plot than just not as much fun to try to figure out who-done-it. Also, a small thing, but I found the vocal inflection the narrator used to introduce chapters annoying. It seemed not to suit a suspense novel. Kruegers words and Chandlers voice a real win I didn't think there could be a better series of rural life mysteries than those written of Sherif Walt Longmire by Craig Johnson. If this "Iron Lake" series continues to be as excellent as the first 2 in the series I'm going to revise my opinion. Johnsons characters are well written and character development is excellent, however Krueger also draws his story arcs with subtleness and excitement that narrator David Chandler interprets with style. Many male narrators-Dick Hill comes quickly to mind here-have little ability to give a woman's voice a sense of realism. Chandlers smooth delivery is well tempered and without the constant sense of unrealistic hyper excitement that Hill seems to give every story. I've just purchased several more of this nicely long series and I do believe it's on its way to becoming a true favorite for me. Start with the first in the series-it builds nicely and though you can read these as stand alone, a real richness seems to develop with each episode. Maybe they will make a TV series out of these books as they did with Longmire...one can hope. An Engaging But Violent Wilderness Outdoor Mystery Ok so to be honest I was surprised by the level of violence in this entry in the Cork O'Connor Series. Krueger really makes his villains evil--so prepare yourself for some nasty dealings. I know that the contrast is needed to show just what a great guy Cork is--but really some parts were over the top.

Fallout Audiobook by Sara Paretsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sara Paretsky) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:14:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fallout Subtitle: A V.I. Warshawski Novel Author: Sara Paretsky Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Lee Child says she's "a genius". P. D. James called her "the most remarkable" of today's suspense writers. Stieg Larsson loved her work so much, he named her in his novels. And now Sara Paretsky returns with the most extraordinary novel of her legendary career: Fallout. Before there was Lisbeth Salander, before there was Stephanie Plum, there was V. I. Warshawski. To her parents she's Victoria Iphigenia. To her friends she's Vic. But to clients seeking her talents as a detective, she's V. I. And her new case will lead her from her native Chicago...and into Kansas, on the trail of a vanished film student and a faded Hollywood star. Accompanied by her dog, V. I. tracks her quarry through a university town, across fields where missile silos once flourished - and into a past riven by long-simmering racial tensions, a past that holds the key to the crimes of the present. But as the mysteries stack up, so does the body count. And in this, her toughest case, not even V. I. is safe. Exciting and provocative, fiercely intelligent and witty, Fallout is listening at its most enjoyable and powerful. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Susan Ericksen deftly portrays private investigator V.I. Warshawski... Ericksen's conversational style, skillful emotional range, and diverse accents enhance the production." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: VI goes on a Road Trip to Kansas This is a new episode (#18) in the Victoria Iphigenia Warshawski series. VI is hired to find August Verider who is accused of ransacking the gym he works. The trail leads to Lawrence, Kansas where events that took place at a 1983 demonstration have importance to her case. Vi has one of her dogs with her as her neighbor is on a trip. On the personal side, she receives a break-up e-mail from her boyfriend. The book is well written. The plot is complex with many subplots. Paretsky has her famous amusing dialogue which Susan Ericksen does flawlessly. VI gets herself into some life threating situations which is normal for her. Paretsky provides a tour of Lawrence, Kansas as well as Chicago. I am looking forward to the next book. I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. Susan Ericksen does an excellent job narrating the book. Ericksen has narrated the last few book so she is becoming VI in my mind. Not all narrators have been able to do the subtle amusing dialogue that is Paretskys trademark. Ericksen is an actress and award-winning audiobook narrator. loved it!! Awesome narration, great story and mystery. And a fantastic female detective! can't wait till the next V.I. Warshaski keep these coming I took a bit of a break from VI books, didn't like the narrator as I recall, but I enjoyed this one and the narrator wasn't shrill, and the humor of Ms Warshaski came through well, and the tale wasn't too didactic. It was good to see VI get out of Dodge, and the reopening of old wounds is a good way to tell a tale in a country still beset by past crimes and conflicts still unresolved. Good book, awful narrator The story was interesting and it was what fans of VI Warshawski expect. The narration was awful. Most narrators now can get into character and tell the story in the first person. This narrator still uses strange pauses in sentences as if that enhances attention.

Live Wire Audiobook by Harlan Coben

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harlan Coben) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:07:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Live Wire Subtitle: A Myron Bolitar Novel Author: Harlan Coben Narrator: Steven Weber Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1271 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Harlan Coben has risen to the top of best-seller lists worldwide, attracting voracious audiences for his peerless novels of domestic suspense as well as those featuring his fan-favorite sports agent, Myron Bolitar. Now in Live Wire, he offers a knock-your-socks-off novel that will electrify all his fans: Myrons family takes center stage. Myron Bolitar has always dreamed about the voluptuous femme fatale walking into his office and asking for help. The woman standing in his doorway has killer curves all right: Shes eight months pregnant, which kind of ruins the fantasy. Former tennis star Suzze T and her rock star husband, Lex, are both clients, and over the years Myron has negotiated his share of contracts for the power pair. But now Lex has disappeared and a very pregnant Suzze is in tears, fearing the online rumors questioning the babys paternity have driven away the man she swears is the childs father. For Myron, questions of fatherhood couldnt hit closer to home, as his dad, Al, clings to life; the brother who abandoned them all years ago is in trouble; and Myrons teenage nephew needs an authority figure. Myron is soon forced to confront deep secrets in Suzzes past; his familys mortality - and before Live Wire is over, his own. Members Reviews: The narrator is important This audio book is not narrated by our favorite Jonathan Marosz, but it is still well done. Some reviewers in the past panned this audio book due to the change, but this was not fair. We all like the familiarity of characters that have in a way been developed through their voices. A change can throw us off. Stephen Weber, however does a good job. In fact, he narrated another Myron Bolitar book: Long Lost. Although I still relate more to Jonathan's voice for the characters (like Winn, Fat Cindy, Little Pocahontas), Live Wire is still worth the listen. good I can't resist Wynn and Myron and the rest of the crew but it was sad and not as much fun because of it. Still a must listen but darn does life really have to move on, even in books? Steven Weber Makes This Wire... Live! Okay, Steven Weber's turned this Coben into a major production. There is an entire ensemble cast, each with a personal presence. Even if this wasn't Myron Bolitar at his best, the novel's worth every moment of Weber-listening-time. BUT WAIT... this search for Myron's brother is Myron Bolitar at his best. Open an antique RR pocket watch... Those parts don't work as well together as Myron, his parents, Big Cindy, Win and Esperanza mesh again in Live Wire... Okay, I'm a Coben and Bolitar groupie... But I've listened to eight of Myron's adventures, never read one. Why do that when Steven Weber can imagine the characters far better than me? A real downer First off....I love the Myron Bolitar books and eagerly awaited this one. But what a downer. The humor one expects in a Bolitar tale was greatly lacking and the ending left me with a "What?????" I think this must be the swan song for this character or that Mr. Coben is just simlpy tired of this series.

Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish Audiobook by Dorothy Gilman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothy Gilman) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:31:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish Author: Dorothy Gilman Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 707 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: All Mrs. Pollifax has to do is help a bumbling CIA agent confirm the identities of seven undercover informants in Morocco. A simple assignment. But right away, things go wrong. The first informant is murdered just after Mrs. P. identifies him in Fez. Worse, she has the frightening sensation that her associate is not who or what he says he is. Members Reviews: Mrs. Pollifax rules! What did you love best about Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish? While I have read all of the hard-copy books in this series, Barbara Rosenblat's narration (as always) gives these titles a life of their own. I love the fact that each of these books takes place in a different part of the world (obviously well-researched) so even if the heroine is an American housewife, the stories take on an exotic flavor that is both interesting and light-hearted. In fact, the whole premise of a middle-aged woman becoming a CIA spy is so goofy as to make Mrs. Pollifax irresistible. What other book might you compare Mrs. Pollifax and the Whirling Dervish to and why? My all time Audible favorites which are in the same vein are: 1) Elizabeth Peters books (only those narrated by Ms Rosenblat) which I have listened to multiple, multiple times-to include Amelia Peabody Emerson, Vickie Bliss and Jacqueline Kirby, 2) Lauren Willig's Pink Carnation series (beautifully narrated by Kate Reading), and 3) Rhys Bowen's Royal Spyness series (also listened to more than once and incomparably narrated by Kate Kellgren). All of these titles have a similar combination of humor, occasional romance, and suspense that make them worthy of hearing again and again. Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblats other performances before? How does this one compare? Barbara Rosenblat is my favorite narrator so I always enjoy her performances but I have to admit to loving those she does with a British accent, i.e., Amelia Peabody Emerson) the most. Her character delineation is without equal in my experience. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No - If I enjoy a book, I want to stretch out the experience. Any additional comments? A really good listen - well worth a credit! Mrs. Pollifax rides again! Mrs, Pollifax heads to Morocco on another assignment for Carstairs. But then, something happens that hasn't happened before - Mrs. P HATES the agent she is assigned to help. With good reason, as it turns out. But, with a little help from her (new) friends, Mrs. Pollifax completes her mission with her usual flair. No hats in this one, but she does get to wear a veil! Nail-bitingly exciting! What did you like best about this story? The descriptions of scenery and people and action were so well-done, I felt almost more like I was watching a movie than "only listening" to a book! One thing I like about the Mrs. Pollifax books is that they are permeated with traditional values. Also, the characters are often faced with real dilemmas. I don't always know what I would do in similar situations. While the decisions are sometimes surprising, they are always wise and clever at the same time.

The Perfect Girl Audiobook by Gilly Macmillan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gilly Macmillan) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:44:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Perfect Girl Subtitle: A Novel Author: Gilly Macmillan Narrator: Penelope Rawlins, Dugald Bruce-Lockhart Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 566 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Zoe Maisey is a 17-year-old musical prodigy with a genius IQ. Three years ago she was involved in a tragic incident that left three classmates dead. She served her time, and now her mother, Maria, is resolved to keep that devastating fact tucked far away from their new beginning, hiding the past even from her new husband and demanding Zoe do the same. Tonight Zoe is giving a recital that Maria has been planning for months. It needs to be the performance of her life. But instead, by the end of the evening Maria is dead. In the aftermath everyone - police, family, Zoe's former solicitor, and Zoe herself - tries to piece together what happened. But as Zoe knows all too well, the truth is rarely straightforward, and the closer we are to someone, the less we may see. Members Reviews: Excellence What I thought was a great ride in a really good story turn into one of those mind blowing adventures you completely didn't expect to be on and are so grateful you happened to become swept up in. I loved this book! It was my first by this author and I am so excited to see there are more for me to devour. The narrator deserves a mention as well, as she was excellent. Definitely recommend and hope you enjoy as much as I did. Pretty good narrators, ok story There was nothing wrong with the narrators, they were more than adequate, but I feel like the story was misrepresented. It was pitched as being more suspense, but it was mostly just a look inside one traumatized family. If I had known that beforehand I might have enjoyed it more, but I mostly felt that nothing really HAPPENED in the book. Not terrible, but not great. great read/listen great story line, some of the voices were great, others not so much. overall great read though! would recommend to others not her best but good this book was way too predictable I knew exactly how it was going to go within a matter of minutes. Although it was good writing the storyline could have used a lot of work better luck next time... Intriguing story well performed Liked the twists in this drama, and the good and bad of each characters personality. Excellent narration helps differentiate who is who.

Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station Audiobook by Dorothy Gilman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothy Gilman) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:37:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Pollifax on the China Station Author: Dorothy Gilman Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1045 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Posing as a tourist, Emily makes her way to China with the job of protecting a CIA treasure. Members Reviews: Delightful! In this sixth adventure of Mrs. Pollifax, she is sent by Mr.Carstairs, her CIA boss, on a tour of the People's Republic of China with the objective of locating a particular man in a particular barber shop in a warren of alleyways outside the walls of a historic Chinese city. Once she finds the man, she is to attempt to get information from him about the exact location of a particular work camp where dissidents are held. Written in 1983, this book deals with China in a period of very tense relations between the US and China, when the Chinese government kept an iron fist over the Chinese people, and foreign tourism was tightly restricted. As a result, a large part of Mrs. P's mission was to get away from the tour long enough to locate the man in question, get the information from him, and get back to the tour group without being caught in any suspicious behavior. Then she was supposed to hand the information over to another member of her tour group and her mission was finished. Of course, Emily Pollifax can never simply do her job and withdraw -- she will always want to help any person who could use assistance. And so she gets more deeply involved than was intended. One of the best parts of Mrs. Pollifax stories is not the mission she is sent on, but the people she encounters and becomes friends with. In this book, the members of her tour group are a varied bunch of Americans, and there is a lot of personal emotion going on in the group. Mrs. P becomes personally involved with several of the group, advising young people about relationships, and not-so-young people about life in general. She forms an emotional attachment to the young American agent she was sent to help, and as a result becomes more emotionally involved than in some other adventures. Emily Pollifax is such a delightful, amusing and caring little old lady that the books written about her are warm, funny, suspenseful and heartwarming all at the same time. They always provide a lovely escape from the everyday lives we lead. As usual, Barbara Rosenblat is amazing in narration, providing Emily with the absolutely perfect sweet little old lady voice while also providing spot-on portrayals of Americans fvrom various regions of the country and of Chinese characters, both male and female. If you see Mrs. P books read by someone else, avoid them -- only Rosenblat will do! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Love this series I thoroughly enjoy this series especially with B. Rosenblat as the narrator. She captures the characters and atmosphere beautifully. Where have you been? I cannot believe I have not read the "Mrs Pollifax books! It is a Genre I have been reading for years? I believe this is the last or near the last book in the series. Nothing like working my way backward. That being the case, these books are stand alone. Never was there a place that questions arose of what Was being alluded to. Traveling through China was as if you were there. The Grandeur, dust and heat of the inland, next to the empty opulent hotel lobbies with guards everywhere. The guarded way the people phrased every sentence definitely showed the fear and control yet remaining. The characters were interesting, an amalgam of travelers and 3 are spies.

The Paris Vendetta Audiobook by Steve Berry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Berry) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:50:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Paris Vendetta Subtitle: A Cotton Malone Novel Author: Steve Berry Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1097 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone isn't looking for trouble when it comes knocking at his Copenhagen bookshop. Actually, it breaks and enters in the form of an American Secret Service agent with a pair of assassins on his heels. Malone has his doubts about the anxious young man, but narrowly surviving a ferocious firefight convinces him to follow his unexpected new ally. Their first stop is the secluded estate of Malone's good friend, Henrik Thorvaldsen. The wily Danish tycoon has uncovered the insidious plans of the Paris Club, a cabal of multimillionaires bent on manipulating the global economy. Only by matching wits with a terrorist-for-hire, foiling a catastrophic attack, and plunging into a desperate hunt for Napoleon's legendary lost treasure can Malone hope to avert international financial anarchy. But Thorvaldsen's real objective is much more personal: to avenge the murder of his son by the larcenous aristocrat at the heart of the conspiracy. Thorvaldsen's vendetta places Malone in an impossible quandary - one that forces him to choose between friend and country, past and present. Starting in Denmark, moving to England, and ending up in the storied streets and cathedrals of Paris, Malone plays a breathless game of duplicity and death, all to claim a prize of untold value. But at what cost? Critic Reviews: "All the Berry hallmarks are here: scale, scope, sweep, history - plus breathless second-by-second suspense. I love this guy." (Lee Child) Members Reviews: Excellent novel This is perhaps Berry's best effort in the Cotton Malone series. Thrilling from the get go, most of the story takes place in France during the present day with a story tie-in to the age of Napoleon Bonaparte. Cotton is put in the position of having to support one series friend and betraying the other series friend. The brunt of the story is the usual treasure chase, but in this outing, it is the strength of the characters that shines through. Berry's writing in this series entry is top notch. It's not about the narrator. I don't understand all the negativity. I enjoyed the book. Scott Brick read this like he does everything else I've heard him do. I guess you either like him or not. I know a narrator can make or break a book. I had some difficulty in the first third of the story, but got into it after that. Maybe the problem was SB narration but feel there was just too much "setup". If You like Scott Brick's narration style, and a decent mystery, you will enjoy this one. Not Suitable for Audio The rapid switching every several paragraphs among parallel but related parts of the story make it at times incomprehensible for audio. Besides, the story was weak and foolish and the mulitple accents spilled over across different characters. Historically loaded, stagnant plot This book was a thorough letdown. While the story was packed with endless historical references, the characters we have come to know in Malone and Thorvaldsen were like strangers in Berry's latest effort. The story lines changed with such abruptness that the listener needs a moment to figure out what is happening. This was a tale that took forever to go nowhere. DISAPPOINTING I am a hugh fan of Steve Berry and have been waiting for the release of this book as my Christmas treat. Very disappointed.

Johannes Cabal the Detective Audiobook by Jonathan L. Howard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan L. Howard) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:40:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Johannes Cabal the Detective Author: Jonathan L. Howard Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 657 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Johannes Cabal, necromancer of some little infamy, returns in this riotously clever and terrifically twisted tale of murder and international intrigue. In this genre-twisting novel, infamous necromancer Johannes Cabal, after beating the Devil and being reunited with his soul, leads us on another raucous journey in a little-known corner of the world. This time hes on the run from the local government. Stealing the identity of a minor bureaucrat, Cabal takes passage on the Princess Hortense, a passenger aeroship that is leaving the country. The deception seems perfect, and Cabal looks forward to a quiet trip and a clean escape, until he comes face-to-face with Leonie Barrow, an enemy from the old days who could blow his cover. But when a fellow passenger throws himself to his death, or at least that is how it appears, Cabal begins to investigate out of curiosity. His minor efforts result in a vicious attempt on his own lifeand then the gloves come off. Cabal and Leoniethe only woman to ever match wits with himreluctantly team up to discover the murderer. Before they are done, there will be more narrow escapes, involving sword fighting and newfangled flying machines. There will be massive destruction, not to mention resurrected dead. Steampunk meets the classic Sherlockian mystery in this rip-roaring adventure where anything could happen - and does. Critic Reviews: For anyone whose taste edges towards the intelligent and macabre, this book is a gift...a Lemony Snicket for adults. (Fangoria) Members Reviews: A Decent Successor to the First Do not be deceived by the title--it is actually mostly a detective story. :) Okay, I jest a bit, but after Book 1, I expected I suppose more supernatural twists.. more fantastical stuff. As it was, we were treated to a bit in the beginning and a bit at the end, but most of the book was a steampunk detective story. Parts of the book were slow, but Howard keeps it going with interesting turns here and there. What's interesting is that while my wife doesn't really appreciate a book along the lines of the first one, I was able to recommend this one to her (she loves detective stories). She's in the midst of it now, just getting to the detective bits. Anyways, in terms of characters, Cabal is Cabal--the 'bad' guy you've come to know and.. enjoy reading about. I like the mild interweaving of some of the story from the first book; but it's not enough so that you have to read it first (hence my wife can listen w/o doing so). By far, for me, the most enjoyable part of the book was the last bit. Was it the prologue? I don't remember how it was framed, but it was fun--more Cabal style. That's what I look for in Cabal books. Sachs is a different reader than the first book, but he manages a close enough continuity in voice that Cabal is still Cabal. He does the various accents quite well; I think I detected some intentional hiding and showing of a mild German accent for Cabal, which was masterful. Very well done; I look forward to more books read by Sachs.

I'll Never Let You Go Audiobook by Mary Burton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Burton) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:40:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'll Never Let You Go Author: Mary Burton Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 273 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Love hurts He promised to kill her. One night four years ago, Leah Carson's husband almost succeeded. Philip stabbed her 23 times before fleeing. The police are sure he's dead. But fear won't let Leah believe it. And sometimes It starts with little things. Missing keys. A flat tire. Mysterious flowers. All easily explained away if the pattern wasn't so terrifyingly familiar. Leah has a new veterinary practice and a new life with no ties to her nightmare. But Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent Alex Morgan suspects something. And when another woman's body is found, stabbed 23 times, Leah knows her past has found her. It kills As Leah and Alex untangle the horrifying truth, he watches her, ready for the perfect moment. Until death - that was the vow they made. And a killer always keeps his word.... Members Reviews: Amazingly Written! Loved it! 1st Mary Burton book that I've purchased. I will continue on with the rest of the Morgan's collection. Mary is very talented at what she does, and the narrator was also great. Thanks! Tricky! Had me going till the end! Enjoyed the story, suspense & ending! A good read for all! A good romantic thriller, heavy on the thriller This novel does a great job of explaining the consequences of spouse abuse, the constant fears, the comforting rituals (such as locking your door three times just to be sure), the hyper-vigilance, the inability to let down your barriers so others can get close. The main character was an abused woman, and her ex nearly killed her by stabbing her 23 times. Her ex-husband is supposed to be dead...then why is all the torment happening again? The heroine is seeing lots of things, some small, some not small at all, such as the movers packing up her house while she's at work. And she has no plans to move! Keys are not where she left them, flowers sent anonymously for her wedding anniversary, the sense of being watched, of being followed, flat tires for no reason. The author does a good job of building the suspense, of getting into the heads of the major players and taking the reader along for the ride. There is also a romantic undercurrent in this book, and while that's important to the story, it's not the paramount theme. I found myself liking the book quite a bit, and I didn't realize that it's part of a series, this one is book three. It works as a stand alone, however, even though there are references to events from previous books. I think most thriller fans will like this...it's not the best one I've ever read, but it's pretty good. The narration was distracting for me. Coleen Marlo over-accentuates her hard consonants, so a D sounds like a T, especially at the end of words or sentences. Words like 'marriage' get shoved into one syllable to become 'merge'. Her southern accents are a joke, as are most of her male voices. I would classify her efforts as more speaking than acting, and not speaking all that well IMO. But if you can live with the poor narrative quality, I think you'll like this book. Nice but predictable twist at the end This novel is a good but predictable suspense thriller with just average narration. Mary Burton writes mostly romance novels, but this is far more thriller than romance.

D is for Deadbeat Audiobook by Sue Grafton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sue Grafton) — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:56:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D is for Deadbeat Subtitle: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Author: Sue Grafton Narrator: Judy Kaye Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The client came to Kinsey Millhone with an easy job, just deliver $25,000 to a fifteen-year-old kid. A little odd, and a little too easy, but Kinsey took Alvin Limardo's retainer check anyway. It turned out to be as phony as he was. In real life, his name was John Daggett, a chronic drunk with a record as long as your arm and a reputation for sleazy deals. But he wasn't just a deadbeat. By the time Kinsey caught up with him, he was a dead body, with a whole host of people who were delighted to hear the news. But how do you make a stiff pay up what he owes you? Don't miss the other titles in the Alphabet Mystery Series. ©1987 Sue Grifton; (P)1993 Random House, Inc. Members Reviews: Good story Line I like this one a lot. Not tangled up with lots of junk side stories.

Flesh House Audiobook by Stuart MacBride

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart MacBride) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:35:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flesh House Subtitle: Logan McRae, Book 4 Author: Stuart MacBride Narrator: Steve Worsley Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The fourth thriller in the number one best-selling crime series from the award-winning Stuart MacBride. Panic grips the Granite City as DS Logan McRae heads up a manhunt for 'The Flesher' - one of the UK's most notorious serial killers. The case was closed. Until the killer walked free.... When an offshore container turns up at Aberdeen Harbour full of human meat, it kicks off the largest manhunt in the Granite City's history. Twenty years ago 'The Flesher' was butchering people all over the UK - turning victims into oven-ready joints - until Grampian's finest put him away. But 11 years later he was out on appeal. Now he's missing, and people are dying again. When members of the original investigation start to disappear, Detective Sergeant Logan McRae realises the case might not be as clear cut as everyone thinks.... Twenty years of secrets and lies are being dragged into the light. And the only thing that's certain is that Aberdeen will never be the same again. Critic Reviews: Praise for Stuart MacBride: "Fierce, unflinching and shot through with the blackest of humour; this is crime fiction of the highest order." (Mark Billingham) "Ferocious and funny, this is Tartan Noir at its best." (Val McDermid) "MacBride is a damned fine writer - no one does dark and gritty like him." (Peter James) Members Reviews: Great writing, but the story is too gory for me Stuart MacBride is a very skilled and engaging author who makes readers genuinely care about his characters. I really like how he plays with stereotypes and cliches by turning them around in unexpected ways. Unfortunately, this story line was just too gory for me. :( If you like violence I really enjoyed the unfolding of the mystery but I did not like the last few chapters. Gross is gross, though I can't think of an ending with swift finesse. The characters are good, the funny quips fly, the tensions are non stop and I still enjoy this series a lot! A bit (!) gory but excellent Despite the difficulty listening to this because it was so gory, this was a great book. Edge of the chair good. But I couldn't listen in bed. It wasn't what I wanted to think about as I fell asleep. I love the characters. I love the narration. And I love MacBride's writing. The ending of this was amazing! Started strong but ended weirdly I've read the first three in the series and looked forward to the author's continuing character development and plot development The book started strong but wandered into a strange twist . After this plot point the story became disjointed and gross. I felt another writer revealed himself and tried a clumsily dark and revolting side. The author should keep to what works best: a believable story, quirky characters and realistic crimes solved. excellent reader, good story. liked it.. excellent reader, good story. enjoyed the hook. looking forward to the next book.

Wicked Business Audiobook by Janet Evanovich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Janet Evanovich) — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:49:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wicked Business Subtitle: Lizzy and Diesel, Book 2 Author: Janet Evanovich Narrator: Lorelei King Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-19-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1109 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Whether its monkey business, funny business, or getting down to business, Janet Evanovichs Lizzy and Diesel series proves that theres no business like Wicked Business.... Lizzy Tuckers once normal life as a pastry chef in Salem, Massachusetts, turns upside down as she battles both sinister forces and an inconvenient attraction to her unnaturally talented but off-limits partner, Diesel. When Harvard University English professor and dyed-in-the-wool romantic Gilbert Reedy is mysteriously murdered and thrown off his fourth-floor balcony, Lizzy and Diesel take up his 20-year quest for the Luxuria Stone, an ancient relic believed by some to be infused with the power of lust. Following clues contained in a cryptic 19th-century book of sonnets, Lizzy and Diesel tear through Boston catacombs, government buildings, and multimillion-dollar residences. On their way theyll leave behind a trail of robbed graves, public disturbances, and general mayhem. Diesels black sheep cousin, Gerwulf Grimoire, also wants the Stone. His motives are far from pure, and what he plans on doing with the treasure, no one knows... but Lizzy Tucker fears shes in his crosshairs. Never far and always watching, Grimoire has a growing, vested interest in the cupcake-baker-turned-finder-of-lost-things - as does another dangerous and dark opponent in the hunt, a devotee of lawlessness and chaos known only as Anarchy. Treasures will be sought, and the power of lust will be unmistakable as Lizzy and Diesel attempt to stay ahead of Anarchy, Grimoire, and his medieval minion, Hatchet, in this ancient game of twisted riddles and high-stakes hide-and-seek. Members Reviews: Not so wicked.. I have been a big fan of the Stephanie Plum series for many years and I consider Lorelei King one of the finest narrators I've ever heard. I read Wicked Appetite in written form and enjoyed that very much so I was really looking forward to this book. Unfortunately I found it to be a disappointment. This book just doesn't have the fun and excitement of the Plum series or the first book in this series. Carl, (the monkey), was fun in the first book but seems somewhat slow and stupid in this one. Maybe because I read the first and listened to the second? Worth listening to anyway, if only because of the reader. Not her best I usually read epic fantasy, but for years now I have enjoyed diving into a Janet Evanovich book for some light, action packed fun. Her books are laugh-out-loud funny. I love Diesel in the "Between the Plums" books with Stephanie, and the first in this series was worth the listen (even if not quite as good as the Plum books). This one however, falls short. It never caught my attention and it took me weeks to listen to the whole thing because I kept switching to other things. The humor was not fresh, more like leftovers from the first book. And it seemed the book couldn't decide if Wolf was still the bad guy or not. Overall, I don't think I will continue with this series. I'll stick with Stephanie Plum. Not wicked enough! This series is like a less exciting and less sexy version of the Stephanie Plum series.

A Fool and His Honey Audiobook by Charlaine Harris

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlaine Harris) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:46:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Fool and His Honey Subtitle: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, Book 6 Author: Charlaine Harris Narrator: Therese Plummer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 572 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Family secrets step to the forefront in this dazzling mystery from New York Times best-selling author Charlaine Harris. Aurora's been around long enough to know that when a day starts out with your handyman going crazy in your front yard, it probably won't get any better. Sure enough, when her husband's niece shows up unexpectedly, drops off a baby, and disappears, Aurora is overwhelmed. And then the niece's husband turns up dead, having met his demise at the end of an ax blade. To find her niece, Roe and Martin retrace her steps from sunny Georgia back to snowy Ohio, where they will uncover dark family secrets - at their own peril. Critic Reviews: "[A] gripping tale [in which] Harris mixes elements of a cozy and her darker themes with skill and panache." (Publishers Weekly) "Gossipy, blithe, often funnywith a wind-up thats fierce, shocking, and poignant. A winner for Harris this time out." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Spoiler Alert I've enjoyed all the books in this series so far. Unfortunately, I read "Chad's" review and one of the major plot twists is revealed. Skip that review, if having part of the ending revealed is not your cup of 'Tea' (pun intended)! Otherwise, I enjoyed this book as much as the others in the series. If you LOVE Sookie, you'll love Aurora... Would you consider the audio edition of A Fool and His Honey to be better than the print version? I have never read the actual books... But I have listened to all the books in this series.. What was one of the most memorable moments of A Fool and His Honey? I couldn't pick just one. I think the stories, in all of this series are delightful. I fell in love with Aurora and she is very reminiscent of Sookie Stackhouse. It's like reading a Sookie novel without the supernatural aspect. What about Therese Plummers performance did you like? I thought she did very well with the characters and I appreciate that Charlaine Harris knows how important it is to stick with the same narrator, if they are good. She was good. She had the characters down, and gave them the perfect southern touch they needed. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Aurora Teagarden, Unluckiest Girl EVER! OrSookie....Off Steroids... :) or Aurora Teagarden... Amateur detective, who's actually better than the real police... Or....Poor Aurora! Won't people stop dying around her? lolI don't know... But those all represent her character... :D Any additional comments? I know this series is over (for many years) as well as the Southern Vampire Mysteries... But I want MORE...MORE AND MORE! Charlaine Harris really could add to Aurora's life...kind of pick up where she left off in the last book. I'd love to read them. I'd love to see her brought back to life... :DCharlaine Harris has a way of writing that makes you feel good inside, like comfort food. There aren't many writers that can make me feel like that. It's like putting on a favorite pair of slippers. Her stories just make me feel comfortable, safe and warm and able to actually relax for a while. I think she writes in a way that makes people feel like they can identify with the characters. I really do love her style of writing.I DO wish she would NOT have written the Sookie Stackhouse companion.

A Stained White Radiance Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:55:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Stained White Radiance Subtitle: A Dave Robicheaux Novel, Book 5 Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Mark Hammer Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 536 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author who "can touch you in ways few writers can" (The Washington Post), James Lee Burke's fifth Dave Robicheaux novel is now an audiobook. Cajun police detective Dave Robicheaux knows the Sonnier family of New Iberia - their connections to the CIA, the mob, and to a former Klansman now running for state office. And he knows their past - as dark and murky as a night on the Louisiana bayou. An assassination attempt and the death of a cop draw Robicheaux into the Sonniers' dangerous web of madness, murder and incest. But Robicheaux has devils of his own. And they've come out of hiding to destroy the tormented investigator - and the people he holds most dear. Filled with the usual Burke combination of brilliant action and a stunning novelistic theme, A Stained White Radiance will keep Burke's fans riveted - and win him many new ones. Critic Reviews: "James Lee Burke is the best writer of detective fiction on the American scene and A Stained White Radiance is proof.... It takes the crime novel into places it's never gone before." ( San Francisco Examiner) Members Reviews: Poetry! These lyrics don't need music... they sing... Or at least the late Mark Hammer sings them in a spoken voice that makes me hurt over how good it is to listen to him read Burke. Okay, there's a circle in those last words and I don't know where to cut in... anymore than I'd know how to cut a perfect diamond anywhere without losing something precious. Please... don't read this book... Not if you haven't started with the first in the Dave Robicheaux series and earned entrance to this story. Elsewise you'll inherited too many spoilers to enjoy those early stories as Robicheaux and this ensemble cast reveal a texture richer than a dense moss hanging from a New Orleans cyprus on a hot... damp.. Dixie night. Ooops... Burke makes me try to write like that and Hammer makes me think like that and the plotting and story arc and reflections on the human condition in these novels make me feel ... feel... Hell, they just make me feel. That's enough. Wonderful work... enjoy! A great writer at work here James Lee Burke is a gifted writer, very few writers have his talent. This book takes the storyline and characters into some dysfunctional waters, there are some twists and turns and moments when you can be immersed in the world of South Louisiana and taken by the beautiful dialog and become a part of the world and scene. The series is amazing and pulls no punches in looking at uncomfortable topics. If you crave to find a writer with talent and want to be taken with great narration that is a match to some of the best dialog I have ever listened to then this is a series to get into. Recommended enthusiastically. Burke Never Disappoints I came to Burke and Robicheaux in the middle of the series with The Tin Roof Blowdown the year it was Audible's best book. I was hooked and have never been disappointed since. I am well aware of the controversy over narrators Patton and Hammer and as most readers find Will Patton to be just about the perfect narrator for the Burke works, but I don't think anything is lost when Mark Hammer narrates. So, sit back and enjoy a little more of the story of Dave, Alifair (sic), Bootsie and of course, Clete Purcell. You won't be disappointed.

The Boy in the Suitcase Audiobook by Lene Kaaberbl (author and translator), Agnete Friis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lene Kaaberbl (author and translator)) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:26:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boy in the Suitcase Subtitle: A Nina Borg Mystery Author: Lene Kaaberbl (author and translator), Agnete Friis Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1713 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Nominee, Solo Narration - Female, 2013 Audie Award Nominee, Best Thriller/Suspense Category, 2013 Nina Borg, a Red Cross nurse, wife, and mother of two, is trying to live a quiet life. The last thing her husband wants is for her to go running off on another dangerous mission to help illegal refugees. But when Nina's estranged friend, Karin, leaves her a key to a public locker in the Copenhagen train station, and begs her to take care of its contents, Nina gets suckered into her most dangerous case yet. Because inside the suitcase is a three-year-old boy: naked and drugged, but alive. Nina's natural instinct is to rescue the boy, but she knows the situation is risky. Is the boy a victim of child trafficking? Can he be turned over to authorities, or will they only return him to whoever sold him? In an increasingly desperate trek across Denmark, Nina tries to figure out who the boy is, where he belongs, and who exactly is hunting him down. When Karin is discovered brutally murdered, Nina realizes that her life and the boy's are in jeopardy, too. Critic Reviews: "This past-paced, suspenseful thriller intertwines several stories, gradually revealing the motivations of multiple characters and building tremendous suspense." (Booklist) "Warning! If you open this book, your life will be on stand-by." (Elle, Denmark) "The surprise ending is perfect. You wont be able to put this down." (Romantic Times) Members Reviews: Nice story set in Denmark STORY (mystery) - This books starts off quickly. A young boy has been kidnapped, drugged and put in a suitcase which has been stuffed in a locker in a train station. Nina, the main character, tries to find who he is so that he can be returned safely home. The boy's mother is desperately trying to find who's taken him and why. The story rocks along as Nina and the mother (working separately) travel around the Copenhagen area following clues, until the final scenes where everything finally all comes together. Some reviewers have commented that Nina is stupid, but I don't feel that common sense is thrown out the window in this story any more than most fiction. While this wasn't the most exciting mystery I've ever read or listened to, I was never bored and was entertained throughout. PERFORMANCE - Katherine Kellgren is my favorite female narrator. Her performances are usually so awesome that I save my five-star ratings almost exclusively for her. This time, however, she just gets a four. I don't have any complaints about her performance. It just wasn't one of her more stellar ones. OVERALL - This is Book 1 of the series, but it stands alone. There's no sex, but there's violence and some foul language. Recommended for mature adults. Excellent Story Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, it's well-written and suspenseful. What did you like best about this story? The whole concept.

The Rosary Girls Audiobook by Richard Montanari

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Montanari) — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 05:41:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rosary Girls Author: Richard Montanari Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 905 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A devious serial killer lays siege to the city of Philadelphia, brutally sacrificing pretty young Catholic girls on the altar of insanity. As the body count rises, an exceptional investigating partnership struggles to stop him. Detective Jessica Balzano, Philly's Homicide Unit's newest rookie, is teamed up with veteran cop Kevin Byrne, respected for his solve rate and known for his unorthodox methods. The pair, willing to do anything it takes to stop the bloody rampage, leads a chase for a twisted, demonical killer fueled by a sacrilegious fury. ©2005 Richard Montanari; (P)2005 Books on Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The Rosary Girls is a well-written, fast-moving thriller with twists and turns galore that will keep you guessing until the end." (Phillip Margolin) "A relentlessly suspenseful, soul-chilling thriller that hooks you instantly." (Tess Gerritsen) Members Reviews: Excellent Read Richard Montanari has a talent for exceptional character developement. His writing flows like poetry. Although the plot is not unique... "Cops look for weirdo", I could not stop listening till the very end because of the extremely well written story. The reader adds to excellent entertainment by brilliantly "acting" the story rather than just reading it. If you like insite into characters as well as good prose, don't miss this one. Spellbinding! This is perhaps my favorite audiobook so far. It has a complex plot, likeable characters, and offers great insight into the mind of a serial killer. The last two hours are unequaled in suspense. It's been a long time since I've been frightened by a book; this one does the job in aces. Also, once again, Scott Brick rules! It's as if he is living the book as he reads it. The Rosary Girls couldn't be better. Pure crime/thriller melodrama! I am now on book #4 in this series, and I tend to be stingy with stars. First off, let's take care of the category. Some reviewers cry "not believable". Sure, but these books are not about solving crimes with dogged police work. Again...these are not police procedurals. Yes, they have crimes at their core, but only to hang the many characters, the twisted plot, the parallel story lines, and the suspense on. Think Charlie Huston meets David Koontz (some clues even come to our heroes psychically through Byrne's battered brain). Few of us would complain about the lack of "believability" in many of the movies we see; it's a movie--pure fantasy. Yes, there are the cliches of Jessica Balzano, tough female detective who boxes, and her tough but much damaged (natch) older male partner Kevin Byrne, both of whose main vulnerabilies are their children, and their good hearts. In each book so far, Balzano and Byrne, regularly find themselves (or their friends and loved ones) at great physical risk, and in very tight life-threatening spots which require miraculously well-timed rescues. And yes, as a number of reviewers have pointed out, Montanari's writing seems to be of the school of "Why use two or three words when an entire paragraph, or better yet, a long interior monologue will do--we can just suspend the intense action for a few minutes".

Alone Audiobook by Kendra Elliot

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kendra Elliot) — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:42:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alone Subtitle: A Bone Secrets Novel, Book 4 Author: Kendra Elliot Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 866 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: One rainy night in the woods outside of Portland, Dr. Victoria Peres is called to the site of a strange and haunting crime scene. Six beautiful young girls all in white dresses and arranged in a perfect circle have been left for dead. Only one girl, fighting for her life at a nearby hospital, has survived the carnage. Stranger still, the crime is an exact replica of a decades-old cold case. Things only get more complicated when Medical Examiner Seth Rutledge, Victorias first love, arrives on the scene. The timing couldnt be worse for Victoria, who faces the case of her life and a killer determined to destroy her. In the fourth book in her heart-pounding Bone Secrets series, bestselling author Kendra Elliot sends listeners on a dark and thrilling journey as forensic anthropologist Victoria Peres races to solve a horrific new case while confronting the secrets of her past. Members Reviews: Kendra Elliot Keeps Delivering I absolutely love how she ties all her characters and their various professions into cohesive yet unique stories. The stories just keep getting better and better and you end up caring deeply about the characters. More audible books please! Awful performer Terrible inflection. Do authors not approve the performers? She had such great ones on the previous books in the series. Narrator's Chronic Mispronunciation Distracts Would you try another book from Kendra Elliot and/or Tanya Eby? Yes. I like the sound of Tanya Eby's voice, but I found her mispronunciations (the main character's last name, along with many other instances) of simple words extremely distracting. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) I was actually a tad surprised at the twist! Could you see Alone being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? No. Any additional comments? The dialogue is a bit hokey. Fabulous narration for a GREAT story! This was a total WIN for me for on both the story front and the narration. Tanya Eby is a fabulous narrator ~ I wish she'd done this whole series! There have been 4 stories in this series so far ~ Chilled, Hidden, Buried and Alone ~ and all 4 have had different narrators. That pretty much drives me crazy, lol, as we see cross over characters. Dr. Victoria Peres is a forensic bone Doc ~ she's with the medical examiner when he's called out late to a chilling scene where 5 girls are dead, and 1 barely clings to life. She's appalled ~ and surprised when the first love her life shows up on scene, Seth Rutledge. She's surprised to find that he's trying for her retiring boss's job...and that he's going through a divorce fromt he woman he'd left her for so many years ago. The detail of the crimes in Ms. Elliot's books are eerily real to read about ~ and her characterization is so life like you KNOW the people you're reading about. I loved the interaction between Seth and Victoria ~ it was believable and had you rooting for Seth, who'd done what he thought was the only right thing there was to do, and Victoria who's guard has never quite went down since their relationship was over. Ms.

Sinister Audiobook by Lisa Jackson, Nancy Bush, Rosalind Noonan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Jackson) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 05:00:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinister Author: Lisa Jackson, Nancy Bush, Rosalind Noonan Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling authors Lisa Jackson, Nancy Bush, and Rosalind Noonan unite their talents in this riveting novel of family secrets, obsession, and murder A killer's patience Twenty years ago, a fire ravaged the Dillinger family's old homestead, killing Judd Dillinger and crippling his girlfriend. Most people blamed a serial arsonist who'd been seen around town. But strange things are happening in Prairie Creek, Wyoming, again. will be rewarded Ira Dillinger, the family's wealthy patriarch, has summoned his children home for his upcoming wedding. Eldest son, Colton, and his siblings don't approve of their father's gold-digging bride-to-be. But someone is making his displeasure felt in terrifying ways, setting fires just like in the past. Only this time, there will be no survivors. in blood As fear and distrust spread through Prairie Creek, soon all the Dillingers, and those closest to them, are targets - and suspects. A killer has been honing his skill, feeding his fury, and waiting for the moment when the Dillingers come home - to die Members Reviews: ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE 95 percent icky, poorly written romance novel and 5 percent murder mystery. There was little suspense and the "scary parts" were mere interludes between cringe worthy sex scenes and family drama. The narrator plays multiple characters with a whiny, sickly sweet voice --- even some of the so called masculine characters. I can't say enough negative about this book. This is one of the worst books that I have listened to and I am even more irritated because the cover claimed this book was "the scariest novel of the year". Hardly. Don't Bother What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If Lisa Jackson had written this book by herself. The book is broken down into three parts. The first part is written by Lisa Jackson. Very well written and the book starts out with promise. Then they say - Second part written by Rosalind Noonan and the book takes off into another direction and immediately you have no idea what the story is about. It gets worse when Part three starts written by Nancy Bush. Has Sinister turned you off from other books in this genre? I thought it was a romantic suspense and to be honest I have no idea what kind of book it was. Have you listened to any of Hillary Hubers other performances before? How does this one compare? She did a good job as a narrator. What character would you cut from Sinister? All of them. This is a book with no direction. Too many love interest to keep up with. This is not the kind of book Lisa Jackson writes. I am a huge fan of Ms. Jackson and I am disappointed that she attached her name to this book. Any additional comments? I will not purchase a book in the future that Lisa Jackson writes with co authors. A huge waste of a credit. Another winner! I am a big Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush fan. Although this was in 3 parts with each part being written by a different author, the story blended seamlessly together. The plot was well constructed and keeps the listener on the edge of their seat. Bravo ladies. awesome This was a good book, loved the narrarator. Hoping to find another by the trio. Intriguing story Loved all the characters and the story line, kept me wanting to listen. The story didn't stray of track and kept me interested.

Jack and the Giant Killer: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Greyson) — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:37:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jack and the Giant Killer: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series Author: Christopher Greyson Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-17 Publisher: Greyson Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Jack looked up at the giant, dead body brazenly hung on the quaint Welcome to Darrington sign. He turned to the town's mayor. "Mayor Lewis, when you said people had nothing to fear, it pricked the killer's vanity. He's using this latest victim to send you a message: be afraid. Be very afraid - of him. If you want to catch this serial killer, you need to feed his ego. Tell the people he's right. They should be scared - no one's safe while he controls the town." Rogue hero Jack Stratton is back in another action-packed, thrilling adventure. While recovering from a gunshot wound and the loss of his job on the police force, Jack's romance with feisty Alice (aka Replacement) continues to develop. When Alice gets a seemingly harmless private investigation job - locate the owner of a lost dog - Jack grudgingly assists. Little do they know it will place them both in the crosshairs of a merciless serial killer. Jack and the Giant Killer is part of the Detective Jack Stratton Mystery-Thriller Series. If you love a thriller with mystery, humor, and a dash of romance, download Jack and the Giant Killer today. This stand-alone novel features leading man Jack Stratton. Look for other mystery thriller books featuring Jack Stratton, including And Then She Was Gone, Girl Jacked, Jack Knifed, Jacks are Wild, and Data Jack. They can be enjoyed in any order. Members Reviews: Very suspenseful-Good, light,fast paced mystery... What made the experience of listening to Jack and the Giant Killer: Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series the most enjoyable? This was a very good almost police procedural, since Jack is no longer on the police force. Although he still has friends on the force, it's not the same. What about Andrew Tells performance did you like? I thought Andrew Tell did a great job narrating this and all of the other books in this series. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, and I did! In one day anyway. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed this book. It starts with a murder and a dog's thoughts since it is her owner who is murdered. But he's not the first and won't be the last. Jack's roommate/partner is hired to find the owner of the dog when she tries to enter the woman's home. The dog is a giant. It seems her owner was also. Jack and Alice (Replacement) turn over every possible stone and of course the last person they (or I) suspected is the murderer. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. I love this series! Jack and the Giant Killer is book 4 in the Jack Stratton series. For those new to the series listen to book 6, And Then She Was Gone, first. It is not as good as the others but it does provide helpful background. Then move on to Girl Jacked and read the rest in order. The protagonist is Jack Stratton, but the co-protagonist, a girl named Alice but called by her nickname Replacement, is the most interesting character in the series. Book 5 has not yet been released in audio, but I hope it will be soon. Also, author Christopher Greyson should continue the series with book 7. The novels in this series have intense suspense, are fast paced and are fun.

The Confession Audiobook by Sheldon Siegel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheldon Siegel) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:49:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Confession Author: Sheldon Siegel Narrator: Sam Guncler Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-13 Publisher: Sheldon Siegel Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 187 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Confessions abound - some of them quite unexpected - in Sheldon Siegel's legal thriller, the fifth in the outstanding Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez series set in San Francisco. Mike Daley doesn't go to confession much since he left the priesthood twenty years ago and became a lawyer, but that doesn't stop his old friend, Father Ramon Aguirre, from trying to get him there. "It wouldn't kill you to go to church once in a while," he tells Mike. But it does kill someone. For several months, a ruinous sexual harassment suit has been building against the San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese, and when the plaintiff's lawyer is found dead, an apparent suicide, an almost audible sigh of relief is heard in certain quarters. But that is before the police find evidence of murder. Even worse - the evidence points to Father Aguirre. Mike and his ex-wife law partner, Rosie, jump in to take the priest's case, but what started out as difficult soon appears impossible as forensics, witnesses, and secrets from Father Aguirre's past all incriminate their client. Soon, their wits are the only things keeping the priest from a life sentence or worse, and wits simply may not be enough-unless they can conjure up a miracle of their own. Of Siegel's most recent book, Publishers Weekly said, "The verdict is clear; another win for Siegel." And so it is again with The Confession. Members Reviews: A Great Legal Thriller This novel held my attention from beginning to end, and it had a plausible ending. The story is very interesting which centers around the San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese, a sexual harassment suit, and a murder which is made to look like suicide. This is a very interesting and suspenseful story with well developed and interesting characters. This story had solid twists and turns that kept me listening wanting to know what will happen next. The main characters, Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez (his ex-wife and law partner), are pressed into service when their friend, who is a priest, is caught in a circle of deception and is accused of murder. Mike feels obligated to defend him but as soon as forensics, witnesses, and secrets from the priest's past comes crashing down around them, a bad situation becomes worse. Sam Guncler's narration is very very good. Especially his ability to switch between the supporting characters' dialogue, the protagonist's (Mike Daley) inner voice, and Daley's spoken words. narration is excellent! Story is really good, too I enjoyed the story & Sheldon Siegel's writing style. The narration by Sam Gunther was incredible. I was especially impressed with his ability to switch between Mike Daley's (the protagonist's) inner voice & spoken voice. Great courtroom thriller; great narration!! The Confession is a fascinating combination of law, religion, and suspense. It is a great story of a lawyer doing his job with incredible competence. The narrator is as good as the novel. VERY, VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. This is a wonderful novel. Entertaining Good story with plausible ending. Like the narrator very well. He has a wide range of voices that keep the story interesting. Great book!! This is a really good read!! Wonderfully developed characters, a story that will keep you on your toes (with all sorts of twists and turns) all the way to the end, and fabulous narration.

A Tale of Two Kitties Audiobook by Sofie Kelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sofie Kelly) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:39:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Tale of Two Kitties Subtitle: Magical Cats, Book 9 Author: Sofie Kelly Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: With a well-placed paw on a keyboard or a pointed stare, Kathleen's two cats, Hercules and Owen, have helped her to solve cases in the past - so she has learned to trust their instincts. But she will need to rely on them more than ever when a 20-year-old scandal leads to murder.... The arrival of the Janes brothers has the little town of Mayville Heights buzzing. Everyone of a certain age remembers when Victor had an affair with Leo's wife, who then died in a car accident. Now it seems the brothers are trying to reconcile, until Kathleen finds Leo dead. The police set their sights on Leo's son and Kathleen's good friend Simon, who doesn't have much of an alibi. To prove her friend innocent, Kathleen will have to dig deep into the town's history - and into her sardine cracker supply, because Owen and Hercules don't work for free.... Members Reviews: Two brothers, two lives, and magical cats to boot A Tale of Two Kitties is the newest book in the Magical Cats series. Leo James has returned to Mayville Heights to visit his son, Simon, and his granddaughter, Mia. Also returning to town is Victor James, Leo's brother, but his visit is less welcomed. Victor says he is returning because he is dying of cancer and wants one last chance to see his brother and make amends for having an affair with Leo's wife, Meredith, and stealing her away. Kathleen meets Victor on a walk and has her questions about Victor and his motives, something just isn't right with him. A murder and little things about the evidence and the magical cats, Owen and Hercules, are on the case. There are new questions about why Meredith left town with Victor and how she died in a one car crash. Who is the killer and how can Kathleen, Owen and Hercules prove it? Not everything is as it seems. As the questions are being answered, who is going to save Kathleen and Mia when the killer decides to prevent Kathleen from solving the mystery. Always a surprise Even if you figure out the killer, getting to the reveal is fun. Always find a twist. Kathleen always ends up in a life threatening incident. Sit back and enjoy. Brilliant As always, Sofia Kelly has written a well crafted story with well drawn characters. The story and characters are so realistic that the listener/ reader is easily drawn into the story. Instead of trying to out think Kelly and discover the villian, it's easy to just enjoy let the story and let it unfold. Also, Hercules and Owen are a great addition and I can't wait to see what happens with Mica. another great magic cats mystery she had me going to the end ... again. I recommend it whole hearredly without hesitation. loved it. I didn't want it to end. I love the people and atmosphere she creates. I 'd like to stay there. The mystery was well done and I wasn't sure how it would end till it was ending,

Pies and Prejudice Audiobook by Ellery Adams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellery Adams) — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 04:46:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pies and Prejudice Subtitle: Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery Series #1 Author: Ellery Adams Narrator: C. S. E Cooney Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 240 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When the going gets tough, Ella Mae LaFaye bakes pies. So when she catches her husband cheating in New York, she heads back home to Havenwood, Georgia, where she can drown her sorrows in fresh fruit filling and flaky crust. But her pies aren't just delicious. They're having magical effects on the people who eat them, and the public is hungry for more. Discovering her hidden talent for enchantment, Ella Mae makes her own wish come true by opening the Charmed Pie Shoppe. But with her old nemesis, Loralyn Gaynor, making trouble and her old crush, Hugh Dylan, making nice, she has more than pie on her plate. When Loralyn's fiancé is found dead - killed with Ella Mae's rolling pin - it'll take all her sweet magic to clear her name. Critic Reviews: "[F]illed with scrumptious pie recipes, Southern charm and sassy women." (RT Book Reviews) Members Reviews: A real treat! Let me start by saying that this book isn't supernatural in nature at all. This isn't about witches or magic or anything dark. If anyone has seen the hallmark series "the good witch," it's similar in nature. There isn't any direct "magic" or anything but more of a tongue in cheek hint that the main character has some special talents. Don't be swayed away by thinking its a witchy or supernatural theme, because it's not. I love Ellery Adams as an author, and this is book is up there with her "books by the bay" series in terms of character development and plot development. The writing is so well done that you get teleported into this world with Ella May & her aunts. The narration was very engrossing & Cooney does a great job of pulling the listener in & pouring her heart into each character. I'm looking forward to continuing this series. I only have one complaint & its a frustrating thing about the narration that drove me a bit nuts. The main characters name is Ella-May, but the narrator often pronounced it as "allah-may" or some variation of that with a southern drawl. That in itself isn't a problem, it's the fact that one of the aunts are named Adalane, which was often pronounced "adah-lay." When the two of these characters were in one scene it's nearly impossible to tell who is talking as the narrator speaks quickly & sounds them out with a southern drawl and both their names come out sounding almost identical. Maybe it's just a pet peeve but I had to re listen to a few scenes to understand & it was really frustrating. No to the Narrator It's a shame when a good-enough book gets a bad narrator. This book is a little overwritten with a sophomoric use of adjectives, but if you like magical mystery cozies, it's a fine read and a good start to a series. But the narrator gets in the way. It's clear that Cooney is unfamiliar with many of the words, and as a consequence she mispronounces them. Her accents are horrible, which is less her fault than it is the fault of the producer for hiring her. I finished the book but I won't be coming back to the series.

Silent Voices Audiobook by Ann Cleeves

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Cleeves) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:03:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silent Voices Subtitle: A Vera Stanhope Mystery Author: Ann Cleeves Narrator: Charlie Hardwick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 808 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When Inspector Vera Stanhope finds the body of a woman in the sauna room of her local gym, she wonders briefly if, for once in her life, she's uncovered a simple death from natural causes. But a closer inspection reveals bruises around the victim's throat, and Vera quickly realizes she has a murder on her hands. Silent Voices will thrill fans of Ann Cleeves's best-selling Shetland Island mysteries as well as traditional mystery lovers looking for a new smart police procedural with emotional heft. Members Reviews: Vera enemy better in print(voice)! I love watching Vera on TV. Ann Cleves magnificent novel about Vera is a reading (listening) treat beyond all. I never write reviews, I decided to write this one in hopes of convincing you to listen to this wonderful performance. I also hope that the rest of the Vera books are eventually recorded. And if that's the case, Please give the job of narration to Charlie Hardwick ! Long Live Vera I first "discovered" Vera Stanhope on TV. The extraordinary actress Brenda Blethyn brings her completely to life. Anxious to see if the books were as good, I was glad to see that Audible features one of her adventures - I certainly am hoping for more! Vera is a dedicated, persistent investigator. She's also a loner, inept in social situations; a poor dresser; and a woman with demons from her past. Sound familiar? Well, she may not be the only such character in mystery fiction, but she is one of the most interesting. "Silent Voices" follows a very complicated path to a very complicated conclusion. Maybe a bit too complicated - but Vera and her team make it well worth the journey. I will look for more Cleeves A very enjoyable read/listen. I had enjoyed the Shetland mysteries and decided to try one from another series. I love Vera! She's not an antihero, but she is certainly a non-traditional heroine. What fun to read about a real person, one with brains to spare, but also with real foibles. Great plot, even better narration. North east accents are hard to do, the narrator nails the accent, the turns of phrase and local idioms. This is one canny book pet. Wonderful Excellent story, perfect narration. You envision the characters from the TV series, but it does not get in the way of the story. More please.

Betrayed Audiobook by Lisa Scottoline

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Scottoline) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:15:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Betrayed Subtitle: Rosato & DiNunzio, Book 2 Author: Lisa Scottoline Narrator: Maria Bello Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1425 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Blockbuster author Lisa Scottoline returns to the Rosato & Associates law firm with Betrayed, and maverick lawyer Judy Carrier takes the lead in a case that's more personal than ever. Judy has always championed the underdog, so when Iris, the housekeeper and best friend of Judy's beloved Aunt Barb, is found dead of an apparent heart attack, Judy begins to suspect foul play. The circumstances of the death leave Judy with more questions than answers, and never before has murder struck so close to home. In the meantime, Judy's own life roils with emotional and professional upheaval. She doesnt play well with her boss, Bennie Rosato, which jeopardizes her making partner at the firm. Not only that, her best friend Mary DiNunzio is planning a wedding, leaving Judy feeling left behind, as well as newly unhappy in her relationship with her live-in boyfriend Frank. Judy sets her own drama aside and begins an investigation of Iriss murder, then discovers a shocking truth that confounds her expectations and leads her in a completely different direction. She finds herself plunged into a shadowy world of people who are so desperate that they cannot go to the police, and where others are so ruthless that they prey on vulnerability. Judy finds strength within herself to try to get justice for Iris and her aunt -- but it comes at a terrible price. Members Reviews: Another book in a great series ruined by narration I have listened to every one of Lisa Scottoline's Rosato and Associates books in the series. I always purchase Audible versions of Scottoline's books because the narration by Barbara Rosenblatt has been outstanding and pure enjoyment. Maria Bello is simply awful as a narrator. Some words are almost mumbled, others over-enunciated to the point of annoyance, terrible attempts at Spanish accent, common words mis-pronounced, poor pacing of narration ... you name the potential problem with a narrator and it has been exemplified in this book. If Maria Bello is reading the next one, I'll be buying the book and reading instead of listening. Fastpaced & fun I prefer the story about Mary, but i still enjoyed this. Bit too much drama, especially towards the end, but i liked it anyway. Good story - awful narration. Would you try another book from Lisa Scottoline and/or Maria Bello? I enjoy Lisa Scottoline but Maria Bello's narration is not enjoyable. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? It was nice getting to know Judy. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Maria Bello? The narrator that has read past Scottoline books - she was fabulous. Do you think Betrayed needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? Of course. Bad narration spoiled the book I couldn't finish this because of the narrator. I usually enjoy the author so I may buy the book on Kindle at some stage. A good page turner In this book of the Rosato series now the Rosato and DiNunzio series, the story focus on associate attorney Judy Carrier. Judy is at odds since Mary DiNunzio became a partner in the firm. Judy is busy with the Linda Adlers sex discrimination suit against Penn Bank. Bennie Rosato turns over 75 asbestos liability cases to her. Its the type of work that could establish Judy as a rainmaker and pave the way to becoming a partner.

The Strategist Audiobook by John Hardy Bell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hardy Bell) — Fri, 12 May 2017 01:30:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Strategist Subtitle: Grisham & Sullivan, Book 1 Author: John Hardy Bell Narrator: Diane Lehman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: John Hardy Bell Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Camille Grisham was once a decorated field agent with the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. Her job was to solve the country's most complex and violent crimes, often with little more than a textbook profile of the perpetrator to go on. No one did it better. But after her partner's death at the hands of a sadistic mass murderer, she has become a broken shell of her former self. Forced to leave the Bureau under the weight of guilt, Camille returns to her hometown of Denver, hopeful that the presence of family and friends can heal the wounds that time could not. Unfortunately, a change in scenery does not bring about a change in fortune. Less than 24 hours after her arrival home, Camille is left to deal with yet another tragic loss - the brutal murder of her best friend in an apparent home invasion. For local police, the case is open and shut. For Camille it is anything but. Desperate for answers, she becomes an unwitting participant in an investigation that winds through the darkest corridors of wealth, power, and political corruption. All the while a killer waits patiently in the shadows, watching Camille's every move. With the help of a young homicide detective whose doubts about her department's case increase by the second, Camille must race to uncover the true motives behind her friend's murder, even though she knows that doing so will put her on an inevitable collision course with a past that she desperately wants to leave behind. Members Reviews: Diane captures essence of John's story! Would you consider the audio edition of The Strategist to be better than the print version? I loved the print version and felt the audio version brought the story to the next level! What did you like best about this story? Throughout the story the details were so well written and the suspense kept me on my toes until the last page. What does Diane Lehman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Her voice brings light to the well written characters Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? this book made me think about possible outcomes of the twists and turns. I dont usually like surprises but this book kept me guessing, intrigued and connected. I wanted to see it to the end! Any additional comments? I have been a fan of John Hardy Bell's writing since this book was released in hard copy. I have read his other stories and the new story by his pen name E.M. Parker. He is a talent and I look forward to seeing what he releases next. His plots, details and execution of story telling is exceptional. Great story What made the experience of listening to The Strategist the most enjoyable? The book was very well written and the story overall was very enjoyable, but the narrator's versatility really brought it to life. Her characterizations were amazing. Even the male characters were believable. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The story was well-paced with just enough character development to make me care. Don't be fooled thus is a John Grisham book (as I Good character bulid up, but otherwise flimsy plot and resolution. Don't be fooled by Grisham in the book name. Totally annoying reader Story was pretty good, but I almost turned off a hundred times because of the awful voices the reader came up with. Annoying! persevered overwritten and over narrated.

Hiss and Hers Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:48:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hiss and Hers Subtitle: An Agatha Raisin Mystery, Book 23 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Davina Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 329 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of everyone's favorite sleuth, M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin is as feisty as ever - armed with her famous wit and biting sense of humor. This time, though, there's some biting of a whole other sort going on. Agatha has fallen head over heels in love - again. This time, she has her eye on the local gardener, George Marston, but so do other women in their little Cotswold village. Shamelessly determined, Agatha will do anything to get her man - including footing the bill for a charity ball just for the chance to dance with him. And then George doesn't even show up. Only partly deterred, Agatha goes looking for him, and finds his dead body in a compost heap. Murder is definitely afoot, but this killer chose no ordinary weapon: A poisonous snake delivered the fatal strike. Rising to the occasion, Agatha rallies her little detective agency to find the killer, only to learn that George had quite a complicated love life. But murderously complicated? Well, if she can't have George, at least Agatha can have the satisfaction of confronting the other women and solving the crime. Members Reviews: Pity for the narration but story also lacking Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? No. Plot was more vicious than usual, and narration was problematic. Would you ever listen to anything by M. C. Beaton again? Yes absolutely. In fact, I'm getting ready to fire up another one tonight on my way to work. I am a big fan of Hamish MacBeth and Agatha Raisin and after dozens of books, I guess no one should be too out of sorts when one turns up as a dud. What three words best describe Davina Porters performance? Awful. But she is actually a very GOOD narrator so her performance on this book was perplexing. Did Hiss and Hers inspire you to do anything? Switch it off several times. The story was particularly vicious in regard to how the killer murdered the initial victim, and Davina Porter's strange voices made it a struggle to listen to. It was also another multiple murder victim scenario, which has seemed to become a more and more common theme with Ms. Beaton's books. While I would never recommend against the Agatha Raisin stories, it does seem like in Ms. Beaton's more recent books, she has been using an ever expanding number of murders in lieu of making the story around the initial murder more interesting or perplexing. Any additional comments? I only listen to these books in audible form because I commute 100 miles to work every day. I am a big fan of Agatha Raisin and Hamish MacBeth mysteries and despite the let down with this one will continue to purchase them in audible formats for my commute. It's never easy to get used to a new narrator as I know only too well because the MC Beaton books have switched several times, but I couldn't adjust to Davina Porter's narration of this book. Davina Porter is actually a very good narrator whom I've heard before, and is pleasant to listen to - so I don't know what went wrong here but her voices really were pretty awful. Even after sort of adjusting to everyone else, I just couldn't adjust to her version of Agatha, who she turned into this sort of harsh crackling old ladyish voice that was just too far out of character if you read the Agatha Raisin books. If Ms.

Day Zero Audiobook by Marc Cameron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marc Cameron) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 09:60:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Day Zero Author: Marc Cameron Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 690 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Hell Up Above Special agent Jericho Quinn is a wanted man. Suspected of murder and marked for death by a network of conspirators embedded in the White House, Quinn knows he has to get out of the country--fast--before a team of contract killers find him and his daughter. To set things right at home, he'll have to take a nonstop flight from Anchorage, Alaska, to Vladivostok, Russia, aboard a massive Airbus A380. But soon after takeoff, it becomes apparent that Quinn and his daughter picked the wrong plane. First a passenger is brutally murdered. Then Quinn is mistaken for a terrorist by an off-duty air marshal. As panic spreads through the plane and pressure builds to the screaming point, the unthinkable happens. Someone triggers a bomb.... Spoiler alert: This plane is in big trouble. Members Reviews: Perfect Love the suspense I can hardly wait for the next release. best spy novel to date Great action novel that deserves 5 stars, but... I am down rating Day Zero i star because of lack of closure. I knew when I started the Clifton Chronicles series by Jeremy Archer and the Project Eden series by Brett Battles that each book except the last one would end with major unresolved issues leaving closure for the last books in the two series. Having listened to earlier books in the Jericho Quinn I was expecting Day Zero to end with closure. It did not, so I feel misled. This series started with National Security which is a great story but the second and third books (Act of Terror and State of Emergency) were major disappointments, so I skipped Time of Attack. I purchased Day Zero at a steeply discounted price and am pleased that it is as good as National Security which is outstanding. Tim Weiner does an excellent job of narration. No more. I am done What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Books with an ending are nice. This is pure crap What do you think your next listen will be? Nothing by the author for sure. What a waste of credits and time Would you be willing to try another one of Tom Weiners performances? No freaking way You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? None what so ever Any additional comments? If you stumble across this review thinking about this series, I am not joking when I tell you it truly is NOT worth your time and money. None of the books have an ending or any closure. It is perpetual nonsense. I love series books. But if you are hoping for something like Vince Flynn style... You will be pulling your hair out. The narrator can't even keep a character accent straight. This was 100% pure crap. boring i just couldn't get into this one. The story did not catch me at any point and while I stopped at Chapter 61, I gave it a shot good story I'm hooked on the storyline. Enjoyable listen, not realistic but that's OK. narrator doesn't do womens voices well.

Tea Time for the Traditionally Built Audiobook by Alexander McCall Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexander McCall Smith) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:38:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tea Time for the Traditionally Built Subtitle: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Author: Alexander McCall Smith Narrator: Lisette Lecat Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1102 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When she asks her dependable husband, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni, to fix her tiny white van, Precious fears he might just sell the vehicle and buy her something more modern. And so he does. But this will not do. So Precious tries to track her beloved van down - and learns it has already been stolen from its new owner. Critic Reviews: "A literary confection of gossamer deliciousness....There is no end to the pleasure that may be extracted from these books." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Fun Like Always Precious Ramotswe is one of my very favorite woman characters among a small handful. Being a guy I usually love gritty, hard boiled, raw, action detective stories. I like my mysteries complex and I like the thrills to keep me glued to my ipod. The series of books in the Number One Ladies Detective collection are totally the opposite of all this. There is never violence. The mysteries are small and sometimes almost nonexistent. There is no action. Us "tough" guys would call this a "ladies novel" except that they are precious, magic, and life affirming. Everything I shouldn't like about this series is what makes them special, a joy, and pleasure. The reader is awesome which adds extra magic. What makes the story work is the atmosphere, the unique story idea, the simple mysteries of a simple life, a fresh perspective, and a set of characters you'll think of as part of your family. I only use 4 stars instead of 5 because there was not a great a mystery in this one as in some although the story is still great fun. I suggest anyone that has not been reading the series start at the beginning to really be able to enjoy them all fully. The one fault of find with most of the series after the first is the lack of mysteries in them. Most of the series from about the 3rd or 4th one are mainly about the personal views and challenges of the main characters. While these are fun they are much more enjoyable when the detectives are also detecting. If you have enjoyed the series so far then don't miss this one. Excellent As always, go into these novels with the understanding that you need to sit back, relax, and calm down. These are not thrillers; the action is slow. I read thrillers as well and they have their rewards, but the rewards of this series are completely different. Most books in the series don't even hint at a plot in the first few chapters. The draws here are the characters and setting, which are both wonderfully drawn and suprisingly compelling. The rewards are scattered throughout the novels (most of which come from the insights of the main character), with the biggest of these coming near the end as all the loose ends are tied up and all the events come to their conclusions, nearly always in satisfying - if unexpected - ways. One other comment: I've read one book in the series and listened to the other 9. Lisette Lecat is one of the best narrators I've ever heard. I found myself hearing her voice in my head when I read the print book. After that I went back to audio... her voice and presentation are definitely and enhancement, a rare quality. Mr. McCall Smith does it again! I simply can not get enough of the characters in this series. I wish it were a soap opera that I could watch everyday! Mma Makutsi gets funnier with each book.

Spider Woman's Daughter Audiobook by Anne Hillerman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Hillerman) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:40:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spider Woman's Daughter Subtitle: A Leaphorn & Chee Novel Author: Anne Hillerman Narrator: Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 576 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Anne Hillerman, the talented daughter of best-selling author Tony Hillerman, continues his popular Leaphorn and Chee series with Spider Woman's Daughter, a Navajo Country mystery, filled with captivating lore, startling suspense, bold new characters, vivid color, and rich Southwestern atmosphere. Navajo Nation Police Officer Bernadette Manualito witnesses the cold-blooded shooting of someone very close to her. With the victim fighting for his life, the entire squad and the local FBI office are hell-bent on catching the gunman. Bernie, too, wants in on the investigation, despite regulations forbidding eyewitness involvement. But that doesn't mean she's going to sit idly by, especially when her husband, Sergeant Jim Chee, is in charge of finding the shooter. Bernie and Chee discover that a cold case involving his former boss and partner, retired Inspector Joe Leaphorn, may hold the key. Digging into the old investigation, husband and wife find themselves inching closer to the truth...and closer to a killer determined to prevent justice from taking its course. Members Reviews: Disappointed Would you try another book from Anne Hillerman and/or Christina Delaine? I would like to give Anne Hillerman another chance but not the narrator! What was most disappointing about Anne Hillermans story? I, like other reviewers, had the villian figured out half way through book!! Which left later part of book's supense dependent on Leaphorn's outcome & how all the involved agencies would finally figure out 'who dun it'! How did the narrator detract from the book? Even taking into consideration my bias toward Geo Guidall as narrator of Tony Hillerman's books I absolutely could not get into Delaine's narration!! The navajo female voices all sounded the same and the males feminine. Ugh. What character would you cut from Spider Woman's Daughter? The sister was unredeemable as written and I was left hanging as to her outcome or how 'stooped boy' played into her character. Any additional comments? Prehaps I had too high of hope for this book. Those were mighty big shoes to fill and I really felt Tony himself was having difficulty filling his own shoes the last several books. They just weren't up to the first ones! The slide continues The later books in the Jim Chee/ Joe Leaphorn Navaho series saga were lacking in comparison with his earlier works. His daughter's work (at least I assume this is his daughter) doesn't greatly reverse this slide. Officer Bernadette Manuelito is too broadly drawn to be a strong main character. the only thing we know about her for sure is that she resents her husband Jim Chee giving her directions; much less orders. This despite the fact that he is her superior officer. The culprit in the book is obvious before you reach the halfway point. Despite this, both professional police officers and the FBI are don't perceive it until the the last hour of the audiobook. The relationship between 'Bernie' and her family never rises above obvious cliches and her sister is so entirely unsympathetic her problems so obviously self induced it wasn't possible to care much for her troubles. The biggest problem I had with the audiobook though; was the reader. Perhaps it would not have mattered who replaced George Guidall; it wouldn't have been the same.

Pursuit: A Novel Audiobook by Thomas Perry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Perry) — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:16:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pursuit: A Novel Author: Thomas Perry Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 478 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Working outside the law and willing to do what the police can't, Prescott hunts the killer, an elusive adversary who is as smart, as methodical, as deadly as he is. The only way to conduct this pursuit is to goad the killer into believing that he must killRoy Prescott. It's a contest fought from one end of the country to the other, and both men understand that, when it's over, only one of them will be left alive. Critic Reviews: "Once Prescott takes the job, the novel shifts into a gear so high that putting the book aside is no longer an option....A bravura performance from one of the few crime writers who never lets you down." (Los Angeles Times) "Brilliant....A bona fide nail-biter....Thomas Perry's cerebral thrillers unfold methodically, in extremely sharp focus. His attention to detail is so intense that it generates its own brand of quiet suspense." (The New York Times) "Perry is the best suspense writer in the business....Pursuit is relentless, filled with twists and turns, that rare page-turner that keeps one reading late into the night to finish." (Boston Globe) Members Reviews: Mr. Perry continues to amaze. This is a stand-alone novel. Hard to follow a first act like the Butcher's Boy. The villain here is unambiguously evil. His name is Varney. He will kill anyone for any amount. There are two good guys: Milliken is a cop, Prescott is an ex-cop who teaches law-enforcement. Prescott does things which are marginally legal but effective. Thirteen people are killed in a restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. Prescott is called in. In the end the mouse finally cannot escape. The last four or five chapters will have you biting your fingernails, I guarantee it. Although you can predict the outcome, nonetheless the book is riveting. Prescott is trying to match minds with Varney, trying to match locations with him, and setting traps for the mouse. Prescott tries to anticipate where Varney will go and how he thinks. Varney goes to extremes to disguise himself. A separate trap is set for Varney, involving a woman named May. Tom Weiner matches skills with Mr. Perry, which is saying something indeed. His pace is fast when it should be, and tantalizing when it needs to be. Some readers will recognize locations in Buffalo and in LA from other books.There is a bit less humor here than in prior works, but Mr. Perry has set the bar so high for himself that we hardly notice that. I loved this book. I am now in Mr. Perry's clutches. I will go anywhere he wants to take me. I hope that you can jump on the train, too. Great book This book is full of details that lead to an incredible ending. The author's ability to describe each character's logic, emotions, and skillset is profound. I recommend listening to this. Feral Altruism = Crackling Story To paraphrase Dante: conscience judges the sins of the the cold-blooded and the sins of the warm-hearted through different lenses. In 'Pursuit', Thomas Perry allows complex characters to explain themselves, then he smashes one against the other. I think it was General MacArthur who said, "If you find yourself in a fair fight You didn't plan your mission properly." 'Pursuit' is about grim planning men, hunting one another.

Curiosity Thrilled the Cat Audiobook by Sofie Kelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sofie Kelly) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 07:20:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Curiosity Thrilled the Cat Subtitle: A Magical Cats Mystery Author: Sofie Kelly Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 691 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: When librarian Kathleen Paulson moved to Mayville Heights, Minnesota, she had no idea that two strays would nuzzle their way into her life. Owen is a tabby with a catnip addiction and Hercules is a stocky tuxedo cat who shares Kathleen's fondness for Barry Manilow. But beyond all the fur and purrs, there's something more to these felines. When murder interrupts Mayville's Music Festival, Kathleen finds herself the prime suspect. More stunning is her realization that Owen and Hercules are magical - and she's relying on their skills to solve a purr-fect murder. Members Reviews: Promising "Cozy" Series I often read for relaxation, so I'm always on the lookout for new "cozy" series. This is one of the best I've found recently. One thing that appealed to me right away was that the story takes place in Minnesota, which is where I live. The fictional town of Mayville is situated on Lake Pepin. There are several real Minnesota towns in similar locations - it is a beautiful part of the state. I've visited the area often, so it was easy for me to visualize Mayville. The pace is brisk, with a mysterious death occuring early in the story. Numerous clues are found, some are "red herrings." I wasn't able to guess the final solution until it was revealed near the end of the book. Though I like cats, I would not describe myself as "cat person." Owen and Hercules, the main "cat characters", have some very unusual abilities that add an element of fantasy to the story. I liked protagonist Kathleen Paulson. Many other characters are introduced throughout the story. I'm hoping that some of them will show up in future books of this series. The 10 plus hours of this story went by quickly for me. I plan to listen to more books in this series. Magical Mystery Worth a Listen Would you listen to Curiosity Thrilled the Cat again? Why? Yes it was very interested I enjoy the all the of the characters and I love the small town feel of the story. This series reminds of Heather Blake's series. I really looking forward to getting to know them all in the book. Who was your favorite character and why? Kathleen, Maggie and of course the cats. Have you listened to any of Cassandra Campbells other performances before? How does this one compare? She does a great job I have always enjoyed her I do hope she does the next books in this sereis Any additional comments? I think this is a wonderful series for anyone to listen to. I was little surprised at the ending but that is how I like them. I suggest this one to anyone. I have already downloaded the next 2 and hope the 2 after that are loaded up soon. A Very Tame Cozy - Things to know... The thing to know about this book is that there isn't much action. If you want excitement look elsewhere. I like peaceful books, with small town settings where characters bake and hang out with their cats and even I found this book very mild. There is a lot of meaningless polite dialogue too. "How are you today, Kathleen?" "I'm fine." "Are you sure you are fine?" "Yes, I am sure. Thank you so much for asking." That sort of thing. Kathleen is not an exciting person. There's no romance (though clearly the hunky detective who likes cats is intended as a future love interest).

Breakdown Audiobook by Jonathan Kellerman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Kellerman) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:01:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breakdown Subtitle: An Alex Delaware Novel Author: Jonathan Kellerman Narrator: John Rubinstein Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1236 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Jonathan Kellerman has been universally hailed as the master of psychological suspense, and the blockbuster new thriller featuring Alex Delaware and Milo Sturgis confirms his status as today's preeminent practitioner of saber-sharp storytelling. Psychologist Dr. Alex Delaware meets beautiful and emotionally fragile TV actress Zelda Chase when called upon to evaluate her five-year-old son, Ovid. Years later, Alex is unexpectedly reunited with Zelda when she is involuntarily committed after a bizarre psychotic episode. Shortly after Zelda's release, an already sad situation turns tragic when she is discovered dead on the grounds of a palatial Bel Air estate. Having experienced more than enough of LA's dark side to recognize the scent of evil, Alex turns to his friend, LAPD Lieutenant Milo Sturgis, for help in finding out who ended Zelda's broken life. At the same time, Alex is caught up in another quest: the search for Zelda's missing son. And when other victims vanish from the same upscale neighborhood, worry turns to terror. As Alex struggles to piece together the brief rise and steep fall of a gorgeous, talented actress, he and Milo unveil shattered dreams, the corruption of a family, and a grotesque betrayal of innocence. With each devastating revelation and damning clue, Alex's brilliant mind is challenged as never before - and his determination grows to see a killer caged and the truth set free. Critic Reviews: "Jonathan Kellerman's psychology skills and dark imagination are a potent literary mix." (Los Angeles Times) "Kellerman doesn't just write psychological thrillers - he owns the genre." (Detroit Free Press) Members Reviews: As expected from JK It was good, very good, but Milo enters too late and all the intricacies of the generations of people related to the "victim" was bothersome; could have been cut back by an hour or two. I love long books, but expect story on every page, not background and guessing. A little tiresome until 1/2 way point. Milo's personality is getting very predictable. Too little humor, not enough mention of Rick. I feel there is a lot of assumption that we all know all the characters and remember them perfectly. Some updates are needed all the way around. But, I am a J Kellerman groupie and I'll follow this pair until the end. Always great. It's such a simple formula: something small but reasonably dastardly happens, or seems to have happened, and either Alex calls Milo, or Milo calls Alex. They start digging -- and what follows, for 90% of the book -- any of them in this series -- is a chronicle of one or both of them going around the greater Los Angeles area, talking to people, interviewing them, ferreting out whatever facts they're looking for. The deeper they dig, the more the problem expands. More and more people come into their purview, subject themselves to our scrutiny as well as that of Alex and Milo. There's a definite pattern to these books -- and I love them, every time. Part of the pleasure is the guided tour aspect of it all. Somehow Kellerman manages to bring his readers into every existing area of LA, the high and mighty, down to the homeless and lost.

Lowcountry Bombshell Audiobook by Susan M. Boyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan M. Boyer) — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:60:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lowcountry Bombshell Subtitle: A Liz Talbot Mystery Author: Susan M. Boyer Narrator: Loretta Rawlings Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 538 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: "Susan Boyer delivers big time with a witty mystery that is fun, radiant, and impossible to put down. I LOVE THIS BOOK!" New York Times Bestselling Author, Darynda Jones). Liz Talbot thinks she's seen another ghost when she meets Calista McQueen. She's the spitting image of Marilyn Monroe. Born precisely fifty years after the ill-fated star, Calista's life has eerily mirrored the late starlet's - and she fears the looming anniversary of Marilyn's death will also be hers. Before Liz can open a case file, Calista's life coach is executed. Suspicious characters swarm around Calista like mosquitoes on a sultry low country evening: her certifiable mother, a fake aunt, her control-freak psychoanalyst, a private yoga instructor, her peculiar housekeeper, and an obsessed ex-husband. Liz digs in to find a motive for murder, but she's besieged with distractions. Her ex has marriage and babies on his mind. Her too-sexy partner engages in a campaign of repeat seduction. Mamma needs help with Daddys devotion to bad habits. And a gang of wild hogs is running loose on Stella Maris. With the heat index approaching triple digits, Liz races to uncover a diabolical murder plot in time to save not only Calista's life, but also her own. Members Reviews: Liz Goes Shooting With The Wild Hogs Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? i have happily recommended this book to several friends It is a fast paced frothing blend of mystery, coincidence, romance, look-a-likes, and gun play. Oh, and a guardian spirit to boot. What was one of the most memorable moments of Lowcountry Bombshell? A tossup between the first meeting with her new client and the ill-fated ferry back to the island. One is a near perfect start to the book and the other is fate personified. Have you listened to any of Loretta Rawlingss other performances before? How does this one compare? I listened to her performance in the first book of the series and loved it. Then she goes all breathy and gives us a really great Marilyn. Great pacing and near perfect characterizations. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Genteel Southern Living Will Rise Again. (or at least we all can hope so....) Any additional comments? Give it and the first book in the series a chance. You will not regret it. Sweet Southern Mysteries! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, yes, of course! Loretta Rawlings' southern sounds will lure you in, and keep you begging for more! The storyline moves quickly enough to keep you interested, and the ending is always a shocker! What was one of the most memorable moments of Lowcountry Bombshell? So many plot twists, hard to pick the one. Which scene was your favorite? The ending.....but I won't spoil it for you If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Sweet southern drawl, sexy walk & a big gun! Any additional comments? I can't wait for the next book. It's out now, just not here on Audible.......please put a rush on it! great story and fun to listen to my wife and I listen to books as we travel and this book was perfect. hooked I'm hooked on this series. The 3rd book is currently downloading. Love the narrators performance. Fun stories.

Fast Money: A Shelby Nichols Adventure Audiobook by Colleen Helme

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colleen Helme) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:33:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fast Money: A Shelby Nichols Adventure Author: Colleen Helme Narrator: Wendy Tremont King Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-13 Publisher: Colleen Helme Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 593 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A trip to the mall gives Shelby the shock of her life when she finds an extra five million dollars in the bank account Uncle Joey set up for her. She thought he was out of her life for good, but with this fast money, she's not so sure. Now she must decide if she will tell her husband the truth that she can still read people's minds. Including his. How will he feel when he finds out she lied to him? When the Mexican Police tell her that Uncle Joey's been kidnapped and look to her for the ransom, she knows she's in big trouble. As if that isn't enough the police detective she worked with needs her help to solve a case, and she unwittingly becomes a witness to murder. In her fight to stay alive, she finds that everyone wants a piece of the money, and just how far they will go to get it can be a matter of life and death. She just hopes it's not hers. Members Reviews: Excellent, engaging performance, top notch story! Fast Money is the second installment in the Shelby Nichols adventures series. I am not a "psychic soccer mom" kind of guy. I like action, engaging, lost in the story real life nitty-gritty characters that can keep me absorbed for 9-11 hour flights. I like books I can listen to whilst driving that keep my mind focused instead of just another mindless song. I started reading Colleen Helme's books when I stumbled upon Carrots, the first Shelby Nichols adventure, whilst stuck in my car in a downpour at a supermarket. The parallel got me involved, but the story got me committed. Since then I have read and enjoyed ALL of the Shelby Nichols adventures that up and coming author Ms. Helme has penned. I started listening to them from Audible when they became available, and I have been pleasantly surprised and delighted that I did. These stories and the entertainment I derive from them will remain long after the price is forgotten. An audio performer can make or break a book. The voice we hear MUST be recognisable as the character we imagine, or all is lost, including interest, which will fast fade away and die. Fortunately, Wendy Tremont King IS Shelby Nichols incarnate, or at least her voice is, and that makes all the difference. Wendy does a 5 star job of performing in Fast Money. Her depictions of the other characters in the story, including the male mob boss Uncle Joey, the NOT love interest and hit man Ramos, and the Detective "Dimples". Her voice characterisations are understated, and that suits the performance admirably. It adds believability to the story. Colleen's writing and portrayal of the different personalities and mannerisms of the characters already make them utterly believable, and Wendy's portrayals only add to that panache. It had been more than two years since I had read Fast Money, and I had actually forgotten a lot of the story, including the surprise and dramatic ending at the banquet by the time I got the Audible version and listened to it. I found myself laughing out loud, gasping at times, and generally so absorbed in the story that I actually at one point turned to the person in 6D next to me and asked, "Oh no! How is she going to get out of that?!" Fortunately, Ms. 6D was asleep at the time, and I quickly looked around to see if my gaff had been noticed.

The Night Ranger Audiobook by Alex Berenson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex Berenson) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:47:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Night Ranger Subtitle: A John Wells Novel, Book 7 Author: Alex Berenson Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1555 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: John Wells enters new territory, as he goes underground in East Africa to track four kidnapped Americans and the Somali bandits who snatched them, in the tough, thoughtful, electrifying new novel from the #1 New York Times best-selling author. Four friends, recent college graduates, travel to Kenya to work at a giant refugee camp for Somalis. Two men, two women, each with their own reasons for being there. But after twelve weeks, theyre ready for a break and pile into a Land Cruiser for an adventure. They get more than they bargained for. Bandits hijack them. They wake up in a hut, hooded, bound, no food or water. Hostages. As a personal favor, John Wells is asked to try to find them, but he does so reluctantly. East Africa isnt his usual playing field. And when he arrives, he finds that the truth behind the kidnappings is far more complex than he imagined. The clock is ticking. The White House is edging closer to an invasion of Somalia. Wells has a unique ability to go undercover, and to make things happen, but if he cant find the hostages soon, theyll be dead - and the U.S. may be in a war it never should have begun. Members Reviews: Wells is finally moving out of the desert Berenson's 7th John Wells installment is another solid effort that delivers. This time around Wells is contacted by his estranged son to assist in the rescue of kidnapped Americans in Africa. While the world believes a terrorist plot, Wells pieces together a more complex and sinister evolving series of motivations. As is typical, Wells struggles with his own unique brand of morality and ethical conduct. In the end Wells functions as a microcosm of the confusing mix of US intent and policy all while out-thinking everyone else. The pacing is excellent with a gradual buildup, leading to an almost non-stop, but unclear where this is headed ending. This time out Wells is not officially CIA, but has their crucial support. At the same time, Berenson throws in numerous plot twists as well as doing an excellent job of interjecting contradictory governmental aims. In addition, the geographical translocation to Africa is refreshing to see Wells out of his element, but still quite capable. Berenson appears ready to move Wells in new directions, both personally as well as operationally. George Guidall's narration is simply outstanding as would be expected. His range of voices is breathtaking. His flow and tone perfectly match the mood of the story. Don't Look Past Berenson's John Wells Alex Berenson is a seasoned reporter who has seen current combat theaters first hand - and transfers a lot of his experience through a "kick-butt" protagonist, John Wells. Wells' exploits are realistic - not supernatural - and his supporting cast should also keep a reader's interest while progressing through the seven books Berenson has written. Furthermore, Berenson is a really good writer. He knows how to explain the undercurrents of America's fight against extremism - and weave the many details and subplots together to create an interesting, informative book. Lastly, George Guidall brings this book to life with an excellent performance. I hope Berenson and Guidall continue with John Wells and cast. A transparent, high-tech thriller, well read. This is the first of Berenson's novels I've read.

Rain Audiobook by Jeff Carson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Carson) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:54:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rain Subtitle: David Wolf, Book 11 Author: Jeff Carson Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Cross Atlantic Publishing Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Into each life some rain must fall. A woman crashes her car near the scenic Colorado ski resort town of Rocky Points and slips into a coma after suffering head trauma. The Sluice-Byron County first responders discover she's stolen her vehicle from central Washington, and doctors find her body is riddled with wounds that have nothing to do with the collision. Chief Detective David Wolf of Rocky Points is two days from getting married when he learns the crash victim's identity is Special Agent Kristen Luke of the FBI - Wolf's colleague and former lover. As questions mount about her inauspicious arrival, Luke wakes up and provides no answers, because she can't remember. When the Feds drop in to take Special Agent Luke back home, Wolf can't shake the feeling more danger is at play than they're letting on. In this action-packed new installment of the David Wolf mystery-thriller series, Wolf must choose between two loyalties, risking his new life at home to travel to the Pacific Northwest. Among biblical rains and ruthless gangs, can Wolf find the truth? Or will all he holds dear drown in deception? Members Reviews: #11 David Wolf The David Wolf series needs to be read in order, in my opinion. That way you get the evolution of each character and the backgrounds. I think this one was one of the best but maybe it's because I like the characters so much and each one is better because of that. I still think Carson's female main characters tend to be a little too perfect and head turning(can't any of them be just normal looking every day women like the men in the series?) but it isn't as annoying as the series goes on. I can't wait to read number 12! Carson, you glorious bastard, you'd better be writing! Every book has gotten better... Each draws you in, feels totally real, and leaves you wanting more. And in the case of Rain, it leaves me desperate for book 12. Im serious, Jeff... its midnight, i have to be up in 5 hours, and mmm ow i won't be able to sleep. Because someone has to realize you are never... EVER more safe than when you have Wolf in your corner. Maybe book 12 will prove that. Buy yhis great tale ! I always enjoy David Wolfe ! Each tale is so different, but NEVER boring. I was not disappointed this time. I was taken on a roller coaster of events and surprises. This is not a book that enables predictions of each scenario or even the conclusion. I am no good at sharing the storyline, so I will just say thanks again to Jeff Carson for such a delightful tale. I anxiously await the next episode. Tired I have just completed this latest installment of the Wolf series, having read the previous 10 in order. In general, I have enjoyed the plots and characters. However, this was not one of Mr. Carson's best efforts. It seemed almost frantic, and frankly the action strained credulity in places, especially near the end of the book. Then there is the problem that the series is becoming formulaic. In every installment (save the first) someone close to Wolf is put in harm's way and David comes to the rescue, meanwhile having political, jurisdictional and romantic problems. Perhaps it's time to slow down and put a bit more effort into plot development. Here Is Another Exciting David Wolf Adventure Jeff Carson has produced another winner.

Blood Truth Audiobook by Matt Coyle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Coyle) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:48:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Truth Subtitle: The Rick Cahill Series Author: Matt Coyle Narrator: Travis Baldree Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A hard-boiled PI novel for fans of Raymond Chandler, Ross MacDonald, and Dashiell Hammett. Rick Cahill has long feared the truth about his own blood - the blood of his father coursing through his veins. When a long-hidden safe unlocks clues about why his father was kicked off the police force 27 years ago and then spiraled into an early drunken death, Rick determines to find the truth, even if it proves the one thing he's always feared. But as he grapples with his father's past, the woman he still loves pleads with him to find out if her husband is having an affair - or is involved in something much more sinister. Could the truth send her back into Ricks arms? Would he have a last shot at happiness? He may never get the chance to find out, as killers who will do anything to protect their secrets lurk in the shadows. Members Reviews: A Great Story With Lots Of Action This is my first Matt Cole book and I am so impressed with the book I have already purchased the first book of the series. Storytelling is a skill and Coyle has got it. This book is one that is easy to get into and keeps you interested till the end. Its a story about bitterness and dying inside day by day. Its a story about wondering who your father really was inside and what the clues about him really mean. Was a hero or a crook? Its a story about swindlers, cheats, and conspiracies. Its a private eye story set in the modern age in San Diego and La Jolla with many of the traditional moorings such as a lone wolf st odds with the local police, run ins with the local scion of wealth, and mobsters hovering in the background. A lot of fun to listen. I was given a free copy of this book for an honest and unbiased review. Travis Baldree was outstanding with the delivery story. absolutely great book This book was amazing I wish I had listen to the others in this series. I loved the whole story line and I was unfamiliar with Ricks story. I loved the 2 story lines going on at the same time. A wonderful P.I. story with secrets at very turn! This book is more than worth a credit and without reading the others in the series I can guarantee they are worth reading!! The author created the best protagonist that a mystery could ask for who is Rick and what will he/wont he do to solve his father's "crimes"?!! A maybe bad guy and surprise good guy all rolled into one! I received this book for free for an honest review. Everybody has secrets! A story of painful regrets of not trusting and not forgiving. Love the sarcastic humor of super-sleuth Rick Cahill. Travis Baldree's narration brought the characters to life. I was given a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. A heady tale in genuine noir style!! "The storyline is crisp and moves at an enjoyable pace. There is humor, which is sometimes dark, but will have you chuckling out loud.... I truly enjoyed readingBlood Truth and look forward to reading the whole Rick Cahil series. The narration is impeccable.. Travis Baldree gives an masterful performance of the characters depth and style that I have not in quite some time..

Devil Wind Audiobook by Linda Reid, Deborah Shlian

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Linda Reid) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 07:47:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devil Wind Subtitle: A Sammy Greene Thriller Author: Linda Reid, Deborah Shlian Narrator: Barbara Whitesides Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Spoken Word Inc Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Outspoken, brash New Yorker Sammy Greene needs a second chance. Fired from her job as a Washington TV producer, her midnight to three a.m. show, Sammy Greene on the LA Scene, at a small progressive radio station soon has Sammy ruffling the feathers of a popular Orange County Congressman. And everyone is listening. December, 1999. Ten days before the new millennium. Already on edge with Santa Ana devil wind fanning fires threatening to engulf the city and Y2K looming, Sammy's callers imagine Armageddon - the perfect setting for a rogue CIA operative to manipulate fears as cover for his deadly plot. A young woman's burned body identified as the wayward daughter of old friend, Gus Pappajohn, spurs the ex-campus cop to join Sammy in what may be a murder investigation, along the way exposing the seamy underbelly of Tinseltown. If Sammy's not careful this time, someone will make sure she's off the air for good. Members Reviews: Poor Quality The story was decent and entertaining. Reading was poor - pronunciation of almost all medical terms was so bad it was laughable. Background noise was distracting with mouse clicks, page turning and speaker mouth noises all being audible.

Murder Most Howl Audiobook by Krista Davis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Krista Davis) — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 20:28:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder Most Howl Subtitle: Paws & Claws Mystery Series #3 Author: Krista Davis Narrator: Jeanie Kanaley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 161 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Holly Miller is delighted that her grandmother has finally left the Sugar Maple Inn to take a well-deserved vacation. It means that Holly's in charge, but running the inn might be more challenging than she realized. Wagtail's throwing a weekend-long murder mystery game to draw in tourists during the slow season, the inn has a full house, and a blizzard is on the way. Trouble is unleashed the night the game begins, when the storm blows in and the lights go out. It gets worse the following morning, when Holly's Jack Russell terrier, Trixie, discovers a body - one that's actually dead. Now Holly; her calico kitten, Twinkletoes; and Trixie must play by the rules and find one dirty dog. Members Reviews: Boring and too cutesy I didn't care for the narrator from the beginning which might have had an influence on the book. Found it brainless. Good story, Bad Reader I love this author's mysteries, but this narrator sucks. She has terrible emphasis, and she sounds old, though the heroineis young. Thisrobs some of the pleasure from the listen and story. Murder in a murder mystery hunt In Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis, the ski resort town of Wagtail is hosting a murder mystery weekend, featuring part treasure hunt and part detection. The whole town gets filled with amateur sleuths, while a storm arrives, snowing everyone in. The job for everyone is to locate the murderer of Baron von Rotweiler. Then the guests are set free on the town, where the shopkeepers have clues, and each player is given a clue as well. But early the next morning, Holly, who has been left in charge of the Sugar Maple Inn for the first time by her grandmother, comes across the body of a man who appears to have frozen while sitting on a bench in the town. It doesnt take long to discover that Norm, a rich man in Wagtail, has been murdered with an injection of insulin. Further research into Norms life reveals a man who has made many enemies, and thus the murder will be difficult to solve. Adding to all the local suspects, Holly learns that Norms first wife, a former supermodel, is visiting Wagtail for the Murder Most Howl activity. The clues keep adding up, but in all sorts of directions. Further, fake clues, scandal about people in the Wagtail community, start showing up amid the real clues about the Baron von Rotweiler, complicating the case as well as the murder game. The book is very delightful, especially with the ambience of Wagtail, a town where pets are welcomed in all establishments, and the inn has rooms especially for cats and dogs. Clearly Davis knows her pets well, and her depictions of the dogs and cats all over the community made me really smile. I especially love Trixie, the little white terrier who adopted Holly in the first book. I especially appreciate the way the pets adopt the humans in this book. The pets come to life with so much sparkle. The book does not give the animals any types of human roles, which I appreciate, because animals have enough character in and of themselves as it is. The mystery did get a little confusing at times, especially in telling the characters apart. The clues get a bit convoluted, but even though I didnt always follow everything clearly, I still found the book to be a whole lot of fun. Jeanie Kanaley performs the narration of the audio version of this book.

The Secret Chapel Audiobook by John Lyman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Lyman) — Tue, 23 May 2017 16:32:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Chapel Subtitle: God's Lions Series, Book 1 Author: John Lyman Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Summoned to Rome by an old friend, a Jesuit scholar finds himself using a code discovered in the Bible to unearth an ancient, hidden chapel in the catacombs under the city. When a rogue force of Vatican security officials are alerted to his discovery, the priest flees to the Holy Land with a clue...a clue that will lead him and a team of Israeli Christians to a much larger secret in the middle of the barren Negev Desert. Meticulously researched and drawing on scientific fact, John Lyman's intriguing story takes listeners into the world of scholars, archaeologists, code-breakers, and intelligence specialists who have discovered a prophetic code hidden within the Old Testament that authenticates the Bible as a book of supernatural origin and points to a divine plan. This gripping novel is truly a thought-provoking and action-packed thriller with implications for our future. Members Reviews: A Great Theological Thriller this book kept my interest fixed all day. Multiple plot twists and turns - but also an exploration of the vocational call to the priesthood and of the main characters' backgrounds. I am hoping Audible has the next in the series out soon! Poor This book failed in many ways. In particular the book lacked credibility. The characters were shallow and their motivation seemed unrealistic. I would not recommend it. Grabs you from the first few pages It's been a long time since I've lost sleep over a book or found myself listening to a book while doing housework. The characters are so well done that I feel as though I know them and their motivations. The details of locations was fantastic - even the description of the food served at a dinner had me virtually licking my chops. And most of all the story was so compelling it was a tough thing to turn it off. I liked all the characters, the subtle twists, and the Biblical mystery. I'm so glad this is a series. Going to download the second book and put the third one on reserve. What is the point here? What disappointed you about The Secret Chapel? The spin from an interesting story to evangelical Catholic/Christian tome. Wow. I am sure I could have researched this better, but the speed at which this happened ( one third of the way through the book ) was amazing. Has The Secret Chapel turned you off from other books in this genre? Yes. What does David Colacci bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He is a pro and did great work here. What character would you cut from The Secret Chapel? Me. Any additional comments? If you need to be preached/saved/have your faith reinforced, get this series. Otherwise, listener beware. Absurd Would you try another book from John Lyman and/or David Colacci? Absolutely not. What was most disappointing about John Lymans story? The premise is absurd. I'm as able as the next person to suspend disbelief for the sake of a good story. I found my limit. What do you think the narrator could have done better? Find a better book. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Didn't listen long enough. Any additional comments? I'm glad for Audible's return policy!

Mercy Audiobook by Jodi Picoult

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jodi Picoult) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:12:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mercy Author: Jodi Picoult Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 472 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult has an incredible talent for taking hot-button social issues and weaving them into compelling page-turners. In Mercy, she explores the depths of love in its many forms. Police chief Cameron McDonald has lived in idyllic Wheelock, Massachusetts for most of his life, as has his beloved wife Allie. Their comfortable lives are thrown into tumult, however, when Cam's distant cousin Jamie arrives in town along with his wife's dead body. Jamie admits to the murder - a mercy killing to end the pain caused by a ravaging cancer. And now Cam is torn by his oath to uphold justice and his family obligations as chief of the Scottish McDonald clan. Meanwhile, another new arrival in town, Mia Townsend, threatens to unwittingly drive a dagger through Cam's marriage. Deftly portraying the complexities of love and passion, Picoult delivers another literary triumph with Mercy. ©1996 Jodi Picoult (P)2006 Recorded Books,LLC Critic Reviews: "What could have been a competent, topical novel about a mercy killing becomes, in Picoult's hands, an inspired meditation on love." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Picoult meet Gabeldon whilst searchin' the heather Yep..Diana Gabeldon ran across Jodi Picould one day while they were a'roamin ye auld highlands and they agreed to write a book together..or many they didn't but it just seems that way from this book.I think Nora Roberts might have joined in on this mess of a book too....theres a lot of her in it, including her key phrase of "He fisted her hair and drew her to the floor" Theres a lot more uncensored lovemaking in Gabeldons books-plenty of sex, but none of it ticked me off as much as the cheating sheriff does in Mercy, Wheelock Mass was settled 200 years ago by McDonalds mostly,along with a few other scotish surnames after the battle at Culoden and the Laird of the Clan McDnals has been the top cop in the little town ever since. Todays Chief of Police, one Cameron McDonald really wants to be a tourist writer but he had to return home because his father had died and it was his turn to become chief of police. He came back and maid the town librarian not the cheerleader that everyone thought he'd end up with-shes a writer and has returned to town for a opening preview and reading from her newest book. The plot is trite tripe. So corny that I had a hard time not rolling my eyes and saying "OH Really"????? to some dumb turn of events. And to the way the female protagonist has chosen to not stand up for herself during her entire marriage. You know thats gotta go! Combine it with a wandering woman who just shows up in town and charms the chief, a distant cousin who murders his wife in Wheelock because he knew The Laird would give him a fair judgment..after all, the wife requested she be murdered to get her out of all the pain she was in. I had so many "Why didn't they" questions about this act, as it is supposed to take place in this day and age-primarily why didn't they get this desire to be let go due to unmitigating cancer pain on the books first-get some group behind it-or even move here to Oregon where Mercy Killing is legal! I was disappointed in the book..what might have been a good Picoult novel turned out to be an average listen with some unrealistic characters, a flat plot and a wish I hadn't downloaded it to start with.

August Snow Audiobook by Stephen Mack Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Mack Jones) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:10:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: August Snow Author: Stephen Mack Jones Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Tough, smart, and struggling to stay afloat, August Snow is the embodiment of Detroit. The son of an African American father and a Mexican mother, August grew up in Detroit's Mexicantown and joined the Detroit police only to be drummed out of the force by a conspiracy of corrupt cops and politicians. But August fought back; he took on the city and got himself a $12 million wrongful dismissal settlement that left him low on friends. He has just returned to the house he grew up in after a year away and quickly learns he has many scores to settle. It's not long before he's summoned to the palatial Grosse Point Estates home of business magnate Eleanore Paget. Powerful and manipulative, Paget wants August to investigate the increasingly unusual happenings at her private wealth management bank. But detective work is no longer August's beat, and he declines. A day later, Paget is dead of an apparent suicide - which August isn't buying for a minute. What begins as an inquiry into Eleanore Paget's death soon drags August into a rat's nest of Detroit's most dangerous criminals, from corporate embezzlers to tattooed mercenaries. From the wealthy suburbs to the near-postapocalyptic remains of the bankrupt city's factory districts, August Snow is a fast-paced tale of murder, greed, sex, economic cyber-terrorism, race, and urban decay in modern Detroit. Members Reviews: Potboiler ruined by bad reading Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I am enjoying listening to descriptions of Detroit. The author seems content to portray all wealthy white people in an insulting cliche manner but his protagonist is still interesting. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The protagonist, August Snow, is a promising lead character for stories of this nature. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Mirron Willis? Anyone who might read ahead a bit and learned to pronounce the words properly. A reader with some familiarity with black dialect would be appreciated. The reader seemed to be trying to stifle a constant ongoing yawn throughout the entire tale. Was August Snow worth the listening time? The reader wore me out. I almost dumped the story because of his annoying style of reading. Excellently narrated Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Captivating from the stand point of anti cop feeling in the US at the moment. Ex cop who sued DPD and won. What was one of the most memorable moments of August Snow? Mixed races for Mom and Dad. Interesting how the protagonist belong to both black and hispanic backgrounds where parents loved each other. What does Mirron Willis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Very smooth and strong narration Could you see August Snow being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Yes. It is the American way to have a 'shoot em up' movie with the good guys always winning. Any additional comments? Excellent depiction of Detroit and it's inhabitants. Very eye opening Heard great review on NPR but ..... What disappointed you about August Snow? The narrator did not "fit" the characters.

Who Let the Dog Out? Audiobook by David Rosenfelt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Rosenfelt) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 20:27:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Let the Dog Out? Author: David Rosenfelt Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1182 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Lawyer Andy Carpenter is surprised when Willie Millier, Andy's partner at their dog rescue operation, the Tara Foundation, calls to say the alarm has gone off at the foundation building. There has clearly been a break-in, and a dog has been stolen. All of the dogs that the Tara Foundation rescues are given collars with GPS tracking capabilities, so Andy and Willie know they'll be able to track down the missing dog. They follow the signal to a house in downtown Paterson, and sure enough, the dog is there...standing right next to a dead body. The man had been gruesomely murdered mere minutes earlier. Could it be a coincidence? Or could the dog theft somehow be connected to the killing? Andy takes the dog safely back to the foundation building, and that should be the end of it, but his curiosity - and his desire to keep the dog from further harm - won't let him stop there. Andy finds himself looking into the circumstances surrounding the break-in and the dog theft, and what he starts to uncover makes him believe that the cops may have just arrested the wrong man for the crime. Once again David Rosenfelt has written a fast-paced and clever mystery with his characteristic blend of humor, larger-than-life characters, and propulsive plotting. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Grover Gardner is once again perfect as the cocky, headstrong lawyer.... Gardner's performance is seamless as he delivers an exhilarating listening experience." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Too Many Stores of the Same Ilk David Rosenfelt has a good thing going -- using the same basic format for every story. That however, is the downfall for me. I wont need to read anymore of his books. . . the sameness just destroys any interest I might have had for the drama and characters. This one was just a middling, average story that wasn't all that engaging. Offer something different and I might buy it -- but not until. Entertaining and Funny I love who-done-it's that fit in humor and this one did it well. And how can you go wrong with an obnoxious leading player who's a rich attorney who loves dogs, owns an animal shelter and adopts an 8 year old boy? A great audio book for sure. Loved it! I have listened to the whole series, and this was a welcomed addition. David Rosenfelt has done another great job of keeping all our favorite characters alive and fresh! His wonderful imagination keeps new stories coming. Grover Gardener "is" the voice of all the characters in all the books. Another narrator would not be able to pull it off. David & Grover keep them coming & I'll keep on listening! I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys light mysteries. This series is like "Candy" for me I love this series... My genre is mystery, with court room legal thrillers at the top of my list. Andy Carpenter is a mix of humor, mystery, court room drama, with the fun of his sense of humor. I always look forward to the next one. I have all of the books in this series. The characters are well developed and I love them all. Total entertainment for me. Another good story The stories and lives of Andy's friends effected by the dogs who come into their lives.

Night of the Living Deed Audiobook by E.J. Copperman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (E.J. Copperman) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:37:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Night of the Living Deed Author: E.J. Copperman Narrator: Amanda Ronconi Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2183 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Welcome to the first Haunted Guest House mystery - the getaway every reader can afford. Newly divorced Alison Kerby wants a second chance for herself and her nine-year-old daughter. She's returned to her hometown on the Jersey Shore to transform a Victorian fixer-upper into a charming-and profitable guest house. One small problem: the house is haunted, and the two ghosts insist Alison must find out who killed them. Editorial Reviews: Amanda Ronconi narrates this humorous mystery with the vocal equivalent of an eye roll. While she doesnt sound bored, she certainly sounds annoyed. But imagine her characters predicament: Shes purchased an old crumbling Victorian on the Jersey shore, shes fixing it up into a guesthouse, her precocious nine-year-old is hectoring, and now she finds out the Victorian is haunted! Admittedly contrived, over-the-top, and including references that will be dated unto obscurity within the next decade or sooner, Night of the Living Deed seeks to achieve only one thing: Your temporary laughter and merriment at - or with - Ronconis eye-rolling voice. Members Reviews: So Happy I Found E.J. Copperman Amanda Ronconi is one of my favorite audio book narrators. I will often try an unfamiliar author based on the narrators, which is why I gave Night of the Living Deed a listen. I am so happy that I did. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters, and look forward to listening to all the books in the series. Had a blast listening to this one! Listened for fun (Audible) Tracking Books Read Review (Short) Overall Rating: 4.25 Story Rating: 4.25 Character Rating: 4.25 Audio Rating: 4.50 (not part of the overall rating) First Thought when Finished: Night of the Living Deed had great characters, a solid mystery, and ghosts who added a bit of unusual to the story! Story Thoughts: Confession: I picked up this book based on the fact that Amanda Ronconi narrated it. Yes I have gotten to the point where I will pick up books that I haven't heard of because of the narrators. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I actually enjoyed the story. I had not heard of E.J. Copperman but I think fans of Juliet Blackwell's Haunted Renovation series would really like this one. Alison is a strong leading lady, single mom, and she can see ghosts which is problematic at times. This particular element has a twist in that one of the ghosts is a private detective trying to solve his own murder. What ensues is just a fun who-dun-it with ghosts, moms, daughters, PTA's, and house renovations. Overall this was just a ton of fun and I can't wait for the 2nd one to come out in audio (these are older books so they are already out in ebook). Audio Thoughts: Narrated By Amanda Ronconi / Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Amanda Ronconi simply rocks in most cases and this was no exception. She pulled off Allison, her daughter, her mother, and the two ghosts extremely well. Her timing was dead-on and the personality used was perfect for the characters. I totally recommend this one on audio! Final Thoughts: Night of the Living Deed surprised me with fun, ghosts, and a leading lady I could root for! Fun but no cigar The start of a new series with ghosts and killers and quirky characters, but it's still missing something. Night of the Living Deed, tells the story of Alison, a single mother who receives a whack on the head and now can see ghosts.

The Long and Faraway Gone Audiobook by Lou Berney

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lou Berney) — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:17:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long and Faraway Gone Author: Lou Berney Narrator: Brian Hutchison, Amy McFadden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1114 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Lou Berney's The Long and Faraway Gone is a smart, fiercely compassionate crime story that explores the mysteries of memory and the impact of violence on survivors - and the lengths they will go to find the painful truth of the events that scarred their lives. In the summer of 1986, two tragedies rocked Oklahoma City. Six movie theater employees were killed in an armed robbery while one inexplicably survived. Then a teenage girl vanished from the annual state fair. Neither crime was ever solved. Twenty-five years later, the reverberations of those unsolved cases quietly echo through the survivors' lives. A private investigator in Vegas, Wyatt's latest inquiry takes him back to a past he's tried to escape - and drags him deeper into the harrowing mystery of the movie theater robbery that left six of his friends dead. Like Wyatt, Julianna struggles with the past - with the day her beautiful older sister, Genevieve, disappeared. When Julianna discovers that one of the original suspects has resurfaced, she'll stop at nothing to find answers. As fate brings these damaged souls together, their obsessive quests spark sexual currents neither can resist. But will their shared passion and obsession heal them or push them closer to the edge? Even if they find the truth, will it help them understand what happened that long and faraway gone summer? Will it set them free - or ultimately destroy them? Members Reviews: It's all together here Lou Berney writes with gentle power here. I respect tight plotting, dimensional characters, and a story arc that's nimble and quick as a mechanical rabbit teasing runners on a dog track. There's just no down side to "The Long and Faraway Gone". Its ensemble's cut and pasted from different places in time and Berney uses them to create two whodunits that ride parallel tracks seamlessly and comfortably. Wyatt, a troubled PI and Julianna the traumatized nurse share a common neurosis - each triggered by mysterious tragedies that happened long ago and faraway from the moment where they live today. Brian Hutchison and Amy McFadden share a note-perfect talent to deepen this complex story way farther than I'd have imagined if I merely read this novel. Look up there... I gave Bermey, McFadden and Hutchison 15 stars! And I only stopped 'cause I couldn't figure out how to sniggle more into the star-space. You like mysteries that resonate literary as well? I do and I'll look for more Berney books... Right now! Mr. Berney deserves a larger audience. Would you consider the audio edition of The Long and Faraway Gone to be better than the print version? I haven't read the print version. I always prefer the audiobook, as a good one gives you the gift of the narrators' performance, which, when it's excellent, is like a twelve hour movie in which you can cast the actors. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. It's very clever. Alternating characters between Giuliana and Wyatt turns out to be an excellent device, as both are very talented readers, and the material which Mr. Berney has given them to read is just great. Sometimes I had to stifle my own laughter, because I didn't want to miss the next joke. Seriously, or, srsly, as my 23 yr old son would text that word.

Sacred Evil Audiobook by Heather Graham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heather Graham) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:08:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacred Evil Author: Heather Graham Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 617 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The details of the crime scene are no coincidence. The body a promising starlet has been battered, bloodied and then discarded between two of Manhattans oldest graveyards. One look and Detective Jude Crosby recognizes the tableau: a re-creation of Jack the Rippers gruesome work. But he also sees something beyond the actions of a mere copycat. Something more dangerous...and unexplainable. As the city seethes with suspicion, Jude calls on Whitney Tremont, a member of the countrys preeminent paranormal investigating team, to put the speculation to rest. Yet when Whitney and Jude delve deeper, what they discover is more shocking than either could have predicted, and twice as sinister.... Members Reviews: Dumb What a dumb book. The writing was riddled with inappropriate literary references and even a few misused words. The premise, an FBI special unit comprised of agents with the ability to see ghosts, is strange, but whatever. I thought it would be fun. It was just dumb. The female characters were all fluttery and dependent on the strong, decisive male characters. The sex scenes were gratuitous, completely unnecessary to develop either the story or the characters. The police procedural aspects were poorly conceived and executed. The ending was predictable. Why did I listen to the end? Two reasons. The narrator, Luke Daniels was pretty good. He is the reason I gave this title an overall two stars instead of one. The other reason is that I'm a compulsive reader and a book has to be abysmal for me to stop before the end. If you like ghost stories, you might like this. If you like police procedurals, save your money. Enjoyable Enjoyable but not rivitting. A look into the past and an insight into the crimes of Jack the Ripper Blatantly commercially driven and banal Would you ever listen to anything by Heather Graham again? This was my first book by Graham. The book has a somewhat interesting intrigue and started out okay. It then devolved into a hardly held together mix of ghosts, murder mystery, romance, celebrities and satanist cults from Victorian England. I would guess themes selected by careful marketing study of some book-buying subgroup of the market. It would take a master writer to make something sensible out of that list of preselected selling points, and Graham is not it. Banal dialogue, blatant holes in the plot and unbelievable characters that change when it suits the writer, rather than when it would fit their psychology. Lessons learned: marketing should not decide the contents of books. I really hope the selected audience for this book sees through this thin soup of a book. AND I will avoid Heather Graham in the future. What character would you cut from Sacred Evil? The characters start out okay, but change in ways that just don't fit. I mean; the cop who doesn't believe in ghosts accepts to work with a state-financed group of mediums - because "everything that might help the case is good"?! He is also a workoholic that never sleeps, but somehow manages to have bulging muscles to attract the female protagonist? And she majored in film studies a few years back, but now works as a full time medium for the FBI? Okay, it might be I expect too much of a book that is crafted merely to give a few cheap, entertaining chills to selected audiences.

The Next Accident Audiobook by Lisa Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lisa Gardner) — Mon, 20 Aug 2001 09:36:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Next Accident Author: Lisa Gardner Narrator: Kate Burton Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-01 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 514 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: These are the questions that haunt FBI Special Agent Pierce Quincy. The official police report concluded that his daughter's death was an accident. Amanda Quincy was driving drunk when her car careened out of control. Pierce knew about his daughter's problem with alcohol. He knew about her loneliness and insecurity. And so, he is certain, did the man who killed her. Quincy is prepared to risk everything to learn the dangerous truth about Amanda's death - and there's only one person willing to help. Rainie Conner knows all too well the dark side of the human heart. An ex-cop haunted by her own violent past, she had once been paired professionally - and personally - with the brilliant, supremely logical FBI profiler. Quincy had helped Rainie through the harrowing case that shattered her career and left her charged with first-degree murder. Now it's time for Rainie to return the favor. But this killer is like none these two hard-boiled pros have ever encountered. This twisted psychopath has an insatiable hunger for revenge...and for fear. He isn't satisfied with taking his victims' lives. He wants to get inside their minds, strip them of every defense, render them powerless to resist. He's already killed twice; how he's taunting Quincy and Rainie by making it no secret who his next victim will be: Quincy's only surviving daughter. The killer's plan is chilling, brilliant, and unstoppable. The cops won't help; the FBI can't be trusted. As the clock ticks down to the final minutes of one unspeakably intimate act of vengeance, the only way Rainie can unmask this faceless killer is to step directly into his murderous path. She will become a murder waiting to happen. She will be...the next accident. Members Reviews: I hate to pay for abridged books!!! Please provide both. I understand some people enjoy abridged books, but please give us a choice. Solid book but the Audible details are wrong Any additional comments? This is a solid book and a solid performance but my issue lies in wondering who actually narrated and whether or not this is an abridged edition. Audible lists The Next Accident as abridged and performed by Kate Burton (a favorite of mine who read Intensity) but the book is nearly 11 hours long with chapter breaks. I could not tell that it was abridged nor did it say that it was abridged or unabridged. What I do know for sure is that Kate Burton is not the reader; the reader is Anna Fields, who does read the unabridged CD version of the book. The narrator says that the book was read by Anna Fields at the end and I compared the voice with the next book in the series, which is read by Fields, and the voice is the same. I will try and bring this to Audible's; it was not bothersome to me in this particular incident but I think listeners should know what they are paying for. Good Read Enjoyed this introduction to Quincy, Rainey and Kim. Always enjoy a Lisa Gardner book. Lisa Gardner's FBI Profiler series The FBI profiler series is an older Lisa Gardner series. The Perfect Husband is not available at Audible, but is available at Amazon as a Kindle ebook. The other books are available at Audible. The series books in order are The Perfect Husband, The Third Victim, The Next Accident, The Killing Hour, Gone, and Say Goodbye.

Pegasus Descending Audiobook by James Lee Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Lee Burke) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:01:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pegasus Descending Author: James Lee Burke Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-13-06 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1454 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: The twists begin when Trish Klein, the only offspring of Robicheaux's Vietnam-era buddy, starts passing marked hundred-dollar bills in local casinos. Is she a good kid gone bad? A victim's child seeking revenge? A promiscuous beauty seducing everyone good within her grasp? And can Robicheaux make peace with his friend's murder in time to figure out how a local mobster fits into all the schemes and death? Will his life be whole again when it has been shattered by so much tragedy? In Pegasus Descending, James Lee Burke explores psyches as much as evidence, and tries to make sense of human behavior as well as his characters' crimes. Richly atmospheric, frightening in its sudden violence, and replete with the sort of puzzles only the best crime fiction creates, Burke's latest novel is an unforgettable roller coaster of passion, surprise, and regret. Critic Reviews: "The novel is steeped in complex personality studies, lyrical prose, and richly drawn depictions of Mr. Burke's beloved bayou country." (The New York Times) "With peerless naturalistic descriptions and lush, metaphysical imagery, Burke creates another challenging morality play for his flawed, everyman hero." (Publishers Weekly) "Everything that makes this series so compelling - the elegiac, seductively lyrical prose; the complex character of Robicheaux; the lovingly evoked bayou setting - is here in abundance....The fact remains that no serious reader of hard-boiled fiction should ever miss a moment of Dave Robicheaux in action." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Breathtaking I have been a James Lee Burke fan for years, having read every single one of his books once and sometimes twice, or more. This is the first book I have listened to and at the beginning I had great fears because Dave was such a close friend. Will Patton does an absolutely amazing job of narrating Pegasus Descending. Though I had a different voice for Dave (a good friend is from Baton Rouge and I was using that deeper more accented voice in my head), Patton very soon won me over. I have always been in love with the beauty of the language that Burke uses. "...sunset like the gilt edge on a Bible." He summons such detailed images to your mind like no one else can do. There is a small scene where Robichaux is drunk and he's watching the man next to him in a bar peel an egg. I was in that bar, smelling the smells, seeing the little chip of egg shell on the man's finger. Maybe I was tipsy too. It's a small, but amazing scene. The story is one of Burke's best. Robichaux has been settled down in his heart by his new wife and this gives him a new maturity and grace. It's a quite wonderful change to see. The characters are terrifically written and Will Patton does a most excellent job, an award-winning job with the voice of Monarch. He's captured the winningness of his personality as well as the evil and danger that lurks there. I would guess that there is a not a person who reads that would not love this book. If you haven't read the Robichaux series from start to finish, you have such a treat ahead for you. I wish I could have them surgically removed from my brain so that I could again read them for the first time. I think there are 15 books in this series and Robichaux is FAR from becoming a tired, re-formulated hero (such as Lucas Davenport). I hope Mr.

Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:08:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death Subtitle: Agatha Raisin Mysteries, Book 7 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 349 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Agatha Raisin's neighboring village of Ancombe is usually the epitome of quiet rural charm, but the arrival of a new mineral-water company - which intends to tap into the village spring - sends tempers flaring and divides the parish council into two stubborn camps. When Agatha, who happens to be the PR person for the water company, finds the council chairman murdered at the spring, tongues start wagging. Could one of the council members have silenced the chairman before he could cast the deciding vote? It is up to Agatha, still nursing a bruised heart from her broken engagement, to investigate the councilors, solve the crime - and promote the water company in the face of all this scandal. Members Reviews: Possibly the weakest of the series In this book the author uses too much I think of the established patterns in the previous stories. The book reads oddly formulaic. The performance as usual from Penelope Keith is wonderful but the material is fairly reasonable at best Very entertaining series Enjoying this series. Well written with good character development. Immerses readers into plots. Thanks for the journey into the English countryside. Love this leading lady I love this series! Agatha is a leading lady you can really support! Hooked on this series. Very nice. Sorry it ended! Enjoyed it very much. Well narrated and clear interesting voices for individual characters. Not a fun read What disappointed you about Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death? Previous AR books were cheeky and fun but #7 has most everyone being nasty to each other which became quickly tiring. Doubt that I will continue on with this series.

The Harry Starke Series: Books 7-9 Audiobook by Blair Howard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Blair Howard) — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:25:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Harry Starke Series: Books 7-9 Subtitle: The Harry Starke Series Boxed Set, Book 3 Author: Blair Howard Narrator: Tom Lennon Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-17 Publisher: Blair Howard Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Books seven, eight and nine in the Harry Starke series of mystery novels. Anyone who is a fan of Harlan Coben, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, or Tami Hoag will love Harry Starke. Thousands of copies have been downloaded. More than 300 five and four-star reviews. Now you can continue the ride with this collection. Murder, mystery, sex, corruption, and revenge - all the ingredients for three mind blowing whodunits. From murder and revenge in Retribution, to murder and corruption in the Caribbean in Calypso, to the ultimate whodunit: the 15-year-old cold case of the murder of Peter Nicholson in Without Remorse, they will keep you listening late into the night - you won't be able to put them down! Members Reviews: More Chapters in a terrific series! Not much to say. If you have been a listener since book #1 you already know all Harry Starke books are great. Unique plots, great characters, and wonderfully narrated. Looking forward to many more.

Exclusive Audiobook by Sandra Brown

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandra Brown) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:38:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Exclusive Author: Sandra Brown Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 746 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Barrie Travis is a damn good reporter stuck at a low-budget television station when the First Lady calls herand offers her the opportunity of a lifetime. Stunned by the loss of her infant son, the presidents wife hints he may have been murdered. Barrie sets out to find the truth, fighting for the exclusive story with the help of Gray Bondurant, a mysterious former presidential aide. Soon they unearth White House secrets that, if exposed, could topple the presidency. And certain powerful parties want nothing more than to see the scandalous pastand a certain young reporterdead and buried. Critic Reviews: "Fast fun with a wild twist at the end. (Cosmopolitan) "A plot-wise, entertaining yarn. (People) Members Reviews: Had promise but.... I have to say that I am pretty disappointed in this story. It started out great, with lots of potential. The main character is an intriguing woman, who's had a few embarrassments in the past, but with her mentor/friend, continues to try and forge ahead. She's built up as this independent woman who, although has had some setbacks, is a solid investigative reporter. Then she meets with a man and the independent woman seems to just vanish in a flurry of unrestrained lust. That doesn't bother me, as long as it remains in the moment. But after that scene, her character becomes increasingly more cliche and irritating to deal with. I stopped listening because I honestly didn't care about her story anymore. This may sound harsh, but I was upset with what happened to the character. Perhaps its gets better after I stopped listening, and maybe I'll try it again, but for now, it simply doesn't grab my interest. If You think the Premise of this Book Sounds Dumb It is! Everything about this book is bad. The characters are weakly developed and the "love" story is stupid from the onset--particularly at the onset. The only reason that I finished listening to this novel is so that I could legitimately pan it. Don't waste your money. 2 stars. At best OK, but forgettable. Nothing new or different. Barrie is an investigative reporter looking into bad things done by the President. Gray used to be one of the Presidents advisors. He is helping Barrie. Gray is smart and always right. Barrie argues with him on almost everything. The effect is similar to they are hiding, he tells her to be quiet, and she says loudly why. She also assumes incorrect things, frequently. I was annoyed with some of her actions. There is too much pondering and dragging out the story. The interesting parts would make a much shorter story. There is nothing new or special. Its the kinds of things used in most suspense stories. Theres a twist at the end, but it raised a question about someones death instead of answering it. I did not like having this open ending. Romance exists, but it wasnt well done. It was barely there. The narrator had a snippy smartalecky tone to her voice which was ok for Barrie. But it did not fit Gray. Genre: romantic suspense thriller Ok story, terrible narrator What didnt you like about Tanya Ebys performance? Her delivery, tone, accents, voices, everything. Just not that great. Any additional comments? It was a good Sandra Brown book, with some good story development and twists, but the narration made it really, really hard to get through. Very enjoyable listen.

The Grave Man Audiobook by David Archer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Archer) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:26:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grave Man Subtitle: A Sam Prichard Mystery Thriller Author: David Archer Narrator: Mikael Naramore Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: David Archer Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 354 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: What would you do if your child went missing? Meet retired cop Sam Prichard. Sam Prichard was a cop, and a good one, until bullets took out the joint of his right hip. Now he's trying to learn to live without being a cop, getting to know his neighbors, learning to walk again and even ride a motorcycle. Life is bearable, barely, but then he gets asked to find a missing child, and the lure of getting back into some kind of police work is too much for him to resist. When he teams up with computer whiz Indiana Perkins, he suddenly becomes one of the best investigators he's ever even known. Now he's found the missing child, but it's thrown him right into the middle of something that may be a drug war - or could be a chance to stop the next 9/11! There's no way out for Sam, so he's in for the ride of his life, but when the girl he's becoming fond of is suddenly drawn into the line of fire with her own little daughter, Sam is ready to forget all the rules and do whatever is necessary to win the day. Members Reviews: Preposterous So, if I got this right - the cute, petite MIT educated genius hacker goes home with the ex cop and proceeds to become his live-in '50's style cook/housekeeper and incidental Internet assistant; the 12-year old kidnap victim is returned by the terrorist drug lord not only unharmed but entertained and sated with ice cream; the hero gets the motorcycle and hot car - I'd have to have paid attention to get the rest of the boy entertainment value. Not being a boy, and never liking fairy tales, I was SO not impressed. This one's going on the "lame list." Decently Hokey Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? If someone told me that Andy Taylor left Mayberry and started a PI business in Colorado, this is the kind of story I would expect to hear. Almost squeaky clean, the good guys are really good and the bad guys are still pretty good. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? The story lacked depth in the plot and character development. You never really feel that the characters in the story are in any real danger. Still, I found myself rooting for the good guys, so it does have some redeeming qualities. Did Mikael Naramore do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? I had no problem distinguishing between the characters, but the nasal quality of his delivery was a little jarring. Do you think The Grave Man needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? The book is relatively short, Flesh out the characters more and add some depth to the plot and I would happily revisit these characters again. Any additional comments? This book has a very similar structure to Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes series. If you haven't read it, I would highly recommend that series over this one. Good not great cost to much for such a short book need to lower price. wouldn't mind finishing the series. although I prefer more action. Sophomoric Unbelievable fantasy fiction. Maybe a good read for the 10 year old. Kept hoping it would get better, but no. Excellent overall - loved it I loved the story and the characters and the style of the narration. Great twist at the end.

A Purple Place for Dying Audiobook by John D. MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John D. MacDonald) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:03:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Purple Place for Dying Subtitle: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 3 Author: John D. MacDonald Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 544 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: A Purple Place for Dying finds Travis McGee witness to a murder he can't prove and a kidnapping nobody wants to believe. McGee becomes a pawn between a wealthy Southwestern patriarch, the law, and a mysterious gang bent on insurance fraud. Just the kind of thing McGee revels in! 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: 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. Can't go far wrong between John D. MacDonald and Robert Petkoff ! I read all the Travis McGee books back in the eighties, and now am rereading, er listening to, them, one by one. No question but that popular attitudes (towards women, for example) have changed immensely since these were written back in the fifties and sixties, but some things never change, and it is these things that interested MacDonald. Now they're period pieces, but the crisp prose and keen insight bestow extra value and style. Recommended. My favorite so far This one has our "Beach Bum" hero in a western city surrounded by desert. The action starts off fast and every time I thought I had figured out who the bad guy was, they got killed! This story really keeps you thinking! Well written and narrated detective series What a series this is turning out to be. I am enjoying every aspect of the Travis McGee books. Beautifully written -- no mere narration here -- but phrases replete with layers of meaning and images. Thoughtful life philosophies are thrown into the mix and offer depth to McGee's motives. The characters are fully engaging -- ok, questionable stereotyping at time, but hey, these books were written between 1964 and 1986 and reflect the times. And what times: private investigators in all sorts of trouble and without mobile phones, the internet -- and roaming throughout society unimpeded by privacy policies and call centres. Furthermore, Life is interpreted by Travis Mcgee with practical philosophies based on really living. The plots are intriguing and plausibler. The author gently concludes each novel -- lets the main theme ebb away, and the characters have time to themselves to assimilate the invariably tempestuous events into their lives. And finally to the narrator. Well, he has had mixed reviews on Audible, but and I think he is excellent. Firstly he manages the voices very well. Secondly he has an easy, relaxed pace that reflects the text.

One Dog Night Audiobook by David Rosenfelt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Rosenfelt) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:53:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Dog Night Author: David Rosenfelt Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1119 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: For six years Noah Galloway has lived with a horrible secret and the fear that his rebuilt life could be shattered at any moment. Now his dread has become a certainty, and he has been arrested for the arson murder of 26 people. David Rosenfelt, a native of Paterson, New Jersey, is a graduate of NYU. He was the former marketing president for Tri-Star Pictures before becoming a writer of novels and screenplays. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife and 35 dogs. Grover Gardner, a Washington, DC.-based actor, director and audiobook narrator, has been a member of the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, as well as Resident Director at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore. Members Reviews: The wait is over! I have been waiting for David Rosenfelt's next Andy Carpenter series release for almost a year now! To me, Grover Gardner IS Andy Carpenter. I could not imagine another narrator for this character! I absolutely love this series and am completely hooked! I highly recommend these books to everyone. By accident, I started in the middle with "Dog Tags". However, it was kind of fun to go back to "Bury The Lead" and see how it all started! It has it all: suspense, drama, compassion, romance and a witty humor that keeps me wanting more. Be careful...once you start...you just can't stop! Mr. Rosenfelt...I'm ready for the next one! Can't get enough Andy Carpenter.... Although I've been a member of Audible for several years and have listened to well over 100 books, the Andy Carpenter series is my absolute favorite. The story lines are great but what brings Andy to life is Grover Gardner. His narration of this series is dead on and I can't imagine anyone else doing it. The only problem with the series however is I can't quit listening and before I know it the book is over leaving a void in my literary life until the next one comes out. If I could offer some advice to Mr. Rosenfelt, it would be to write quicker and get me more Andy Carpenter. I would highly recommend this series of books to anyone and everyone. Andy Carpenter, excellent lawyer and sleuth Andy Carpenter books are just plain fun. Andy is funny, and has so much interesting self-talk going on in his head (which you get to hear in the book). You also hear quite a bit about Tara, Andy's golden retriever, a plus for dog lovers. In this installment of the Andy Carpenter series, Andy and his team take on a client who has been accused of locking 27 people in an apartment building and then setting fire to the apartment building. Seems like a lost cause, but somehow Andy and his team figure things out and get a good resolution as always. Great book, can't wait for the next one! Another good one. David Rosenfelt never disappoints with his books about Tara and the rest of the gang. This is another good one. It is such an enjoyable, fun read. The narrator is excellent, the sarcasm is fun. Keep them coming. Another Fun Read This was another fun novel by David Rosenfelt. The humor he includes in his writing just puts a huge smile on my face with every chapter. I swear it feels like Andy Carpenter is one of my good friends and I can't wait for every new book. The storyline kept me guessing and the characters excellent.

Lowcountry Bordello Audiobook by Susan M. Boyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan M. Boyer) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:47:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/651/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lowcountry Bordello Author: Susan M. Boyer Narrator: Loretta Rawlins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 432 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: USA Today Best-Selling Author and Agatha Award-Winning Series The Charleston streets are dressed for the holidays in sophisticated Southern style: topiaries adorned with red ribbons, garland entwined with white lights, and poinsettias potted in gold planters. The high-class bordello in a stately historic home is certainly no exception. When Private Investigator Liz Talbot's dear friend, Olivia, swears she saw a dead body in the parlor of this bordello, one Olivia accidentally co-owns, Liz promptly comes to her aid. With her wedding back home on Stella Maris less than a week away, Liz must juggle one elderly madam, two ex and future in-laws, three ghosts in the bordello, four giddy bridesmaids, five lovely courtesans, six suspicious patrons...and a partridge in a pear tree as she tries to keep her bridesmaid out of jail and live to walk down the aisle. Critic Reviews: "Fun and filled with the beauty of the Lowcountry. This is one of my favorite series." (For the Love of Books) "The authentically Southern Boyer writes with heart, insight, and a deep understanding of human nature." (Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha Award-winning author of What You See) "Boyer deftly shapes characters with just enough idiosyncrasies without succumbing to clichés while infusing her lighthearted plot with an insightful look at families." (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Members Reviews: Liz Talbot Book 4 - Just Keeps Getting Better I thoroughly enjoy this series about private investigators Liz and Nate, their crazy families, friends and a ghost. The murder mystery was well written but the backbone of these books is the mature romantic relationship and business partnership between Liz and Nate. Nate is one of my favorite male characters, a truly strong man who adores and supports Liz, while overlooking her flaws and appreciating her strengths. Since Liz was once married to Nate's brother, there are the occasional awkward moments as their wedding day arrives. This is a wonderful series for women over 30 who enjoy romantic suspense with lots of humor, mild sexual content and absolutely no FSOG type domination. Nate actually loves and respects Liz (and vise versa). I'm addicted to this series! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Definitely. Wonderfully written, interesting and a fun cozy read. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes! Have you listened to any of Loretta Rawlinss other performances before? How does this one compare? No Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The climax when they were finally married Any additional comments? Living in South Carolina, just an hour south along the coast from Charleston, I love and can totally picture where Ms. Boyer takes us. Liz is a fantastic, likable, HUMAN character. she's made mistakes, isn't perfect and her and her partner make the perfect private detective partnership. I enjoyed the seasonal setting and descriptions of the decorations, homes, downtown Charleston and Stella Maris. Finally these two lovebirds get married and it's fun to see them juggle getting ready for a wedding and working a case. The plot was great, and Ms. Boyer writes flawlessly. everything just flows.