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Sherlock Holmes - The Hound of the Baskervilles (Dramatized) Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:51:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes - The Hound of the Baskervilles (Dramatized) Author: Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Dinnick Narrator: Nicholas Briggs, Richard Earl, Samuel Clemens, John Banks, Barnaby Edwards Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-15 Publisher: Big Finish Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Richard Dinnick. Young Dr. Mortimer ventures from Devonshire to Baker Street with news of the death of his friend, Sir Charles Baskerville. Can it really be that the grisly legend of the hound of the Baskervilles might have something to do with the case? Holmes will have none of it, but even he must accept that dark forces are at work. Dark forces that, it seems, Dr. Watson must face alone...afoot! Critic Reviews: "The real revelation is Nicholas Briggs's performance as Holmes. Confident and assured, yet understated, and shot through with just the right amount of emotion, bravado and eccentricity, Briggs has delivered one of the definitive portrayals of the character...along with Rathbone, Brett and Lewellyn." (Mass Movement Magazine) "Nicholas Briggs and Richard Earl, a formidable, intelligent duo, who make the most of their characters. Watson is especially important in the Big Finish productions, as his narration underpins the story to a greater extent than I can recall in any other such audio drama, and Richard Earl is fully equal to the task. This production of The Hound is nail-bitingly exciting, as it should be...." (The Sherlock Holmes Journal) Members Reviews: good Good book and good darma I liked it a lot and would recommend it to fans of this story

The Cold Room Audiobook by J. T. Ellison

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. T. Ellison) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:09:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cold Room Subtitle: Taylor Jackson Series Author: J. T. Ellison Narrator: Joyce Bean Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 216 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Homicide detective Taylor Jackson thinks she's seen it all in Nashvillefrom the Southern Strangler to the Snow White Killer. But she's never seen anything as perverse as The Conductor. Once his victim is captured, he contains her in a glass coffin, slowly starving her to death. Only then does he give in to his attraction. When he's finished, he creatively disposes of the body by reenacting scenes from famous paintings. And similar macabre works are being found in Europe. Taylor teams up with her fiancee, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, and New Scotland Yard detective James "Memphis" Highsmythe, a haunted man who has eyes only for Taylor, to put an end to this horror. Has the killer gone international with his craft? Or are there two "artists," competing to create the ultimate masterpiece? Critic Reviews: "Fusing gritty cop drama with dark psychological thriller, Ellison distinguishes herself with exceptional character development, consistently breakneck pacing and a sense of authenticity throughout." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Chilling Spellbinder What a wild ride this story took me on - I couldn't stop listening and spent many days hurrying through my work so I could resume listening. Loved this book and the narration! The Cold Room Left Me Cold What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I can't decide if it was the story line or the reader that put me off of this audiobook. The story line threw too much right off at you. The reader's voice was annoying. I didn't finish the book. Has The Cold Room turned you off from other books in this genre? NO What didnt you like about Joyce Beans performance? Tone of voice not appropriate for this story. Sounds sexist, but a man would have served this story better. The Cold Room Looking at the cover of the book I though that it was going to be a good story. I was very disappointed.It lacks the intensity, the mystery and the suspense to keep the listeners on the edge. Ok Crime Novel...but needs more suspense Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes. Interesting premise How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Flesh out the killer's side of the story. Lots of opportunity for suspense and confrontation, but there was little. . Have you listened to any of Joyce Beans other performances before? How does this one compare? No. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Had it's Creepy Moments... Would you listen to The Cold Room again? Why? Probably if I had absolutely nothing new to listen to! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The author captured the unusual crime really well and therefore I enjoyed the thrill of the chase. Have you listened to any of Joyce Beans other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, as she does make the lead character of Taylor her own. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No but it was intriguing in parts.

An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) Audiobook by J. B. Priestley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. B. Priestley) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:07:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Inspector Calls (Classic Radio Theatre) Author: J. B. Priestley Narrator: Toby Jones, David Calder, Morven Christie Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A BBC Radio 4 production of Priestleys classic thriller, starring Toby Jones and Frances Barber. The Birling family are spending a happy evening celebrating the engagement of Sheila Birling to Gerald Croft - a marriage that will result in the merging of two successful local businesses. Yet, just when everything seems to be going so well, they receive a surprise visit from an Inspector Goole who is investigating the suicide of a young girl. As the Inspector reveals more about the circumstances that led to the death of Eva Smith, each member of the family comes under the spotlight, and questions of guilt and responsibility are raised...Toby Jones, David Calder, Frances Barber and Morven Christie are amongst the cast in this BBC Radio 4 production from 2010. The Classic Radio Theatre range presents notable radio productions of much-loved plays by some of the most renowned playwrights, and starring some of our finest actors. Members Reviews: Exploring the nature of Time Priestly was interested in the nature of time and wrote on this topic as well as social justice. It was good to hear this Classic Radio Theatre production. Well done. I suppose like Huxley, the writing expresses ideas and asks readers to think. Not So Much Mystery This dramatization of Priestley's play is not so much mystery as examination of society. There is a denouement, perhaps anticipated, but still analytical. A smug Inspector Galls All but the Inspector in this recording, are wonderful to listen to. The recording is at times, let down by the incessantly smug monotone voice of the actor playing the Inspector. The Inspector should be a mystery man who with his charm and magnetism, manages to coerce information out of the otherwise reticent family. Not a judgemental one-dimensional bore. That being said, the other characters are played beautifully and it is all in all, an enjoyable romp. Very disappointing. If you want a ripping good detective story, this is not it. If, on the other hand, you enjoy an author beating you over the head with a moralistic two-by-four at the expense of an actual plot, you'll really enjoy this one. I listened to half of it then gave up in disgust. The story seems to be merely a vehicle for the author's pontificating on the Evils Of Class in British society. Even a very good cast of performers was not enough to save it. Needless to say, I will not be picking up anything by this author again. GCSE text Bought for my son who studied this as a GCSE text, I listened to this myself and enjoyed the dramatic interpretation. My mother also enjoyed it so I would suggest it is a classic which appeals to a range of listeners.

Death at the President's Lodging Audiobook by Michael Innes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Innes) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:59:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death at the President's Lodging Subtitle: An Inspector Appleby Mystery Author: Michael Innes Narrator: Stephen Hogan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 131 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Available to download for the very first time, the first instalment of the fantastic Inspector Appleby series by celebrated crime writer Michael Innes. Inspector Appleby is called to St Anthony's College, where the president has been murdered in his lodging. Scandal abounds when it becomes clear that the only people with any motive to murder him are the only people who had the opportunity - because the President's Lodging opens off Orchard Ground, which is locked at night, and only the Fellows of the College have keys. Legendary character Inspector John Appleby of Scotland Yard inspired a lasting vogue for donnish detective fiction. Innes's detective novels are playfully highbrow and rich in allusions to English literature and to Renaissance art. Critic Reviews: "It is quite the most accomplished first crime novel that I have read...all first-rate entertainment." (Cecil Day Lewis, Daily Telegraph) Members Reviews: must love brit academe 'tween the wars A Whodunnit with a capital W - if you like (or like satires of) Brit academe, The author seemed to have fun writing this, the wonderful narrator has fun relating it, and if you give it some time to get into the world of the story, it can be a fun listen, even to contemporary ears. Witty, intelligent, insightful mystery, well read. This English mystery novel pretends to be quiet and sedate, while unleashing a complicated puzzle of murder in a locked-up college full of people too smart for their own good. The author is obviously fond of all his characters, and the narrator has a different voice for all of them. There's even some Chestertonian wild chases across the countryside. What else can I say? Innes writes winners. Good, Classic, English Closed Room Mystery What did you love best about Death at the President's Lodging? I like that it was written in the Golden Age of detective fiction - the age of Sayers and Christie - and that it takes place at a University. The characters were well thought out, all the clues were there, but I found it challenging to figure out whodunnit. Who was your favorite character and why? I liked the detective. What about Stephen Hogans performance did you like? Beautiful voice and phrasing, excellent characterizations Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? It wasn't that kind of story Any additional comments? Escapism at its best! "Snore" This is the first of Innes's Inspector John Appleby mysteries, the 1937 introduction of a character whose sleuthing continued through the mid-1980s (by which time he was Sir John Appleby). This book, published in England as "Seven Suspects," is a mystery of the Golden Age Locked Door genre; circumstances dictate that the bizarre crime must have been committed by one (or more) of a limited group of suspects. Innes spends an inordinate amount of verbiage setting up the premise and describing the scene (a walled garden in a fictitious British university), and in introducing the suspects (academic dons who in the 1930s were already living in an outdated fantasy world-- "They teach outmoded subjects using exploded methods" may be the best line in the book). Once the tedious setup is finally in place, the plot unfolds as a kind of French farce (minus any sex) of mistaken motives and inadvertent eavesdroppers.

Debout les morts Livre Audio par Fred Vargas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fred Vargas) — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:29:08 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Debout les morts Auteur: Fred Vargas Narrateur: Philippe Allard Format: Unabridged Durée: 8 hrs Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-13-16 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Cocasse, plus tragique que macabre, avec une intrigue de plus en plus touffue, un magnifique Fred Vargas où tout savoir mis en commun permet de résoudre les énigmes les plus étranges. Un hêtre peut-il pousser en une seule nuit dans un jardin, rue Chasle à Paris, sans que personne l'ait planté ? Oui. Chez la cantatrice Sophia Siméonidis ; et elle n'en dort plus. Puis elle disparaît sans que cela préoccupe son époux. Après une série de meurtres sinistres, ses trois voisins "dans la merde", aidés par l'ex-flic pourri Vandoosler, découvriront les racines du hêtre, vieilles de quinze ans, grasses de haine et de jalousie. On retrouve ici les qualités et l'humour de la série des "Évangélistes" de Fred Vargas, largement saluée dans la presse. ©1995 Éditions Viviane Hamy (P)2016 Audiolib Revues par les critiques: La presse en parle : "Un roman qui délasse et amuse tout en distillant le suc littéraire qui fait le plaisir de lire." La Liberté Avis des membres: Les complications amusantes J'ai lu Ni Feu Ni Lieu par Fred Vargas pour une classe franaise et j'aimais ce livre et voulais lire les autres dans la série des trois évangelistes. L'histoire est aussi amusante que l'autre et j'ai l'intention de lire le troisième livre dans la série.

Death in a White Tie Audiobook by Ngaio Marsh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ngaio Marsh) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:27:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death in a White Tie Author: Ngaio Marsh Narrator: Benedict Cumberbatch Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The season had begun. Débutantes and chaperones were planning their luncheons, teas, dinners, balls. And the blackmailer was planning his strategies, stalking his next victim. But Chief Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn knew that something was up. He had already planted his friend Lord Robert Gospell at the scene. But someone else got there first... Members Reviews: Abridgment, Narration Highlight Weaknesses Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? On the whole, probably not. I'm a fan of Ngaio Marsh and other classic English mystery writers largely for the restoratively escapist experience they provide -- the luxury of immersing myself in a not-too-serious puzzle in an elegantly mannered, rarified society at a distant time, without bothering my little head about the real world questions of social justice and an impermeable class system, economic depression, and xenophobia that also characterized these times. I also consider listening to the perfect vowels and resonant tones of Benedict Cumberbatch's voice a truly satisfying indulgence. Unfortunately, Cumberbatch doesn't do young women spectacularly well, and he does American women less successfully than English women. Since many of the most importent characters in this story, both the ones we're supposed to love and the ones were supposed to despise, are women, that fact makes the escapist exercise of suspending disbelief more difficult, the experience a bit less satisfying. Moreover, I have never thought that Marsh does very well by her characters when they are trying to express deep emotions, especially romantic ones. Lines that had struck me as uninspired or unsuccessful when reading this old favorite--but which I shrugged off, and read on in search of the bad guys -- are revealed as jaw-droppingly silly, vapid, even embarrassing in narration. (I suspect that the abridgment makes it even worse, as these things seem to come even more out of the blue than in the original, but I think the fault is there in the original.). Again, hard to stay rapt in the the moment when the urbane hero is making an implausible goob of himself. Overall I still enjoyed both the narration and the story, but I suspect that I could have spent the time on much more edifying or, alternatively, more effectively escapist, offerings. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Either left the development of the Alleyn -- Troy romance to another time, or done much more with it, more believably. I also would have made Cumberbatch's interpretations of the characters "Donna" and Bridget less affected and more straightforward. Which character as performed by Benedict Cumberbatch was your favorite? A toss-up. Cumberbatch's voice is ideal for Alleyn: I don't think I'd want to hear anyone else do it. Cumberbatch brought out aspects of Lord Robert Gospell's character that I had overlooked when reading the book, so I was surprised and then impressed by what he did with that character. Do you think Death in a White Tie needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? As to writing, a moot point: there are many, many Alleyn books, and Dame Ngaio is no longer with us. As to recording, yes, absolutely.

The Complete Steel Audiobook by Catherine Aird

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Catherine Aird) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:05:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Complete Steel Author: Catherine Aird Narrator: Robin Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: There were two things seriously wrong when someone found Mr Meredith in the library of Ornum House and greeted him with a Good morning. For one thing, it was five oclock in the afternoon; and for another, the greeting took the form of a murderous blow to the back of poor Mr Merediths head. But Inspector Sloan doesnt discover any of this until he finds the weapon, a large primitive club, topped with an iron spike. It is hanging in Lord Ornums armoury, labelled Godentag which, as the Vicar explains, taken literally means good morning. Members Reviews: Good story retitled Would you consider the audio edition of The Complete Steel to be better than the print version? I was surprised to find this the identical story to one that I knew as "The Stately Home Murder". Oh well, no real problem. I don't mind visiting a good story another time. My only complaint is that the narration is considerably too fast. Robin Bailey is excellent in this performance Love listening to Robin Bailey's readings of any of Catherine Aird's books. Simple country house style murder mystery. What the heck is he saying! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Can't get through it. Bailey talks so fast and his characters are so poorly delineated that I can't figure out what's going on!. I keep trying to listen but get so confused about who's talking. I think the story might be good, but I can't grasp it. I just don't seem to hear fast enough! Because I loved the descriptions of the story, I bought 6 more of the Catherine Aird books and am greatly regretting it. I may try another to see if Bailey gets any better or at least slows down. Otherwise, I am going to return them. What didnt you like about Robin Baileys performance? First, he simply talks way too fast. That would not be a problem, but he runs one character's dialogue into another's so that you can't tell who is talking at any given time. He reads as if the entire book were one run-on sentence.In addition he doesn't give any personality to his characters. When one visually reads a book, one can see by the change of paragraph and punctuation marks where one character's speech ends and another begins. While reading, the personality of each character becomes clear - not from the descriptions but from the words they use and the pace at which they use them.In an audio book, the listener does not have all those cues so necessary to enjoyment of the story. Instead, we rely on the reader to create the characters, making each one distinctly different and clear. At the very least, we expect the reader to respect the punctuation. Although I like Robin Bailey's voice, his reading is not only annoying, but he makes the story incomprehensible. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Don't know. Can't get through the book Any additional comments? I don't know who chooses readers for various books, but I do wish the producers would audition voices for various books. This isn't the first one I've run into where the reader can't communicate the story. One cannot count on a good actor being a good reader, either. Some of the best actors/actresses are the worse readers. Training in oral interpretation would help. Drawn out story with expressionless reader.

Agatha Raisin: Hiss and Hers Audiobook by M. C. Beaton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. C. Beaton) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:20:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agatha Raisin: Hiss and Hers Subtitle: Agatha Raisin, Book 23 Author: M. C. Beaton Narrator: Penelope Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Agatha has fallen in love - again. This time it's the local gardener, George Marston, she has her eye on. But competition for his attention abounds. With her shameless determination Agatha will do anything to get her man - including footing the bill for a charity ball in town just for the chance to dance with him. But when George is a no-show Agatha goes looking for him - and finds he has been murdered, having been bitten by a poisonous snake and buried in a compost heap. Agatha and the rest of her crew plunge into an investigation and discover that George had quite a complicated love life. And if Agatha now can't have George, at least she can have the satisfaction of confronting those women who have and finding a murderer in the process. Members Reviews: Another Enjoyable Tale Once again Agatha Raisin hits the mark, enjoyable to the end with such wonderful narration. A little escapism, a little fun and always a tittering moment within the pages. A pleasure and just as good as the others in the series. If you want something unchallenging, entertaining that holds your attention then Agatha will not let you down. Comfort-listening at its best Listening to an Agatha Raisin audiobook is like curling up under a merino wool blanket with a large mug of tea on a rainy afternoon. It is a comforting, entertaining listen that's easy to follow and doesn't lose too much if you're multi-tasking (in my case, marking 180 exercise books and fending off a tantrumming toddler). If you want a gentle, humorous, entertaining whodunnit then this is it. Old fans of Ms Raisin won't be disappointed and, though I would advise anyone to start with the first in the series (The Quieche of Death) and work their way through, I don't think it matters too much in terms of following the plot if you're new to Agatha's antics. Not a highbrow literary masterpiece; not an edge-of-your-seat, hair-on-end, scare-a-minute thriller... but it loses nothing for this - a rib-tickling caper with a few close scrapes thrown in - Keep them coming Ms Beaton! Agatha Raisin, Like me but with Money!!! Agatha (Aggie) is a great character, eccentric, prickly, selfish and normal. I have read all of the Agatha Raisin books, it is difficult to choose my favourite, Hiss & Hers is an easy listen & Penelope Keith epitimises Aggie, she is Aggie! All the characters are brilliantly crafted & likeable. Should you need cheering up listen to this I defy you not to smile, in fact any of the series will make you smile!! These books will appeal mostly to women of a certain age, if that makes me ageist & sexist so be it, I won't apologise. Agatha again. I enjoyed this latest installement of the Agatha Raisin series - they're not gritty, hard hitting or particulary believable but the characters of Mrs Bloxby, Bill Wong, Roy Silver and Agatha are likeable enough to keep you listening. Penelope Keith narrates this well and it was a pleasant accompaniment to a day's spring cleaning. Better than I anticipated I am reading/ listening to the Agatha Raisin books in order and am sad there are only four left. This one was better than the last with a compelling plot and all the usual humour. Penelope Kieth reads it beautifully. I listened to most of it on a journey by steam train to Scarbourough and back, so I will remember this one.

The Fashion in Shrouds Audiobook by Margery Allingham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margery Allingham) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:55:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fashion in Shrouds Author: Margery Allingham Narrator: Francis Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Both the skeleton and the corpse have died with suspicious convenience for Georgia Wells, a monstrous but charming actress with a raffish entourage. Georgia's best friend just happens to be Valentine, a top couturière and Campion's sister. In order to protect Valentine, Campion must unravel a story of blackmail and ruthless murder.... Members Reviews: Leaves a nasty taste in one's mouth Any additional comments? There I was, making my way slowly through this series, enjoyable the affable, comical and thoughtful Albert Campion when suddenly this story rears its ugly head. While the plot is adequate, the author has gone out of her way to write some seriously weird dialogue that makes every character (except for the young boy) obnoxious in the extreme. The female characters seem to be written solely for the author to set up in humiliating situations and the male characters are SO misogynist that it would almost be laughable if it wasn't so insulting to men and women. Yes, I know the book was published in 1938 but surely even then it would be considered shocking and revolting for a brother to suggest to his sister that she needs "a good rape"! One of the men dumps his girlfriend to have a blatant affair with her friend and then, without a word of explanation or apology, returns to her to propose marriage, or perhaps indentured servitude would be a better description. She is a highly successful designer and the romantic bastard tells her he'll marry her on the condition that she gives up her entire life to him, become his possession (his exact words) and that this arrangement will be strictly a one-way street. She simply cannot wait to agree to this wonderful bargain. These are just a couple of examples; there are plenty more. Francis Matthews does an excellent job of narrating, and he has my sympathy. There is not nearly enough story to distract from the grotesque relationships. I don't know what Ms. Allingham was ingesting while composing this one but I am going to do my best to forget it and hope that the next in the series will return to some semblance of reality.Thoroughly NOT recommended. Important volume in the series If you are a reader of the Albert Campion series this is an important book to read. Most of the series makes very rare mention of his relatives and this one centers around his relationship with his sister, the only member of his family whom he seems to have a connection with. It reveals a little more about his family and adds dimension to his character. In addition, this book sets the tone for Albert's love life in the books to come and is important from that aspect as well. However, as for the actual story itself I found it to be one of my least favorites. One of the things I have truly enjoyed about Allingham's books is that the characters are generally likable and easy to connect with. In this book most of the supporting characters were little more than caricatures. Their character developments were very cliche and and without depth. Furthermore the plot had so many elements going at one time that it was very hard to keep track of what was happening, who was involved, and why you were supposed to care about it. I also found the "lovesick" angles in this one to be a bit thick.

Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail Audiobook by Emily Brightwell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emily Brightwell) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:38:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail Subtitle: Mrs. Jeffries Series #6 Author: Emily Brightwell Narrator: Lindy Nettleton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: With London's streets deserted, a young flower girl is murdered. But why was she out so late on the foggiest night of the year? Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard has nowhere to even begin looking for a suspect. However, Mrs. Jeffries, his housekeeper, is even more accomplished at detection than she is at household management. A policeman's widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the inspector in the right direction to solve the mystery. Members Reviews: It's great I can get this through Kindle This book was way out of my price range. It's great I can get this through Kindle. Enjoyed this book as much as I have enjoyed all ... Enjoyed this book as much as I have enjoyed all the others in the Mrs. Jeffries series! They are very entertaining and haven't disappointed. Sometimes you can guess who the murderer is but not how they did it- and sometimes you can't "finger" him/her!!! Great light reading series Book was received as described. Great light reading series. Four Stars interesting reading Four Stars Fun read!

Murder in Mesopotamia (Dramatised) Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:17:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in Mesopotamia (Dramatised) Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: John Moffatt Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Crime sleuth Hercule Poirot returns in a thrilling BBC Radio 4 dramatisation. Amy Leatheran has never felt the lure of the mysterious East, but when she travels to an ancient site deep in the Iraqi desert to nurse the wife of a celebrated archaeologist; events prove stranger than she could ever have imagined. Her patients bizzarre visions and nervous terror seem unfounded, but as the oppressive tension in the air thickens, events come to a terrible climax - in murder... Members Reviews: Compulsive listening This adaptation is brilliant achievement that keeps you actively involved from start to end. The acting is wonderfully subtle, offering some new perspectives on very familiar characters. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it with all my heart to those who want to feel good for a couple of days. Mystery Plus Archeology Would you consider the audio edition of Murder in Mesopotamia (Dramatised) to be better than the print version? I enjoyed both versions. The audio edition version has merit because it brings the characters to life. It is like listening to a play. What did you like best about this story? I like the nurse who narrated the story. I thought the solution to the mystery was plausible but unexpected. Have you listened to any of John Moffatts other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listened to all of his audio book portrayals of this character. He is a very competent Hercules Poirot. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A deadly mix of mystery and archaeology. Any additional comments? I like the stories set in exotic locales. I also liked the archaeology aspects of the story. Great story! Story is very well written and told and Poirot est magnifique as always. You won't be disappointed. Great Full Cast Production Would you consider the audio edition of Murder in Mesopotamia (Dramatised) to be better than the print version? Another very enjoyable listen from BBC radio collection. John Moffat reads the part of Hercule Poirot very well. I like the addition of music and sound effects. Everything about this recording is top notch. excellent dramatisation The characters are all true to the book, the story is well paced and the addition of various background noises and occasional musical interludes add to the overall setting. John Moffat once again brings the character of Poirot to life in a believable and entertaining way. The story itself is an interesting mix of archaeology, inter-personal relationships and murder.

L.A. Confidential Audiobook by James Ellroy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Ellroy) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:54:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Confidential Author: James Ellroy Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-16 Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Christmas 1951, Los Angeles: a city where the police are as corrupt as the criminals. Six prisoners are beaten senseless in their cells by cops crazed on alcohol. For the three LAPD detectives involved, it will expose the guilty secrets on which they have built their corrupt and violent careers. The novel takes these cops on a sprawling epic of brutal violence and the murderous seedy side of Hollywood. Members Reviews: Not for audio If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more? This book was not suited as an audiobook, the tone and pace of the story does not come across well when in audio ...the characters did not come alive as the dialogue in the book was best read than spoken What could James Ellroy have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Not put it in audio Would you be willing to try another one of Jeff Hardings performances? I love Jeff Hardings performances , it was because of him I chose this You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? Yes it is a good novel

The Mugger Audiobook by Ed McBain

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed McBain) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:22:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mugger Author: Ed McBain Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-27-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A beat cop winds up on the trail of a deadly mugger, but when it suddenly gets personal, his own life might be the next thing to be snatched. Critic Reviews: The 87th Precinct [is] one of the great literary accomplishments of the last half-century. (Pete Hamill, Newsday) McBain has the ability to make every character believable - which few writers these days can do. (Associated Press Members Reviews: 50's Cop Series The first book "Cop Killer" was set against a heatwave in the middle of summer. The second book "The Mugger" takes place in Fall (Autumn). It was a coincidence that I happened to read both books during the seasons that they were written about. I was impressed with Mccains atmospheric writing, perhaps because I experienced the seasons as he described them. He was able to capture a feeling of the city, in part because of the different seasons. McBain describes the city as if it were a woman (his words) and the reader can thus feel the dress sticking to her skin; Whether it is the sweltering summer sweat, or leaves falling around her ankles onto wet pavement. Once the mood is set, the actors are introduced: the criminals and the crimes they perpetrate, the enforcers of peace, and the families at home. "You know her tossed head in the auburn crowns of molting autumn foliage, Riverhead, and the park. [] You have seen her naked streets, have heard the sullen murmur of the wind in the concrete canyons of Isola, have watched her come awake, alive. [] She is big and sprawling and dirty sometimes, and sometimes she shrieks in pain, and sometimes she moans in ecstasy. But she could be nothing but a woman, and thats good because your business is women. You are a mugger." - Ed Mccain from "The Mugger" By todays standards Mccain's writing may seem quaint, but it captures the essence of 1950's cop novels. Great stories! The 87th precinct is a series that you can easily get sucked into. I don't read a lot of books, but these are so well written that I feel like I've known the characters for a very long time. They read very easily, I even catch myself laughing, or getting excited at appropriate times during the story. Love the author, hate the reader Would you try another book from Ed McBain and/or Dick Hill? I have loved the 87th precinct novels since I stumbled upon the first one about three decades ago. I have read them all in print multiple times. I was disappointed when I joined audible that there wasn't any available and waited impatiently for them to be produced. Unfortunately, when they finally became available, it was with Dick Hill reading them. I do not like this reader he ruins the story for me. I will continue to purchase these books because I love McBain's works but I can only stand to listen to them one book at a time with long breaks in between. I wish they had used George Guidall or Richard Ferrone (he does wonderful with the John Sandford "Prey" books). With either of those readers I wouldn't have been able to stop listening to marathon 87th! Any chance for a redo with either of these readers? What didnt you like about Dick Hills performance? I don't like the way he reads. His characterization sounds terrible and he overacts in his reading. Any additional comments? Please find another place for Mr Hill.

Third Girl Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:41:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Third Girl Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Now there were rumours of revolvers, flick-knives, and blood stains. But, without hard evidence, it would take all Poirot's tenacity to establish whether the third girl was guilty, innocent - or insane. Critic Reviews: "First Class Christie." (Sunday Telegraph) "Mesmerising ingenuity." (Financial Times) Members Reviews: A good AC story well read Hugh Fraser is the reader of Poirot stories in my opinion and third girl is a great AC story. Highly recommended Excellent Narrated brilliantly by Hugh Fraser as always. Slightly unusual style of plot for Poirot. Highly recommended A good mystery If you could sum up Third Girl in three words, what would they be? Jolly good mystery What did you like best about this story? The plot remained a mystery until the end. What about Hugh Frasers performance did you like? Hugh Fraser is always pleasant to listen to. The characters are easy to differentiate, and he reads clearly. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I enjoy Agatha Christies stories, and her characters are people it's easy to feel sympathy with. Any additional comments? Fantastic Great Agatha Christie novel narrated superbly by Hugh Frazer, and if you're thinking 'Oh I've seen it on TV, well the ending in the book is quite different from the TV episode, but just as great. Highly recommended. Hugh Fraser 'Brilliant' as usual. A clever plot .... Christie at her best I think. It really made me think. The narrative is lovely really bringing Hercule and Mrs Oliver to life. A comfortable and relaxing tale with a delicious splash of violence.

The Case of the Foot-Loose Doll Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:50:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Foot-Loose Doll Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 55 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Engaged to a dynamic young go-getter on his way up the corporate ladder, secretary Mildred Crest was riding high. Until her prince charming embezzled company funds and skipped town, leaving Mildred with nothing but a ring on her finger and egg on her face. Now all she wants is to start life over again and when a fateful drive leads to the death of a lone hitchhiker, Mildred gets that chance. But this is not the sweet escape she thought it would be when the life she's adopted takes an even darker turn for the worse....Oh the agony of deceit.... Members Reviews: another good one Yes, another good one. More complicated than earlier ones (I'm reading them in order), but Perry is still taking chances to find the truth and protect his client. A Gem! Mason and Della encounter death on their cruise from Hawaii. Beautifully told, with unusual, for ESG, sardonic humor. The romantic angle does not interfere. All in all a masterpiece of invention. If one would like a sample of ESG'S work an excellent choice. I love Perry Mason and pulp fiction I love Perry Mason and pulp fiction, so I'm cool with this. Just remember that it IS pulp fiction. Great read Another favorite book! Great plot Moves through the story line steadily, and the pieces of the puzzle dovetail neatly toward the end. The keen intellect and insights of Perry Mason are fascinating to follow. The TV character pales by comparison. The best way to appreciate the immense talent of Mr. Gardner - read the books!

A Murder is Announced Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:26:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Murder is Announced Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Joan Hickson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: "A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m." A childish practical joke? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out. ©1950 Agatha Christie Mallowan; (P)2001 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK Critic Reviews: "Joan Hickson: you can't beat her, you know. So enjoy this not-so-fluffy old lady doing her Marple thing. Genius." (Time Out) Members Reviews: Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon I just love Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories. And Joan Hickson is my favourite Miss Marple. Her voice has that very proper English lady sound while also sounding very inquisitive and intelligent. This is the perfect audio book to sit back in the evening and just envelope yourself in the fascinating world that Agatha Christie creates. As a book, this is my favourite Miss Marple story. It has such interesting characters and such devious twists and turns in the plot. If you like little old lady murder mysteries you'll love this audiobook. Wonderful. One of Agathas best read by my favourite Marple; Joan Hickson. I love this story and the characters, the ingenuity of the plot and the setting. Murder in a cosy house surrounded by friends and one of them is the killer. Delicious Death........ Party games... When a mysterious notice appears in the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette, the villagers don't take it very seriously. A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m. Friends please accept this, the only intimation. The prevailing feeling is that this is a rather odd invitation from Miss Letitia Blacklock, owner of Little Paddocks, perhaps to some kind of murder mystery evening. So all her friends decide to show up at the appointed time. Miss Blacklock knows nothing about it but, being a sensible woman, she realises the villagers are likely to descend on her and makes preparations for a little drinks party anyway. Once everyone is assembled, a shocking event occurs and the end result is that a man lies dead. It's up to the police, ably assisted by Miss Marple, to find out who he was and why he died... This has always been one of my favourite Christies, mainly because I thinks she excels herself in both plotting and characterisation. It also has one of the best beginnings, as Christie ranges round the village introducing us to all the characters by means of telling us which newspapers they routinely have delivered.

The Case of the Cautious Coquette Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 07:46:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Cautious Coquette Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 34 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When Perry Mason and Paul Drake ran the ad, all they were hoping for was a clue to the identity of a hit-and-run driver. The first reply looked suspicious. It said that the license number of the wanted car was written down in the notebook of a woman who could be out of her apartment from two to five on a certain afternoon, and a key to the apartment was enclosed. "Could this letter," Mason asked Della Street, "have been written by the woman herself? I want to get the feminine angle." Della laughed. "There aren't any feminine angles - they're all curved." Fast curves. From the very first time Perry met the voluptuous blonde, Lucille Barton, she pitched him trouble. She lied about her past, about her many marriages, about her gun, and about her boyfriends. Then the murders began. And the cops turned up with evidence which pointed clearly to one person as the killer - Perry Mason! Members Reviews: Nice, solid, fairly early Perry Mason! I just love Perry Mason and this is a pretty good one from close to the beginning of the series.. Gardner was still forming the Mason character and all the other supporting ones as well. The story has quite a few twists and turns but then the good Perry Mason ones always do. Characters are little too one dimensional but then Mason stories are always like that to some degree. I would rate this a 8.5 to 9.0 out of 10. One last comment - I think it's a little sad that the publisher felt it was needed to point out this book was written in a different era and that there might be some verbiage that might offend readers. One of the best Perry Mason novels I've always been a big fan of Erle Stanley Gardner. When I discovered in the early 1980s that his books were widely available in used book stores, I started reading them voraciously and I've never really stopped. Gardner's books are a bargain on Kindle and most are included in the Kindle Unlimited program. If I join, that will be a big reason why. I find the Perry Mason books extremely well-written, but some fans of modern police procedurals may find him old-fashioned. There is no explicit sexual content here, but Gardner inhabits a patriarchal society that we have largely left behind. If you like the television show Perry Mason, the old black-and-white ones, which premiered in the fall of 1958, then you'll like the novels on which the TV show was based. The first and second seasons of the television series rely pretty heavily on Gardner's published novels, so if you're looking for the "film" version of one of the books, check out those early years of Raymond Burr on TV. A real page turner that will keep you glued to your seat! I cannot wait to read the next book in the Indian sub-continent! The surprises keep coming, while the challenges get bigger and bigger! This book is thought provoking, insightful and fast paced! I love this book! Perry puts himself in a trap and extricates himself though a "narrow opening" Very interesting and exciting whodunit that doesn't reveal the killer until the end, and then requires extensive explanation. You will also be treated to Perry's distaste for insurance adjusters as he figures a way to get two different parties to pay up for a single accident.

The Case of the Angry Mourner Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 03:56:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Angry Mourner Subtitle: Perry Mason, Book 38 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Do birds of a feather plot murder together? When notorious playboy Arthur Cushing is murdered, Belle Adrian suspects that her daughter, Carlotta, is the killer, and Carlotta suspects her mother of the crime. Members Reviews: good book good book...it's this review that is driving me crazy..why do I have to make sure a review is word compliant?

The Return of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 23:32:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Return of Sherlock Holmes Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Clive Merrison, Michael Williams, full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Clive Merrison and Michael Williams star as Holmes and Watson in these 12 full-cast dramatisations of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are: 'The Empty House', 'The Norwood Builder', 'The Dancing Men', 'The Solitary Cyclist', 'The Priory School', 'Black Peter', 'Charles Augustus Milverton', 'The Six Napoleons', 'The Three Students', 'The Golden Pince-Nez', 'The Missing Three-Quarter' and 'The Abbey Grange'.

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 14:38:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Marc Smythe Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-16 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: "The Adventure of The Blue Carbuckle", one of the 56 short Sherlock Holmes stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyale, is the seventh story of 12 in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes. The story was first published in Strand Magazine in January 1892. A "Blue Carbuncle" is stolen from a hotel suite, and a former felon is soon arrested. However, an acquaintance of Holmes discovers the carbuncle in the throat of a Christmas goose. Holmes traces the owner of the goose, but soon determines that he was not the thief by offering him a replacement goose. The detective continues his search, first to an inn and then to a dealer in Covent Garden. The dealer refuses to provide Holmes with information about the source of the goose, but Holmes observes another man trying to find the same information, and confronts him. The man, the head attendant at the hotel, confesses to his crime. Holmes allows him to remain free, arguing that prison could make him a hardened criminal later.

Le verdict du plomb (Harry Bosch 14) Livre Audio par Michael Connelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:28:41 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Le verdict du plomb (Harry Bosch 14) Auteur: Michael Connelly Narrateur: Éric Herson-Macarel Format: Unabridged Durée: 13 hrs and 3 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 06-16-15 Éditeur: Sixtrid Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: La situation commence à s'arranger pour l'avocat Mickey Haller blessé à la fin de La Défense Lincoln. Après deux ans de soins, il hésite encore à reprendre du service lorsqu'il se retrouve à la tête du cabinet de son ami l'avocat Jerry Vincent, assassiné. Haller hérite d'une énorme affaire, la défense de Walter Elliot, un magnat du cinéma accusé davoir tué son épouse et l'amant de cette dernière. Mais alors qu'il se prépare pour ce procès qui pourrait faire de lui une célébrité, il découvre que lui aussi est en danger. Entre alors en scène un Harry Bosch qui, comme à son habitude, est prêt à tout, y compris à se servir d'Haller pour arrêter le meurtrier de Jerry Vincent. Mais, les enchères montant, tous deux comprennent que, malgré ce qui les sépare, ils n'ont pas d'autre choix que de travailler ensemble. ©2009 Editions du Seuil (P)2009 Sixtrid SAS

The Big Four Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:11:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Four Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Framed in the doorway of Poirot's bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man's gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell. Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what was the significance of the figure four, scribbled over and over again on a sheet of paper? Poirot finds himself plunged into a world of international intrigue, risking his life to uncover the truth about Number Four. Critic Reviews: "The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (Observer) Members Reviews: unusual agatha This story takes Hercules away from his usual local murders into the world of espionage. I loved it. Lots of little surprises keeping the pace moving along. Poirot's most exciting adventure! I loved this book from start to finish. It takes Poirot and Hastings into the world of international espionage and conspiracy. Time after time, they escape risky situations, as they seek the 'Big Four' of the title, individuals who between them make up a global superpower. Occasionally it is a bit silly, or even slightly ridiculous, but that just makes it all the more entertaining. The narration by Hugh Fraser (who plays Hastings in the ITV Poirot series) is excellent. Whilst it is an excellent book, I would not recommend it to those who have not read or listened to Poirot stories before - this book is likely improved by a good understanding of Poirot and Hastings, and the relationship between them, which is explored in Agatha Christie's earlier work. The Big Four Great, fantastic, amazing I don't know what else to say. I listened to it all then relistened in sections which was a good idea there is a lot going on Poirot even does thong you never thought he'd do you could relisten to this book over again and still pick up things that you've nodded before I really recommend this audio book excellent! I think that was the best Poirot yet, excellent twists and turns that kept me intrigued until the end! The Big Four If you read the Agatha Christie websites you'll know this is an emergency construct of several other plots. It is very episodic, some of the storylines are derivitive of Sax Rhomer, some of the denouments are silly. And the ending ........ But apart from that it's entertaining if you don't take it too seriously. Read the AC website, see why she wrote it, treat it as an historical story in the AC canon. The David Suchet adaptation will be interesting. The reading by Captain Hastings (sorry - I've gone blank on his name) is excellent as usual. Did I spell 'denouments' right?

The Case of the Perjured Parrot Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:09:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Perjured Parrot Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Did Wealthy Fremont Sabin divorce his wife before his untimely death? That's the multimillion-dollar question. And the right answer will mean a windfall for either the dead man's angry son or headstrong widow. Each has accused the other of destroying Sabin's will - and murdering Sabin. But with no document declaring to whom the affable eccentric intended to leave his fortune, Perry Mason faces a prickly puzzle. Even more puzzling, however, is the talking parrot. Casanova was Fremont Sabin's beloved pet. But the bird found at the crime scene proves to be a foul-mouthed impostor. Suffice it to say that more than a few feathers will be ruffled as Mason sets out to clip a clever killer's wings. Members Reviews: Fun read. Great book. Fun to read with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

The Cheltenham Square Murder Audiobook by John Bude

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Bude) — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 17:22:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cheltenham Square Murder Author: John Bude Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-17 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: In the seeming tranquility of Regency Square in Cheltenham live the diverse inhabitants of its 10 houses. One summer's evening the square's rivalries and allegiances are disrupted by a sudden and unusual death - an arrow to the head, shot through an open window at no. 6. Unfortunately for the murderer, an invitation to visit had just been sent by the crime writer Aldous Barnet, staying with his sister at no. 8, to his friend Superintendent Meredith. Three days after his arrival, Meredith finds himself investigating the shocking murder. Six of the square's inhabitants are keen members of the Wellington Archery Club, but if Meredith and Long thought that the case was going to be easy to solve, they were wrong.... Members Reviews: Very Entertaining Book The story was really good and the narrator was brilliant. A great bit of escapism. A tantalizing plot! A masterful work of literature that made me cling to a discrepancy in the evidence for half the book to prove I had correctly deduced the murderer. What a wonderful tale he spins This is the fifth book I have listened to by this author and not one of them has been a disappointment, I really do like the narrator, he should get the equivalent of an oscar, or maybe he had, well read well written well done. Give me more

Rumpoles Last Case Audiobook by John Mortimer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Mortimer) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:25:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumpoles Last Case Author: John Mortimer Narrator: Patrick Tull Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The brilliant Bailey hack recalls some of his most extraordinary cases, including several deliciously funny courtroom spars with his arch-foe, the Mad Bull (aka Judge Roger Bullingham). Members Reviews: Excellent finish to a classic series. If you could sum up Rumpoles Last Case in three words, what would they be? Best ending imaginable Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Hard to say without spoiling it all for others. Sorry. Which character as performed by Patrick Tull was your favorite? Silly question. OK,,um Rumpole? If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Jeez. Rumpole, First Blood? Any additional comments? Yes. This is my real recommendation/review. I've been a fan of Rumpole for about forty years and I had never heard/read this before. I'm so very glad that I finally did. A wonderful last chapter that would please anybody; particularly fans. Perfect. Great book Loved it. Narrator made for a very enjoyable read. Reminded me of the TV actor. Patrick Tull is a brilliant Rumpole This is a great listen thanks to Patrick Tull, who is barely distinguishable from the original, definitive Rumpole (Leo McKern). I recommend seeking out his versions of John Mortimer's classic stories wherever possible. For some reason only two of the Rumpole books that Mr Tull has read are available on Audible UK; another four can be downloaded from Audible's US site, but only if you have access to an American credit card. It would be great if Audible could sort out anomalies like this. The author, publisher and narrator are the same for all six books, so why are some of the titles not permitted to cross the Atlantic?

True Crime Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:49:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: True Crime Subtitle: Nathan Heller Series, Book 2 Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: 1934 Chicago dazzles with fast action and calculating, cold-blooded meanness as private detective Nate Heller combs Chicagos North Side looking for John Dillinger. But things take a turn for the strange when self-aggrandizing G-Man Melvin Purvis shoots down a Dillinger double in front of the Biograph Theater. Full of muscle and oozing Chicagos tough-guy persona to the hilt, Max Allan Collins Nate Heller is the ultimate private investigator - in the ultimate P.I. town. Hellers undercover search for a farmers-daughter-turned-gun-moll has him on the dusty Depression backroads of middle America, in the company of Ma Barker and her boys, Baby Face Nelson, Alvin Karpis, and a very-much-still-alive Dillinger - whose outlandish plan to kidnap J. Edgar Hoover in downtown Chicago is one Heller tries to foil. Including appearances by fan dancer Sally Rand, boxer Barney Ross, and Heller's godfather, Frank Nitti, True Crime is a relentless classic. Members Reviews: Fiction and historical fiction, a great read. The author obviously did a lot of research about the gangster era in the Midwest in the 1930's, and cleverly weaves P.I. Nate Heller into a succession of actual characters and historical events. The gangsters in the story, Frank Nitti, John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis, really existed and did the things related, as well as the federal agents Cowley & Purvis. Other characters, the Lady in Red, Anna Sage, and Dillinger's girl Polly Hamilton, were certainly at the Biograph Theatre shootout. Other colorful characters are Nate's friends, prizefighter Barney Ross and stripper Sally Rand. The author works Nate into this milieu in a very natural way. Nate espouses a theory about the demise of John Dillinger that has been put forth by author Jay Robert Nash, "The Dillinger Dossier," which is further elaborated on in the epilogue. The narration by Dan Jay Miller was very good but not exceptional. I felt his attempts to portray female voices were not always appropriate, especially that of Sally Rand. Regardless of the history, it is very well-written and engaging, offering a different type of mystery. I look forward to reading others in the series. Great Detective story. Takes you back to the nineteen thirty's. Makes you feel like you are actually there. True Crime: Nathan Heller Series Book 2 Neat gumshoe detective story. Well written with historical characters I liked and it keep me listening way past my bedtime. Can't beat the price for a really well narrated, everything it's suppose to be detective story. Inside Story of Mob Life - Part 2 Historical Fiction. This sequel is every bit as good as the first book in the Nathan Heller series. It continues the story of this fictional detective's inside story of mob life in Chicago in the early and mid 20th century. Very entertaining Would you consider the audio edition of True Crime to be better than the print version? Very interesting story and plot and very well-read. You cannot go wrong listening to this book.

Whose Body? Audiobook by Dorothy L. Sayers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dorothy L. Sayers) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:56:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whose Body? Subtitle: Lord Peter Wimsey: Book 1 Author: Dorothy L. Sayers Narrator: Jane McDowell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-14 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: It was the body of a tall stout man. On his dead face, a handsome pair of gold pince-nez mocked death with grotesque elegance. The body wore nothing else. Lord Peter Wimsey knew immediately what the corpse was supposed to be. His problem was to find out whose body had found its way into Mr Alfred Thipps' Battersea bathroom. Critic Reviews: "She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit." (P. D. James) "I admire her novels . . . she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail." (Ruth Rendell) "She combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller." (Minette Walters) Members Reviews: More work on pronunciation please Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I have been waiting for a reading of the Lord Peter Wimsey books for a long time and down loaded this with glee. It is the first of the series so it seems that the originators are doing it the right way and starting from the beginning. How did the narrator detract from the book? The narrator seems to think that the characters all gabble. They are all done in funny voices, at odd pitches and even odder speeds. Yes - Lord Peter's speech is affected and speedy but she really gets him wrong I think. The worst thing is the lapses in pronunciation. Lord Peters college is Balliol. His time at Oxford is fundamental to the man, the stories and so much of what is to come. It is pronounced Bail - e - ol. The narrator says Bal i ol. I really worry when she gets to Magdalen, not wanting to be maudlin about it but my expectations are low. Another is when Lord Peter is looking around the roof of the mansion flats and checks what the narrator calls 'the leeds'. She means 'the leads'; the word comes from the lead used to make the channels and downpipes in traditional buildings, now often stolen. The lady has a lovely voice. When just narrating it resonates and could do Harriet Vane well later. Meanwhile PLEASE stop gabbling and research the words before launching into the next one? Terrible performance Is there anything you would change about this book? The narrator What didnt you like about Jane McDowells performance? Her accents are awful, Lord Wimsey sounds like a cockney half the time. She speaks too fast and all the voices sound the same. her voice is also shrill in parts and makes for a very uncomfortable listen. Such a shame as the story was quite good, and should have been funny in parts. I couldn't finish the book. Dreadful Was Whose Body? worth the listening time? No Unbearable reader Sadly, I have no idea if the story is any good because I only lasted about 10 minutes before turning it off. The narrator is absolutely awful. Her voices were all screechy, which grated on my nerves like fingernails on a chalkboard. I also found it very difficult to follow which character was talking as many of her voices sounded so similar. Love the story but wrong narrator This is a great story but using a female narrator for a novel where the lead character and most of the supporting characters are male doesn't make sense. She's clearly a good narrator but not for these stories.

The Sherlock Holmes Collection Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Thu, 24 Jul 2003 06:24:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sherlock Holmes Collection Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: David Ian Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-03 Publisher: One Voice Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Enjoy this wonderful collection of Sherlock Holmes' adventures. Critic Reviews: "The most incredible one-person audio you have heard. Has to be heard to be believed. David Ian Davies creates theatre in a book." (Charles Prepolec, one of the most respected Sherlockians) Members Reviews: Horrible I couldn't even finish this one. The stories are fine but the narration is awful. The guy uses the same inflection pattern over and over for every line of each character. He talks like he's running out of tape on the recorder. No puses between thoughts or character transitions. He reads the stories like they are one long run-on sentence. After a while all I could hear was blah, blah, blah. Don't waste your money on this one. Too fast, too repetitive The narrator has a few good character voices, but speaks everyone's lines with the same cadence. It is too fast. It is monotonous. It is tiring. It is hard to follow. An Unusual Achievement It's hard to ruin the Sherlock Holmes stories, but this reader has managed it. He gallops through the text with barely a pause. His attempts to differentiate one character from another are ineffective. And in case this wasn't sufficiently annoying, every once in a while brief passages are rendered with the hollow, echoing sound of someone yelling down a pipe. Don't waste your money. sherlock holmes collection unabridged YOU REALLY DO GET THE FEELING THAT WHEN WATSON RECOUNTS HIS EXPERIENCES, . HE CONVEY'S, EVERY QUIRK OF CHARACTER, EVERY NUANCE OF ATMOSPHERE. WHAT A PLEASURE TO HEAR THAT AMAZINGLY VERSATILE VOICE OF DAVID IAN DAVIES. WHO HAS RECORDED MANY ENTERTAINING HOURS OF ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE'S WORK. HIS PHRASING IS IMPECCABLE, HIS CHARACTERISATION SUPERB.

The Heretic's Apprentice Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:21:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heretic's Apprentice Subtitle: The Sixteenth Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Sir Derek Jacobi Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: It is June in the Year of Our Lord 1143 when Elave, young clerk to William of Lythwood, returns from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land with his elderly master's body. His mission is twofold, to bury William in his home abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul, and to deliver a dowry to William's adopted daughter Fortunata. But Elave, suspected of harboring views inimical to church doctrine, is held for ecclesiastical trial. And when Aldwin, the Lythwood family clerk hired in Elave's absence, is stabbed to death, Elave is incarcerated not only for heresy, but for murder. Fortunata's dowry, an intricately carved box with mysterious contents, holds the key to the mysteries that spring up around Elave and the Lythwood family. Shrewd and patient, Brother Cadfael is at his best here. Performed by Tony Award-winning actor Derek Jacobi, this sixteenth chronicle of Brother Cadfael is sure to delight old friends and new fans. Critic Reviews: "Peters' historical mysteries are vivid standouts...an old-fashioned joust between good and evil." (Chicago Sun-Times) Members Reviews: Simon Prebble Preferred This is one of my favorite Cadfael stories, but Jacobi is not my favorite reader. Simon Prebble is my hands down favorite of all the Cadfael narrators. The Heretic's Apprentice Please know that Cadfael becomes addictive! Each performance by Sir Derek Jacobi is a masterpiece. I only wish this one were longer! Great as Usual I have been an Ellis Peters Fan for many years, and a fan of Sir Derek Jacobi for much longer. Perfect combination! Value What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Although the story is good and the reading of it also, but the abreviation is poor and as to value for money, it is very poor and over prices. What was most disappointing about Ellis Peterss story? Badly edited Any additional comments? Poor value for money great yourself another classic.from Derek Jacobi and Ellis Peters. please Audible stock all her novels in the future

Case of the Vanishing Beauty Audiobook by Richard S. Prather

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard S. Prather) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:26:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Case of the Vanishing Beauty Author: Richard S. Prather Narrator: Maynard Villers Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-10 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Shell Scott, the shamus who has Sherlock whirling in his grave...the wacky knight-errant of gorgeous gals who leaves a trail of beautiful bodies behind him (not all of em dead)...the private eye who's every killer's public enemy. This is the first book in this action-packed mystery series. The Case of the Vanishing Beauty began when one beauty vanished from sight and another died in a hail of bullets. Next on the murder list was lovely Lina...Lina who was hotter than a welder's torch...and Shell Scott had left his asbestos suit at home. Members Reviews: Problematic reader. Amusing and light pulp parody. Here's the deal, Mac: You are only likely to "get" this book if you are a fan of mainly old time hard-boiled tough-guy American detective fiction (40s, 50s, 60s) of the pulp/Chandler/Hammett genre. If you are, you will recognize this as more loving parody than the genuine article. That's not knocking it; I enjoyed the book, and actually laughed out loud several times at some of the outrageous examples of hard-boiled dialogue and descriptions. But I almost gave up early on this novel because of the reader, Maynard Villers. I see he reads a lot of genre books, including a number of Shell Scott novels. By the end of the book, I was OK with him, but with an asterisk. His voice was pretty good for the characters, but he is at times an excruciatingly slow reader, not because he talks slowly, but because of long, unnecessary pauses between sentences. It's like he lost the next paragraph, repeatedly. It makes Scott and the scenes seem flat. He was especially bad about this in the first half of the novel, then suddenly seemed to get better. Maybe the audio director said let's move this buggy along. But this is supposed to be a lively, energetic story, and he reads so slowly, that he DE-energizes it. But I found the cure. On Audible, you can change the reading speed. After Villers speeded up his pace in the middle, he was better, but what really helped is when I moved the Audible reading speed to 1.25x. From there on, I hardly noticed the slowness. (Be sure to move it back to 1x for your next book.) Now, back to the book: This is NOT literature, like, say, Chandler. I have read a lot of pulp detective fiction, but this is my first Shell Scott novel by Richard S. Prather, though I was well aware of the books (and their goofy original covers) and that they were considered amusing and light. So I am only reviewing this book, not the whole long series. The detective story here, including plot and twists, was so-so, but the pace and humor were good and I may try another. Scott is an enjoyable character, rugged and a tad cocky, but also likeable and not a belligerent jerk. He loses some fights, and sometimes tries to avoid others. Sexist? Well, yeah, this is written in 1950, and it's a parody, but he does seem to actually like women as people, unlike, say, Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer. And they aren't stupid. There was some vaguely implied sexual activity, but Prather was hilariously oblique in describing it, like a 1950s movie. So, this is a mixed bag, and only for those who read lots of old-school, tough-guy detective fiction and don't take it seriously.

Diskrete Zeugen (Ein Fall für Lord Peter Wimsey 2) Hörbuch von Dorothy L. Sayers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dorothy L. Sayers) — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 16:07:31 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titel: Diskrete Zeugen (Ein Fall für Lord Peter Wimsey 2) Autor:: Dorothy L. Sayers Erzähler: Christian Brückner Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 9 hrs and 55 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-01-14 Herausgeber: Audiobuch Verlag OHG Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Lord Peter Wimsey ist "not amused": Im Urlaub erreicht ihn die unschöne Nachricht, dass sein Bruder Gerald des Mordes bezichtigt wird. Auf seine Nachforschungen hin entdeckt Peter zu seinem Entsetzen, dass die Zeugen des Mordes sich in Widersprüche verstricken und letztlich gar seine Schwester zum Kreis der Verdächtigen zu gehören scheint... Mit "Diskrete Zeugen" veröffentlichte Dorothy L. Sayers 1926 einen typisch britischen Krimi: voll verschrobener Charaktere, trockenem Humor und Detektivkunst auf höchstem Niveau. Christian Brückners markante Stimme verleiht Sayers eleganter Prosa voller hintersinnigem Witz eine ganz besondere Note. ©1926 Dorothy L. Sayers (P)2014 Audiobuch Verlag OHG

Nick Carter: Master Detective, Volume 1 Audiobook by David Kogan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Kogan) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:11:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nick Carter: Master Detective, Volume 1 Author: David Kogan Narrator: Lon Clark, Helen Choate, Charlotte Manson, John Kane, Ed Latimer Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-13 Publisher: Radio Spirits Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: This collection stars Lon Clark as Nick Carter, Master Detective - that "most famous of all man-hunters" - in 18 riveting whodunits selected from this long-running radio series! Joining the private eye in these tales of detection is Helen Choate and Charlotte Manson as Nick's Girl Friday Patsy Bowen, John Kane as Scrubby Wilson, and Ed Latimer as Sgt. "Matty" Mattison. These fantastic episodes, originally released in our long out-of-print cassette collection, are now available in digital from the Radio Spirits Archives Collection. Episodes include: Members Reviews: Catch the Bad Guys the Carter Way More typical detective stories. Character a bit different but still old time detective stories.

Before I Go to Sleep Audiobook by S. J. Watson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (S. J. Watson) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:52:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before I Go to Sleep Author: S. J. Watson Narrator: Orlagh Cassidy Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-11 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 204 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Christine wakes up every morning in an unfamiliar bed with an unfamiliar man. She looks in the mirror and sees an unfamiliar, middle-aged face. And every morning, the man she has woken up with must explain that he is Ben, he is her husband, she is 47 years old, and a terrible accident two decades earlier decimated her ability to form new memories. But its the phone call from a Dr. Nash, a neurologist who claims to be working with Christine without her husbands knowledge, that directs her to her journal, hidden in the back of her closet. For the past few weeks, Christine has been recording her daily activities - tearful mornings with Ben, sessions with Dr. Nash, flashes of scenes from her former life - and rereading past entries, relearning the facts of her life as retold by the husband she is completely dependent upon. As the entries build up, Christine asks many questions. What was life like before the accident? Why did she and Ben never have a child? What has happened to Christines best friend? And what exactly was the horrific accident that caused such a profound loss of memory? Every day, Christine must begin again the reconstruction of her past. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more unbelievable it seems. Members Reviews: Fabulous book What a great book, I never saw the ending coming. Great read , and exciting ending Well worth the credit I had read other reviews of this novel before purchasing and so was looking forward to a taut psychological thriller/ I wasn't disappointed, but the only reason for 4 stars instead of five is that the thriller part took quite a while to play out. The premise is unsettling: a woman has a rare form of amnesia that means she wakes up each morning not knowing who she is and remembering nothing of her past. I wasn't sure how the author would be able to play that out, but she uses the device of having the character start keeping a journal, so the reader's memories can start to accumulate even if the character's do not. Knowing that this was a psychological thriller, or would eventually turn into one, I didn't fully trust any of the characters, but when the twist came it was played out very well. I think it is well worth a credit. Great Idea - Disappointing Execution Its preposterous. The idea is a fascinating one I must say; waking up everyday not knowing anything about yourself or your past or your life but the execution of this great idea was a big disappointment. I found that the first part just dragged on too long. Ok, I get it, I understand the premise now just get on with the story already. When the action does finally pick up in the third part and the story goes from mystery to thriller, it also goes from hmm, whats going to happen next to Oh please, gimme a break! I also did not care for the narration. The constant frantic on the verge of tears tone wore me down. Like watching paint dry You could easily listen to the first couple of chapters and the last couple of chapters, skip the whole middle and not miss a thing. The author hooked me from the start but then only fed me a drop of information every hour or so. Very slow to build a weak plot that was in place and predictable from the first chapter. Lots of repetition and very little substance. Unlike others, I did not find the narrator to be a problem, I thought she did a pretty good job. Overall the book was just O.K.

Nymphéas noirs Livre Audio par Michel Bussi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michel Bussi) — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 02:26:45 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Nymphéas noirs Auteur: Michel Bussi Narrateur: Colette Sodoyez Format: Unabridged Durée: 13 hrs and 38 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-20-16 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Tout n'est qu'illusion, surtout quand un jeu de miroirs multiplie les indices et brouille les pistes. Pourtant les meurtres qui troublent la quiétude de Giverny, le village cher à Claude Monet, sont bien réels. Au cœur de l'intrigue, trois femmes : une fillette douée pour la peinture, une institutrice redoutablement séduisante et une vieille femme aux yeux de hibou qui voit et sait tout. Et puis, bien sûr, une passion dévastatrice. Le tout sur fond de rumeur de toiles perdues ou volées, dont les fameux Nymphéas noirs. Perdues ou volées, telles les illusions quand passé et présent se confondent et que jeunesse et mort défient le temps. ©2010 Presses de la Cité, un département de Place des Éditeurs (P)2015 Audiolib Revues par les critiques: La presse en parle : "Un petit bijou ! Intelligent, classique, classieux, à l'intrigue originale et à la fin surprenante. Ce roman policier est un enchantement qui vous surprendra par son humour et sa chaleur humaine. Derrière une apparente simplicité se cache un suspense qui égale les plus doués." La griffe noire Avis des membres: Great book! I can usually figure out the solution to most mysteries, but this one kept me guessing until near the end. I really enjoyed this book and its satisfying ending. Five Stars Loved this book. Reminded me so much of my visits to Giverny. Great story line. J'ai juste commence le livre, mais j'aime beaucoup. ... J'ai juste commence le livre, mais j'aime beaucoup. J'aime le style de l'auteur et comme elle melange le mystère avec l'endroit si connu de Giverny!

Three Act Tragedy Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 06:04:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Act Tragedy Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Thirteen guests arrived at dinner at the actor's house. It was to be a particularly unlucky evening for the mild-mannered Reverend Stephen Babbington, who choked on his cocktail, went into convulsions and died. But when his martini glass was sent for chemical analysis, there was no trace of poison, just as Poirot had predicted. Even more troubling for the great detective, there was absolutely no motive. ©1934 Agatha Christie Mallowan; (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK Critic Reviews: "Makes uncommonly good reading." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Typical Christie, interesting structure. A fairly typical Agatha Christie novel in which the characters don't seem terribly surprised or distressed by the sudden death of one of their dinner-party companions. The "theatrical" structure is interesting, but the outcome seems pretty obvious by today's standards. Poirot plays a relatively minor part in the story. Quality narration by Hugh Fraser. Would recommend for Christie fans. Never tired of listening Surprisingly there is no much of Poirot in the story but still it is work of A. Christie to wich one I like to come back. Three act Tragedy just before shutting down for supper they all had a cocktail, two had not had them before so tried one of them. Less than 5 minutes later one party members is dead.

The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:50:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Shoplifter's Shoe Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 13 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: After her well-to-do Aunt Sarah is caught shoplifting, Virginia Trent is convinced she needs to seek psychiatric help for kleptomania. So why does Virginia turn to legal eagle Perry Mason? Because a cache of valuable diamonds - left in Sarah's care - has suddenly vanished into thin air. Virginia thinks Sarah swiped the stones, but gem dealer Austin Cullens begs to differ. In fact, he's prepared to forgive and forget - until he is mysteriously murdered and Sarah is caught running from the crime scene. Now it appears the lady with the sticky fingers may have blood on her hands. Members Reviews: Good story, lousy narration Good case, lousy title (the shoe doesn't enter into it much). Lots of courtroom yelling, which is fun. Poor judge! The case is normal Gardner (i.e. very complicated). Audio: horrible narration by Alexander Cendese. Yes, there are loads of characters, and he has different voices for each. Good. But most of them sound like cartoon characters. One came across as a parody of Marlon Brando's the Godfather. And why in the name of the gods does he make Della Street sound like a spastic chipmunk on helium?

Master's Choice Volume 1 Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Wed, 08 Dec 1999 22:05:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master's Choice Volume 1 Subtitle: Mystery Stories by Today's Top Writers and the Masters Who Inspired Them Author: Stephen King, Tony Hillerman, W.F. Harvey, Stephen Crane, Ed Gorman, Joyce Carol Oates, Donald Westlake, Joe Gores, John Lutz, Peter Lovesey Narrator: Juliet Mills, Michael Gross Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Listen to mystery stories by today's top writers and the masters who inspired them. The idea for this collection came to Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Lawrence Block when he was asked, "What is your favorite mystery story?" Block compiled this unique collection by posing the same question to some of today's favorite writers of the genre. You'll hear: Peter Lovesey's "The Crime of Miss Oyster Brow" paired with Donald Westlake's "Too Many Crooks"; Stephen King's "The Wedding Gig" and one of his favorites, "Murder-Two" by Joyce Carol Oates; "En Famille" by Ed Gorman beside Stephen Crane's "The Blue Hotel"; Tony Hillerman's "First Lead Gasser" and "Goodbye, Pops" by Joe Gores; and "High Stakes" by John Lutz with W.F. Harvey's "August Heat." Certain to delight, enthrall, startle, and entertain, Master's Choice is a tribute to the enduring art of storytelling. "First Lead Gasser" Copyright ©1993 Tony Hillerman; "Goodbye, Pops" Copyright ©1969 by Joe Gores; "High Stakes" Copyright ©1984 by John Lutz; "The Crime of Miss Oyster Brow" Copyright © by Peter Lovesey; "Too Many Crooks" Copyright ©1989 by Donald Westlake; "The Wedding Gig" Copyright ©1980 by Stephen King; "Murder-Two" Copyright ©1998 by Joyce Carol Oates; "En Famille" Copyright ©1996 by Ed Gorman; Copyright (P)1999 New Star Media Inc. Members Reviews: Mystery on Bayou Teche Another great Dave Robicheaux novel by James Lee Burke, and this one really had me guessing until the end. Great mystery! Burke's descriptions of both the people and the land of Louisiana are beautifully expressed. And, Will Patton does an absolutely great job on the accents of the characters. You'll think you're on Bayou Teche, for real.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:45:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: But the evening post brought Roger one last fatal scrap of information. Unfortunately, before he could finish the letter, he was stabbed to death¿ Critic Reviews: "The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (Observer) "A classic, the book has worthily earned its fame." (Irish Independent) Members Reviews: Brilliant twist..... brilliantly read! This book is a classic! Would recommend to most readers, students to mystery addicts. Classic Hercule Poirot -Agatha Christie's best. Very well read, Hugh Fraser does a great job in impersonating voices.... that too fast paced and extremely interleaved. one of A.C.'s best Better than listening to an Agatha Christie mystery is listening to it narrated by Hugh Fraser or David Suchet. I wish ALL the collection was narrated by either of them. Hugh Fraser's voice is one of the most comforting things ever, maybe because I grew up with the Poirot TV series, where he plays Captain Hastings. I know all of Agatha Christie's books, I remember most of the solutions, but I simply can't find other murder-mysteries so captivating and elegantly written. This is one of my favourites. I remembered who the murderer was, but I wanted to listen to it anyway. Loved it! The ending will have your mouth wide open. This is the first and only book written Agatha Christie that I've ever read. Go ahead and read it. It is very much worth the hype. Timeless excellence of Ms Christie A superbly written mystery! The narration also outstanding. How can anyone fail to enjoy the works of Agatha Christie? Totally unexpected ending Where does The Murder of Roger Ackroyd rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Up with the best Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Kept me thinking, but not on the edge of my seat Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I was shocked at the ending Any additional comments? Agatha Christie is always an enjoyable read

Death on the Cherwell Audiobook by Mavis Doriel Hay

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mavis Doriel Hay) — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:20:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death on the Cherwell Author: Mavis Doriel Hay Narrator: Patience Tomlinson Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-15 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: For Miss Cordell, principal of Persephone College, there are two great evils to be feared: unladylike behaviour among her students and bad publicity for the college. So her prim and cosy world is turned upside down when a secret society of undergraduates meets by the river on a gloomy January afternoon only to find the drowned body of the college bursar floating in her canoe. The police assume that a student prank got out of hand, but the resourceful Persephone girls suspect foul play,and take the investigation into their own hands. Soon they uncover the tangled secrets that led to the bursars death and the clues that point to a fellow student. Members Reviews: Oxford in the 1930's This mystery is set in an Oxford women's college. Interestingly enough, it was published the same year as Dorothy Sayers' well known Lord Peter/Harriet Vane novel, also set in a fictional Oxford women's college. This is a shorter and much less complex novel, and I would never say that Hay was as good an author as Sayers, but I found it an interesting read/listen, for those interested in Golden Age mysteries and who would like to compare this version of Oxford with that in Gaudy Night. I have enjoyed the British Library Crime Classics series, and hope that more will be made available as audiobooks, hopefully Wispersinc for Voice compatible with the Kindle version. Golden Age Detective Story This book is one of the series of classic crime novels being issued by the British Library. It is set in Oxford and is very much of its period. Accept the world was different 80 odd years ago and you can enjoy it. It is well written and I definitely wanted to know what happened. It was not difficult to guess who had done it but that did not spoil the story. Death on the Cherwell I really like these 'between the wars' mysteries reissued by the British Library and Mavis Doriel Hay is a good example. She only wrote 3 books of which this, in my view, was her best. The spoken word version is well produced and the reading is excellent. It captures the period very well and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Perhaps not to everyone's taste and to modern ears and may seem a bit anachronistic. But so it goes......

Hercule Poirot's Christmas (Dramatised) Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:42:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hercule Poirot's Christmas (Dramatised) Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Peter Sallis Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring Peter Sallis as the great Belgian detective. Tyrannical millionaire Simeon Lee has been estranged from most of his family for years. But now, on Christmas Eve, the old man calls them all together once more. Unable to disobey, the children gather uneasily and wonder what their fathers intentions are. Does he want to clear up past misunderstandings or cause fresh mischief? Before they can find out, a deafening crash is heard overhead. Rushing upstairs, they discover a shocking sight: Simeon Lee is lying in a pool of blood, his throat cut. But it is the strangest thing - the door has been locked from the inside and there is no trace of the murderer. With so many possible suspects, it is lucky for Superintendent Sugden that the Chief Constable has his old friend Hercule Poirot staying with him. It seems to be an impossible case. But, as Poirot knows only too well, things arent always as they seem. Members Reviews: Amateurish, uneven production This production is so badly done for so many reasons that I hardly know where to start with this review. I'll try using highlights: 1. Hercule Poirot speaks with an English accent. The performer makes a poor attempt to mimic a French accent but fails utterly. 2. One performer does produce a believable French accent. The only problem is that the character speaking that accent is from Spain! 3. The abridgment is careless and sloppy. Audio fades are used during critical conversations and events, disrupting the continuity. The arrivals and departures of key characters have been removed in several places, making it impossible to know who is and isn't present at the start of any scene. 4. Hercule Poirot is a minor player. He does nothing but say things like "Yes, curious" and "No, curious" for most of the production. His presence in England is never explained satisfactorily. No time at all is given to his thoughts, emotions, and ideas. Even at the end, when he manufactures his solution, he states facts and evidence he's never discussed or seen in this butchered production. If you are a fan of Agatha Christie and/or Hercule Poirot, avoid this half-baked BBC attempt to milk the Christie cash cow. The milk is sour. Hercule Poirot I enjoyed this dramatised edition of Hercule Poirot's Christmas. However, I found it strange having Peter Wallis as the lead. All I thought of throughout the audio book was Wallace & Grommit or Clegg from Last of the Summer Wine. good read. a mystery right until the end. a true mystery performed to perfection. great to have a dramatised version. can't beat a classic who done it. Poirot Solves A Christmas Murder Another good Agatha Christie mystery solved by Poirot, this time played by Peter Sellers which is a wonderful addition to the collection. Poor Poirot Peter Sallies is unfortunately a very poor Poirot. His accent is a joke. Disastrous performance. Ruins an otherwise excellent Christie.

The Crown Jewel Mystery Audiobook by Anna Elliott, Charles Veley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anna Elliott) — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:07:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crown Jewel Mystery Subtitle: A Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery, Book 4 Author: Anna Elliott, Charles Veley Narrator: Simon Prebble, Wendy Tremont King Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-17 Publisher: Charles Veley Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A young American actress arrives in London hoping to learn her identity, just as Sherlock Holmes is closing in on a master criminal. Their worlds collide, and not even Holmes could have foreseen the impact! This audiobook is the prequel to The Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery series. It takes place three days before the opening of The Last Moriarty. Members Reviews: Can't wait for the rest of the Lucy James series! Wendy Tremont King was wonderful. She has capture the spirit of Lucy James magnificently. Loved her co-narrator Simon Prebble's authentic British voice. They make a great team. More, Please! The beginning of the story..How
they first met. It came after I read two books. I had been feeling like I had missed something. If it had been possible, this was to be read first! A good teaser to the first book and clarified a few things! Pretty Good Mr. P can get 5 stars from me anytime, for anything. Ms. King is good, doing accents and voices well. I was not enchanted by her intonation and expression but she did all right. The story itself seemed somewhat simplistic. Perhaps the full length novels in the series will appeal to me more.

The Mystery of the Blue Jar Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:14:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystery of the Blue Jar Subtitle: A Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Christopher Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Every morning at the same hour on the golf course, Jack Hartington hears mysterious cries for help coming from a cottage. He speaks to the resident and learns that she has unsettling dreams of a woman with a blue Chinese vase. Believing that the cries for help are from the late Mrs. Turner, the former resident of the cottage, Jack hires a psychic investigator to spend a night in the house, a night which proves to have startling results. Members Reviews: Quirky plot, it's not one of Christie's best This isn't really a classic Agatha Christie who done-it, it's more like a sketch full of ghost stories and con-men. Dynamic Duo Beautiful combo of Christie and Lee, definitely going to listen again. His voice is a wonderful choice for this story. Standard Agatha Christie Story Is there anything you would change about this book? No. I enjoyed it although the Christie stories without her main detectives are not my favorites. Would you be willing to try another book from Agatha Christie? Why or why not? Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors. I have listened to many of her books and will continue to do so. It is my comfort food listen. What three words best describe Christopher Lees voice? Not very versatile Could you see The Mystery of the Blue Jar being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? It could be turned into a TV episode with British actors. Any additional comments? The story feels dated but it is a quick listen. It is a mystery not a murder mystery. The lead chaRacter is standard Christie but pleasant enough. Recommended for diehard Christie fans.

Death in December Audiobook by Victor Gunn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victor Gunn) — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:23:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death in December Author: Victor Gunn Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-17 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: His respected - not very respected - chief had been grumbling all the way from London, and now the speeding Alvis was well into the wild and hilly country of Derbyshire, he was more caustic than ever. When Chief Inspector Bill 'Ironsides' Cromwell accepts an invitation to spend Christmas at his sergeant's family seat, Cloon Castle, he doesn't realise the mysteries he'll encounter. First, there is a mysterious figure who leaves no footprints, despite the heavy snow. Then an incident in a haunted room leads to a much more sinister mystery. Members Reviews: The Death Room,.. The Death Room The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room. The Death Room... tired yet..??? I was too ,.. if they deleted those three words from the book,.. it would have been 20 minutes long...so,.. you decide if you're that desperate to spend your money on three words...

Murder is Easy Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Mon, 07 May 2007 08:19:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder is Easy Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-07-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Luke Fitzwilliam could not believe Miss Pinkerton's wild allegation that a multiple murderer was at work in the quiet English village of Wychwood, or her speculation that the local doctor was next in line. But, within hours, Miss Pinkerton had been killed in a hit-and-run car accident. Mere coincidence? Luke was inclined to think so, until he read in The Times of the unexpected demise of Dr Humbleby. ©1939 Agatha Christie Limited, a Chorion Company. All rights reserved; (P)2004 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK Critic Reviews: "Suspense, mystery, romance, and an agreeable touch of the macabre." (Guardian) "Contains some clever plotting and enough casting of suspicion to keep you guessing like mad." (Books) "One of Agatha Christie's best mystery novels, a story fascinating in its plot, clever and lively in its characters, and brilliant in its technique." (New York Times) Members Reviews: Hugh Fraser, always a pleasure Another book that I am sure I will listen to over and over again. Luke Fitzwilliam is no Poirot or Marple but the story is enjoyable all the same. Hugh Fraser is for me the best narrator of Christie stories. I hope to have every one in my collection over time. Excellent Narration Hugh Fraser is an excellent narrator. I actually forgot there was only one person reading all the parts - each character was so individual. The plot was entertaining and with Hugh Fraser at the helm, the hours just flew by.

Charlie Chan in The Pawns of Death Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bill Pronzini) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:35:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlie Chan in The Pawns of Death Author: Bill Pronzini, Jeffrey M. Wallmann, Jeffrey M. Wallmann Narrator: Wayne June Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-02-11 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: "Checkmate." That was the last word uttered to Charlie Chan and Prefect of Police Claude DeBevre by a dying reporter. The man had been murdered... stabbed to death and left to die in a vacant hotel room. It is the second murder in 24 hours at the Transcontinental Chess Tournament, and Charlie Chan has been summoned from a peaceful and long-deserved vacation to help solve the crime before international scandal ruins the tournament's good name! Originally published in Charlie Chan's Mystery Magazine in 1974, this is the first audiobook appearance of The Pawns of Death. Members Reviews: not long enough Is there anything you would change about this book? The story seemed to be to short.It all happened so quickly. Would you recommend Charlie Chan in The Pawns of Death to your friends? Why or why not? Yes if they like short mystery stories What does Wayne June bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book? It adds to the story to hear the different quality of the words with good expressions and different voices Was Charlie Chan in The Pawns of Death worth the listening time? Yes

A Caribbean Mystery Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Mon, 07 May 2007 18:42:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Caribbean Mystery Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Joan Hickson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Eventually, her interest was aroused by an old soldier's yarn about a strange coincidence. Infuriatingly, just as he was about to show her an astonishing photograph, the Major's attention wandered. He never did finished the story. Critic Reviews: "Liveliness...infectious zest...as good as anything Miss Christie has done." (Observer) "Throws off the false clues and misleading events as only a master of the art can do." (New York Times) Members Reviews: Joan Hickson Joan Hickson is my favorite narrator. She should be the one to narrate all of miss marple-books. Addictive and beautifully narrated. Joan Hickson does a marvellous job voicing all the characters and her pronunciation is deliciously contemporaneous. Agatha Christie's masterful weaving and subsequent unravelling of the plot leads one by the nose till the end. Marvellous! One of the best I've listened to this book over and over again. I love the story and love the reading. Top notch Marple Miss Marple's only overseas outing - and what a memorable one. Joan Hickson is flawless. "He said ... She Said Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Definitely, it's a book you just can't put down. Who was your favorite character and why? Miss Marple, so ably and naturally narrated by Joan Hickson Which scene did you most enjoy? When the murderer was revealed. Any additional comments? I listened to this book several years ago on CD and I really enjoyed the plot. It was an excellent setting for the novel. My mum heard a short snippet and like me, she liked the narration by Joan Hickson. I remember the first time I listened to it - I went through five suspects before the final revelation. I also liked the snippet Miss Marple was reading out of of Raymond West's book as the man was staring at the girl's stained jersey, bare feet, dirty toe nails and the swell of rancied fat, wondering why he found her so attractive. Christie's comment, "Miss Marple wondered too" made me smile. She shows an excellent sense of humour at times and so easily and naturally adds a light hearted flavour to her books. I also like the way she tells her readers about the events which lead up to the murder before it happens. With so many rumours going around and time running out, it keeps you wondering in true Christie style right up until the end and Miss Marple and Mr. Rafiel were an excellent duo.

The Curse of the House of Foskett Audiobook by M. R. C. Kasasian

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. R. C. Kasasian) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:29:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Curse of the House of Foskett Subtitle: The Gower Street Detective, Book 2 Author: M. R. C. Kasasian Narrator: Lindy Nettleton Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-15-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The highly anticipated second novel in the charming, sharply plotted Victorian crime series starring a detective duo to rival Holmes and Watson 125 Gower Street, 1882. Sidney Grice once had a reputation as London's most perspicacious personal detective. But since his last case led an innocent man to the gallows, business has been light. Listless and depressed, Grice has taken to lying in the bath for hours, emerging in the evenings for a little dry toast and a lot of tea. Usually a voracious reader, he will pick up neither book nor newspaper. He has not even gathered the strength to reinsert his glass eye. His ward, March Middleton, has been left to dine alone. Then an eccentric member of a Final Death Society has the temerity to die on his study floor. Finally Sidney and March have an investigation to mount - an investigation that will draw them to an eerie house in Kew and to the mysterious Baroness Foskett. Members Reviews: Great story marred by gratuitousness I am definitely enjoying this series with one large caveat: I find the gory descriptions on the gratuitous side. I'm a seasoned reader of mysteries and police procedurals in all their gory detail, and I also recognize the importance of historical accuracy, however ugly. Still, in my opinion, the author seems almost to revel in prolonged and unnecessary gruesomeness. Furthermore, while I acknowledge that I'm a wimp when it comes to descriptions of animal cruelty, it seems to me that even a more hardened reader might find the salacious (and relatively frequent) depictions of such incidents in these books a bit over the top. Kasasian makes his point early on, no need to belabor it. It's a shame, because it mars for me what is, in all other ways, a terrific new series. Read "The Mangle Street Murders" first It's needed for context, otherwise you'll miss a lot here. That having been said, this book proves a good sequel, though my fourth star includes Lindy Nettleton's awesome narration; the plot itself is really three stars, especially as there are regular flashbacks to March's time in India that detracted for me, especially in audio where they appeared almost randomly without any notice. Still, it's great to see Sidney and March's characters grow (though Sidney does his best to hide that). One of the best scenes was March (who had been raised in India) bravely facing an English dish of "curried vegetables" that bore as much relation to the original as passing off a can of Dinty Moore beef stew as "homemade Russian stroganoff." Shocker of an ending makes the next book a Must Read! Enjoyed this book. I love the characters in this book. The relationship between the main characters is very interesting. I hope there is another sequel. Better than the first go around, but not quite there yet I read the first in this series and thought that book was awful. It was a bad parody of Sherlock Holmes. I decided to give the author one more try, and while this book is better than the first,?it remains a bad parody of Sherlock Holmes with a couple of love stories thrown in for no apparent reason. Grice's at his best or does that mean his worst? Grice is in a funk after the debacle he made in the Mangled Street Murders (MSM). As a man who thinks very highly of himself and equates intelligence with social status and gender.

The Case of the Howling Dog Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:27:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Howling Dog Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 4 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Compared to a juicy murder trial, a case of feuding neighbors isn't exactly Perry Mason's cup of tea. But Arthur Cartright insists that Mason is the only one who can muzzle the howling hound that's driving Cartright crazy. But Perry doesn't realize just how crazy until he meets his client's neighbor. Clinton Foley says Cartright is barking up the wrong tree with his canine companion - and swears that the man is dangerously insane to boot. Mason's not the type to cop out on a client - but when Cartright draws up a will that leaves everything to his neighbor's wife, even Perry has to wonder if the man has slipped from anger into madness. That's why he pays a personal visit to Clinton Foley's house, where he finds one missing wife, one poisoned dog, and one corpse.... Members Reviews: Great Perry Mason Mystery These early Earl Stanley Gardner Perry Mason novels are extraordinary. There are some legal and cultural anachronisms but if you allow for the early 20th Century writing and setting during Prohibition America, the legal and cultural issues are understandable. Some nomenclature used is offensive by 21st century standards but were common during the period. I will never want this book nor any others modified for current political correctness. Such people who desire to revisions Huckleberry Finn or ban To Kill A Mockingbird have minds of low caliber that do not wish to remember history. This is a well written mystery and a historical document.

The Case of the Golddigger's Purse Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:02:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Golddigger's Purse Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 26 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: In order to help her seriously ill boyfriend, gorgeous Sally Madison sets out to separate wealthy Harrington Faulkner from some of his money by offering him a cure for his ailing exotic fish, but her plan goes awry when the fish mysteriously vanish and Faulkner turns up dead. "You want to consult me about a goldfish?" Perry Mason couldn't believe his ears. Prospective clients had come to see him about many things but never a matter as seemingly silly as this. He didn't even have time to tell Harrington Faulkner that he wouldn't take the case before a process server slapped on a summons and complaint for $100,000. During the evening, a golddigger got Faulkner to write a check for $5,000. Before two days had passed there was a murder. And both Perry Mason and Della Street were in danger of being convicted as accessories. Members Reviews: A Fish Tail (Tale) Before I start the review, if you are preparing to read the book, be aware that there are a lot of mistakes made transcribing this from print to kindle. In some sentences Paul (Drake) appears as Paid. Double "l" and "il" are transcribed as "d" (ex: all is ad, mail is mad, call is cad, tail is tad, etc.). Now, in this story Perry is asked to represent a wealthy goldfish fancier, Harrington Faulkner, who has attempted to raise a rare form of the fish and is trying to purchase a cure for a fish disease that is threatening his specimens. On top of that he keeps the fish at his place of business and his business partner is attempting to make these valuable fish part of the assets of the business. Mason wants no part of this situation and turns him down flat. Then Faulkner is murdered and young Sally Madison, who was with Faulkner when Perry met him, is accused of the murder. Then Perry basically volunteers to represent her, but can he trust her? Her lies have backed her into a corner and even Perry can't be sure when she is honest and when she is not. Nice surprise I stated elsewhere that I had read nearly all of the Perry Mason stories. I started reading this recently, and realized that I had never read this story before, so it was very enjoyable to have a "new" (to me) story. It's a pretty standard Perry Mason story; thoroughly enjoyable if you like the other stories. What stands out about this is the character reversal in the story - at the beginning, Perry Mason makes some assumptions about the characters that are later found to be utterly wrong. Usually, Perry Mason is a pretty shrewd judge of character. Disappointed. I am a great fan of Perry Mason books and have read them all, but this is not one of ESG's best. Must have been hard up for a story idea when he wrote it. Love Perry Mason Golddigger' s purse. I. Fully enjoyed reading this Perry Mason book. There were so many twists and turns, you thought that you knew who the killer was. Then as you neared the end of the book you find out that you were completely wrong. You had the wrong person or persons. If you love a great mystery, this an outstanding book. Goldfish is as good as anything else of value Not bad - three love triangles (four if to include Perry and Della) - but too many typos: mad (mail) cad (call) etc

The Incredible Crime Audiobook by Lois Austen-Leigh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lois Austen-Leigh) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 18:24:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Incredible Crime Author: Lois Austen-Leigh Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Prince's College, Cambridge, is a peaceful and scholarly community, enlivened by Prudence Pinsent, the Master's daughter. Spirited, beautiful, and thoroughly unconventional, Prudence is a remarkable young woman. One fine morning she sets out for Suffolk to join her cousin Lord Wellende for a few days hunting. On the way Prudence encounters Captain Studde of the coastguard who is pursuing a quarry of his own. Studde is on the trail of a drug smuggling ring that connects Wellende Hall with the cloistered world of Cambridge. It falls to Prudence to unravel the identity of the smugglers who may be forced to kill to protect their secret. Members Reviews: beautifully written and a compelling read I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it reflects the mores of its period, holds your attention to the end and is worthy of an Austen writing between the wars, several generations on. I hope her other novels will soon be available on audible.

Sherlock Holmes: Familiar Crimes Audiobook by Lyn McConchie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lyn McConchie) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 09:57:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes: Familiar Crimes Subtitle: New Tales of the Great Detective Author: Lyn McConchie Narrator: John Kuzminski Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Master storyteller Lyn McConchie returns with two tantalizing tales for Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This time our heroes must dig deep to unearth long-buried family secrets in Familiar Crimes. When Bradon Riggston decides to write his family history, he is shocked to find that many of his relatives and their friends have died by unfortunate accidents. Are Riggston family members and their close associates just unlucky, or is there some sinister power working behind the scenes? Holmes and Watson are called in to investigate, only to uncover a deadly saga of revenge for long-hidden crimes. A terrible fire burns Miss Darna Rosewarne's home for elderly ladies to the ground, leaving six residents dead. Local opinion blames her for negligence, but as Holmes and Watson sift through the charred ruins and scrutinize the residents and staff, they discover hidden secrets of both the living and the dead - but which one is the motive for murder? Members Reviews: Not outstanding. The narrator was the best part of this book. The story was obvious and bogged down in too many names and family relationships to be interesting. All in all if not for John Kuzminski I wouldn't have finished this book. Good stories odd narrator Two well written stories, but narrator sounded robotic On balance still worth getting Good atmosphere Could have been good Not so much a performance, just a rather stilted, disjointed reading of the text. The reader attempts different accents for the voices but the overall effect is expressionless and hard work to follow. More like an amateur Librivox reading than the professional one I'd expect from Audible. The two stories are pretty complex with many characters and involved links between them which I found hard to follow. Needs a better reader and an easier to follow plot. Disappointing.

Wild Horses Audiobook by Joe McNally

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe McNally) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 08:00:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Horses Subtitle: The Eddie Malloy Series, Book 8 Author: Joe McNally Narrator: Nicholas Camm Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-17 Publisher: 1 POINT 4 LTD Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A steeplechase at Bangor races...after a mile, a horse suddenly goes wild and smashes through a fence leaving his jockey, Eddie Malloy, comatose. This is no freak accident. In the following weeks, more horses go wild during races. Fortunes are won and lost on them, and the only consistent clue is that Eddie Malloy rides in every race where the horses hit blind panic. The racing authorities want Eddie grounded. The police want to use Eddie to nail an 'uncatchable' crime lord. Ben and Alice Searcey want Eddie's help and protection against a vicious ring of girl traffickers. And the sexy 'Gypsy Princess', Primarolo Romanic needs Eddie to help hold together her relationship with handsome two-timing trainer, Dil Grant. Eddie has never faced so many challenges. In this long, intense and fast-moving story, can he keep everyone he cares for alive and unharmed? Or has his luck finally run out along with the wild horses? Members Reviews: A change of pace for Eddie and readers. This was, to me, a most unusual Eddie Malloy book. One that shows, at least a first, an older and slightly more mellow Eddie, generally content with his unconventional new "family." The pacing seems quite different, with it starting off slowly and moving in a perhaps obvious manner towards denouement, but at about half-way through the book. Then "wham," everything turns on its ear and it seems the book gives the reader one of the wild rides for which it is named. I wasn't certain that I cared much for the book through the mid-point, but now see the reason for this pacing. As mentioned, it is different from most Eddie Malloy books that start fast and keep up the fevered pace, with occasional increases and decreases until the climax. But in retrospect, I believe this change of pace is a good one, keeping the books from becoming too formulaic. It's a good read and well worth one's time. A few words about the announcement of the next two books in the series, which are to be flat-out rewrites of two previous books, dropping the previous protagonist Frankie Houlihan in favor of Eddie Malloy. This is being done to sort out the timeline of Eddie, and the authors have certainly given clear warning to readers regarding the previous lack of continuity. The next book, "For Your Sins" (previously "Joseph's Mansions") did not have Eddie in it at all. It seemingly was a sales flop, but I found it an absolutely excellent read and it left me looking forward to more with Frankie. He was an excellent counterpart to Eddie, allowing the authors (one since retired) to write about similar topics from different points of view. This rewrite will be Eddie Malloy "sorted timeline" book 9. Then I read "Bet Your Life" in which Frankie and Eddie were both protagonists. But I did not like what had become of Eddie, how his personality had changed, and that he was a victim during much of the book. The Frankie portions remained strong, though. In the end it was the only Eddie Malloy book I wish I had not read. It needed more Frankie and to have a character other than Eddie as the second lead. Instead it will be rewritten as Eddie Malloy "sorted timeline" book 10, dropping Frankie.

Calamity Town Audiobook by Ellery Queen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellery Queen) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:05:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Calamity Town Subtitle: Ellery Queen, Book 16 Author: Ellery Queen Narrator: Richard Waterhouse Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Looking for trouble, Ellery Queen descends on a small town. At the tail end of the long summer of 1940, there is nowhere in the country more charming than Wrightsville. The Depression has abated, and for the first time in years the city is booming. There is hope in Wrightsville, but Ellery Queen has come looking for death. The mystery author is hoping for fodder for a novel, and he senses the corruption that lurks beneath the apple pie façade. He rents a house owned by the town's first family, whose three daughters star in most of the local gossip. One is fragile, left at the altar three years prior, never to recover. Another is engaged to the city's rising political star, an upright man who's already boring her. And then there's Lola, the divorced, bohemian blacksheep. Together, they make a volatile combination. Once he sees the ugliness in Wrightsville, Queen sits back - waiting for the crime to come to him. Members Reviews: Atmospheric story, small town murder The early Queen tales were mostly puzzles. The middle period Queens are very different, focusing on characterization and the psychology of the characters involved. Calamity Town is set in the fictional New England town of Wrightville, and Ellery immerses himself with the Wright family and their troubles. Here he is not the aloof reasoner, but someone who cares deeply about the family, especially young Patricia Wright. There are, it seems, two types of narrators of audio books: the ones who simply read the book, and the ones that perform the book, giving each character life. Waterhouse is definitely the former type, but at least he has a pleasant voice and differentiates the different characters a little. Great! Thought i had it figured out pretty early but too many twist and turns later i was still guessing.

Appointment with Death Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:38:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appointment with Death Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: John Moffatt Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Among the towering red cliffs of Petra, like some monstrous swollen Buddha, sat the corpse of Mrs Boynton. A tiny puncture mark on her wrist was the only sign of the fatal injection that had killed her. With only 24 hours available to solve the mystery, Hercule Poirot recalled a chance remark he'd overheard back in Jerusalem: 'You see, don't you, that she's got to be killed?' Mrs Boynton was, indeed, the most detestable woman he'd ever met. Another Christie classic which takes a series of turns that will keep listeners guessing to the end. Starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot. Members Reviews: PETRA I HAD NO DESIRE TO DRAW ATTENTION TO MYSELF The narration and production are top notch. I have been very happy with the BBC Productions. Although I wonder if the adaptation this time did not take away from Christie's writing. That or this story was just not as interesting as a mystery. I liked some of the other Mysteries better. This seemed to be more about a crabby old woman, then a mystery. Appointment with Death Appointment with Death is one of my favourite M. Poirot cases. I can listen to the dramatisation anytime. Very enjoyable. Great good Enjoyed this great listen good cast to listen to . great story and Strong characters Good listen Story was a little tricky to follow because of various characters. Nice twist towards the end though. Actors good. Typical Christie Easy listen, enjoyable yarn, for those days when you need to multitask. This doesn't detract from its old world charm

Divorce Can Be Deadly Audiobook by Emma Jameson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emma Jameson) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 20:36:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divorce Can Be Deadly Subtitle: Dr. Benjamin Bones Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Emma Jameson Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Lyonnesse Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: "Two ghosts troubled Dr. Benjamin Bones. One he feared would never release him. Another he worried might slip away, however much he tightened his grip...." So begins Divorce Can Be Deadly, the long-awaited second book in Emma Jameson's wartime cozy mystery series. Return to Birdswing, a tiny Cornish village, in the bitter winter of 1939 and revisit old friends as they embark on more amateur sleuthing. Irrepressible Lady Juliet is taking a correspondence course in private detection and is vexed by the return of her soon-to-be ex-husband. Meanwhile, not only has Ben failed to realize the depth of her feelings for him, but his obsession with Lucy, the Fenton House ghost, grows stronger. When a bloodless, half-naked corpse is discovered in a great house in a nearby village, Ben and Juliet must again follow the clues to solve the case. Join them as they pry into the secret lives of villagers in seemingly picture-perfect Barking, including a vicar who hides from his secretary, a baron haunted by the Great War, and a butler who just might have done it. Brimming with romance, historical details, and warm humor, Divorce Can Be Deadly will prove itself worth the wait! Members Reviews: Absolutely charming! Any additional comments? In a class of its own when it comes to cozy mysteries. Reminiscent of Agatha Christie. Fun characters, light & clever humor, appealing mysteries. The narration was excellent. Highly recommended! Loved this! I was so delighted by this series so far. I look forward to many more stories. Hope they keep coming. Smashing! Hooked, utterly Dr Bones and his Lady friend are a heavenly pair- also in the sense of being star-crossed. Even so, they've spoiled me for other literary pairings. Would like leave the next in series until its season comes around (Yuletide theme) but I doubt I will be able to wait that long! Well Done. I love the inter-woven stories. these characters are wonderful! looking forward to the next book series. Humor, History, and Suspense! Terrific work, Emma. I love your poignancy, too. Well-drawn characters one cares about in a timeless setting.

Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:59:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Edward Raleigh Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-09 Publisher: Audio Holdings, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A young woman consults Holmes about the suspicious death of her sister. Suspicions quickly fall upon her violent and abusive stepfather. But is he the killer? And what is the mysterious "speckled band?" (P)2009 Audio Holdings, LLC Editorial Reviews: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's personal favorite among his Sherlock Holmes mysteries, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" receives a rousing performance from prolific audiobook narrator Edward Raleigh on this contemporary recording. A so-called "locked room" mystery where there is no obvious killer, the story concerns the suspicious death of a young woman's sister, with her violent stepfather as the main suspect. Clever and thrilling in equal measure like any good Holmes story, The Speckled Band benefits from the dignified manner and classic delivery from BBC Radio Play veteran Raleigh. Members Reviews: thick accent As english is my second language, I couldn't understand anything, the accent was too thick. I wish I could get my money back. Sherlock Holmes Always enjoy Sherlock Holmes can't beat them. Either book or audio, good mystery holds you to the end One small niggle An excellent story, well read with the exception of Holmes' initial interview with Helen Stoner which is very poor in terms of rhythm and appears to be jumpy and missing some words. This doesn't detract from the story, but is annoying when using the audiobook to lull oneself to sleep.

Murder in the Museum Audiobook by John Rowland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Rowland) — Mon, 01 May 2017 05:37:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in the Museum Author: John Rowland Narrator: Peter Wickham Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-17 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When Professor Julius Arnell breathes his last in the British Museum Reading Room, it looks like death from natural causes. Who, after all, would have cause to murder a retired academic? Inspector Shelley's suspicions are aroused when he finds a packet of poisoned sugared almonds in the dead man's pocket, and a motive becomes clearer when he discovers Arnell's connection to a Texan oil millionaire. Soon another man plunges hundreds of feet into a reservoir on a Yorkshire moor. What can be the connection between the two deaths? Mild-mannered museum visitor Henry Fairhurst adds his detective talents to Inspector Shelley's own, and together they set about solving one of the most baffling cases Shelley has ever encountered. Members Reviews: Artfully done sleuthing Really enjoyed spending time with the charming characters in this book. Twists and turns and easy on the ears narrator. Dated take I enjoyed listening to this tale if only because it when it was written and because the narrator is excellent. However the plot is the and the characters are never developed fairly tedious there's a reason why some books have been out of print for 70 years. despite being set partly in the British museum, near which I live now, and partly in Sheffield where I was raised I found it difficult to engage with this dull grind of a story. however it was very well read by Peter Wickham who is one of the best narrators around Pleasant diversion A light read but enjoyable. Some nice touches of humour and well characterised - dont expect too much from the plot.

Sleep No More Audiobook by P. D. James

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (P. D. James) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:06:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleep No More Subtitle: Six Murderous Tales Author: P. D. James Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: Faber & Faber Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', P. D. James, was a past master of the short story, weaving together motifs of the golden age of crime writing with deep psychological insight to create gripping, suspenseful tales. The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories contained four of these perfectly formed stories, and this companion volume contains a further six, published here together for the first time. As the six murderous tales unfold, the dark motive of revenge is revealed at the heart of each. Bullying schoolmasters receive their comeuppance, unhappy marriages and childhoods are avenged, a murder in the small hours of Christmas Day puts an end to the vicious new lord of the manor, and, from the safety of his nursing home, an octogenarian exerts exquisite retribution. The punishments inflicted on the guilty are fittingly severe, but here they are meted out by the unseen forces of natural justice rather than the institutions of the law. Once again, P. D. James shows her expert control of the short-story form, conjuring motives and scenarios with complete conviction, and each with a satisfying twist in the tail. Members Reviews: Good bedtime reads Short stories of murder. Good bedtime reads. No heavy lifting. But not as good as a James full length mystery. Clever I love the twists and surprises in these stories. You are so clever, P.D. I love to ponder why you are such. OK Shorts Amusing collection of short stories, most rather cynical, not Ms James' best work. I always enjoy P. D These short stories are a quick read. I always enjoy P.D. James' books, and this one is quite good. Three Stars Very dull for such a really good writer. Not worth the price of admission.

Mystery in the Channel Audiobook by Freeman Wills Crofts

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Freeman Wills Crofts) — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:40:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystery in the Channel Author: Freeman Wills Crofts Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-17 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The captain of the Newhaven to Dieppe steamer spots a small pleasure yacht lying motionless in the water and, on closer inspection, sees a body lying on the deck. When members of his crew go aboard the yacht, they find not one male corpse but two. The dead men were chairman and vice chairman of Moxon General Securities, one of the largest financial houses in the country. Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard is called in. French soon discovers that Moxon's is on the brink of collapse. Moxon and Deeping seem to have been fleeing the country with their ill-gotten gains, but who killed them, and how? Members Reviews: Excellent Golden Age Mystery This is a well crafted whodunnit puzzle by a master of his craft. If you like puzzles that the protagonist painstakingly solves, you will enjoy this. Freeman Wills Crofts was much admired by T. S. Eliot for his well written detective stories. It is great that he is being rediscovered by new generations. A new author to me An excellent story, well read. I shall want to listen to more from this author

Vzpomínky na Sherlocka Holmese Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:25:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vzpomínky na Sherlocka Holmese Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Vladimír ech, Jií Ornest, Otakar Brousek ml., Ale Procházka Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-15 Publisher: Tympanum s.r.o. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Sbírka 11 pípadu Sherlocka Holmese obsahuje tyto povídky: Musgravesk rituál, est napoleon, lutá tvá, Domácí pacient, eck tlumoník, Gloria Scottová, Maklév úedník, Reigateské panstvo, Mrzák, Stíbrn lysáek, Námoní smlouva. V reii Dimitrije Dudíka se jak vypravi pedstavují Vladimír ech, Jií Ornest, Otakar Brousek ml. a Ale Procházka. Please note: This audiobook is in Czech. © Public Domain (P)2009 Tympanum

The Reckoning Audiobook by Rennie Airth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rennie Airth) — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 08:56:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Reckoning Subtitle: John Madden, Book 4 Author: Rennie Airth Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Inspector John Madden - who debuted in River of Darkness - returns in a gripping post-World War II murder mystery. On a quiet afternoon in 1947, retired bank manager Oswald Gibson is shot in the head while fishing. In Scotland, a respectable family doctor is killed in the same manner - and with the same gun. What is the connection? Scotland Yards Detective Inspector Billy Styles and local detective Vic Chivers are baffled until a letter from Gibson is discovered that might shed some light on the case - a letter concerning former Scotland Yard detective John Madden. Despite Maddens legendary memory, he has no recollection of meeting Gibson or any idea of what their relationship might have been. Madden is happily retired from police work, but agrees to help his former protégé Styles and the clues they uncover only deepen the mystery. When a third man is killed in a similar fashion, Madden and Styles find themselves in a race against time to find the killer before another man ends up dead. A smart, intricately plotted mystery, this is the fourth title in the critically acclaimed and much-loved John Madden series. Members Reviews: He gets better and better.... Rennie Airth, that is. Discovered his first John Madden outing purely by chance and was hooked. Liked the pacing, the historical detailing, the protagonist's character - were people really that civilized back then? - and the narrator's delivery. Usually, serial releases tend to loose there oomph over time and so I approached this, the fourth Madden outing with some trepidation. Wrong! This, imo, is Airth's best book yet. While the "surprise" conclusion was not totally broadly unpredictable, it's carefully crafted unfolding I found to be very believeable and yes, quite touching too. Great narration by McKenzie (of Chief Inspector Bruno fame). Kudos all around! More please Outstanding. I listened to River of Darkness 4 years ago, and have wanted more ever since. I was thrilled to see The Reckoning available. Please please record John Madden books 2 and 3, and make them available to everyone. Good listen Somewhat predictable and could be shortened by a couple of hours but exceeded my expectation and I did enjoy it. Entertaining without there cookie cutter outline Great story without the usual cookie cutter outline. Very good who done it with a surprising outline. Superb Mystery Writer I was first introduced to Rennie Airth when I work for a small independent bookseller. I fell in love with his character John Madden and the twists you often don't see coming in the story. This story won't disappoint and as always I learn a little bit more about WWI that I had not given much thought to before. Thank you Mr. Airth for another great story. Excellent narration as well.

A Study in Scarlet Audiobook by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:39:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Study in Scarlet Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Marnye Young Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Silver Hawk Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: "There's a scarlet thread of murder running through the colorless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it." From the moment Dr. John Watson takes lodgings in Baker Street with the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, he becomes intimately acquainted with the bloody violence and frightening ingenuity of the criminal mind. In A Study in Scarlet, Holmes and Watson's first mystery, the pair are summoned to a south London house where they find a dead man whose face is a twisted mask of horror. The body is unmarked by violence, but on the wall a mysterious word has been written in blood. The police are baffled by the crime and its circumstances. But when Sherlock Holmes applies his brilliantly logical mind to the problem, he uncovers a tragic tale of love and deadly revenge. Members Reviews: It felt like the characters were in the same room! If you could sum up A Study in Scarlet in three words, what would they be? Classic given life! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes! I was always wondering whodunit. Have you listened to any of Marnye Youngs other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes. As good if not better. She does an amazing job of bringing the characters to life. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Don't blink or you'll miss whodunit! Any additional comments? Bravo! Bravo! When I'd heard Marnye Young was narrating "A Study In Scarlet," I immediately snapped it up. For sometime now, I've been wanting to read the first Sherlock Holmes mystery, and knowing how great she is at narrating, I jumped at the chance to listen to her bring the characters to life. And she did just that! Review of narration: To my delight, as I listened, it felt as though I was in the same room, as if a live play were carrying on before me. Marnye did an amazing job of breathing life into each and every character. Not once was I ever confused about which character was speaking. From Sherlock to Dr. Watson... Scotland Yard Detectives to Midwest Americans... Male and female... Young and old... Marnye managed a perfect voice for each of them. For readers who always say, "The book is better than the movie..." I say, try audio books! Audio books are the best of both worlds! Every time I found myself driving, cleaning house, or walking the aisles of Walmart, I slipped in my earbuds and listened to a great story being read by an amazing narrator! I'm a fan indeed, and I'll be seeking more books narrated by Marnye Young! Review of story: What's not to like? It's Sherlock Holmes! And unlike the movies and TV series, which I still love, Sherlock's skills of deduction are not only amazing, he tells you how he came to his conclusions. I often get frustrated with the modern-day Sherlock stories, as I don't believe all the clues are available for me to figure out the culprit. As I listened and read this story, I started to think that was a trait of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Thankfully, I was wrong. All the clues were there; Sherlock even pointed them out. I, sadly--even though I usually figure out every mystery I read--missed the culprit. That's okay, though.

A Sea of Troubles Audiobook by Donna Leon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donna Leon) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:13:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Sea of Troubles Author: Donna Leon Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The murder of two clam fishermen off the island of Pellestrina, south of the Lido on the Venetian lagoon, draws Commissario Brunetti into the island's close-knit community, bound together by a code of loyalty and a suspicion of outsiders worthy of the Mafia. When the Vice-Questore's secretary Signorina Elettra volunteers to visit the island, where she has relatives, Brunetti finds himself torn between his duty to solve the murders, concerns for Elettra's safety, and his not entirely straightforward feelings for her.... Members Reviews: Terrible reading What didnt you like about David Colaccis performance? He makes many of the Italian characters sound as if they were trying to speak English, however, Donna Leon writes, in English admittedly, about Italians who are actually speaking their mother tongue. David Colacci appears to assume that non-Americans are too stupid to speak their own languages properly. This attitude made me so angry that I finished reading the book instead of listening to it. beautifully written thriller a bit slow to start but very interesting insight into venetian life. Well written characters and a good ending. Another Italian triumph Would you listen to A Sea of Troubles again? Why? I really enjoy all of Donna Leon's books as they create a good view of Venice! What was one of the most memorable moments of A Sea of Troubles? I particularly enjoy the descriptions of meals which evoke images of wonderful Italian cuisine. What does David Colacci bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? I have always enjoyed having stories read to me. If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Brunetti solves the case again! Incomplete Stopped audio with 5 minutes remaining. Very frustrating ... I received a refund, then purchased a Kindle book to read the concluding pages.

L'Hypnotiseur (Joona Linna 1) Livre Audio par Lars Kepler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lars Kepler) — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 22:55:28 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: L'Hypnotiseur (Joona Linna 1) Auteur: Lars Kepler Narrateur: Thierry Janssen Format: Unabridged Durée: 17 hrs and 8 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 08-02-13 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Dans une maison de la banlieue de Stockholm, une famille est sauvagement assassinée. Seul Josef, un adolescent, survit au massacre, mais il navigue entre la vie et la mort, en état de choc. L'inspecteur Joona Linna décide alors de recourir à Erik Maria Bark, un psychiatre expert en hypnose, pour pénétrer le subconscient du garçon et tenter de revoir le carnage à travers ses yeux. Chaque minute compte, mais Bark ignore qu'avec ces révélations qu'il traque dans la mémoire de Josef, c'est aussi pour lui qu'un dramatique compte à rebours vient de commencer. Thierry Jansen donne de ce thriller réellement hypnotique l'interprétation troublante que justifie son perpétuel double jeu entre une parole manipulatrice et libératrice... Les auteurs est le pseudonyme du couple d'écrivains et . Mariés dans la vie, ils ont écrit plusieurs romans chacun. Best-seller en Suède, en cours de traduction dans plus de trente pays, est leur premier roman à quatre mains. Le narrateur Né en 1972 et diplômé de l'IAD Théâtre en 1995, est à la fois comédien, auteur et metteur en scène. Formé au clown et à la commedia dell'arte, il a travaillé entre autres avec Carlo Boso et Franco Dragone. ©2010 Actes Sud pour la traduction française. Traduit du suédois par Hege Roel-Rousson et Pascale Rosier (P)2011 Audiolib Revues par les critiques: La presse en parle "Nouveau venu dans l'univers du polar, Lars Kepler met en scène avec brio un duo d'enquêteurs formé d'un inspecteur et d'un expert de l'hypnose médicale." Florence Noiville, Le Monde

The Adventure of the Speckled Band Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:50:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventure of the Speckled Band Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Edward Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" is a Sherlock Holmes story. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle believed this was his best Holmes story. Plot: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson rise unusually early one morning to meet a young woman named Helen Stoner. Helen fears that her life is being threatened. Helen's twin sister had died almost two years earlier, shortly before she was also to be married. Helen had heard her sister's dying words, "The speckled band!" but was unable to decode their meaning. Helen, herself is now engaged, and she has begun to hear strange noises and to observe strange activities around Stoke Moran, the impoverished and heavily mortgaged estate where she and her stepfather live. ©2016 Audioliterature (P)2016 Audioliterature Members Reviews: BOBEY JOE Its great I read it in school it's awesome also awesome also awesome also awesome also awesome also awesome! Banana banana man NNN Anna The Sherlock Holmes comic book This book is a joke! The dumbest thing I ever ordered. No mention was made that it was a comic book! And the story IS NOT the story by Sir Arthur Conon Doyle....not even a believable substitute! I would give a minus 1000 if that rating was an option!!! This ingenious, intriguing mystery at the creepy Stoke Moran with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is a real winner ... The streets outside 221B Baker Street were dark as Helen Stoner approached and pounded on the door of the home of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. They thought the chill of the night air made her tremble, but rather she said, "It is terror." Naturally Holmes knew a lot about her even before she opened her mouth as he was an excellent detective who could tell a lot from very simple clues other people might overlook. Helen quickly caught them up on why she had come for their help. She, her twin sister, Julia, her mother and stepfather, Dr. Grimesby Roylott, had once lived in India, but the only two survivors in the family were she and her stepfather. What concerned her was the unusual death of her sister and the strange goings on at Stoke Moran. Dr. Roylott, who had once murdered a man, was now an eccentric recluse. He rarely spoke and when he did it was with a band of gypsies camped out near the house. He also owned a cheetah and a baboon that roamed the grounds. Holmes's interest was piqued and he urged her to tell him every little detail she could remember surrounding the mysterious death of her sister, Julia. Helen carefully told him about the fateful night that her sister had died of fright. There was that terrified scream, a "low whistle," and a "clanging metal sound." As Julia was in the throes of death she had pointed to her stepfather's room and said, "Oh, Save me, Helen! It was the speckled band!" What was she talking about? Helen was frightened because recently, in the dead of night, she "heard that same whistle." "Fweet!" She somehow knew that death awaited her too. A motive needed to be found and Stoke Moran needed to be explored, but before they could approach the home, Dr. Grimesby Roylott came to threaten them. It was going to be dangerous and Dr. Watson would be carrying a gun. Julia's room was quickly examined and a few things caught Holmes's eye. There was a dummy bedpull, a useless vent, and a bed that was bolted to the floor.

The House of Lurking Death Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:24:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House of Lurking Death Subtitle: A Tommy & Tuppence Short Story Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Throwing on an almost convincing French accent, Tommy is determined to act the Great Detective Hanaud to his and Tuppence's latest, lovely client. Miss Hargreaves has recently received a box of chocolates from nobody knows who, and, due to her dislike of chocolates, was the only one to not fall afoul of the arsenic-spiked treats. But, Miss Hargreaves is not the first recipient of such a gift; three other large country houses have received arsenic-laced chocolates. Miss Hargreaves is holding something back, and Tommy and Tuppence must take up residence at her house to discover the true culprit. But will they find out the truth in time? Members Reviews: Another Agatha Christie series worth exploring This is a nice series worth exploring that can be heard in a short amount of time.

Footsteps at the Lock Audiobook by Ronald Knox

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ronald Knox) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:34:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Footsteps at the Lock Author: Ronald Knox Narrator: Barnaby Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When two brothers, potential heirs, go missing on a canoe trip on the River Thames, private investigator Miles Bredon and his friend Inspector Leyland are called in to investigate what might have happened to the pair. The accumulation of evidence - including cyphers, fake photos, and drugs - leads to a much discussion and speculation, but only a recreation of events will help them to solve the mystery. Members Reviews: Interesting Good characters. Spare but appreciatively lovely descriptions of the river. The sequencing of the story was told well but the plot concerning the two cousins was not very credible. A map of the lock and surrounds would have helped the reader to follow the machinations of the parties (how does one do that for an audio book?) altogether enjoyable and I would read another book by this author.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:40:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Lawrence Skinner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (1892) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of twelve short stories. The stories are related in first-person narrative from Watson's point of view. In general the stories in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holme"s identify, and try to correct, social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice. Content: Artist Bio Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, a milestones in the field of crime fiction. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: A Great Introduction to the Arrogant but Likable Sherlock Holmes. I must give credit to Arthur Conan Doyle for coming up with such a unique character as Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is arrogant, sure, but you cannot help but admiring him. He is always the smartest man in the room, whatever room he happens to be in, and he knows it. He drags his friend, Dr. Watson, around with him on his investigations, not because Watson can offer any insight into the case at hand, but because he knows his friend will document his case, writing pages that will make Holmes' genius as an investigator known to the world. Even though there are serious cases being investigated here, there is no lack of wit, particularly in the part of Sherlock Holmes, who approaches every case like a cat and mouse game, where he knows that HE is the cat. These short stories stand up with time and will entertain many enthusiasts of contemporary mystery stories. The Adventures of Sherlock Homes was my first time reading any of the Holmes work by Doyle, and I find myself looking forward to reading much more. NotAsSharpAsSherlock C'mon, it's Sherlock Holmes: annoyiing, arrogant, but sharp as can be! I loved it. If you haven't read Sherlock Holmes this is the place to start I've read the complete Sherlock Holmes series numerous times over the years and the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is still probably the most memorable short story collection. Frankly, if you haven't read Sherlock Holmes, you haven't read a detective mystery! Wonderful to have it downloaded on my kindle too! Enjoyed the book I haven't read any of the books, by Arthur Conan Doyle, before. While Sherlock sometimes annoys me, I did enjoy the stories. mystery collection Excellent mystery collection. Lots of plot twists and unexpected developments.

Evil Under the Sun Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:60:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evil Under the Sun Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: David Suchet Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Ever since Arlena's arrival at the resort, Hercule Poirot had detected sexual tension in the seaside air. But could this apparent "crime of passion" have been something more evil and premeditated altogether? Members Reviews: OK Shame Hugh Fraser hadnt narrated this. I havent seen more than a few minutes in passing of the TV adaptations with David Suchet and HF, so I dont have any preconception that HF is only the dim stooge to DS. DS makes many voices comic, exaggerated, even for light fiction like this. Still I dont like much of the current ultra-violent crime fiction, especially as bedtime listening. Far better a sanitised assassination of an unpleasant person with a minimum of gore. Love David Suchet and Agatha Christie books Loved it great set of stories brought to life brilliantly on audible Certainly a book to take on holiday A classic Hercule Poirot mystery, though not the best, still thoroughly enjoyable as a Christie romp. The island setting, the close circle of suspects and the central mysterious death. Its a wonderful puzzle, great entertainment, and its great to hear David Suchet lending the voice of the true Poirot to this story. Loved it. Been a Christie fan since I was a kid and always enjoy a great mystery of hers. Roll on the next one! Amazing A fantastic story, fantastically read. David brings all the characters alive and brings you in to the book. Love this whole series' Suchet is at tour de force Brilliant performance by David Suchet. Funny with a very clever denouement. Believable characters brought to life by Suchet's voice.

Monk's Hood Audiobook by Ellis Peters

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellis Peters) — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:55:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Monk's Hood Subtitle: The Third Chronicle of Brother Cadfael Author: Ellis Peters Narrator: Sir Derek Jacobi Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: It is December in the Year of our Lord 1138 when Gervase Bonel dies after eating sauce laced with poison served which had been served with a partridge. The active ingredient found in the sauce was monkshood, poison if ingested and otherwise known as Wolfsbane. Brother Cadfael made the oil. Who used it as poison? Cadfael assesses the motives of Bonels Welsh natural son and his stepson, and deals with Bonels widow, who at one time long ago was Cadfae's sweetheart. Drawing upon his knowledge of both herbs and the human heart, Cadfael ultimately uncovers a deadly recipe for murder. Tony Award-winning actor Derek Jacobi narrates, and his telling of this heartfelt yet sinister story brings the characters to life in this third chronicle of Brother Cadfael. Members Reviews: classic Terrific author and marvellous story. brought to life by.a first class narrator. hope I can get the full series

Sherlock Holmes: His Last Bow Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle, Bert Coules

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 04:32:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes: His Last Bow Subtitle: BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation Author: Arthur Conan Doyle, Bert Coules Narrator: Clive Merrison, Michael Williams, full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-17 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Clive Merrison stars as the enduringly popular sleuth with Michael Williams as Watson in this collection of stories from the unique, fully dramatised BBC Radio 4 canon. In these eight intriguing tales, Holmes and Watson solve cases that range from the suspicious to the downright strange. They encounter mysteries as diverse as vanishing staff, secret plans and eccentric lodgers as Holmes is struck down by a rare tropical disease and, later, lured away from retirement to help his country on the eve of war. The dramatised stories are 'Wisteria Lodge', 'The Cardboard Box', 'The Red Circle', 'The Bruce Partington Plans', 'The Dying Detective', 'The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax', 'The Devil's Foot' and 'His Last Bow'. Gripping, suspenseful and hugely entertaining, these acclaimed dramatisations bring the world of Holmes and Watson to life and are guaranteed to appeal to any fan of the great detective. Members Reviews: Brilliant- this brings Holmes and Watson to life This dramatisation captures the essence of Sherlock Holmes. Fantastic acting and characterisation. I'm a great Holmes fan and this is definitely up there against the TV drama. excellent excellent excellent excellent, if writing this review is optional why have you set a minimum word limit Audible, you morons.

Sherlock Holmes and the Hunt for Jack the Ripper Audiobook by Gerard Kelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gerard Kelly) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:51:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sherlock Holmes and the Hunt for Jack the Ripper Author: Gerard Kelly Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: MX Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Many people have asked why the paths of Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper never crossed, since the two men were contemporaries in London in 1888. There have even been some scurrilous suggestions that Holmes was himself the Ripper. The paths of the two men did indeed cross. Holmes and Watson knew precisely who the real Ripper was and even where he lived. They also knew exactly what happened to him. If you have the stomach for it, listen and all will be revealed! Members Reviews: Not that good. Holmes wasn't portrayed as being clever, or observant, in fact, the story wasn't "Holmes-like" at all. Narrator has a deep voice, which is nice but he spoke much too fast. The accents, to me, sounded more like a common class person rather than upper class British like Holmes, Watson and the "Lady." When I slowed the listening speed so narrator didn't sound rushed, the results were comedic . Pulse-pounding performance Expert, exciting narration nearly conceals the thin plot and lack of confrontation. Worth a listen.

Cinq petits cochons Livre Audio par Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 02:44:07 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Cinq petits cochons Auteur: Agatha Christie Narrateur: Samuel Labarthe Format: Unabridged Durée: 7 hrs and 3 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 09-14-16 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Cinq témoignages accablants ont fait condamner à la détention perpétuelle Caroline, la femme d'Amyas Crale, peintre renommé, mort empoisonné. Seize ans plus tard, Hercule Poirot prend l'affaire en main. Ne s'arrêtant pas aux évidences, tirant parti du moindre indice, il fait éclater une vérité à laquelle personne ne s'attendait. Un des meilleurs Hercule Poirot qui, au-delà de l'intrigue, dépeint le milieu artistique des années trente, l'amour et la jalousie. Un roman policier sombrement chatoyant magnifiquement servi par Samuel Labarthe. Les romans cultes d'Agatha Christie continuent d'arriver chez Audiolib ! Un "cold case" qui ravira les amateurs... ©1942 Agatha Christie Limited. Éditions du Masque, département des éditions Jean-Claude Lattès. Traduit par Jean-Michel Alamagny (P)2016 Audiolib

The Case of the Haunted Husband Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:30:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Haunted Husband Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 18 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Aspiring actress Stephane Olger just wants to be in pictures. But she may end up in mug shots instead when she gets herself caught up in a crime. Shortly after quitting her job and moving to Hollywood, she is picked up by a well-dressed man while hitchhiking. The man loses control of the car and they end up in a horrible accident. Both Stephane and the driver escape unscathed but the strange man flees the scene leaving Stephane to face a charge of manslaughter. Stephane's rich uncle hires Perry Mason to defend her and he and the private detective Paul Drake immediately start gathering evidence. It turns out that the car, of course, was stolen, and belongs to a Hollywood producer who has been in contact with the mystery man who is from San Francisco. A woman has been promised a job by him, but is given one by Perry Mason instead. She, too, disappears, and in another room of the hotel her luggage is found with a man who has been shot. In the courtroom Perry Mason discovers many other facts, but in the meantime the film producer's chauffeur is murdered, making his task much harder. It's up to Perry Mason to find the truth behind a suspicious scenario starring a menacing movie mogul, a hoodwinked housewife, and a man no one has ever seen - alive! Members Reviews: One of the more memorable ones I enjoyed this as a TV show and now I can say I enjoyed the novel on which the teleplay was based.I do think this is one case where the TV writers actually improved upon the original "gotcha" ending, though. I can still hear Mason, in that final scene, saying to Lt. Tragg, "Do you think I'm stupid, lieutenant?" and Tragg responding about him being underhanded, unscrupulous, conniving...but not stupid. It was the perfect lead-in to the gotcha moment. Not that I didn't enjoy the way the book handled it, though. Shall we? Let us not! I've been picking up the Perry Mason Kindle editions as I find them on sale and have enjoyed most of them. This one almost drove me insane. As a mystery, it's fine. A bit convoluted and not always very believable, but basically sound. Perry is sharp, daring, and all the other things we've come to expect. Della is charming. Paul Drake is dogged and loyal. Lt. Tragg is a great addition to the cast of characters. Gardner showed real style in creating a foil for Mason who's neither corrupt nor a buffoon. So what's my beef? Everyone keeps saying "I shall" and "you shall" and "we shall." And if they're not talking about what "shall" happen, they're saying "let us." NOT "let's." "Let us." When have you ever heard Americans saying "shall" and "let us" outside of church? (Or a lawyer's office, maybe.) It sounds British (or someone's idea of British.) One character announces that his brother is "frightfully absent-minded." When Perry is arguing ethics with Tragg, he points out that "Criminals don't play cricket." A commonplace observation for an Englishmen, but not for an American. And the kicker is when Perry uses as an example a guy selling liquor illegally and past "regular closing hours." During Prohibition, it was illegal to sell liquor at all in the U.S.

On la trouvait plutôt jolie Livre Audio par Michel Bussi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michel Bussi) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:13:10 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: On la trouvait plutôt jolie Auteur: Michel Bussi Narrateur: Marie Bouvier Format: Unabridged Durée: 14 hrs and 33 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-02-17 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Leyli Maal, d'origine malienne, vit à Port-de-Bouc près de Marseille. Elle est pleine de charme, de sourire. Et de tension contenue. Son nouveau travail serait-il, enfin, le sésame pour le plus grand appartement dont cette mère célibataire rêve pour ses trois enfants ? Sa vie ne tient qu'à un fil, à un secret surtout, qu'elle parvient à cacher aux yeux de tous. Mais jusqu'à quand ? François Valioni, membre influent d'une importante association d'aide aux réfugiés, est retrouvé vidé de son sang dans un hôtel. Dans la poche de son pantalon, six coquillages, des cauris... Jules Flores, jeune flic plein de zèle et hyperconnecté, est missionné pour enquêter sur ce meurtre, qui sera vite suivi d'un deuxième... ©2017 Michel Bussi / Presses de la Cité (P)2017 Audiolib Avis des membres: Enthralling immersive story Michel Bussi's stories have a common fault. They are very hard to put down and leave me filling disappointed when they end and I don't have another one to begin. As a geography professor, the descriptions of local color are extensive and very enjoyable. I can't wait for his next book. The narrator in this book as well as in his others makes the stories totally immersive. "Chapeau" or hats off as they say in French.

Return to Reichenbach Audiobook by Geri Schear

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Geri Schear) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:16:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Return to Reichenbach Author: Geri Schear Narrator: Dominic Lopez Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: MX Publishing Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When a half-naked man is found gibbering on the moor, Sherlock Holmes uncovers a series of bizarre murders. At their heart lies a shadowy figure known only as The Sorcerer. He can talk to the dead, they say. He can bend any will to his own. Even a will as formidable as the detective's. The investigation leads from Dartmoor to Ireland and, ultimately, back to one of the most terrifying scenes of his career. Can Holmes survive the Reichenbach Falls a second time? Members Reviews: Completely loved this third book in Geri Schear' elegantl series about Holmes, Watson, and their friend, Lady Beatrice!! Excellent, riveting adventure! I loved this third book of the Sherlock, Watson, and Lady Beatrice series from Geri Schear and resented having to take time for sleep. It was either that or - doze off while reading the Kindle edition on my PC - fall face first into my keyboard. Drivingly intense, relentlessly energetic, and exhausting thrilling Return to Reichenbach is far more than I had expected. It moves up to #2 as my favorite in the series as the complete embodiment of ACD's consulting detective is captured in his effort to capture the fiend and haunting menace called the Scorcher. Tension abounds and all characters are captured beautifully. No matter which chapter or person, whether friend or foe, all were extremely well-done. I loved the reality and detail of Geri's description and characters; plus I look forward to Holmes monograph on surface streets London and its boroughs. As yet I haven't gotten an image of Lady Beatrice; however, it is easy to envision younger versions of Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwick for her leading men, with Christopher Lee as Mycroft via "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes". Only once was I taken out of the story, which was when Holmes met Bradstreet and they stood in front of 221B Baker Street to decide upon a destination, then Holmes entered the officer's "car" to go there with the policeman. As a person who understands the language of many generations and centuries in London, it took a couple minutes to recapture 'RfR's' words because my mind had wandered to the police of that era driving Mini-Coopers or Vauxhalls. Possibly, Sherlock, John, and Beatrice would have chosen black models, if colors were available. Sorry for the nonsense, but an accidental misnomer can take a person far out of the story. : ) Holmes in Danger . . . . This is the third of three (so far) books featuring Sherlock Holmes and the woman identified as his âwifeâ, Lady Beatrice. This adventure finds Holmes moving from Dartmoor to Ireland to Reichenbach, as the title indicates. Once again, Ms. Schear shows that sheâs a wonderful storyteller. As I mentioned in my review of the first Lady Beatrice volume, âA Biased Judgementâ, I disagree with the notion that Holmes and Lady Beatrice are actually married. He respects her, and he may even have feelings for her, but the actual marriage is a construct of Ms. Schear, and those parts related and referring to the marriage have been added to the original text by Editor Schear. There is a long history of constructing romantic relationships for Holmes â see my review of âA Biased Judgement for more extensive information about this, as well as how I rationalize acceptance of the accurate parts of the narratives, while explaining away the parts that have been added by later editors.

The Claresby Collection: Twelve Mysteries Audiobook by Daphne Coleridge

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daphne Coleridge) — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:01:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Claresby Collection: Twelve Mysteries Author: Daphne Coleridge Narrator: Daphne Coleridge Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-18 Publisher: Daphne Coleridge Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A collection of 12 mystery stories set at Claresby Manor. Clues to the whereabouts of treasure lost since the time of Oliver Cromwell, the death of a famous artist, and the disappearance of a valuable work of art are all investigated by the amiable Rupert Latimer. An intriguing collection of English mystery stories with Rupert and Laura Latimer. Written and narrated by Daphne Coleridge. Members Reviews: Pure nondemanding fun Sometimes you don't want a complicated, brain-taxing mystery, just something pleasant and cozy to help pass a few spare minutes in an entertaining way. This collection does just that. The stories' protagonists are a far cry from being the world's greatest detectives (or, for that matter, even very competent ones)--but who cares? There is a problem/situation to momentarily pique our interest, and it gets resolved without too much fanfare in a way that briefly diverts us from the cares of the world. There is a need for such simple, escapist pleasures. Rating such a book is problematic. It is not "great" literature by any means, but it seems never to have had such high aspirations. Rather, it aimed comfortably lower (much lower, some might say), but in that niche it succeeds. I was initially reluctant to purchase this collection, especially after reading some of the reviews of the separately published, individual titles (and the criticisms are not without merit), but I'm glad I overcame my reluctance. This set has provided me much enjoyment. Cosy Collection Having read and enjoyed all the separate stories on Kindle, I was delighted to find this paperback version containing all the cosy mysteries surrounding Laura and Rupert Latimer based around the perfectly imagined English country village of Claresby. This is a great collection at an attractive price - a must for all fans of author Daphne Coleridge's very British mysteries. It contains all the delightful stories from the Kindle books: 'The Claresby Mystery', 'Three Mysteries', 'Two Claresby Village Mysteries, 'Rupert Investigates', The Claresby Ghost and Two Other Mysteries. The Twelve stories included in the book are: The Treasure of Claresby Manor, Pickled Toad With Diamonds, An Uninvited Guest, The Claresby Mystery, The Black Widow of Claresby, The Claresby Ghost, Death of a Clarinettist, The Floods Murder, Rupert Investigates: A Cambridge Mystery, The Coach House Mystery, The Curious Legacy, and The Twelve Days of Christmas Mystery. Warmly told, these stories all kept me guessing until the end. What I also like about this collection is the way in which Laura and Rupert's relationship is developed through each story. My particular personal favourites are The Treasure of Claresby Manor and The Curious Legacy. I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I did. A curious manifestation Probably the most difficult genre right now is to maintain the mystery aspect of the traditonial mystery because modern communication systems have rendered most of the conventions irrelevant. Thus, this series of mysteries that may or may not be mysteries, set in a fictional (very fictional) village in the U.K. somehow spans the 19th and 20 century conventions with 21st century trappings (the husband of the female village squire is a Kindle crossword creator). I don't think the problems of the genre are solved, but it is a valiant attempt to do so.

Death on the Riviera Audiobook by John Bude

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Bude) — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 16:19:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death on the Riviera Author: John Bude Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-16 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When a counterfeit currency racket comes to light on the French Riviera, Detective Inspector Meredith is sent speeding southwards out of the London murk to the warmth and glitter of the Mediterranean. Along with Inspector Blampignon, an amiable policeman from Nice, Meredith must trace the whereabouts of Chalky Cobbett, crook and forger. Soon their interest centres on the Villa Paloma, the residence of Nesta Hedderwick, an eccentric Englishwoman, and her bohemian house guests, among them her niece, an artist, and a playboy. Before long, it becomes evident that more than one of the occupants of the Villa Paloma has something to hide, and the stage is set for murder. Members Reviews: Tricky designs on the beach cause flurry Please see my comment on "Cheltenham Square Murder," as it generally applies to this book too. Four Stars Good page turner. It definitely kept my interest. Five Stars Excellently written mystery! Not Bude's Best But Still a Lot of Fun I love these British Golden Age mysteries, back when the world seemed a little more charming and a little less chaotic, and 'tecs with energy and a little imagination could do what it takes a whole lot of DNA testing to accomplish now. Sure the cliches are rampant, but that's because their popularity caused them to be emulated and enduring. This book about a louche proto-artists' colony in the sunshine is not Bude's best, but it's still a great deal of fun, if you can get past the occasionally patronizing and simplistic views of the British on holiday. Counterfeiting gone deadly "Death on the Riviera" was originally published in 1952 by Macdonald, UK. It has been reissued by Poisoned Pen Press in collaboration with the British library as a "British Library Crime Classic". For this tale Mr. Bude brings back Inspector Meredith of the C.I.D. who had been introduced in an earlier book. Inspector Meredith and his assistant are sent to the Riviera to help the French investigate a counterfeiting scheme that is passing bad GBPound notes along the French coast. A second story line involves jealousy and murder amongst the expats living in the area. The two plots intertwine around the question of whether the murderers and victims are part of the counterfeiting gang. "Death on the Riviera" is rather fun but offers some challenges to readers. The dialogue is not of a modern style at all. Some of the slang is not only out of date but in several instances I got the feeling that perhaps the UK and US uses were different. Overall the writing seems breezy and offhand for a detective story. For instance, in the middle of a suspense-filled discussion that has begun to unravel the central mystery, the detectives take a 10 minute break to have an aperitif. Readers not from the UK may not know that for quite a while after the war, British tourists were subject to Exchange Controls and not allowed to take much money out of the country. At the time this story is set, the limit was only Â50, which, while admittedly was worth a lot more then, still did not go far on the Riviera. The funny money boys counted on doing business with cash-strapped tourists. Inspector Meredith's command of French seems to get suddenly stronger when needed.

The Case of the Hesitant Hostess Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 12:37:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Hesitant Hostess Subtitle: Perry Mason, Book 41 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Perry Mason had no hesitation in defending Albert Brogan, a broke ex-salesman against a charge of robbery. He's counting on the testimony of the nightclub hostess Martha Lavina to clear him. She had most of the requirements for a good professional hostess, and one was an innocent face. That, plus various other attractions, made her a formidable challenge as she faced Perry Mason on the witness stand. She was also deadly clever and she held the jury spellbound. When Mason sprang his bombshell they stayed that way, for the hoped-for explosion was a dud. That was just the beginning of a smashing, freewheeling attack with no holds barred on either side. Then another hostess, his key witness, fled. Failure to find the missing witness in forty-eight hours could cost an innocent man his liberty and his life, when the prosecution serves up a shocking new charge of murder. But the high-tailing hostess has a host of her own secrets, and a cast of shady characters - from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. She seems determined to keep them and herself hidden. It all leads Perry Mason down the trail of an amazing crime that might have gone undetected. Members Reviews: Perry's client is found guilty, but only before Perry is on the case So there is an interesting discussion regarding double jeopardy. This is a confusing case since we are not sure who the victim is and there are 4 competing theories of guilt with a different murderer and sometimes different victim in each. And the title is puzzling. Who is the lucky loser? I guess it is Perry's client who loses his case then is lucky to get Perry as a lawyer. But since Gardner introduces characters and plotlines, then loses them, maybe the lucky loser is the reader. The Hesitant Hostess I enjoyed reading this book. The way Perry Mason would not give up on his client even though he was not being paid to defend him. He knew that was not guilty. Another perry mason puzzle. Here is another great mystery with many twists. I don't know how the author thinks up all the many twists in his mysteries, bit I ejoy them all and you will to. Not quite right There is something wrong with this book. Either Gardner was writing on a word count or the characters were not talking to him. In any case every other line seems to have been repeated half a dozen times, the plot was a 5-minute idea that did not work on any level and the attempt at characterization (Dell's and Perry in Las Vegas) with a public report they were to be married was tossed out like a bone. After a brief congratulations from Paul, the matter was utterly dropped. Also, the typesetting or e-book conversion was especially bad. There is no excuse for this type of sloppiness (Harry and Hairy, for example) or dialogue running into the next quote so you cannot follow who is speaking. A poor effort all the way around. Always an intriguing read. Although this was not my favorite of Gardner's, I have never read one of his books that I regretted the value of the purchase. Like all of his Perry Mason books, this one keeps your brain churning until the very end, and then fills in a lot of blanks all at once. Although I did not look at the publication date, it appeared to be one of his earlier novels--not as polished as most--but it is always a good read for fans familiar with and devoted to his works and his cast of characters.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:28:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 7 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When the cat's away the murderer will play.... In his will, Peter Laxter guaranteed his faithful caretaker a job and a place to live...for life. But Laxter's grandson Sam says the deal doesn't include the caretaker's cat - and he wants the feline off the premises by hook, crook...or poison. When Perry Mason takes the case, he quickly finds there's much more at stake than an old man's cat - a million dollars or more to be exact.... Members Reviews: received in a timely fashion and in good condition - cover was different but is the complete ... received in a timely fashion and in good condition - cover was different but is the complete story written in 1935 Excellent book! My mom liked it! Five Stars IT'S GREAT Good Good story. Lots to try and keep straight. I guessed part of the ending though. The clues were there. I recommend Get your Perry, Della & Paul "fix" : ) The only problem: the cat on the cover is a Siamese and the cat in the story is a Persian! Other than that, I love ESG xoxoxoxo

Poe's Detective Audiobook by Edgar Allan Poe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:44:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poe's Detective Subtitle: The Dupin Stories Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Edgar Allan Poe is the undisputed "Father" of the Detective story and his Detective C. Auguste Dupin set the stage for eccentric, logic-wielding sleuths like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. This is the first audio collection of Poe's detective stories, plus one non-Dupin detective tale, "Thou Art the Man". Celebrity narrator Bronson Pinchot delivers amazing performances of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt", "The Purloined Letter", and "Thou Art the Man". Members Reviews: Stop The Music! I wonder if the companies that produce these recordings have any understanding of their customers? Good reading by Bronson Pinchot, but badly marred by the insertion of what I guess is supposed to be "creepy atmospheric" music at the beginning and end of each story. I do not understand this practice, and I don't know of anyone who is a regular listener who thinks it adds anything but annoyance to these productions. This collection has the three Dupin stories, and also includes the very little known "Thou Art Man," which is not a Dupin story at all. A better selection might have been "The Gold Bug" which is a "Dupin" story, but with "Dupin" changed into William Legrand. Please don't buy this audiobook, it's very bad This is definitely a very bad audiobook, in fact the narrator, Mr.Pinchot, simulates a kind of French accent, that sounds terrible and it's totally annoying. I understand that he wants to mimic the main character of the novels, Mr. Dupin, but unfortunately the final result is very bad. It sounds very odd, please don't buy this audiobook. Wordy I wanted a more condenced version, I guess I knew the story line and wanted to be refreshed. No comprehension of Poe Bronson Pinchot reads as if he does not know what any of the words mean, I regret this, should have gone with the older recordings.

Tu me manques Livre Audio par Harlan Coben

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harlan Coben) — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 02:23:43 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Tu me manques Auteur: Harlan Coben Narrateur: Maud Rudigoz Format: Unabridged Durée: 11 hrs and 32 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 03-18-15 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Un suspense à la Harlan Coben couronné par une fin aussi crédible qu'inattendue : du polar à l'état pur. Inscrite par une amie sur le site de rencontres JustMyType.com, Kat Donovan, quarante ans, séduisante inspectrice au NYPD, tombe sur le profil de Jeff, son premier amour brutalement disparu dix-huit ans plus tôt. Mais sous une autre identité. Les premiers échanges sonnent faux, distants. Pourquoi Jeff est-il devenu si froid ? Aurait-il pu oublier leur histoire, et jusqu'à cette chanson de John Waite dont ils avaient fait l'hymne de leur amour ? Blessée par l'attitude de Jeff, bouleversée par l'assassinat de son père et par les révélations récentes du meurtrier, Kat tente de reprendre ses marques en se concentrant sur une affaire de disparitions de femmes. Des femmes piégées, sur Internet, par un homme charmant, dont Kat craint de reconnaître le profil... Qui est vraiment ce Jeff ? Soudain, tout dérape. Et la gueule du loup se referme brutalement sur Kat. ©2014 / 2015 Harlan Coben. Tous droits réservés / Belfond (P)2015 Audiolib Revues par les critiques: La presse en parle "Le talent de Coben pour les intrigues montre une fois de plus pourquoi il domine les listes de best-sellers, et ses personnages sont plus marquants que jamais." Sunday Times

Charlie Chan Carries On Audiobook by Earl Derr Biggers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Earl Derr Biggers) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:38:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Charlie Chan Carries On Author: Earl Derr Biggers Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: Harmonic Wave Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Inspector Duff works with the Scotland Yard. He is called in to investigate a mysterious murder that occurred at a famous local London hotel. A deaf old man, traveling on pleasure trip from America with his daughter and granddaughter, has been murdered during the night. At first, the investigation seems to be pointing towards Doctor Lofton, the leader of the tour group, as the culprit. Much to the chagrin of the other travelers in the group, they are all subjected to questioning and investigation by Inspector Duff. A few look good for the murder - an infamous Chicago gangster, an exceedingly nervous man, a few people in the wrong place at the time of the murder. Without evidence, Duff is unable to detain the group from continuing on with their tour. He finds himself wishing for the assistance of his old friend, Charlie Chan, who now resides in Hawaii. The plot thickens when one of the suspects is found dead at a farther stop on the trip. Duff finds himself traveling to investigate the new murder, quickly followed by another murder. Duff plans to meet with the group again when they arrive in Hawaii - hoping to get the help of Charlie Chan as well. When they arrive in Hawaii, Charlie Chan not only helps; he finds himself taking over the investigation. Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) was an American author, most famous for his mystery novels concerning the Chinese American detective, Charlie Chan. Several of his works were turned into movies during his career. Although fearful that he would never be able to break from his Charlie Chan-mold, Biggers continued writing the mysteries due to their popularity and his attachment to the character. Said Biggers, "Yet here I am, and with me Charlie Chan. Thank heaven he is amiable, philosophical - a good companion. For I know now that he and I must travel the rest of the journey together." Members Reviews: A- entry in A+ series Compared with the other entries in the Charlie Chan mystery series, Charlie Chan Carries On is not the strongest; compared with the heap of popular American detective fiction of the past century, it is still pretty darn good, so let's give it an A-. This is the 5th of the six books in the series, published in 1930. Author Biggers took an artistic risk by starting out with a story that belongs to Scotland Yard Inspector Duff, an old friend of Charlie's. A member of an American-based world tour is found murdered in London. The members are wealthy and well-connected and the Embassy releases Duff's circle of suspects to continue on their way. So, he tries with uneven results to keep up. There are more deaths. When the ship arrives at Honolulu, a good 2/3 of the way through the book, Charlie joins what is left of the touring group for the last leg to San Francisco, to fix what went wrong in the investigation up to that point. So, not giving us Charlie's company up front was a risk that was okay but not great. The travel group is large and we have to keep up with several names and stereotypical characters--though by the end, we can keep them straight. Typically, Biggers starts with stereotypes but spins them, but not so much here. The tourists are the 1%ers of 1930, apparently untouched by the events of October 1929, about which Charlie makes a passing remark. Biggers also relies on his own formula that always includes a bright ingénue and her suitor.

The Innocence of Father Brown, Vol. 3 Audiobook by M.J. Elliott, G. K. Chesterton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M.J. Elliott) — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 08:29:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Innocence of Father Brown, Vol. 3 Author: M.J. Elliott, G. K. Chesterton Narrator: J.T. Turner and the Colonial Radio Players Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-14 Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: From London to Cornwall, then to Italy and France, a short, shabby priest takes on bandits, traitors, and killers. Why is he so successful? The reason is that after years spent in the priesthood, Father Brown knows human nature and is not afraid of its dark side. Thus he understands criminal motivation and how to deal with it. The award-winning Colonial Theatre on the Air has dramatized G. K. Chesterton's Father Brown stories from The Innocence of Father Brown with a full cast, music score, and sound effects. Included in Vol. 3: Starring J.T. Turner and The Colonial Radio Players Executive Producer Mark Vander Berg Dramatized for Audio by M. J. Elliott Based on The Innocence Of Father Brown by G. K. Chesterton Produced by Rich Matheson and M. J. Cogburn Directed by Jerry Robbins Cover Illustration by Jeff Hayes

Conjuration Casanova (Antoine Marcas 2) Livre Audio par Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Éric Giacometti) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:26:53 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Conjuration Casanova (Antoine Marcas 2) Auteur: Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne Narrateur: Julien Chatelet Format: Unabridged Durée: 10 hrs and 44 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 08-12-16 Éditeur: Audible Studios Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: À Paris, un ministre franc-maçon est retrouvé prostré dans ses appartements à côté du cadavre de sa maîtresse qu'il a follement aimée. Sur son visage, la morte arbore une étrange expression d'extase amoureuse. L'affaire est officiellement confiée au Commissaire Marcas qui va devenir la cible d'une conjuration visant à compromettre sa réputation, à le faire chasser de la police puis à le supprimer définitivement. Cette fois, les puissants ennemis de Marcas pourraient bien être des frères en maçonnerie. Une journaliste profane et une "sœur" vont l'aider tandis que de nouveaux meurtres totalement calqués sur le premier vont se produire en Andalousie, dans la demeure d'une actrice célèbre, puis à Nice chez un très grand couturier. Marcas va trouver le point commun à ces décès : les mémoires mystérieuses de Casanova, dévoilant ses activités de franc-maçon de haut grade... >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2006 Univers Poche (P)2016 Audible FR

The Twenty-Third Man Audiobook by Gladys Mitchell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gladys Mitchell) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:49:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Twenty-Third Man Author: Gladys Mitchell Narrator: Patience Tomlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-13 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Renowned criminologist, psychoanalyst and sardonic widow Mrs Bradley is enjoying a relaxing holiday on the beautiful island of Hombres Muertos. Then a cave high up in the mountains, containing the mummified bodies of 23 dead kings, acquires an extra corpse overnight, and Mrs Bradley is delighted to be called into action. As her investigations begin it quickly becomes clear that almost everyone on the island has a motive for murder, and a dark secret they are desperate to conceal. But who is the real killer? Members Reviews: Murder Takes No Holiday Even on holiday, the peripatetic Mrs. Beatrice Bradley (now elevated to Dame Beatrice) cannot take a vacation from murder. While on the out-of-the-way and entirely fictional Canary island of Hombres Muertos (Dead Men), Mrs. Bradley takes a visit to a tourist attraction that consists of 23 dead, mummified prehistoric kings (which gives the island its name). But there's a 24th dead man, stabbed in the back, there -- Karl Emden, a womanizer who had managed to "go native" in the few months he'd been on Hombres Muertos. Considering that his demise came almost immediately after Mrs. Bradley's arrival, the psychiatrist and British Home Office consultant takes a very close look at the party that disembarked on the island along with her as the most likely culprits. That party includes a nerve-patient named Telham and his pretty sister, a 20-something widow named Caroline Lockerby, whose husband died in very strange circumstances; the pale Clun, recently released after serving a sentence for manslaughter; and a hellion of a boy named Clement Drashleigh and his overly permissive parents. Mrs. Bradley also casts a jaundiced eye on the locals: an avid bird-watcher named Mrs. Angel, who's sure to prove anything but angelic; a botanical enthusiast and pathological prevaricator named Peterhouse; the fiery hotel owner and his daughter, and a band of soft-hearted bandits led by Tío Caballo and José el Lupe. When Mrs. Bradley's self-styled secretary and general dogsbody, Laura Gavin (née Menzies) and her infant son Hamish join Mrs. Bradley on Hombres Muertos, the plot gets even better and more humorous. The Twenty-Third Man has plenty of twists and turns as Mrs. Bradley and Laura poke around both on the island and back in England. The novel ranks as one of the best of Gladys Mitchell's novels -- and that's saying a lot! Don't miss this excellent mystery! GladysMitchell's books are always excellent. GladysMitchell's books are always excellent. Only Ok This is an easy going mystrey novel, not to taxing on the mind. However, it does get annoying with the constant referrals to Mr Parageter and his associates. Very repetitive. Who is the twenty fourth body? Dame Beatrice Bradley is taking an extended holiday on the island of Hombres Muertos - the Island of Dead Men. One of her first expeditions is to a cave which contains the mummified bodies of twenty three kings. Except that one of the kings appears to be taller than the others and attracts Beatrice's attention.

Le septième templier (Antoine Marcas 7) Livre Audio par Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Éric Giacometti) — Thu, 04 May 2017 00:40:49 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Le septième templier (Antoine Marcas 7) Auteur: Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne Narrateur: Julien Chatelet Format: Unabridged Durée: 14 hrs Langue: Français Date de publication: 05-04-17 Éditeur: Audible Studios Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Sept templiers, trois portes, une seule vérité. 1307. Le roi Philippe le Bel et le pape Clément V ordonnent l'anéantissement total de l'Ordre du Temple. Mais dans l'ombre des commanderies, sept templiers vont organiser sa survivance par-delà les siècles. De nos jours, le commissaire franc-maçon Antoine Marcas reçoit l'appel désespéré d'un mystérieux frère, sur le point d'être assassiné, qui lui transmet la piste d'un secret fabuleux : le trésor des templiers. Au même moment à Saint-Pierre de Rome, le pape s'apprête à bénir la foule quand il est abattu par un tireur d'élite... Du Paris initiatique aux arcanes occultes du Vatican, découvrez dans le nouveau Giacometti et Ravenne les étapes codées d'un parcours ésotérique, placé sous le signe de la croix du Temple... >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2011 Univers Poche (P)2017 Audible Studios

Le temple noir (Antoine Marcas 8) Livre Audio par Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Éric Giacometti) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:53:24 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Le temple noir (Antoine Marcas 8) Auteur: Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne Narrateur: Julien Chatelet Format: Unabridged Durée: 16 hrs and 6 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 06-29-17 Éditeur: Audible Studios Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: 1313. En Terre Sainte, une compagnie de brigands attaque une cité isolée. Leur chef, Roncelin de Fos, parvient à s'emparer de la ville, sans se douter qu'elle intéresse fortement deux personnages clés : le Grand maître des Templiers et le légat du Pape. Roncelin prend la fuite avant d'être récupéré par le Temple. Pour payer sa dette, il devra retrouver le seul rabbin capable de décrypter le message que les Templiers ont découvert dans les souterrains du Temple de Salomon. Dans le but de partir en quête du secret le mieux gardé de tous les temps : celui de la Pierre de la Puissance, que revendiquent toutes les religions et que recherchent tous les pouvoirs... 2012, Londres. Un homme est assassiné après avoir volé des informations explosives sur le Saint Suaire de Turin. Au même moment à Paris, le curé de la basilique du Sacré-Cœur est exécuté alors qu'il découvre des fouilles suspectes dans la crypte. De son côté, Antoine Marcas, flic et franc-maçon, a découvert le trésor des Templiers mais refuse de recevoir la légion d'honneur et préfère goûter à sa nouvelle vie avec Gabrielle, une initiée rencontrée lors de cette dernière enquête. Mais son bonheur est de courte durée, puisque Gabrielle est enlevée par des inconnus. Bien vite une réalité s'impose. L'affaire du Septième Templier, que Marcas croyait derrière lui, n'est pas terminée. L'histoire ne fait que commencer et l'ordre du Temple n'a pas encore livré son véritable secret - celui qui pourrait bien faire basculer les peuples dans une Troisième Guerre mondiale... >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2012 Univers Poche (P)2017 Audible Studios Avis des membres: Dark and confusing I was disappointed in this book; the plot shifts back and forth between today and the 13th century and deals with the dark dealings of Knights Templar. Three Stars Great product.

Apocalypse (Antoine Marcas 5) Livre Audio par Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Éric Giacometti) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:36:57 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Apocalypse (Antoine Marcas 5) Auteur: Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne Narrateur: Julien Chatelet Format: Unabridged Durée: 10 hrs and 10 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 01-12-17 Éditeur: Audible Studios Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Et si les francs-maçons détenaient le secret de la fin des Temps ? Le Signe tant attendu est arrivé sous la forme d'une dangereuse image. Le commissaire franc-maçon Antoine Marcas a retrouvé cette ébauche du tableau des Bergers d'Arcadie dont le décryptage par un initié pourrait conduire à la fin des Temps. Manipulé par ses propres frères, poursuivi par des fondamentalistes, Marcas devra s'engager dans une lutte manichéenne et ancestrale. De Jérusalem, dans le Temple de Salomon où tout a commencé, jusqu'à Rennes-le-Château où tout doit s'arrêter... >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2009 Univers Poche (P)2016 Audible FR

Lux tenebrae (Antoine Marcas 6) Livre Audio par Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Éric Giacometti) — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:10:02 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Lux tenebrae (Antoine Marcas 6) Auteur: Éric Giacometti, Jacques Ravenne Narrateur: Julien Chatelet Format: Unabridged Durée: 10 hrs and 45 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 02-09-17 Éditeur: Audible Studios Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Été 2010. Le commissaire franc-maçon Antoine Marcas est plongé dans un profond coma, après une blessure par balle. À son réveil, il ne se souvient de rien, hormis des cauchemars, de ce tunnel sans fin. Une Expérience de Mort Imminente... Lancé sur la piste de son agresseur, traqué par des fanatiques religieux, le frère Marcas remonte aux origines des rites d'initiation égyptiens. Pour comprendre, il va devoir à nouveau franchir les portes de la mort... >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2010 Univers Poche (P)2017 Audible Studios Avis des membres: Good story C'est de la mme lignée que les autres aventures écrites à 4 mains par ce duos, entre fiction et histoire

End in Tears Audiobook by Ruth Rendell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ruth Rendell) — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:14:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: End in Tears Author: Ruth Rendell Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-17-06 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A lump of concrete dropped deliberately from a little stone bridge over a relatively unfrequented road kills the wrong person. The driver behind is spared. But only for a while. One particular member of the local press is gunning for the Chief Inspector, distinctly unimpressed with what he regards as old-fashioned police methods. But Wexford, with his old friend and partner, Mike Burden, along with two new recruits to the Kingsmarkham team, pursue their inquiries with a diligence and humanity that make Ruth Rendell's detective stories enthralling, exciting, and very touching. Critic Reviews: "[Rendell is] flat-out brilliant." (The New York Times) "Prolific three-time Edgar winner Rendell proves a master at rendering the joys and sorrows of human relationships, from amicable marriages to the cruel practice of preying on sterile women desperate to have children." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Intriguing & complicated story I quite enjoyed this book. I had never read any of the "Inspector Wexford" books by Ruth Rendell, and was relieved that I didn't have to have read any of them before. What made the book so interesting is how Rendell follows the step-by-step of the investigation along with the happenings in the personal lives of the investigators. There was an interesting red herring that certainly kept me wondering how to put all the information together. This is really a "thinking persons" detective story, it doesn't have a lot of the traditional action you see in most detective stories and thrillers. Books in a similar vein I enjoyed were The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly, Tyrannosaur Canyon by Douglas Preston, and One Dangerous Lady by Jane Stanton Hitchcock. Felt like an abridged book While the characters were quite enjoyable, they all were meshed together in a way that defied coincidence. This was more than the "suspending disbelief" that is necessary in some books, and to me, really detracted from the story. I enjoyed listening to the story unfold, it just got too wacky and almost amateurish at the end. Full of twists and turns This is one of my favorite Ruth Rendell books, and the audio rendering is terrific. John Lee is the best Wexford narrator, in my opinion. The story has complexity, and the central characters are particularly rich in this book. You don't need to read the Wexford books in order (no spoilers between books) but the characters do age and evolve over time, which makes the Inspector and his companions much less like cardboard cutouts and more like real people who happen to have jobs solving crimes. You've got to be kidding. This starts out fine but the closer you get to finding out what really happened, the more ridiculous it gets. No one is stupid enough to believe what the women in this book apparently believed. No one. I usually like the Inspector Wexford books but this one was a waste of a credit. I only gave it 2 stars because the narrator was good. It is rather annoying, however, that they are using so many different narrators for the Wexford series. They really should stick to one for the whole series. A Miss This is my first Ruth Rendell book and I was a bit disappointed. It just never seem to get off the ground and didn't flow well. It's an ok summer listen, I guess but I doubt I'll download another one of hers.

Morse's Greatest Mysteries Audiobook by Colin Dexter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colin Dexter) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:21:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Morse's Greatest Mysteries Author: Colin Dexter Narrator: Kevin Whately Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-07 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: These five dazzling short stories about the world's most popular fictional detective will tantalize all lovers of classic crime fiction. Members Reviews: Well done but time listed is wrong Is there anything you would change about this book? Nicely convoluted Oxfordian plots. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? At least happily listening on a car drive. Which character as performed by Kevin Whately was your favorite? Lewis. Could you see Morse's Greatest Mysteries being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Kevin Whately, John Thaw(?) Any additional comments? This is mislabeled. It's only 2:30 long and it said it was 7+. second time of listening must be good I Just like the ease of listening I would recommend this to my daughter, I know she will enjoy as much as I have A nostalgic listen After loving the new series of 'Endeavour' on TV I became nostalgic for the original Morse and decided to download this. Not as satisfying as a full Morse but these short stories are enjoyable and brilliantly narrated by Kevin Whately Not what I expected I love Morse n Lewis but these snippets (that's what they are, extremely short snippets too) we're OK. But not great, so much so I didn't finish it.

Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:32:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories Subtitle: B1: Collins Agatha Christie ELT Readers Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Roger May, Gabrielle Glaister Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully abridged versions are shorter with the language targeted at learners of English. When a rich lady is murdered, there is one obvious suspect. Even his wife says he is guilty - but then his lawyer discovers evidence that brings everything into question. Is anyone telling the truth? Accompanied by three other short stories: 'The Rajah's Emerald', 'Philomel Cottage' and 'The Actress'. Witness for the Prosecution is soon to be released as a major motion picture starring Ben Affleck.

They Do it With Mirrors Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 19:00:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Do it With Mirrors Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Joan Hickson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Miss Marple senses danger when she visits a friend living in a Victorian mansion which doubles as a rehabilitiation centre for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when a youth fires a revolver at the administrator, Lewis Serrocold. Neither is injured. But a mysterious visitor, Mr. Gilbrandsen, is less fortunate: shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building. Pure coincidence? Miss Marple thinks not, and vows to discover the real reason for Mr. Gilbrandsen's visit. ©1952 Agatha Christie Limited. A Chorion Company. All rights reserved; (P)1997, 2002 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK Critic Reviews: "Brilliant." (Guardian) "No one on either side of the Atlantic does it better." (New York Times) Members Reviews: Two incomparable ladies It's such a joy to have the great Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories ready by the definitive Marple herself. Joan Hickson is beyond all comparison. They do it with Mirrors Miss Marple, invited to see a friend she hadn't seen in 25 years, is it going to be a nice peaceful rest or is their something going on at Stoney gates?

The Mask of Dimitrios Audiobook by Eric Ambler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Ambler) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:31:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mask of Dimitrios Author: Eric Ambler Narrator: Tony Gardener Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: English crime novelist Charles Latimer is travelling in Istanbul when he makes the acquaintance of Turkish police inspector Colonel Haki. It is from him that he first hears of the mysterious Dimitrios - an infamous master criminal, long wanted by the law, whose body has just been fished out of the Bosphorus. Fascinated by the story, Latimer decides to retrace Dimitrios' steps across Europe to gather material for a new book. But, as he gradually discovers more about his subject's shadowy history, fascination tips over into obsession. And, in entering Dimitrios' criminal underworld, Latimer realizes that his own life may be on the line. Members Reviews: Excellent Thriller! Excellent story with a well developed plot. This thriller takes you back to an intrigue filled Europe of the 1930s. Eric Ambler's writing retains contemporary freshness. A great read! Interesting but not his best For some reason I had a harder time getting into this book of Amblers. Narration was great and was not the problem. The plot just was not as interesting to me. His other books seemed much better. I will still listen to more of his books because his writing skills are top rate. Hopefully this is not the first book you listen to of his. His earlier books are great. Mask of Dimitrios Tony Gardener did a good job reading this book. I had not read an Eric Ambler book since the 1960s so when I saw this on the list I decided to give it a listen. Ambler makes you feel as if you have traveled with him to these exotic cities. The hunt for the life of Dimitrios provided a few twists and turns and made for an interesting read. Excellent book and reader I really enjoyed this audible book. The book is well written and Tony Gardener does the different voices very well. The book has not dated and the intricacies of the plot are very interestingly woven. It held my attention right up to the end. I would recommend this audible book. No convulated plot twists just a good story I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Some may think it dated and lacking in the sophisticated and convoluted plot twists of the more modern thriller. But Ambler makes up for that in his depiction of people who find themselves drawn into the murkier side of life. Originally published in 1939 Ambler gives a vivid description of pre-war europe, and the intrigues around the balkan states. It is also enjoyable to read from the perspective of the development of the mystery/thriller over the years. Nor is it a long book, Ambler like most good authors keeps the story rolling along at a fair pace. I would recommend without reservation.

Poison in the Pen Audiobook by Patricia Wentworth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patricia Wentworth) — Tue, 06 May 2014 12:14:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poison in the Pen Subtitle: Miss Silver, Book 29 Author: Patricia Wentworth Narrator: Diana Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Tilling Green was a charming little village nestling in the Ledshire countryside. Not at all the sort of place you would expect to find an anonymous letter writer. And when one of the recipients, a young woman, was found drowned in the lake belonging to the Manor House, Miss Silver was persuaded to go and investigate. Valentine Grey, the pretty young heiress from the Manor House, was marrying one Gilbert Earle, but on the night of Valentine's pre-wedding party Jason Leigh, Valentine's former love, returned after months without a word. Valentine discovered Gilbert in a compromising situation with her guardian's wife. And several people received extremely nasty letters. Connie Brooks knew who had written those letters. But on the same night, she was murdered... Members Reviews: The first Miss Silver I ever read, and still a fav This book will not be for everyone. I believe it was first published in 1955 but it reads like something much older, it's aesthetic seems to be 1930's, or even earlier. I love that, but please be warned that it moves slowly, that there is much conversation and little action, and that motivations appear at least on first reading to be wildly different in this book than they are in modern American life. However, as is often the case with Miss Silver, there are aspects of this close examination of people and their relationships and the results of their choices that are just as relevant and timely today as they were when they were written. Miss Silver, the series sleuth, is the ultimate working lady (lady being the operative word) and she reminds me very much of my grandmother. I adore her for her reserve, her dowdy attire, her resistance to familiarity, her quiet independence, compassion, and shrewd insight. She's a version of Miss Marple (Agatha Christie) and Miss Climpson (Dorothy Sayers) and I love all these independent, intrepid, elderly spinster sleuths with their subtle social camouflage that causes wrongdoers not to take them seriously until it is far too late. Miss Silver is portrayed with less humor than either of the other two ladies but she is a sister under the skin all the same, being a quietly attired and unstoppable force of nature. I find Patricia Wentworth to be a uniquely period writer who's insights are still relevant today, and I love to spend time with Miss Silver from time to time, especially when life gets chaotic and I need a sense of continuity. I'm thrilled that Audible is brining the entire list to audio book form, and thrilled that Diana Bishop is reading them all, I can't imagine Miss Silver read by anyone else. What a treat! Wentworth Still Shines after 12 books! This is my 12th book by Patricia Wentworth and she is still a winner....every mystery is very different and multi-layered. Love the narrator .I have purchased all that are available from Audible and plan to take my time reading them to make them last.Hope Audible is able to get all of her books ..... Where's the story?? What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The author's customary character development is missing, and we are left with Ms Silver and her detective endlessly discussing case details and possibilities. I found I was in a fog of Mettie and Maggie and Renie, sometimes called Irene, to further complicate.

The Duchess Bows Down Audiobook by Lexie Clark

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lexie Clark) — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:48:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duchess Bows Down Subtitle: The Bluekirk Agency, Book 1 Author: Lexie Clark Narrator: Marie Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-17 Publisher: Blushing Books Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The widowed Duchess of Sailer has desires that are hard to fill in polite society. To that effect, she visits a brothel to have her bottom reddened. If word got out, her reputation would be ruined. So, when a member of society is murdered, and her name turns up in the books he is using to blackmail people, the metropolitan police show up on her doorstep. Olivia does the only thing she can to keep her name from being dragged through the mud: she agrees to take the investigator into her life so she can help him find a killer. Inspector Rupert McKinley expects to get in and out, and figure out who killed Lord Ethan. He doesn't care about Olivia's desires...until he starts to spend time with her, and realizes she's more interesting than he ever expected her to be. When their business relationship turns into a personal one, Rupert is determined to find the murderer before someone else - like Olivia - is killed. Is Rupert strong enough to protect Olivia? Will she be able to follow Rupert's lead to remain safe, or will he have to lay down the law? Is their personal relationship going to blossom or weaken amidst the danger surrounding them? Members Reviews: Really enjoyed this audio! I was provided this audiobook through Audiobook Boom at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review. This was a pleasant surprise, there was some pretty steamy stuff, a mystery and a love story.. What more could a girl want. Enjoyed the narration, I've had a few of Marie Smith's books and have enjoyed them all. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series! Fantastic listen! Loved the story and the characters! Great narrator too. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review. Great! I really enjoyed this story! HIstorical story with mystery and romance - I loved the characters and the plot. Looking forward to book 2! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The fact that I was gifted this book had no influence over my opinion of it Pretty good Didn't expect to like this as much as I did. Entertaining and kept my interest all the way through. Not a complex story but still good. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review A different historical romance. I liked the story, and I hope there is another one to follow. It would be nice to see Rupert even a little more dominant, and the mystery a bit more complex. Overall it was a fun story. This is the second time I have listened to this narrator.The narrator does not pronounce contractions correctly. Dint instead of didnt, wount instead of wouldnt, etc. It is annoying. The word ruffian was pronounced roofian; I have never heard this pronunciation before! There was once the usage of the grammar, You did good. This incorrect grammar is heard often these days, but would not have been used in this time period. I do not know if this was the writer or narrator, but shame on whomever it was. Otherwise the narration works fine. I received this free copy from the author/narrator and voluntarily offered an unbiased review.

La Carrière du mal (Cormoran Strike 3) Livre Audio par Robert Galbraith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Galbraith) — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 10:40:39 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: La Carrière du mal (Cormoran Strike 3) Auteur: Robert Galbraith Narrateur: Lionel Bourguet Format: Unabridged Durée: 19 hrs and 5 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 06-08-16 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Sombre, haletante, pleine d'émotions et de rebondissements, cette troisième enquête de Cormoran Strike et de sa fidèle assistante Robin - signée Galbraith alias J. K Rowling - confirme l'avènement d'un nouveau grand maître du triller mondial. En arrivant au bureau un matin, Robin Ellacott trouve un colis, qu'elle ouvre sans se douter de la vision d'horreur qui l'attend : à l'intérieur, la jambe tranchée d'une femme. Qui est la victime ? Qui est l'expéditeur de ce courrier macabre ? Et pourquoi l'a-t-il adressé personnellement à Robin ? Bouleversée, la jeune femme s'en remet à son patron, le détective privé Cormoran Strike, lequel voit alors ressurgir des fantômes de son propre passé. Quatre noms lui viennent aussitôt à l'esprit. Quatre individus capables, il le sait, des pires atrocités. Persuadés que la police fait fausse route, Strike et Robin vont se lancer dans une enquête périlleuse, traquant un tueur psychopathe et fétichiste aux motivations insoupçonnables... La Carrière du mal, troisième volet des aventures du détective Cormoran Strike et de son assistante Robin, est un roman noir d'un réalisme saisissant, qui nous plonge dans les ténèbres des perversions les plus troublantes. Mais c'est aussi un roman d'une densité psychologique rare, mettant en scène un homme et une femme arrivés à la croisée des chemins. Car pour Strike et Robin, l'heure du choix, dans leur vie privée comme professionnelle, a sonné. Les personnages et les situations de ce récit étant purement fictifs, toute ressemblance avec des personnes ou des situations existantes ou ayant existé, autres que celles appartenant clairement au domaine public, ne saurait être que fortuite. La liste complète des crédits pour les paroles et musiques figure sur la dernière plage du livre audio. ©2015 / 2016 J.K. Rowling / Sphere, filiale de Little, Brown Book Group / Grasset. Traduit de l'anglais par Florianne Vidal (P)2016 Audiolib Revues par les critiques: La presse en parle : "Le troisième volet des aventures de Cormoran Strike est le meilleur de la série à ce jour. Galbraith a inventé un serial killer qui symbolise notre époque et nous fait froid dans le dos dès les premières pages de ce roman sombre et captivant, rythmé à la perfection et scandé par une avalanche de rebondissements." USA Today Avis des membres: Très bonne continuation What did you love best about La Carrière du mal (Cormoran Strike 3)? Encore une fois, ce troisième tome est excellent. Rowling sais écrire et le prouve encore une fois. La traduction est bien faite et le narrateur sait donner vie à chacun des personnages. JE recommande fortement cette sage et j'attends avec impatience le 4ième volume a lot of violence towards women I really enjoyed this book for the narrator's skill and the writer's talent. However, I almost stopped listening because of the detail of psychological abuse towards the killer's adult female victims.

The Hollow Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:44:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hollow Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Lucy Angkatell invited Hercule Poirot to lunch. To tease the great detective, her guests stage a mock murder beside the swimming pool. Unfortunately, the victim plays the scene for real. As his blood drips into the water, John Christow gasps one final word: "Henrietta". In the confusion, a gun sinks to the bottom of the pool. Poirot's enquiries reveal a complex web of romantic attachments. It seems everyone in the drama is a suspect, and each a victim of love. ©1946 Agatha Christie Mallowan; (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London, UK Critic Reviews: "A grade-A plot, the best Christie in years." (San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: Good entertainment to keep you guessing Agatha Christie mysteries are some of my favourite ???comfort??? listening as they provide a good puzzle with larger than life characters who are usually aristocratic and affluent and live in beautiful English countryside settings. We can escape into these pleasant surroundings and even though a murder or two is bound to be committed we do not have to suffer gory details. This story is typical and, of course, includes a stately and faithful butler. . M'sieu Hercule Poirot of the sharp eyes, logical thinking, extreme vanity, kind heart and formidable moustaches is a much loved character and his dry comments always leave me smiling. He makes his appearance midway through this story, which starts with such well drawn and interesting descriptions of the main characters that they are easy to picture. Lady Angkatell, in particular, is an absolute gem. She flows and floats around her country house home ???The Hollow??? continuously chattering on in a hilarious but apparently inconsequential flow. Despite this we begin to realise that she artlessly manages to plant certain pictures in the minds of her listeners ??? including us. Lady Lucy would be a nightmare to live with, but she alone could make this book worthwhile, although there is also plenty of surprise and entanglement to enjoy. So many times we think we know ???who dunnit???, but we are kept guessing again and again until the end . Hugh Fraser is an excellent narrator for all these books and always finds the perfect voice for each different character to bring them to life for us. Cracking story I really enjoyed this Agatha Christie. story, particularly the twists in the story before the identity of the murderer is finally revealed. Hugh Fraser does an excellent job of narrating as usual. The Hollow This is my favourite Poirot mystery. Not as gripping as the others - great narration though. Brilliant, Thought Provoking and Captivating Brilliant, Thought Provoking and Captivating. Also told incredibly well by Hugh Fraser. One of Agatha's best. Just simply amazing I love Agatha Christie and the way she writes bringing characters and storylines to life. Huge Fraser does the same as a great narrator. A story that gripped me straight from the beginning. Piorot is as amazing as always.

McLevy: The Collected Editions: Series 11 & 12 Audiobook by David Ashton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Ashton) — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:22:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: McLevy: The Collected Editions: Series 11 & 12 Subtitle: BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramas Author: David Ashton Narrator: Brian Cox, Siobhan Redmond Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-16 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Nine episodes of the BBC Radio 4 detective series set in Victorian Edinburgh, starring Brian Cox as Inspector McLevy. In this collection all eight episodes of series 11 and 12 are joined by 'Meet James McLevy', a remake of the original pilot episode. Inspired by the real-life memoirs of one of Scotland's first policemen, the fictional James McLevy prowls the dark streets of 1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of Constable Mulholland. Duration: 7 hours approx. Members Reviews: Im sorry this is the last of the series. Great entertainment. I developed a great affinity for the characters and their relational growth over the course of the series- Ive enjoyed these dramatizations so much Ive purchased some of the audiobooks. Whether they are as good wont diminish my pleasure of theses radio dramas- Noooo! There must be more! I have listened to this entire series in about 3 days and a bereft to find myself at the end. Sterling performances, wonderful stories, completely engaging. So Sad to React the End I've listened to every story in every series several times, and came to this last set with immense sadness. I might have envisioned a different denouement, but in keeping with the darker nature of the stories, the conclusion satisfies. I hope others discover this treasury of incredible radio drama. 10 out of 10 I cannot rate this series enough its what audible is made for a fantastic vision of old Edinburgh with gritty characters you will fall in love with WONDERFUL FANTASTIC I LOVE McLEVY I love McLevy ! These are fantastic well produced wonderfully acted shows based on the true accounts of the real Scottish Victorian Inspector McLevy and I never get tired of listening to them. I own the full 12 Series and NEED MORE PLEASE! But having spoken with the writer (McLevys boss) also played by the writer David Ashton; he tells me the BBC have no intentions of producing any more. This is very sad WE LOVE McLEVY !

The Murder at the Vicarage Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:39:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder at the Vicarage Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Richard E. Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A classic Marple mystery, read by the inimitable Richard E. Grant. 'Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,' declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, would be doing the world at large a service!'It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity. Critic Reviews: "The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (Observer) "When she really hits her stride, as she does here, she is hard to surpass." (Saturday Review of Literature) Members Reviews: Great performance Where does The Murder at the Vicarage rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I am working my way through the Agatha Christie titles on Audible. Richard E Grant's performance is superb. Great pace and characterisation. A real period piece of a performance. Top of my list of audiobooks so far. Who was your favorite character and why? The vicar. Not nearly as naive as you might first think. Which scene did you most enjoy? As ever, where Miss Marple explains 'who did it'. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Absolutely. Any additional comments? Enjoyable, never dull. Amazing performance Would you consider the audio edition of The Murder at the Vicarage to be better than the print version? Richard E. Grant gives an outstanding performance. What did you like best about this story? The narrators skill brings the characters to life What does Richard E. Grant bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Tension and intrigue Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Miss Marples voice is perfect! Any additional comments? A fantastic story, each character sounds so different, Richard E. Grant shares with us his amazing gift of story telling. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL Where does The Murder at the Vicarage rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is one of the best audio books if you are a Christie fan. There are numerous versions all of which I have listened to with terrific casts but Richard Grant's narration is superb! His voice makes for the perfect "Vicar" - and the nuances of the other characters are portrayed superbly. Who was your favorite character and why? The Vicar! He is so perceptive, of others and himself! Have you listened to any of Richard E. Grants other performances? How does this one compare? No I haven't but I am going to search for some more definitely. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I am not sure "Christie" comes into the category of laugh or cry but she does always have some underlying humour floating about in her characters! Any additional comments? Yet another book I can listen to over and over again with great pleasure. A "keeper"! Agatha perfection Richard. E.Grant is a perfect narrator. I have listened to this often and it never loses its appeal. Great story and beautifully read. Miss Marple's first appearance in a novel length story A very enjoyable story and a solid introduction to the wonderful Miss Marple and St. Mary Mead village. Narration is good and a convincing range of voices.

The Axeman Audiobook by Ray Celestin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ray Celestin) — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 04:58:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Axeman Author: Ray Celestin Narrator: Christopher Ragland Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Ray Celestin garnered the CWA New Blood Dagger for Best Debut Crime Novel with this critically acclaimed historical thriller. New Orleans, 1919. As a dark serial killer - The Axeman - stalks the city, three individuals set out to unmask him. As Michael, Luca, and Ida all draw closer to discovering the killer's identity, the Axeman himself will issue a challenge to the people of New Orleans: play jazz or risk becoming the next victim. And as the case builds to its crescendo, the sky will darken, and a great storm will loom over the city.... Members Reviews: COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, it highlights an interesting era in New Orleans history. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? No, there were too many disparate story lines. Switching back and forth broke the tension. How could the performance have been better? Mr. Ragland did a good job of portraying the different characters. However, many of the unusual names and places are mispronounced. Having been born in New Orleans and being a lifelong resident of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, these mispronunciations take me right out of the story. The author got a few things wrong, too. Angola State Penitentiary is nowhere near Boutte (pronounced Bootee, not Bootay). If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? BEWARE THE AXEMAN! I listened twice The book was so interesting I listened twice. The first read I wandered from the mystery so taken was I by life in New Orleans in 1919. The second read I concentrated on following the threads of intrigue. I just might listen a third time.

The Winter Queen Audiobook by Boris Akunin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Boris Akunin) — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:09:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Winter Queen Author: Boris Akunin Narrator: William Hootkins Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-06 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A 23-year-old law student commits suicide in broad daylight in Moscow's Alexander Gardens. Fandorin is put on the case to find out what drove him to it, a case that deepens as he discovers that the young man was the son of a rich and influential factory owner. The story is enhanced by its authentic backdrop of 19th century Russia. After all, it's difficult to keep your mind on a case when the new Dostoyevsky novel has just hit the shops. Fandorin has been described as "the James Bond of the 19th century" and Akunin has been compared to Gogol, Tolstoy, and Conan Doyle. The UK publication of these books will be an international literary event and mark the arrival of a startling new voice in the thriller marketplace. Members Reviews: The Winter Queen Brilliant Erast Fandoren is my hero - goodbye Sherlock Holmes, Erast has far more style! If you enjoy a good mystery and hanker after the good old detectives of the 19th century, look no further. Gripping 'til you think it's over then... As a lover of detective fiction this fits the bill immediately! You will recognise and yet not our hapless hero. Well worth a listen, the language and detail are impressive. The Winter Queen A most enjoyable introduction the modern Russian mystery and detective stories, along with an interesting depiction of late 19th century Russia. Well read but such a pity it was abridged.

L'homme aux cercles bleus (Commissaire Adamsberg 1) Livre Audio par Fred Vargas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fred Vargas) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 02:03:33 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: L'homme aux cercles bleus (Commissaire Adamsberg 1) Auteur: Fred Vargas Narrateur: Jacques Frantz Format: Unabridged Durée: 7 hrs and 4 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 08-20-14 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: "Victor, mauvais sort, que fais-tu dehors ?" Ça amuse les Parisiens. Depuis quatre mois, cette phrase accompagne les cercles qui surgissent à la nuit, tracés à la craie sur les trottoirs de la ville ; au centre de ces cercles, prisonniers, un débris, un déchet, un objet perdu : trombone, bougie, pince à épiler, yaourt, patte de pigeon... Le phénomène fait les délices des journalistes et de quelques psychiatres qui théorisent. Le commissaire Adamsberg, lui, ne rit pas. Ces cercles et leur contenu hétéroclite "suintent" la cruauté. Il le sait, il le sent : bientôt, de l'anodin saugrenu on passera au tragique. ©1996 Éditions Viviane Hamy (P)2014 Audiolib

By the Pricking of My Thumbs Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:27:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: By the Pricking of My Thumbs Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: But when Mrs Lockett mentions a poisoned mushroom stew, and Mrs Lancaster talks about "something behind the fireplace", Tommy and Tuppence find themselves caught up in an unexpected adventure involving possible black magic. Critic Reviews: "The most macabre and eerie Christie I have read for a long time." (Sunday Express) "Ladies disappearing from homes of rest, sinister empty houses, hints of gang-leaders mixed with black magic: mystery at the usual high Christie level." (Evening Standard) "All beautifully plotted in the way that Mrs Christie is famous for. The title is from Macbeth: 'By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.' Wicked indeed!" (Best Sellers) Members Reviews: Effortless joy Would you listen to By the Pricking of My Thumbs again? Why? By the Pricking of My Thumbs is a return listen for sure because it balances a wonderfully twisty whodunnit with genuine pathos. Who was your favorite character and why? Tommy and Tuppence, two characters that Christie had used before, are now approaching old age and this device gives Christie the opportunity to make readers feel genuinely moved by their attempts to deal with this. Which character as performed by Hugh Fraser was your favourite? Hugh Fraser, a familiar voice to Christie fans, brings the characters to life with ease. If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Danger and Old Age Something special this way comes I am a fan of AC. Its quite simple, she writes well, the plots are great and nowadays I feel transported to a simpler life when I read her stories. So how did I get on with this one...? I rated it. Hugh Fraser is a splendid reader and has the knack down to a tee. His narration is concise and clear, the characters come to life and the pace/quality are spot on. No peaks and troughs here. I could quite imagine our principle characters off having their adventures whilst being able to come home at the end to a nice roast chicken. I shall certainly be avoiding Anywhere named Sunnyridge in future. Rather creepy A rather elderly Tommy and Tuppemce (mainly Tuppence) investigate the disappearance of an elderly lady from a Rest Home; their only clue is a painting of a house. Before long they are wrapped up in a mystery involving historical child murders and a criminal gang. An interesting and creepy twist at the end - does this spell the end for Tuppence...? A rather unusual Christie with a good mix of characters. As always, beautifully narrated by Hugh Fraser - I wish it was possible to get every Agatha Christie read by him! By the Pricking of my thumbs To start with, this was a bit confusing, but once you got into it, the storyline, became very intriguing. This is the first Tommy & Tuppence book I've listened to and I'm tempted to buy some of the other book's, in the same series I hope that when I'm their age, I've got the same enthusiasm for life

The Little Sister Audiobook by Raymond Chandler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond Chandler) — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 09:25:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Sister Author: Raymond Chandler Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Her name is Orfamay Quest and she's come all the way from Manhattan, Kansas, to find her missing brother Orrin. Or leastways that's what she tells PI Philip Marlowe, offering him a measly 20 bucks for the privilege. But Marlowe's feeling charitable - though it's not long before he wishes he wasn't so sweet. You see, Orrin's trail leads Marlowe to luscious movie starlets, uppity gangsters, suspicious cops, and corpses with ice picks jammed in their necks. When trouble comes calling, sometimes it's best to pretend to be out... Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago in 1888 and moved to England with his family when he was 12. He attended Dulwich College, Alma Mater to some of the 20h century's most renowned writers. Returning to America in 1912, he settled in California, worked in a number of jobs, and later married. It was during the Depression era that he seriously turned his hand to writing and his first published story appeared in the pulp magazine "Black Mask" in 1933, followed six years later by his first novel. The Big Sleep introduced the world to Philip Marlowe, the often imitated but never-bettered hard-boiled private investigator. It is in Marlowe's long shadow that every fictional detective must stand - and under the influence of Raymond Chandler's addictive prose that every crime author must write. Critic Reviews: "Anything Chandler writes about grips the mind from the first sentence" (Daily Telegraph) "One of the greatest crime writers, who set standards others still try to attain" (Sunday Times) "Chandler is an original stylist, creator of a character as immortal as Sherlock Holmes" (Anthony Burgess) Members Reviews: The Little Simile This novel used similes that were long and round and thin, like a rattailed file that has been ground smooth. This novel is a sort of sad whisper, like a mortitian asking for a down payment. This novel had a low lingering voice with a sort of moist caress in it like a damp bath towl. This novel felt like a nice leg. This novel was brought up straight, like the wicked foreman of the Lazy Q. This novel sounded like somebody putting aways saucepans where I was. This novel flashed like lightening. This novel burned like dry ice. This novel bounced me downstairs like a basketball. This novel made my brain feel like a bucket of wet sand. This novel spoke to me like a six-hundred dollar funeral. This novel made a sort of high keening noise, like a couple of pansies fighting for a piece of silk. This novel grew on me like scum on a water tank. This novel burned like a hot iron. This novel gave me the creeps. Like petting snakes. This novel felt like four years on a road gang. This novel had a jaw like a park bench. This novel had eyes cloudy and gret like freezing water. This novel was sad, like a fallen cake. This novel's similies poured like water through the floodgagtes of a dam. This novel fell on silence like a tired head on a swansdown pillow. This novel made me laugh like a child trying to be supercilious at a playroom tea party. One twist too far Going back and listening to these classics has been really fun. This is the weakest of the Chandler books so far. There is so much misdirection that by the end I am not sure I really cared "who done it". One note about audio versions of Chandler. Ray Porter, this narrator, is great.

The Case of the Reluctant Model Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:38:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Reluctant Model Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 66 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Art student Maxine Lindsay, as the guest of her mentor, art dealer Colin Durant, attends a reception aboard the yacht of millionaire Otto Olney , who is unveiling his newest purchase, a $130,000 Gauguin. When Durant confides that the painting is a fake, Maxine becomes involved in a complicated series of deceptions. Soon gallery owner Leslie Rankin threatens Maxine. Perry Mason is called in, a beatnik artist is accused of painting the fake, and Durant is found fully clothed in Maxine's shower, shot dead with her pistol. Members Reviews: Great legal murder mystery set in the 1950s/1960s Los Angeles art world I got into Perry Mason back when the original television series was on the air. Later I started enjoying the novels. Now, there's a certain period charm to these clever legal mysteries set in the Los Angeles of fading mass transit, apartment buildings, telephone operators, beatniks living in lofts, mining speculators and the gutter press. Perry Mason has a reputation as a defendant's lawyer in murder cases, but not every case he takes involves murder. In this book, it's a defamation suit in the Los Angeles art world. As usual, someone is murdered, and Mason, with is legal secretary, Della Street, and his poor overworked private detective, Paul Drake, has the struggle to stay ahead of the game. It takes brainpower, legwork and legal acumen to figure out what is going on, but Perry Mason again comes through. Another great read! I gave five stars in spite of ... Another great read! I gave five stars in spite of the typographical errors which seem to be common in all Kindle books. Poor scanning job An okay Perry Mason thriller, but such a poor scanning job that the very frequent errors were distracting and annoying. On several occasions I had to stop and puzzle out what the missing or wrong words were supposed to be or, due to missing quotation marks and paragraphing errors, whether the same or another person was speaking. Obviously the book was run through the scanner with no proofing or concern about quality. It kept me engaged I did figure it out before the ending but I really enjoyed the process. I love the mental challenge it gave. Go back in time relive the 1940's Erle Stanley Gardner is fabulous quick read mystery.

Photo-Finish Audiobook by Ngaio Marsh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ngaio Marsh) — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:52:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Photo-Finish Author: Ngaio Marsh Narrator: James Saxon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The luxury mansion on New Zealand's Lake Waihoe was the ideal place for the world-famous soprano to rest after her triumphant tour. Chief Superintendent Alleyn and his wife were among the houseguests - but theirs was not a social visit. When tragedy struck, the peace of the island was shattered. With a houseful of suspects now isolated by one of the lake's sudden storms, Alleyn was to face one of his trickiest cases.... Members Reviews: Very Silly I am usually a fan of this author but this must have been one of her last works, very silly and untenable plot. Only saving grace is her lovely use of language in dialogue. A Kiwi Christie A highly enjoyable murder mystery told with flair by James Saxon, who adopts a number of comic accents that really adds to the wit of the story. Marsh writes with similar lively character observation to Agatha Christie. So if you've read all of Christie's books, I highly recommend trying these by Marsh. Troy and Allen disappointment Disliked this performance so very much spoilt the book for me hated every moment - sorry should have returned it

The Thirteen Problems Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:22:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Thirteen Problems Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Joan Hickson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When her friends from the Tuesday Night Club visit Miss Marple's house, the conversation often turns to unsolved crimes. Trying to solve these 13 mysteries are Raymond West, a young writer; the artist Joyce Lemprière; Dr Pender, the clergyman, who claims to know the hidden side of human character; Mr Petherick, a lawyer who is only interested in the logical approach; and Sir Henry Clithering, whose experience as commissioner of Scotland Yard speaks for itself. Then, of course, there is Miss Marple, who has observed enough about human nature to be more than a match for the most perspicacious investigator. ©1932 Agatha Christie Limited, a Chorion Company. All rights reserved; (P)2002 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London UK Critic Reviews: "The plots are so good that one marvels...most of them would have made a full-length thriller." (Daily Mirror) Members Reviews: Awesome Miss Marple Short Stories What did you love best about The Thirteen Problems? Its a series of 13 short stories, expertly read by Joan Hickson (my favourite Miss Marple). Each story is the perfect length to listen to before bed, on the train, etc. Each keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering who-dunnit. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, by having a series of short stories, so the suspense never lowers. What does Joan Hickson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Joan Hickson's voice just epitomizes Miss Marple. But she's also a great actress who brings life to every character, and adds suspense and excitement through her voice. Any additional comments? A good selection for time poor people. Classic Miss Marple Where does The Thirteen Problems rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? 'The Thirteen Problems' is one of my favourite audio-books so far. The thirteen stories in this collection are Miss Marple at her best. What did you like best about this story? Agatha Christie really excelled at writing these type of stories, so all of the stories in this collection are very entertaining bite-sized mysteries. I like short story collections as they are perfect for easy listening in short bursts. Which character as performed by Joan Hickson was your favorite? Miss Marple of course! Joan Hickson was Jane Marple in the 1980's BBC TV series, so having this great actress narrate these Miss Marple stories brings an authentic voice to the thirteen stories. She does a brilliant job voicing all of the characters in this audio-book, but Joan Hickson is Miss Marple as far as I am concerned. Who was the most memorable character of The Thirteen Problems and why? These are Miss Marple stories where her shrewd intelligence and experience of human nature shine through, so nobody is supposed to surpass Jane Marple's clever way of solving problems... and nobody does. Any additional comments? A nice collection of mystery stories, that are very well written and very well performed. Very good Loved listening to the late Joan Hickson's melodious tones again. I enjoy Agatha Christie's shorter stories perhaps more than the longer ones, no need for character development, which I don't think was her forte, just a well crafted yarn. What a Treat A treat indeed to have the great Joan Hickson (surely the definitive Miss Marple) read some of Christie's greatest stories.

Travail soigné (Camille Verhœven 1) Livre Audio par Pierre Lemaitre

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pierre Lemaitre) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 08:23:26 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Travail soigné (Camille Verhœven 1) Auteur: Pierre Lemaitre Narrateur: Jacques Frantz Format: Unabridged Durée: 12 hrs and 35 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 08-19-15 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Le premier roman de Pierre Lemaitre : un polar qui manipule autant ses personnages que ses auditeurs. Dès le premier meurtre, épouvantable et déroutant, Camille Verhœven comprend que cette affaire ne ressemblera à aucune autre. Et il a raison. D'autres crimes se révèlent, horribles, gratuits... La presse, le juge, le préfet se déchaînent bientôt contre la "méthode Verhoeven". Policier atypique, le commandant Verhoeven ne craint pas les affaires hors normes mais celle-ci va le placer totalement seul face à un assassin qui semble avoir tout prévu. Jusque dans le moindre détail. Jusqu'à la vie même de Camille. ©2006 / 2015 Pierre Lemaitre / Éditions du Masque, département des éditions Jean-Claude Lattès (P)2015 Audiolib Avis des membres: Detective meets his adversary through the novels read by the killer Or âWhoâs following whom?â The killer now turned journalist follows dwarfish Detective Chief Inspector Camille Verhven in the writings for the newspapers while the detective follows the âNovelistâ through the Roman noir style of bloody murders. Bon début d'une trilogie Cette fausse trilogie de Pierre Lematre (qui comprend en fait 4 livres) est très bien écrite. Les personnages sont bien campés, toujours intéressants et en particulier Camille est très attachant. Sa vie privée évolue parallèlement à l'intrigue policière, alors que dans la plupart des romans policiers on a fort peu de détails sur l'enquteur. Bien sr ce genre de livre n'a pas le niveau du petit chef-d'oeuvre de Pierre Lematre, Au revoir là haut, mais c'est un livre qui tient en haleine et qu'on peut recommander sans arrière-pensée. NOT WORTHWHILE Based on the Black Dahlia murder of 1947 in California but transposed to France. It doesn't take a lot of imagination to just fill in the blanks with Paris landmarks and try to pass it off as original. There is even a long section quoting old news stories about the murder. If this isn't bad enough there is a scene at the end of chapter 8 where the detective's wife gives him a book of Caravaggio's paintings. He especially likeS the one of GOLIATH HOLDING DAVID'S HEAD. : "GOLIATH TENANT LA TETE DE DAVID! J'adore! Pierre Lematre porte bien son nom; un vrai matre! Quelle écriture, quelle imagination et quelle faon poignante de décrire les faces peu honorables de notre société. J'adore! Ca c'est du policier! Fantastique. superbement ecrit, ... Ca c'est du policier! Fantastique. superbement ecrit, captivant, horrifiant aussi, un des rares policiers ou l'emotion m'a submerge a un point de l'histoire. Une premiere. ;) Au top a cote de Vargas.

The Case of the Singing Skirt Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 23:54:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Singing Skirt Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 58 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Ellen Robb does more than just sing for her supper - she also dances and sells cigarettes in a two-bit gambling parlor in a one-horse town. But when she hits a sour note with her scheming employer by refusing to help fleece a fat-cat customer in a crooked card game, she finds herself out of all three jobs. That's when she sings her song of woe to Perry Mason, who promises to turn her blues into greenbacks with the help of his crack team, Della Street, and Paul Drake, and a hefty lawsuit. Things are humming along just fine - until murder interrupts the merry melody of Mason's crafty legal maneuvers. When the vindictive wife of Ellen Robb's not-so-secret lover turns up shot to death, Mason is certain it's a frame-up - and that his songbird client's belligerent boss is to blame. Until his own gun is found at the scene. The cocksure Mason will have to change his tune - and do some quick thinking - or else this case could be his swan song. Members Reviews: Best of the Best? This may be the best of the ten Perry Mason mysteries I've recently read on Kindle. It's got a real mystery, a problem with duplicate guns (not just two, but as many as four) that Mason and the reader both have to concentrate to solve. It has some real-life legal precedents, honest-to-goodness genuine law cases, which carry the story along and get Mason into big trouble, and it has a client who absolutely must be guilty, until Mason discovers the one way she might not be. Wow. Let's go into the few bad things that can be said about it. The tv series had been running for a couple of years when this book came out, and the business of somebody jumping up out of the courtroom audience and confessing, just because of Mason's eloquence, was a national joke. Well, there's something like that in the SINGING SKIRT. The tv series also gives us a DA, Hamilton Burger (Ham Burger, get it?) who is so mad at Mason winning all his cases against him that he wants to get Mason disbarred much more than he wants to win whatever case is presently on hand. The fact that Mason wins all his cases because the DA's office is criminally careless about prosecuting innocent people -- hey, that point never even comes up. There's an overly confusing plot, which other reviewers here have complained about, but lots of Mason books have those, because they come from the golden era of the detective story, when plots were supposed to be confusing. Writers like Ellery Queen would discuss their plot confusions over and over, and at great length, until they were hammered into their readers' minds, but Mason is an action hero, and while his plots and solutions are often tight and interesting, he doesn't have time to repeat his plot points until they're completely clear; all that would just slow his story down. In SINGING SKIRT, as in Ellery Queen, the solution requires people to take risks of getting caught that no one would have the nerve to take in real life, so you could call that a typical failing of the golden age detective story. But on the good side, there's quite a lot. Erle Stanley Gardner did use the kind of gun-substitution tricks Perry Mason uses -- used them in real-life criminal trials where he was the defense attorney.

The Case of the Fugitive Nurse Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:46:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Fugitive Nurse Subtitle: Perry Mason, Book 43 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Aspiring actress Stephane Olger just wants to be in pictures. But she may end up in mug shots instead when she gets herself caught up in a crime. Shortly after quitting her job and moving to Hollywood, she is picked up by a well-dressed man while hitchhiking. The man loses control of the car and they end up in a horrible accident. Both Stephane and the driver escape unscathed but the strange man flees the scene leaving Stephane to face a charge of manslaughter. Stephane's rich uncle hires Perry Mason to defend her and he and the private detective, Paul Drake, immediately start gathering evidence. It turns out that the car, of course, was stolen, and belongs to a Hollywood producer who has been in contact with the mystery man who is from San Francisco. A woman has been promised a job by him, but is given one my Perry Mason instead. She, too, disappears, and in another room of the hotel her luggage is found with a man who has been shot. In the courtroom Perry Mason discovers many other facts, but in the meantime the film producer's chauffeur is murdered, making his task much harder. It's up to Perry Mason to find the truth behind a suspicious scenario starring a menacing movie mogul, a hoodwinked housewife, and a man no one has ever seen - alive! Members Reviews: God pity the poor defense attorney Defense lawyers speak often and passionately about the basic right of EVERY ACCUSED PERSON to the best legal representation. You wonder if they're trying to convince us or themselves. Even if the accused is innocent of murder (and all of Perry Mason's clients are) he or she is still unlikely to be a paragon of virtue. Maybe I should just say "she" since this is my third in the series and once again the plot centers around a young, lovely woman accused of murdering her husband. I suppose that this creates sympathy for the accused, since it would be a damned waste for a young hottie to end up in the electric chair. Or maybe the author (a long-time husband himself) feels that most readers will sympathize with a wife offing her husband. Certainly having a young woman as the accused simplifies matters for Perry Mason if he needs to have his loyal secretary Della Street impersonate her to pull a fast one on D.A. Hamilton Burger. In this case the murderee is a very successful doctor and surgeon. (In 1954, medicine wasn't as rigidly specialized as it is now.) The good doctor has TWO gorgeous women in his life - his wife and his office nurse/mistress. Juggling two women and a busy medical practice is tough on a middle-aged guy and he likes to relax by getting away in his small plane. He takes caffeine tablets and washes them down with whiskey to ward off drowsiness when he's flying the plane by himself. No, it didn't sound like a good idea to me, either. This one's got more twists and turns than a goat trail in Appalachia. The IRS wants to know what's happened to the cash that the doctor's office has been collecting and not paying taxes on. Perry Mason's client has an answer for them. She says HE stole it! And the much-put-upon Hamilton Burger goes off the deep end and takes a swing at Perry Mason. Like I said, the defense lawyer gets it from both sides. Two things puzzle me. First, this one is filled with British expressions and spellings.

The House of Silk Audiobook by Anthony Horowitz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Horowitz) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:24:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House of Silk Author: Anthony Horowitz Narrator: Derek Jacobi Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: THE GAME'S AFOOT... It is November 1890 and London is gripped by a merciless winter. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are enjoying tea by the fire when an agitated gentleman arrives unannounced at 221b Baker Street. He begs Holmes for help, telling the unnerving story of a scar-faced man with piercing eyes who has stalked him in recent weeks. Intrigued by the man's tale, Holmes and Watson find themselves swiftly drawn into a series of puzzling and sinister events, stretching from the gas-lit streets of London to the teeming criminal underworld of Boston. As the pair delve deeper into the case, they stumble across a whispered phrase 'the House of Silk': a mysterious entity and foe more deadly than any Holmes has encountered, and a conspiracy that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of society itself. With devilish plotting and excellent characterisation, bestselling author Anthony Horowitz delivers a first-rate Sherlock Holmes mystery for a modern readership whilst remaining utterly true to the spirit of the original Conan Doyle books. Sherlock Holmes is back with all the nuance, pace and powers of deduction that make him the world's greatest and most celebrated detective. ©2011 Anthony Horowitz (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group Ltd Members Reviews: Recommended as a welcome return What a pleasure to have a new Sherlock Holmes adventure to enjoy, written in the true Conan Doyle style and as complicated and enthralling as usual. This tale is rather darker in places than Holmes tales with which we are familiar. Nowadays some subjects can be addressed which Conan Doyle, in his time, could not mention although he would not have been unaware. This is perfectly acceptable and it is only fitting that the genre can be updated in this way, but it may seem strange to modern readers who do not realise the innocent ignorance of so many in the Victorian era. It is good to have such a distinguished narrator as Derek Jacobi, a pleasure to hear and who even managed to make Holmes a fraction more likeable. At least Holmes seemed to be a little kinder to Watson, a change long overdue. . Surprisingly impressive I truly did wonder if anyone could quite match Conan Doyle when writing a new Sherlock Holmes - so many have tried and failed, however this was fantastic. It was very true to Conan Doyle's style and character but still different enough for Horowitz to be true to himself as a writer. It was a great story with enough twists and turns (as one would expect from Sherlock Holmens) to keep you listening. Derek Jacobi was an excellent choice as narrator, he has the perfect voice and accent for this story, injecting just enough difference for each character to keep it interesting without being overly theatrical. Well done Horowitz, you've done an excellent job, I'm sure Conan Doyle would be proud and thrilled with how you have taken his character and 'run with it'. I look forward to many many more Sherlock Holmes stories from you. I highly recommend this book. Very Much an Homage If you are a fan of the Sherlock Holmes's stories, you are going to like this very much. Horowitz does an excellent job of echoing the Conan Doyle voice. In Sherlockian tradition, the narration is through the POV of Watson and all the familiar recurring characters put in an appearance. The plot is also very much in the tradition.

No Comfort for the Lost Audiobook by Nancy Herriman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nancy Herriman) — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:47:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Comfort for the Lost Author: Nancy Herriman Narrator: Stina Nielsen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: In this atmospheric historical mystery series debut, a courageous nurse and a war-scarred police detective in 1860s San Francisco champion the downtrodden and fight for justice. After serving as a nurse in the Crimea, British-born Celia Davies left her privileged family for an impulsive marriage to a handsome Irishman. Patrick brought her to San Francisco's bustling shores but then disappeared and is now presumed dead. Determined to carry on, Celia partners with her half-Chinese cousin, Barbara, and her opinionated housekeeper, Addie, to open a free medical clinic for women who have nowhere else to turn. But Celia's carefully constructed peace crumbles when one of her Chinese patients is found brutally murdered, and Celia's hotheaded brother-in-law stands accused of the crime. A veteran of America's civil war, detective Nicholas Greaves is intent on discovering the killer of the girl, whose ethnicity and gender render her as powerless in death as they did in life. Nicholas' efforts are complicated by Celia, who has a knack for walking into dangerous situations that may lead to answers or get them both killed. For as their inquiries take them from Chinatown's squalid back alleys to the Barbary Coast's violent shipping docks to the city's gilded parlors, Celia and Nicholas begin to suspect that someone very close to them holds the key to a murderous conspiracy. Members Reviews: No Feel for San Francisco This is an adequate mystery with stock characters and no sense of place. Aside from some street names and a couple of inaccurate landmark references, this story might have been set in any 19th Century American city with a Chinese population. There is barely a hint of San Francisco in this novel which is disappointing since it's billed as a story of old San Francisco. Unfulfilled hopes This sounded like a story I'd enjoy, old San Francisco, medicine and nursing with a mystery driving the plot. It had the ingredients but failed miserably in narration and story. I couldn't finish! And I am practiced in sticking with a story until it grabs my attention. I can set something aside and return later when my mood is right to try it again. I wanted this to work, always looking for new series to get into. So I am sorry I didn't find it here. Transports you to another time! I enjoyed the descriptions of old San Francisco and the historical aspect of this novel. Whenever I would listen to it, I found myself transported to another place and time. The story was interesting and kept me intrigued throughout. Well done!

Un cœur sombre Livre Audio par R. J. Ellory

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R. J. Ellory) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 04:57:19 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Un cœur sombre Auteur: R. J. Ellory Narrateur: Éric Peter Format: Unabridged Durée: 13 hrs and 20 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-23-17 Éditeur: Audible Studios Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Sous sa façade respectable, Vincent Madigan, mauvais mari et mauvais père, est un homme que ses démons ont entraîné dans une spirale infernale. Aujourd'hui, il a touché le fond, et la grosse somme d'argent qu'il doit à Sandià, le roi de la pègre d'East Harlem, risque de compromettre toute son existence, voire de lui coûter la vie. Il n'a plus le choix, il doit cette fois franchir la ligne jaune pour pouvoir prendre un nouveau départ. Il décide donc de braquer 400 000 dollars dans une des planques de Sandià. Mais les choses tournent mal : il doit se débarrasser de ses complices, et une petite fille est blessée lors d'échanges de tirs. Rongé par l'angoisse et la culpabilité, Madigan va s'engager sur la dernière voie qu'il lui reste : celle d'une impossible rédemption. Jamais l'expression d'anti-héros n'aura été aussi pertinente. Avec ce portrait passionnant et sans concession, R. J. Ellory creuse au plus profond de la conscience d'un homme au cœur sombre, pour tenter d'en faire resurgir toute l'humanité enfouie. Le bien et le mal, l'innocence et la culpabilité sont en effet si intimement mêlés en Vincent Madigan qu'il lui est devenu presque impossible de les distinguer. D'une écriture si puissante qu'on la ressent physiquement, ce long blues, aussi déchirant qu'une chanson de Tom Waits, aussi maîtrisé qu'un film de James Grey, réserve à son lecteur de tels rebondissements qu'il serait criminel d'en dévoiler plus ici. >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. ©2016 Sonatine. Traduit de l'anglais par Fabrice Pointeau (P)2017 Audible Studios Revues par les critiques: La presse en parle : "Ce bad lieutenant pathétique nous aspire dans les tréfonds dune âme humaine où toute lueur despoir semble avoir disparu." Philippe Blanchet, Le Figaro magazine. "Les tourments dun homme perdu, englué dans une vie de mensonges. Une mécanique infernale fascinante." François Lestavel, Paris Match.

4 Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 06:33:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 4 Subtitle: 50 From Paddington Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Joan Hickson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: For an instant the two trains ran together, side by side. In that frozen moment, Elspeth witnessed a murder. Helplessly, she stared out of her carriage window as a man remorselessly tightened his grip around a woman's throat. The body crumpled. Then the other train drew away. But who, apart from Miss Marple, would take her story seriously? After all, there were no suspects, no other witnesses...and no corpse. ©1957 Agatha Christie Limited; (P)1994 Original Sound Recording owned by EMI Records Ltd trading as Music for Pleasure. This edition published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London, UK 1999 Critic Reviews: "The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (Observer) Members Reviews: Perfection in audio form. I loved the story and Joan Hickson gives it life and soul, making it easy to visualize all the action. Joan Hickson is perfect One of my favourite Marple stories, even though the lady herself doesn't feature that much. Joan Hickson is fabulous - Marple to the bone :) magnificent excellent example of the wonderful Agatha Christie, and well read by the wonderful Joan Hickson, one of the best Miss Marple's. Brilliant as Always Yet again Joan Hickson surpasses expectation as both read, and having played Miss Marple I can see why Agatha Christie wanted her to play the role. classic Jane Marple Hickson was always the best Marple. Her narration is perfect. Possibly one of the best Marple stories.

L'homme qui souriait Livre Audio par Henning Mankell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Henning Mankell) — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:30:36 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: L'homme qui souriait Sous-titre: Une enquête du commissaire Wallander Auteur: Henning Mankell Narrateur: Marc-Henri Boisse Format: Unabridged Durée: 11 hrs and 55 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 07-03-15 Éditeur: Sixtrid Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Une chaise au milieu de la route, dans le brouillard. Et sur cette chaise, un mannequin de taille humaine. Le vieil avocat Gustav Torstensson freine brutalement, sort de sa voiture. Ce sera son dernier geste d'homme vivant. Pendant ce temps, le commissaire Kurt Wallander erre sur les plages infinies de l'île danoise de Jylland. Il est venu là pour prendre une décision : quitter définitivement la police. C'est alors qu'une vieille connaissance, l'avocat Sten Torstensson, fait irruption dans sa retraite de vent et de dunes. Son père est mort sur une route aux environs d'Ystad ; il refuse de croire à la thèse de l'accident. Wallander, lui, refuse de l'aider. Mais le jour où il retourne au commissariat pour signer enfin sa lettre de démission, il apprend l'assassinat de Sten Torstensson. Wallander déchire sa lettre. Dans la traque qui s'engage alors, il découvre un réseau criminel de nature effrayante. Derrière, tirant les ficelles, se profile un homme singulier. Un homme élégant et sûr de lui, habitué à ce qu'on lui obéisse. Un homme qui sourit toujours. ©2005 Éditions du Seuil (P)2011 Sixtrid SAS

The House of Stairs Audiobook by Ruth Rendell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ruth Rendell) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:59:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House of Stairs Author: Ruth Rendell Narrator: Annie Wauters Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When Lizzie and Bell meet for tea after nearly two decades apart, the topic of conversation is murder - one that Bell herself committed When Elizabeth Vetch spots Bell for the first time in 17 years, she chases her down in order to learn why her old friend committed a terrible murder all those years ago. Bell has been in prison ever since the mysterious events that took place at the House of Stairs, a London mansion full of over-privileged, overstuffed, and somewhat sinister boarders, landed her there. Now its up to Lizzie to put together the pieces of her friends - and her own - fateful past. As the story behind Bells crime unfolds, master of suspense Barbara Vine keeps readers guessing at the victim and the motive, letting the sword of Damocles hang over the heads of a fascinating and richly drawn cast of characters. Critic Reviews: An unputdownable thriller. (The Sunday Telegraph) Barbara Vine is a master practitioner of the genre in which we are not certain until the end what the crime was. (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Would rather have read it. Would you try another book from Ruth Rendell and/or Annie Wauters? Ruth Rendell, yes. Annie Wauters, no. What didnt you like about Annie Wauterss performance? Her reading was very measured with a little pause between each word, like she was aiming at an audience of octogenarians. And why didn't they pick an English reader?? Did The House of Stairs inspire you to do anything? Stop reading it...but I persevered. Any additional comments? This novel was all tarnished glitz, unconvincing character development, and it appeared that by the end, even the author was bored with it, but not to say I want go back and buy and listen to some of her earlier work. Ruth Rendell is a wonderful writer, but this is not her best work. Such an irritating reader What disappointed you about The House of Stairs? The performance. Would you ever listen to anything by Ruth Rendell again? As a rule, I enjoy Ruth Rendell How could the performance have been better? The reader sounds like a short-winded smoker! You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? I can't even finish the first chapter because of the reader Any additional comments? Yes, I would like to return this audiobook Horrible narration Great book, lousy narration. Guttural and slurry. American accent strange choice for a story that takes place in England. Great story though. Story is good but the narrator nearly ruined it Would you try another book from Ruth Rendell and/or Annie Wauters? I have always liked Ruth Rendell's books and will continue to recommend her to others. I will not recommend Annie Wauters as a narrator. I have been much more impressed with Jenny Sterlin, Nigel Anthony, Julian Glover, and Davina Porter, who all narrate Ruth Rendell's books very well. What was one of the most memorable moments of The House of Stairs? The moment at which we realize the protagonist's relationship with Belle was romantic. What didnt you like about Annie Wauterss performance? Annie Wauterss performance was stilted, dull, and mechanical. At many points it sounds as if she is simply reading a list of words.

Closed Casket: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery Audiobook by Sophie Hannah

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sophie Hannah) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 03:30:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Closed Casket: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery Author: Sophie Hannah Narrator: Julian Rhind-Tutt Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Hercule Poirot returns in another brilliant murder mystery that can be solved only by the eponymous Belgian detective and his 'little grey cells'. 'What I intend to say to you will come as a shock....' Lady Athelinda Playford has planned a house party at her mansion in Clonakilty, County Cork, but it is no ordinary gathering. As guests arrive, Lady Playford summons her lawyer to make an urgent change to her will - one she intends to announce at dinner that night. She has decided to cut off her two children without a penny and leave her fortune to someone who has only weeks to live.... Among Lady Playford's guests are two men she has never met - the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool of Scotland Yard. Neither knows why he has been invited...until Poirot starts to wonder if Lady Playford expects a murderer to strike. But why does she seem so determined to provoke in the presence of a possible killer? When the crime is committed in spite of Poirot's best efforts to stop it, and the victim is not who he expected it to be, will he be able to find the culprit and solve the mystery? Following the phenomenal global success of The Monogram Murders, which was published to critical acclaim following a coordinated international launch in September 2014, international best-selling crime writer Sophie Hannah has been commissioned by Agatha Christie Limited to pen a second fully authorised Poirot novel. The new audiobook marks the centenary of the creation of Christie's world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, introduced in her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Members Reviews: Ridiculous plot, badly in need of editing If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more? Don't know, the plot is ludicrous and the story is endlessly repetitive. What was most disappointing about Sophie Hannahs story? The plot. Some of the characterisation is good but they run over the same points again and again ad nauseum. The only thing that makes this a worthwhile purchase is Julian Rhind - Tutt's performance. What about Julian Rhind-Tutts performance did you like? Everything. His voices and accents are clearly distinguishable and give you an insight into the individuals character and are very appropriate to the story setting. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Intense disappointment, as a Christie fan I think this book is a travesty. Any additional comments? One and a quarter hours to reveal the denouement which could have comfortably been completed in 20 minutes. Not as good The Monogram Murders In some respects I loved this novel. The narration was superb, the character development wonderful and the 'feel' of the setting, time and Poirotness of the book were so right! It felt ( in so many respects) like something Agatha Christie could have written, expect she hasn't, and if you scratch the surface of this novel, it is obvious that Dame Agatha's fabulous talent is most definitely lacking. The plot was downright silly, the motive weak and frankly laughable. That I could forgive, to be honest, as Agatha Christie plots can stretch motive thinly too, however Agatha's novels are always robust and solid.

The Pale Horse (Dramatised) Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:57:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pale Horse (Dramatised) Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Father Gorman is called to a dingy rooming house to see a woman who, before she dies, confesses a bizarre tale to him. Leaving the house he is followed and, in the fog, a fatal blow is struck. A piece of paper with nine names written on it is found in the dead priests shoe. The clue leads to The Pale Horse Inn, home of three women: a psychic, a medium, and a witch. Can Mark Easterbrook and his friend Ariadne Oliver unravel the occult mysteries? Members Reviews: Enjoyable one of my favorites This version is very close to the book. I enjoy it very much. It is one of my favorite stories. The actors did a fine job and they are the voices I hear when I read the full story. Very nicely dramatised This was one of Agatha Christie's later books and generally they aren't as involving or convincing as those from the 30's or 40's, but I'm happy to say that I think this one bucks the trend. The main protagonist, Mark Easterbrook, is played with a convincing mix of suavity and inquisitiveness by Jeremy Clyde, and Ariadne Oliver (here more than ever obviously based on AC herself) is brought to life superbly by Stephanie Cole. I think she brings a sense of exasperation, muddle-headedness and practical common sense to the role - which I think suits the character well. The story doesn't really lend itself to a full book, which is probably why it works so well here as a dramatisation. There's just enough pointers in the dialogue and in the use of music to hint that the setting is the late 50's, which I think helps with the atmosphere. This isn't the normal Poirot or Marple story but for someone looking for a fun, engaging cast and a slightly macabre (but not supernatural) play then you should definitely give it a go! A very enjoyable dramatisation of The Pale Horse I very much enjoyed this audio book. It's one of my favourite stories. I can listen to the dramatisation of this book on a regular basis. I like the twists and turns of the story and how the actors seem to really connect with the characters.

Scales of Justice Audiobook by Ngaio Marsh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ngaio Marsh) — Mon, 15 Jan 2001 02:35:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scales of Justice Author: Ngaio Marsh Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The quiet village of Swevenings seemed an English pastoral paradise, until the savagely beaten body of a lord was found near a tranquil stream. Suddenly, the playground of British bluebloods has been soiled by murder and the lowest sort of intrigue. But if anyone can clean it up, it's the famous Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard. ©1983 by Gerald Ross Lascelles, Esq. and George Crowley Weston, Esq.; 1955 by Ngaio Marsh (P)1996 by Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "A handsome bit of craftsmanship - a classical detective story, with lots of suspects." (The London Times) "She writes better than Christie." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Excellent Plot with a sad secondary plot Would you listen to Scales of Justice again? Why? I will listen to this book repeatedly. The narration is terrific and the story unfolds sensibly without ever giving anything away too quickly. What did you like best about this story? The pun on 'scales of justice' as the story progresses is just great. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This book is thought-provoking, because of a secondary plot involving treason and suicide, loyalty and forebearance. I admire the actions of the characters and wonder if I could be as honourable. Excellent, but with minor editing glitches I thought the book was quite good and the narrator's work quite professional. In perhaps 3 or 4 places, the recording seemed to skip the end of a sentence. I had the impression that only a few words were left out. Ngaio Marsh is always good Old Sins Cast Long Shadows could be a good alternative title for this book if it weren't too gothic sounding. The book is not gothic at all, the settings and people are endearing and believable. (Though I do thing the relationship between the Captain and the Nurse is a little forced. And how could such a shy man ever rise to Captain in the British navy?) A good crime well told Another wonderful rendition of a classic Ngaio Marsh Inspector Alleyn murder mystery. Beautifully narrated. One to listen to again and again. More titles please Audible! Good writing spoiled by bad reading I have enjoyed a a number of Nagio Marsh audiobooks read excellently by James Saxon. I had to give up on this book owing to the croaky and uneven delivery by the reader.

The Case of the Dangerous Dowager Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 04:53:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Dangerous Dowager Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 10 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When Matilda Benson solicits the help of Perry Mason, her request seems simple enough: cruise to a gambling ship moored just beyond the twelve-mile limit and buy back the IOUs signed by Miss Benson's niece. But after Mason reaches the floating casino, he discovers problems aplenty - most notably the ship's owner with a bullet hole through his head. Strangely enough, Matilda and her niece are also on board that night...when someone tosses a gun over the railing. Does Perry Mason's client have something to hide? Members Reviews: If you love Gardner, you have to read the Dangerous Dowager As usual, the books are always much more interesting and provide more suspense and questions than the TV movies. Not that I don't love the TV series of the first few seasons. This novel is no different. And though this novel was the basis of one of the series shows, it is quite different with the exception of the general characters and related environment of gambling casinos. While the plot advances in a somewhat convoluted fashion, that only adds to the questions of 'who dunnit.' One notable trait of Gardner and his books, he successfully puts the reader in the setting as an observer. You find yourself experiencing the uncomfortable, if not miserable, night time boat trips to and from the gambling ship. I don't do book reports in my reviews. That's why you read the book. You find yourself in the scenes and interpret and visualize your own experience. Why would you want to hear me tell it? While I believe that the Cool & Lam novels are by far the greatest works Erle Stanley Gardner created, I love the Perry Mason novels. In some of the PM novels you'll note irritating contradictions, but most are great reading and all are worth reading. The Dangerous Dowager is no exception. I've read most of Gardner's books, and probably all of those I've read, two or three times. Mason Digging a Hole and Climbing Out The writing is always good and surprisingly not dated. Perry Mason takes off on an attempt to help a client maintain custody of a child against a devious husband whose interest is mostly in getting control of a trust fund. Good clean story with a twist at the end. Good as usual. ESG usually has one main clue in a book. That clue is presented fairly to the reader, but is presented with the rush of action contained in all his books. The reader is usually so caught up in the action they overlook it. That is true with this book as well, however the confession at the end does help the case as Mason saw it, otherwise the reader would have been left with the idea of a cover up. The title character beautifully drawn. The case of the dangerous gamblers. I fully enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing as to who did or commented the killing of the gambler and black mailer. Three Stars Typical Perry Mason - typical detective story of its generation.

A Case for Paul Temple Audiobook by Francis Durbridge

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francis Durbridge) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:12:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Case for Paul Temple Author: Francis Durbridge Narrator: Crawford Logan, Gerda Stevenson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A brand new eight-part remake of the lost archive drama A Case for Paul Temple, starring Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson. From 1938 to 1968 crime novelist and detective Paul Temple and his Fleet Street journalist wife Steve solved case after case in one of BBC Radios most popular series. Now the glamorous duo return to the airwaves to break a mysterious drug-running gang. Post-war London is buzzing with speculation about the deaths of ten young drug addicts within the space of just one week. The police are desperate to cut off supplies of heroin and cocaine to the capital, but they are struggling. So Sir Graham Forbes turns to Paul Temple. By fast car and police launch, on deserted houseboats and midnight beaches, in dodgy East End pubs and smart West End restaurants, braving booby traps, bullets and blazing houses, Paul and Steve pursue the ruthless and feared drug dealer known only as Valentine. This new production for BBC Radio 4 uses the original scripts, vintage sound effects and much of the original incidental music from the missing 1946 production. As far as possible it is a technical and stylistic replica of how that production might have sounded if its recording had survived. Members Reviews: Lost story lives again This is a new recording of a Paul Temple story which had been lost from the archives. Using many of the sound effects used in old recordings together with some pleasing performances by the actors, this production should appeal to fans of the series. The producers have taken their time to make this enjoyable to listen to. They have even included resumes of the previous chapter, just in case you need to stop listening and come back to it. Crawford Logan as Paul and Gerda as Steve are actors whose voices are most suited to their roles. There is not a bad performance in the entire cast. Allowing for a few cliched accents here and there. As with most of the paul temple series, you get lulled into cozy chats about country houses and pink gins, and then suddenly somebody is found dead. You need to concentrate or you miss the important bits. Enjoyable if you like Old Time Radio Mysteries. Having cut my teeth on the "Golden Age of Radio" in America I have always loved this genre and have come to especially enjoy the BBC's production of the Paul Temple series. Though I feel Peter Coke and Marjorie Westbury make a better sounding Paul and Steve, Crowford Logan and Gerda Stevenson do a very fine job in this episode. In my opinion the BBC production of this series far out ranks anything done on this side of the pond. The sound effects are excellent and the dialogue is fast and crisp. On the reality side of things Francis Durbridge seems to have had one basic receipt for his stories and each episode is not that different from another. There is also the matter that realistically the "Yard" hardly needs a writer to solve all the major crimes in Britain. That being said, if you're able to shift your mind back into a simpler time and just want to relax with a very fine production of old time radio entertainment, then this series will not disappoint. Old time radio plus British drama mostly works I'm a big fan of British drama and old time radio. I think we use the visual world far too much, and audio allows more scope for immagination. I have one of the original Paul Temple recordings.

Les neuf dragons (Harry Bosch 15) Livre Audio par Michael Connelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:04:05 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Les neuf dragons (Harry Bosch 15) Auteur: Michael Connelly Narrateur: Éric Herson-Macarel Format: Unabridged Durée: 11 hrs and 40 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 07-02-15 Éditeur: Sixtrid Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: "Rendez-vous donc service, Bosch, et laissez tomber. Nous sommes nombreux. Laisser tomber, bordel." Au commissariat de police de Los Angeles, ce genre d'appel anonyme ne surprend personne, et surtout pas Harry Bosch : dépêché depuis peu sur une affaire de meurtre dans le quartier chinois, il soupçonne des activités de racket des triades locales. En raccrochant, il est convaincu d'avoir vu juste. Reste à le prouver... Le principal suspect s'obstine dans son silence, et l'inspecteur Chu, son coéquipier détaché de l'Unité des Crimes Asiatiques, ne lui semble pas franchement digne de confiance. Préoccupé par l'enquête, Bosch n'a pas trouvé le temps de lire le message vidéo envoyé par sa fille la veille au soir. Elle a 13 ans et vit justement à Hong Kong, avec sa mère. L'écran du portable s'allume sur une vision d'horreur absolue. L'appel anonyme et le message de sa fille se télescopent soudain : le pire cauchemar de sa vie vient de commencer. ©2011 Éditions du Seuil (P)2011 Sixtrid SAS

The Honourable Schoolboy (Dramatised) Audiobook by John le Carré

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John le Carré) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:58:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Honourable Schoolboy (Dramatised) Author: John le Carré Narrator: Simon Russell Beale Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: George Smiley has become acting chief of the Circus, but the credibility of the British Secret Service has been shattered. Smiley's adversary is Karla, the Soviet officer who masterminded the Circus's ruin. His battleground is Hong Kong and his choice of weapons is the Honourable Gerald Westerby. A brand new Radio 4 full cast dramatisation of the classic George Smiley novel by John le Carre, starring Simon Russell Beale. This is the sixth in the major new series of all eight George Smiley spy thrillers on radio. Members Reviews: Disappointing Haven't read or listened to any of le Carre's novels, but did hear a dramatization of a Murder of Quality, which I thought was quite good. In this one, I found the male voices to be awfully similar and I wasn't always sure who was speaking. Plotwise, I enjoyed the first half, but thought it degenerated into silliness with a ridiculously melodramatic ending. So I can't recommend this dramatization. Very good. Beautifully done but was hoping to find an actual reading of the book. These dramatisations only take you so far into the book. The Honourable Schoolboy Perhaps the best novel written by John Le Carre. The characters are wonderfully well described and the dialogue is superb. The description of countries I've never seen makes them come alive in my mind. My most pleasurable read for a while. A great drama This a good BBC dramatisation. The story is good and the cast really bring it to life. Good, but not as good as it could have been I listtened to this and is starts well and keeps you involved, but then goes a bit haywire nearer the end and I think the ending was lost in the dramatisation. it may have been better if they took a bit more time on itas it seemed a bit rushed in parts and you had to fill in big gaps which was a shame as I love John LeCarre works.

Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar Audiobook by Maurice Leblanc

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maurice Leblanc) — Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:06:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar Author: Maurice Leblanc Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-05 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The stories include, "The Arrest of Arsene Lupin", "Arsene Lupin in Prison", "The Escape of Arsene Lupin", "The Mysterious Traveller", "The Queen's Necklace", "The Seven of Hearts", "Madame Imbert's Safe", "The Black Pearl", and "Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late". Editorial Reviews: Arsene Lupin was a massively popular Robin Hood-style thief first introduced by Maurice LeBlanc in this 1907 collection of stories. Witty and urbane, Lupin stole from the rich through elaborate capers and gave to the poor in bursts of generosity. In one adventure, Lupin manages to rob a set of prize paintings while he is in prison through a series of delightful but plausible twists. In another tale, he pits himself against Sherlock Holmes (whose name was changed to Herlock Sholmes when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle objected). Walter Covell adopts a genteel British accent in performing LeBlancs formal diction, switching capably to a Parisian accent in his pronunciation of French names and places. Critic Reviews: "Intelligent, daring, but oh what a rogue. Nothing is safe from Arsene Lupin, the intriguing, intrepid thief. Only his good friend Inspector Ganimard has managed to arrest him, but only briefly. Even Sherlock Holmes, who arrives to sort out a complicated burglary is embarrassed by Lupin's much publicized wiles. Good plots, great narration (a super job by Covell) and the wonderful Lupin create an excellent few hours of short stories." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Delightful How I do love the clever Arsine Lupine! The book is not one long mystery, but several smaller stories about the con-man. The narration is good and the content is appropriate for all readers. An Old Favorite Made Better I had read and liked several of the Arsene Lupin stories, so I was happy to find it in audio form, but I never expected it to be so good. The narration was delightful, making this classic as fresh and lively as when it was written. A must-have for lovers of old-fashioned mystery and adventure stories. audio problems The stories are well written, but Covell does not sound very good. I don't know if it sounds bad because the narrater himself is bad or if it was just recorded badly. It's a shame that such a good batch of stories would be presented in such a bad way. Preview the audio first to see if you can get past the narration problems. A wonderful classic A superb sample of the Gentleman Cabrioleur adventures.These marvellous classic tales transport us to the elegant Belle Époque in the company of the supremely charming Master Criminal Arséne Lupin a man who devotes his outstanding skills to the delightful and very lucrative métier of burglary. A great narration is the icing on the cake. Engaging Stories!! Delighted to see these books are available. I wish the sound quality was better.

Come Away, Death Audiobook by Gladys Mitchell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gladys Mitchell) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:50:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Come Away, Death Author: Gladys Mitchell Narrator: Patience Tomlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-12 Publisher: Soundings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Sir Rudri Hopkinson, an eccentric amateur archaeologist, is determined to recreate ancient rituals at the temple of Eleusis in Greece in the hope of summoning the goddess Demeter. He gathers together a motley collection of people to assist in the experiment, including a rival scholar, a handsome but cruel photographer and a trio of mischievous children. But when one of the groups disappears, and a severed head turns up in a box of snakes, Mrs Bradley is called upon to investigate. Members Reviews: Great book, but you have to pay attention! If you liked other Mrs Bradley mysteries, you should like this one. But if you don't pay careful attention to everything going on, you might think that it is a travel log with a little mystery at the end. Gladys Mitchell includes the necessary information to solve the mystery, but she has hidden it in a wealth of detail. I enjoyed it very much, especially Patience Tomlinson's reading of it. No more Mitchells for me Gladys Mitchell's books are always temptingthe synopsis sounds promising, Patience Tomlinson is a lovely narratorbut always a baffling disappointment. Mitchell's heroine, Mrs Bradley, is an unsatisfying detective whose methods are opaque and whose psychology is suspect, as well as extremely outdated. I've fallen for three of these books now and come out of every one irritated. The convoluted mystery plot unravels at a lame snail's pace, the cast is overlarge and undifferentiated, the main characters are dolts, and the entire proceedings are remarkably humorless. Never again, Mitchell, never again. Good listen The actual murder doesn't happen until hour 6. The narration is very nice. Good book for a rainy day Something a bit different I love the Gladys Mitchell books. They satisfy my love of a detective story but are different from the usual types. They don't always start with a death followed by the detective solving the crime. Things happen as the story goes along. I would recommend these to anyone who likes a good yarn. Not her best work Set out in Greece, both the characters and the endless allusions to Classical Greek culture and sites became tiresome. If you've an atlas and a glossary, you may find this easier going. This is a pity because the author can produce wonderful plots.

The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Volume 4 Audiobook by Bert Coules

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bert Coules) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:48:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Volume 4 Author: Bert Coules Narrator: Clive Merrison, Andrew Sachs, Full Cast Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Clive Merrison and Andrew Sachs star in three brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast adventures. How many times did Dr John Watson tantalise us with a passing reference to a mystery that his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, never wrote about in full? In these full-cast original adventures, Bert Coules, the chief dramatist of BBC Radio 4s celebrated complete Sherlock Holmes canon, has imaginatively fleshed out three such unrecorded cases. 'The Remarkable Performance of Mr Frederick Merridew': A night at the music hall ends in tragedy. Is it possible that Sherlock Holmes has finally met his match? 'The Eyes of Horus': How could a priceless Egyptian artefact vanish from a locked casket in a locked safety-deposit box in a locked vault in a locked bank? 'The Marlbourne Point Mystery': In the bleak beauty of an isolated coastal headland, Holmes and Watson discover death, treachery, betrayal, and a remarkable recluse with an extraordinary friend. Then the enigmatic Mycroft Holmes astonishes his brother as the shocking truth behind the mystery of the politician, the lighthouse and the trained cormorant is finally revealed. Members Reviews: Merrison and Sachs are sublime Growing up and listening to these audiobooks when I was younger, I could feel myself transported back in time and seeing Holmes and Watson hash it out and solve these perplexing crimes. Merrison actually holds the distinction of having performed every story of Holmes and Sachs (who succeeded the late Michael Williams) does not disappoint as Watson. These stories are part of the original canon. In addition, they draw upon references to stories that Conan Doyle wrote. All of these adoptions are expertly acted (not forced) with incredible sound effects -- making it feel like you are in the room with Holmes and Watson as they solve the case together. I highly recommend these for a long car drive. The stories are absorbing and pull you in. It's only a shame that this particular set of stories signifies the end of Merrison and Sachs taking on Doyle's famous detective. But they are worth the listen. These pastices are among tbe best. These pastices and original versions with Merrison and Williams performed by BBC radio dramas are among the best. Well written, acted and folio work second to none. Sherlock Holmes This is another excellent Sherlock Holmes audio book. I would definitely recommend this for all Sherlock Holmes fans. could be conan doyle excellent audio. Really enjoyed it Fabulous! Every bit as good as the original stories. I just wish there were more of them!

Murder on the Orient Espresso Audiobook by Sandra Balzo

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sandra Balzo) — Tue, 05 May 2015 11:57:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on the Orient Espresso Subtitle: A Maggy Thorsen Mystery Author: Sandra Balzo Narrator: Karen Savage Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Sandra Balzo Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Maggy Thorsen, co-owner of the Wisconsin gourmet coffeehouse Uncommon Grounds, is in South Florida at an annual crime-writers' conference. She's attending with her beau, local sheriff Jake Pavlik, who is due to speak as a forensics expert. But Maggy's pledge to behave solely as a tourist becomes much trickier than she anticipated. The conference's opening night event turns out to be a re-enactment of the Agatha Christie's classic, Murder on the Orient Express. As Maggy and Jake reluctantly set off on the night train into the Everglades to solve the literary crime, they soon find themselves embroiled in a real-life murder mystery as creepy and baffling as any work of fiction. Members Reviews: Disappointing I really like this series, but the storyline in this one is not believable and somewhat gross with all the pythons and gore. Some may like it but I found it to be far from a cozy mystery. Return to your coffeehouse in Wisconsin and leave the snakes behind. I don't know why I even finished it. Definitely not what I expected from the author! It was okay I kept waiting for it to get better but it didn't. It was an okay mystery but not as good as the others in the series. Hopefully the next one will be better. dreadful plot. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A different plot. What could Sandra Balzo have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? The reading of the story was good. Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Karen Savage? The narration was good. The story was fairly unbelievable. What character would you cut from Murder on the Orient Espresso? The characters were not particularly well drawn but their actions were illogical and farfetched.

L'armée furieuse (Commissaire Adamsberg 8) Livre Audio par Fred Vargas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fred Vargas) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:26:20 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: L'armée furieuse (Commissaire Adamsberg 8) Auteur: Fred Vargas Narrateur: Thierry Janssen Format: Unabridged Durée: 11 hrs and 58 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 02-05-12 Éditeur: Audiolib Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Le commissaire Adamsberg devrait se méfier... On le sait, la Normandie et le Cotentin sont des lieux qu'on dit de longue date hantés par sorciers, fantômes et morts-vivants. Aussi, quand on lui affirme que les disparitions sur lesquelles il enquête sont la vengeance séculaire de "l'Armée furieuse", la "mesnie Hellequin" - en français moderne "la maisonnée", ou fratrie du même nom - mieux vaudrait qu'il rengaine son incrédulité. Un roman envoûtant comme les contes racontés à la veillée où il n'est pas interdit de lire une métaphore de notre présent. Une performance. Thierry Janssen se devait d'incarner des temps - et des psychologies - séparés par des siècles. Il prête à Fred Vargas une interprétation qui restitue à merveille le subtil "double jeu" voulu par l'auteur. L'auteure - de son vrai nom Frédérique Audoin-Rouzeau - est née en 1957. Médiéviste et titulaire d'un doctorat d'Histoire, elle est chercheur en Histoire et Archéologie au CNRS. La quasi totalité de son oeuvre - les "rompols" comme elle appelle ses textes policiers - est publiée chez Viviane Hamy. A plusieurs reprises primée, adaptée au cinéma - Pars vite et reviens tard - et à la télévision, elle est traduite dans plus de 40 langues, et ses livres sont des best-sellers en France mais également en Allemagne et en Italie. Le narrateur Né en 1972 et diplômé de l'IAD Théâtre en 1995, est à la fois comédien, auteur et metteur en scène. Formé au clown et à la commedia dell'arte, il a travaillé entre autres avec Carlo Boso et Franco Dragone. ©2011 Fred Vargas (P)2011 Audiolib Revues par les critiques: La presse en parle "Le flic fétiche de Fred Vargas a rendez-vous avec les fantômes. Et le polar, avec la poésie." Michel Abescat, Télérama "On n'arrêtera pas en tout cas le talent de Fred Vargas, au sommet de son art." Thierry Gandillot, Les Echos Avis des membres: Not just a police thriller! The Latest in the Commissaire Adamsberg Series is as Intriguing as its Predecessors. Fred Vargas develops ingenious plots and links a series of her novels with an enigmatic character, Adamsberg, in the role of Commissaire. Humor, poetry and psychology lend substance to the story and her professional knowledge of medieval archeology is used to advantage as a further dimension. This most recent in the Adamsberg series continues his intriguing career. In the original French, or the translations into Spanish and English, it is well worth reading. Margaret ( not David ) Jollow. One of the very best "polar" I have read A classic, great writing my favorite of my four Vargas reads I've become a Fred Vargas fan and this novel drew me in the most. I like the history that makes its way in Fred's "policiers." Five Stars Couldn't put it down!

The Silencers Audiobook by Donald Hamilton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Donald Hamilton) — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 05:03:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silencers Subtitle: A Matt Helm Novel, Book 4 Author: Donald Hamilton Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Skyboat Media, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The fourth installment in the legendary Matt Helm thrillers. Matt Helm, code name Eric, is sent to extract a female agent working as a stripper in a bar in Mexico. When she is killed before Helm can complete his mission, he finds himself teamed up with the woman's sister as he fights to save the lives of a group of scientists and American officials. Originally released in the era of the James Bond novels, the Matt Helm novels were considered grittier and more realistic than Bond, garnering them critical praise and an ardent audience. Members Reviews: Great just not my favorite in the Matt Helm series What did you love best about The Silencers? The verbal conflicts/dances. I love the mental chess games of some of the conversations in the book. What other book might you compare The Silencers to and why? All the other Matt Helm books for obvious reasons. What about Stefan Rudnickis performance did you like? He always comes off as someone talking about his past not a narrator telling a cool story. It makes it more intriguing. It is like listening to a war vet talk about his time in the service instead of a teacher reading a book to you. Amazing. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Matt interrogating another character. The writer did a great job of making Matt VERY intelligent but not omniscient. You never feel 100% on the outcome of his encounters so it feeds the tension and realism of the world . He feels very efficient but not Godly. Like a chess player. Any additional comments? Story wise this was not one of my favorites. It is written very well. It all felt critical and believable. But the game itself did not grip me as much as it did in the other books ( im listening to them all in order). The grander scale of this one highlighted Matt's "that aint my job" attitude and fleshed him out more. So far the conflicts have been a bit more intimate and focused. I suppose the change made it less enjoyable for me personally. It felt less like a rubicks cube and more like a big jigsaw puzzle. Still good. Just a low point for the quality ive seen so far.

Murder on the Orient Express Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:53:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on the Orient Express Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: David Suchet Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Just after midnight, a snowdrift stopped the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train was surprisingly full for the time of the year. But by the morning there was one passenger fewer. An American lay dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. ©1934 Agatha Christie Mallowan; (P)1989 Chivers Press Ltd. This edition published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London, UK, 2002 Critic Reviews: "Need it be said, the little grey cells solve once more the seemingly insoluble. Mrs Christie makes an improbable tale very real, and keeps her readers enthralled and guessing to the end." (Times Literary Supplement) Members Reviews: The only real Poirot David Suchet Would you consider the audio edition of Murder on the Orient Express to be better than the print version? Yes, because of Suchet. He is the real deal as Hercule Poirot. I have one other audio version of this book, but it does not compare to this one. What was one of the most memorable moments of Murder on the Orient Express? At the end when Poirot Show`s everyone why he is Poirot. What does David Suchet bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Everything! I first listened to a Hercule Poirot mystery red by David Suchet about one year ago, when I listened to Death on the Nile. I was smiling the whole time listening to the book. Suchet is a great actor, you can really hear it. He brings every character to life in a great way, not just Poirot. David Suchet.. The one and only Poirot Brilliant writing by the greatest mystery writer of all time, narrated by the best... David Suchet. This man is a genius. He makes all the characters come to life and hearing the voice of the one and only Poirot is just brilliant!! Amazing! Christie is an flawless writer! Her stories make you guess and it feels like you are on the Edge of your Seat! Poirot is an super cool and interesting character and David Suchet who actually plays him in countless movies makes this experience Even better!! Suchet reading Poirot - a perfect partnership. David Suchet is practically synonymous with Agatha Christie's Poirot, so it's simply wonderful that this audiobook is read by Suchet. His characterisations are perfect, subtle and entertaining, which make these audiobooks great listening. This tale of murder and mystery is enthralling listening, so settle in - you're in for a real treat. Good reading Enjoyed this book. I saw the T V version first and the book is far better.

El perro de los Baskerville Audio Libro por Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:16:01 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Título: El perro de los Baskerville Autor: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrador: Edson Matus Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 28 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-21-17 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Resumen del editor: Holmes y Watson son llamados a investigar los extraños crímenes aparentemente relacionados con la antigua maldición que pesa sobre la familia Baskerville. El "asesino" parece ser un "animal enorme y negro con forma de perro, aunque mayor que ningún otro visto jamás por criatura humana." Atraídos por el misterio del caso, nuestros protagonistas se ven pronto envueltos en un laberinto de antiguas supersticiones y oscuras venganzas, en el escenario amenazador y siniestro de los páramos de Dartmoor, Inglaterra. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Five Stars Gracias Un clasico imperecedero Quien disfrute con el estilo clasico de los casos del gran Skerlock no puede dejar de leer una de sus mas famosas novelas. Five Stars I received the book. All perfect

Raymond Chandler: The Big Sleep (Dramatised) Audiobook by Raymond Chandler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond Chandler) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:12:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raymond Chandler: The Big Sleep (Dramatised) Author: Raymond Chandler Narrator: Toby Stephens, Kelly Burke, Barbara Barnes, Madeleine Potter, Leah Brotherhood, Sam Dale, Sean Baker, Iain Batchelor, Henry Devas, Jude Akuwudike Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A brand new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of a classic Raymond Chandler mystery featuring private eye, Philip Marlowe. Los Angeles PI Philip Marlowe is working for the Sternwood family. Old man Sternwood, crippled and wheelchair-bound, is being given the squeeze by a blackmailer and he wants Marlowe to make the problem go away. But with Sternwoods two wild, devil-may-care daughters prowling LAs seedy backstreets, Marlowes got his work cut out - and thats before he stumbles over the first corpse... Members Reviews: WARNING: NOT THE COMPLETE NOVEL This is a dramatization of the novel. They take the major parts and turned it into a sort of hour and a half soap opera. It's good acting and it captures the main plot points, but if you're looking for the entire novel The Big Sleep, this is not it. The full novel version is six hours long, narrated by Elliot Gould, and Audible doesn't carry it yet. like old time radio THERE ARE A SERIES OF THESE DRAMATISED ADAPTATIONS OF CHANDLER'S BEST KNOWN WORKS, AND THIS - LIKE THE REST - IS A DELIGHTFUL LISTEN. IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THESE ARE DRAMATISATIONS OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL, WITH A FULL CAST PERFORMING VARIOUS ROLES THROUGHOUT THE PRODUCTION. LIKE LISTENING TO AN OLD TIME RADIO PRODUCTION, ONLY BETTER, BECAUSE THIS PRODUCTION NEVER LOSES THE ATMOSPHERE OF CHANDLER'S PROSE. BRAVO! The Big Sleep Refers to Death--Now I Know I bought this by accident thinking it was the novel. I thoughtoh well, and listened to it anyway. It was a pleasant surprisenot bad at all. Characters are well demarcated and the actors charge their roles with vigor. (Let's face it, Chandler's dramatis personae are written as over-the-top.) It's uncensored old-time radio. The politically incorrect words are left in. The price is cheap so it's worth the dough. Ignore the naysayers who howl at the moon over what was left out from the book. Listen and enjoy. this is a superficial dramatization of the plot. plots were his only weak suit. it leaves out every spark of his brilliance missing is The word play, the poetry, the rhythm, the social commentary, and oh yeah, entire city of Los Angeles. his coulf be s grocers convention in Kansas. do yourself a favor stick with the more expensive brillisntly rendered full text versions. Better than the movie. What did you love best about Raymond Chandler: The Big Sleep (Dramatised)? It followed the original Chandler story. Performances were spot on. Any additional comments? Like all Chandler books, hard to put down.

Elephants Can Remember Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Mon, 07 May 2007 00:12:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elephants Can Remember Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Hugh Fraser Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-07 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: This was followed by the grisly discovery of two more bodies, a husband and wife, shot dead. But who had killed whom? Was it a suicide pact? A crime of passion? Or cold-blooded murder? Poirot delves back into a crime committed 15 years earlier and discovers that, when there is a distinct lack of physical evidence, it's just as well that "old sins leave long shadows". Critic Reviews: "The acknowledged queen of detective fiction." (The Observer) "Splendid...she tells us all we want to know and nothing that is irrelevant." (The Times) Members Reviews: Not Christie's best work If you could sum up Elephants Can Remember in three words, what would they be? Classic Christie mystery How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? It might be because I've read so many of Christie's mysteries before but I found this story slightly predictable. Capitol! Awesome story, first class narration, characters beautifully described and performed. Love High Fraser- the very finest Agatha Christie narrator. I listened with my husband and 12 year old son (and dog- story has dog interest too) we all were held by the story until the exciting end! Just amazing! Enjoyable listen I enjoyed listening to this typical Christie plot with twists and turns galore. It focuses quite a bit on Ariadne Oliver before Poirot gets involved but is well read by Hugh Frazer Elephant's can remember At the age of 11 Ceila was sent to Switzerland, to go school, she's then told her parents have been found dead, a pistol between them, everyone believes that it's suicide pack, until she decides to get married, and her mother in law starts poking around but why???????? another great story from agatha Christi I'd not heard of this story and was pleasany surprised by it. Great narration by Hugh Fraser

Death at the Diogenes Club Audiobook by Charles Veley, Anna Elliott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Veley) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:10:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death at the Diogenes Club Subtitle: The Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mysteries, Book 6 Author: Charles Veley, Anna Elliott Narrator: Wendy Tremont King, Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Wilton Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Performed by acclaimed audiobook narrators Simon Prebble and Wendy Tremont King. Lucy James and Sherlock Holmes must solve a mysterious locked-room murder at London's exclusive Diogenes Club. But Lucy is still coping with the traumatic after-effects of their last case, and her romantic relationship with a handsome young police detective is growing more complex. Emotions intensify and the dangers become life-threatening as they find themselves drawn into lethal conflict with the most ruthless gang leader in London. Members Reviews: Sherlock and Lucy I have read all the Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James mysteries and decided to wait until I was through with them to write a review. I am well and truly hooked! They are so good every one of them, I can't even pick a favorite. They are well worth reading, I can't wait for the next one! The writing team of Elliot and Chelly make the stories come alive. I would give them more stars if I could. Lucy James and the Diogenes Club There were times some of the first chapters were a little too wordy.Enjoyed reading the book and can't wait to see more books written I love this series I can't get enough of this series...just great reading! Great continuation of Sherlock adventures! Loved how original characters remained true and Lucy James was able to add another layer to already beloved characters and stayed true to form. Great stories I love love love these books! I have always been a Sherlock Holmes fan and since discovering this series of books have been so delighted Sherlock Holmes had a daughter! Keep the books coming and I will keep buying them!

The Man Who Knew Too Much and Other Stories Audiobook by G. K. Chesterton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (G. K. Chesterton) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:05:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Who Knew Too Much and Other Stories Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Eight adventures in this classic British mystery series featuring Horne Fisher and his trusted friend Harold March. Horne is a natural sleuth, but his inquiries develop moral consequences. Notable for their wit and sense of wonder, these tales offer an evocative portrait of upper crust English society before World War One. Contains eight stories: "The Face in the Target", "The Vanishing Prince", "The Soul of the Schoolboy", "The Bottomless Well", "The Fad of the Fisherman", "The Hole in the Wall", "The Temple of Silence", and "The Vengeance of the Statue." Members Reviews: Regrettably, it sounds like a midi reader The reader appears very accomplished, so I hesitate to write this negative review. His pronunciation is clear and articulate, but the reading is choppy and awkward. It actually sounds like a computer is reading the book. I'm afraid I couldn't finish. Dreadful Narration! I was determined to finish the book, but this narrator made it such hard work. He has a rhythm he sticks to regardless of sense or sentence. I will avoid him at all costs in the future. Great stories ruined by the reader These are great stories by a well loved author totally ruined by an dreadful reading. I was unable to complete the book due to the incomprehensible reading. The stresses are constantly wrong on each sentence, he ignores punctuation so stops in the wrong place making the whole meaning of what was written confused and messy. Accents and voices all over the place. Do not waste your money on this book. Let down by the naration I had never come across these stories before and was intrigued. However as they progress the narration gets more annoying.

Murder on Lexington Avenue Audiobook by Victoria Thompson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victoria Thompson) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:23:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on Lexington Avenue Subtitle: A Gaslight Mystery Author: Victoria Thompson Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: With her Gaslight Mysteries, Edgar Award finalist Victoria Thompson colorfully evokes the crowded, lamp-lit world of turn-of-the century New York City. In this 12th entry, philosophical conflicts within the deaf community reap a tragic harvest. After Nehemiah Wooten, a polarizing figure among the hearing impaired, turns up dead, NYPD Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy begins to investigate. While interviewing Nehemiahs wife Valora, hes surprised when the not-so-grieving widowhiding a secret pregnancygoes into labor. Summoning his midwife friend Sarah Brandt, Frank learns from her of the eugenics views that kept Nehemiah from Valoras bed ever since the birth of their deaf daughter Electranow suspiciously joyful at her dads death. As more information comes to light, Frank and Sarah must ferret out the killer from a growing list of suspects. In this revealing portrait of a bygone day, Suzanne Torens splendid narration brilliantly distinguishes each character and helps build tension through the novels stunning conclusion. Members Reviews: Good story, narration fell a little short I like this series about Sarah Brandt, who is a midwife in early 1900's New York City, and her friend, detective Frank Malloy. It is well written, usually historically informative and always has a good mystery. This time, Victoria Thompson took on a controversial issue at the time, whether it was more helpful to teach deaf children to sign or read lips and speak. I do not know very much about it, except to say it evokes a great deal of compassion in me, trying to think through what I would want for my own child or family member. Thompson has handled this topic in a way that provided a lot of information about the issues concerned, or at least how it might have been viewed then, and combined it with some insight into the very ugly topic of of eugenics. The story and mystery are good, as usual, but I was fascinated by the topic. It really left me with a lot of things to think about. Sadly, I felt the narration detracted from the otherwise very good story. Often reading too slowly, sometimes just the voice quality was off-putting. Since I liked the book so much, I would tell others to get it and listen to it. It is worth the credit despite the less than stellar narration. Flat Is there anything you would change about this book? The narrator was god-awful. Half the time, she sounded like she was doing Munchkin impressions. Frank talked painfully slow and came off as sleazy. And the vocal fries!!!!! Terrible. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) About as impressed as the beginning. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Suzanne Toren? Most any other professional voice talent would probably suffice. Could you see Murder on Lexington Avenue being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Not without heavy rewrite. Most of the book takes place in a couple of rooms. The stars should be actors trying to branch out from sitcoms. Any additional comments? A man who faints upon learning that his mother had an affair. A detective who speculates to a family member who the culprit might be. A midwife and a mother who abandons her practice and her child to spend days with a pampered rich woman.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Dramatised) Audiobook by Arthur Conan Doyle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Conan Doyle) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:43:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (Dramatised) Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Derek Jacobi Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: With his devoted Dr Watson, Holmes emerges from his smoke-filled rooms in Baker Street to grapple with the forces of treachery, intrigue and evil, including the diabolical Professor Moriarty. Members Reviews: Amazing except... Any additional comments? Why wouldn't they break this series into tracks as opposed to lumping it all into one giant file??? They have done this with the past stories but with this one its just one, 9 hour long track! BOOOOOOO with this absurd exception, its an awesome recording. A Must for the Holmes Fan Derek Jacobi is to the audio Holmes what Jeremy Brett was to the video - absolute perfection! Whether you listen to one or many, these stories are a wonderful respite from the modern world. Holmes is enigmatic, Watson is lovable, and the plots - though indisputably dated - continue to be intriguing and satisfying. If you know the tales well, vaguely, or not at all, "The Memoires" is one of the best collections to choose and this is the very best narrator. It's elementary! Derek Jacobi is the best Sherlock narrator Great stories are even greater when an outstanding actor like Derek Jacobi reads them... he interprets the voices and subtext in such a warm an engaging way you can listen to these mysteries over and over again. memoirs of sherlock holmes, dramatised this was a very good introduction to audible books for me...I enjoyed the quality, and ease of listening immensely...thank you audible! Wonderful stories, wonderful reading. Derek Jacobi's performance is excellent as usual. His marvelous reading of these classics has inspired me to enjoy the entire Holmes canon.

The Journey Audiobook by Annelie Wendeberg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Annelie Wendeberg) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:17:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Journey Subtitle: Anna Kronberg Series, Book 3 Author: Annelie Wendeberg Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: With her darkest nightmare come true and an assassin following her every step, Anna Kronberg must hurry to find the true motivation behind Moriarty's plan to use disease as a weapon. Bit by bit, she and Sherlock Holmes unravel a spider web of crime, espionage, and bioterrorism that spreads across continents. Members Reviews: Interesting series with a twist on Sherlock Holmes We have always been tantalized and fascinated with stories of women who crossdress as men in order to achieve their dreams, hide their pasts, or escape dangerous situations. Women who take the place of their men in war, like Melinda Blalock, are heroines. Women who masquerade as men in order to become members of orchestras or bands, like Billy Tipton, gave a clandestine furtiveness to the history of American Jazz. Women who contributed to modern medicine in the guise of men, like Margaret Ann Bulkley, who ended her military career as Inspector General of Military Hospitals, overcame the barriers presented by their sex to excel in their chosen fields. In fiction, the woman who must hide her true self in a world of frockcoats and trousers presents a wealth of dramatic possibilities. Glenn Close gave a tragically beautiful performance in Albert Nobbs, a film about a woman who works as a male waiter in a hotel, hoping to save enough money to open a small tobacco shop, who is given a glimpse of the happiness she could be experiencing in sharing her life with a likeminded female partner. Annalie Wendeberg has created just such an intriguing character in her Sherlockian series, the Anna Kronberg thrillers. Anna Kronberg has taken on the disguise of a man in order to attend medical school, complete her training, and practice medicine. She remains undiscovered until she is called to perform an examination on the corpse of a cholera victim. Her secret is quickly discarded by the detective evaluating the case, the great Sherlock Holmes. So begins Wendebergâs continuing series about Dr. Kronberg, as she helps Holmes unravel the mystery of the cholera patient and a threat of biological warfare, becomes a prisioner of Holmesâ archenemy Moriarity, and has to flee for her life from Moriarityâs murderous henchmen. Kronberg is a wonderful character, prickly, independent, analytical, intelligent, and often unreasonable, but grounded in altruism and a deep love for her father, who always encouraged her and never constrained her ambitions. Holmes is presented as a brilliant but flawed individual, damaged by the psychological torments of his childhood, and with a mildly autistic inability to respond with appropriate human reactions to emotional situations. Much like the Mary Russell books by Laurie King, the Kronberg stories show Holmes drawing emotionally closer to his distaff companion. The male masquerade aspect of the stories is handled deftly, with a great deal of insight into what care someone like Anna must take in maintaining the illusion of masculinity, and the stresses it induces. It would best serve the reader to begin with the first book in the series, as this third volume stands alone only with some difficulty, but it is a welcome addition to the chronology and whets the appetite for the next episode. Lots of traveling and talking I really liked this book as a conclusion to the previous 2 in the series. The story had lots of movement, traveling and talking.

The Revenge of Moriarty Audiobook by John Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Gardner) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:06:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Revenge of Moriarty Subtitle: Sherlock Holmes' Nemesis Lives Again Author: John Gardner Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: With riches accumulated from an American crime spree, Professor Moriarty proceeds to annihilate his enemies. He murders the leaders of Europe's underworld one by one, then prepares his most hideous revenge for his arch-enemy, Sherlock Holmes. Will he succeed in this most terrible plan? In this vivid, suspenseful novel of London underworld crime, John Gardner has created another brilliant novel in his acclaimed series pitting the Napoleon of Crime, James Moriarty, against mystery fiction's Great Detective, Sherlock Holmes. Members Reviews: Big disappointment... This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? The story seemed disjointed to me. In all fairness to John Gardner I may need to read it in print, as Robin Sach's performance was so monotone that I never finished the book. What didnt you like about Robin Sachss performance? Mr. Sach's was so monotone that I was afraid to listen in the car, as I may have fallen asleep driving. Monotonous, Charlie Browns Teacher. Would you recommend The Revenge of Moriarty to your friends? Why or why not? No. What didnt you like about Robin Sachss performance? I am an avid Sherlock Holmes fan. In that, I wanted to love this book. I couldn't finish it simply because of the voice actor. It was droll and lifeless. But I do not blame Mr. Sachs. It has to be the directors fault. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Yes, that might be better.

The Case of the Empty Tin Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 02:52:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Empty Tin Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 19 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A spanking-new tin can, secretly placed among the rows of Mrs. Florence Gentrie's preserves, contains not a speck of food - but it does carry one very damning clue to a murder that took place right next door. Such an unsavory discovery in such an unlikely place can't help but pique the curiosity of a dedicated mystery hunter like Perry Mason. But the real mystery about this murder is who - and where - is the victim? Upstairs neighbor Elston A. Karr heard the telltale sounds of foul play, but his foul temperament (and his own dark secrets) make him most uncooperative. It takes a second murder to clear up the mystery of the missing body - and to make Perry Mason the next prime candidate to disappear.... Members Reviews: Great Performance Alexander Cendese is great. The story will definitely keep you awake. Erle Stanley Gardner is a master at creating dramatic dialog. He is underappreciated these days as a dramatist.

The Case of the Mythical Monkeys Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:23:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Mythical Monkeys Subtitle: Perry Mason Series, Book 59 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: It all began when pretty Gladys Doyle lost her way and was forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. The next morning she discovered her handsome host gone and a stranger in his place - dead as the proverbial herring. There follows a courtroom scene in the best Perry Mason tradition, with a most reticent group of witnesses: a lady author whose realistic novel is a bit too true to life; Edgar Carlisle, equally talented at telling stories; Richard Gilman, an old hand at the disappearing act; and a smart, sharp operator never at a loss for clever plots. Action and suspense are at their height and the adroit Mason at his legal best in this superb mystery. Members Reviews: Very bad editing. Very good story Terrible editing in the Kindle edition. Many uncorrected typos and misspelings, lessening the enjoyment of a very good story Good book, bad scanning A good Perry Mason read with the usual twists and turns. I deducted a star because of the really poor scanning job. The Kindle version was filled with typos and gibberish characters that any spell checker would have caught. They appeared frequently enough to be annoying. Run your spell checker, people. Good read... Start to finish Quintessential Perry Mason. A clever who-dunnit that will keep you turning pages. The plot unfolds fast with an unconventional court room climax! Five Stars I like all Perry Mason book. Very thought out and interesting. Irritating, unsatisfying Perry Mason mystery If you are a new reader to the Perry Mason series do not make this your starting point. I haven't read a Perry Mason mystery in more years than I care to count but I am still familiar with them. Looking for a good Mason case to read I was intrigued by the description provided for the book here. Don't be fooled! This is one of the most annoying books I have suffered through in some time. The plot begins well but too soon the characters all become sources of painful irritation. The normally lively banter between Mason and Tragg seems draggy and lifeless; the mystery is incredibly contrived and has too many plot conveniences; an ever astute Perry makes a simply unbelievable sighting of a key witness. Then, near the end of the book, two of the characters exhibit exasperating behavior that Gardner seems to believe adds to the readers enjoyment. It doesn't - it aggravates all the more! And finally the payoff isn't at all acceptable. I may return here to buy another Perry Mason book sometime in the future, but I won't be holding my breath until then.

Maigret à New York (Commissaire Maigret) Livre Audio par Georges Simenon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Georges Simenon) — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:23:24 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> Titre: Maigret à New York (Commissaire Maigret) Auteur: Georges Simenon Narrateur: Marc Moro Format: Abridged Durée: 1 hr and 49 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 02-02-17 Éditeur: Productions Jacques Canetti Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Résumé de l'éditeur: Maigret est tiré de sa retraite, à Meung-sur-Loire, par un très jeune homme qu'accompagne un vieux notaire de famille ; Jean Maura est inquiet au sujet de son père, important homme d'affaire qui habite New York : ses lettres, toujours d'une grande affection, le montrent angoissé depuis quelque temps. Maigret accepte d'accompagner Jean Maura à New York. Au moment de débarquer, Jean Maura disparaît inexplicablement... ©1949 / 1995 / 2008 Georges Simenon Ltd. All rights reserved. GEORGES SIMENON All rights reserved. MAIGRET Georges Simenon Ltd. All rights reserved / Les Presses de la Cité (P)1995 Productions Jacques Canetti Avis des membres: Crossing Barriers Famous detective loses young charge on ocean liner - seeks same in New York! You might swear this couldn't work because of linguistic and cultural barriers, and that Maigret must come on as a kind of Charlie Chan. But the story is reasonably convincing - despite some puzzlement about who the American "Federal Police" might be and why leading New York police officials are able to speak such fluent French. The harshness of immigrant experience in America is a theme and high prices in the Big Apple are commented on - although not those in the city's French restaurants! (I wonder that a Fourth Republic retired civil servant could afford them at all - or without protest, anyhow.) Presumably the action takes place after World War II, but the ambiance is timeless film noir. If you admire Simenon for his narrative skill, you'll probably like this. It's in French! I ordered this thinking it was an English translation. It's not, it's in French! It would be nice if the product information made that clear. Classic Maigret I am a long-time fan of Inspector Maigret, having read all of his advetures that I was able to get my hands on. I lived in France in the 1950s but over the years have lost most of my French language skills. I despaired of ever picking them back up until I remembered the deft, spare style of Georges Simenon. Not only am I enjoying the truly delectible story of Maigret in America, I am quickly relearning my lost skills. Kudos to you for making the French-language editions of popular fiction available!

The Sleeping Murder Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:06:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sleeping Murder Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: Stephanie Cole Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-06 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they have to solve a "perfect" crime committed many years before. Critic Reviews: "Miss Marple is spry, shrewd, and compassionate." (Sunday Telegraph) "A puzzle that is tortuous, surprising, and finally satisfying." (Sunday Express) Members Reviews: Miss M does a little weeding in the garden Stephanie Cole has given a very good performance in this little gem from Christie. Without doing a second reading, I think most of the clues are out there for us to wonder 'Who done it?' and maybe solve this mystery. While Miss M still has her knitting, she engages in a little work in the garden in this story. For me while the storms rage outside and the creek swells with water to flood the valley further down, and the power lines are down I have been able to curl up on the couch and listen to this great little story. Maybe this is why some people call such mysteries,'cozies'. Perhaps not perfect, this was good and is the best Miss M story I have heard on Audible. Miss Marple beckons I hope to never meet Miss Marple as I am sure of certain death within the hour. However Agatha Christie has once again let Jane Marple solve another mystery with the style and panache that is all her own. Whilst Miss M is not the main character in this story, her hints from the background made this a good read. Stephanie Cole was an excellent narrator and her clear characters were well defined and in some cases most amusing. The pace was perfect, no notable changes in either the audio quality or the readers stamina. Highly recommended. A brilliant drama, really enjoyed it :-) Loved it, a brilliant drama well worth buying and listening to over and over thanks Classic who done it ... Excellent. Christie at her best. Superb narration. Downloading the next Christie whilst writing this ... Just perfect! Stephanie Cole reads this this brilliantly crafted story so well. Highly recommended and full of suspense.

Arsène Lupin, gentleman-thief: 15 stories Audiobook by Maurice Leblanc

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maurice Leblanc) — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 02:07:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arsène Lupin, gentleman-thief: 15 stories Author: Maurice Leblanc Narrator: Paul Spera Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-17 Publisher: Astorg Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: Fifteen grippling short stories of Arsène Lupin: one of the most famous and intriguing figures of French detective literature. He was created by Maurice Leblanc, a brilliant journalist, writer and storyteller, and is the hero of a total of 24 books, novels and short stories alike. The fictional gentleman thief is a master of disguise, a criminal genius and a moral figure well-set in righting a few wrongs himself when Justice can't be bothered. ©2016 Compagnie du Savoir (P)2017 Compagnie du Savoir Members Reviews: Intriguing Crime Story Similar to the Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle "I imagine a reasonable and logical hypothesis, which fits in with the general idea. And then, and not before, I examine the facts to see if they agree with my hypothesis." Well-written book with a 'Sherlock Holmes' type flair that made for a surprisingly good read. Great for classic mystery fans (like myself) and I would definitely recommend! This book should be old enough to be found in public domain if you dont mind reading the electronic format. I am currently reading through the book. The cover looks interesting but I was surprised that it is paper-backed - minor issue. There is no publication date on the inner cover, but I dont know what that means to not have one. It seems like the person who translated the text paper-bound and sold physical copies of the book. Some of the syntax/punctuation seems to be off, like a is present, which, to me, indicates a program was possibly used to translate the text but no one proofed the document. I dont consider this a big deal since it does not detract from the text actually says. Fun read This is a review of the free Kindle version. Arsene Lupin is a novel about a thief and his plots to steal certain objects of art and jewelry from a collector. It starts at the collector's house where his very unlikable daughter is tormenting her secretary, Sonia. We also meet the daughter's fiancee, a famous Duke. I will agree with others that the pacing is slow, but this isn't an adventure story, it's a psychological mystery as Lupin is slowly revealed to the reader. Lupin is an interesting character, but I do agree that I'm not possessed to go out immediately and grab all of the stories. A nice character, but the greatest ever, I don't see. I do like Sonia quite a bit, and hope she shows up again. I find it interesting that the author had to have his Sherlock Holmes rip off character. Seems to imply he wasn't too comfortable with the strength of Lupin. Nice writing style. The humor of the Duke is very good. Arsene Lupin I have read all of Maurice LeBlanc's Arsene Lupin books at least twice, but I read them all in French. In fact, I still have them in a few different formats. However, this is the first time in English. I'm usually skeptical about translations, but this book is excellent. Of course, it helps to be able to know French, but the writing emulates the style of the writer and of the times. After all, it was written in the early 20th century. What's interesting about Mr LeBlanc's character is that he grew to despise him... literally. Arsene Lupin was actually more popular than the writer and everyone wanted to know everything about the character. This annoyed the author to no end.

The Case of the Perfect Carer (Dramatised) Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:46:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Perfect Carer (Dramatised) Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: When the Cowley sisters employ a carer to look after the ailing Carmela, Morag appears to suit their needs perfectly. But after a spectacular jewel theft on the night of the Hunt Ball, it appears that the perfect carer might be implicated.

The Case of the Irate Witness Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Fri, 05 May 2017 03:46:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Irate Witness Subtitle: Perry Mason, Book 85 Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: "The Case of the Irate Witness," the mystery which is the star of this collection of 4 novelettes, is the only one that the incomparable Erle Stanley Gardner ever wrote featuring Perry Mason in short story form. Each of the stories revolves around the subject of stolen jewels and each story is a gem in itself. In "The Case of the Irate Witness" (1953), Perry Mason sets off for a peaceful weekend's fishing in the mountains but even here the master lawyer is unable to leave detection behind. After being stopped at a police roadblock checking on a big robbery in Jebson City, Perry Mason gets involved in defending the accused, culminating in a stunning example of Mason's famous courtroom dexterity. In "The Jeweled Butterfly" (1952), Peggy Castle writes a gossip column in the company paper. She gets a note that the curvy Stella is going to meet the studly Don at a local nightclub. Peggy grabs a table and waits. She ends up getting involved in a jewelry robbery case involving the company and Stella's murder. In "Something Like a Pelican" (1942), Leith has a knack for putting together threads of different incidents and coming up with solutions to crimes. In this story he figures out what a woman throwing a fur cape out a window has to do with missing top secret blueprints. In "A Man Is Missing" (1946), in rural Idaho a man with amnesia is missing. He had a picture taken of himself in front of a cabin he built and sent it to his wife. He said he had bouts of amnesia following a car accident. A detective from the big city is on his way out to solve the case. Local sheriff Bill Catlin shows him country sheriffs know a thing or two. Members Reviews: "A Man is Missing" is worth the price of the book. Uneven collection of four stories. The title story, a Perry Mason mystery, is the weakest of the four. The "Jeweled Butterfly" introduces two new "detectives" - Peggy Castle and her Uncle Benedict. They solve the mystery is somewhat leisurely fashion. "Something Like a Pelican" is from the Lester Leith series. These are all fun. This one features Leith trying to become a writer, struggling over how to begin his article. No doubt Gardner himself experienced this challenge at some point during his writing career. The fourth story, "A Man is Missing", is a gem. What makes this story so appealing is Gardner's enthusiastic description of a pack trip into rural Idaho. It's clear he once went on such a trip and loved it.

The Case of the Runaway Corpse Audiobook by Erle Stanley Gardner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erle Stanley Gardner) — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:46:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Case of the Runaway Corpse Author: Erle Stanley Gardner Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: The two women in Perry Mason's office were a cat-and-mouse combination. And at first glance it seemed that little Mrs. Davenport was the mouse. But her husband said she was trying to kill him...that she had already murdered once and would not hesitate to strike again. Mason's own curiosity made him take the case, and before long he was wanted for questioning by several different officers of the law. Question: was Myra Davenport a quiet little person, who enjoyed nothing better than pottering about in her garden? Or was she a poisoner, a minx, a modern Lucrezia Borgia? A superb courtroom expose climaxes Perry Mason's brilliant detection. Members Reviews: One of the better Mason books The story is a page turner and at times down right hysterical. When Mason and Della are in their clients husbands office with his secretary and a cop, the dialogue will have you in stitches! Enjoy!

4.50 from Paddington (Dramatised) Audiobook by Agatha Christie

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Agatha Christie) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:40:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/720/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 4.50 from Paddington (Dramatised) Author: Agatha Christie Narrator: June Whitfield, Ian Lavender, Joan Sims, Susannah Harker Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Classic Detective Publisher's Summary: A Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation starring June Whitfield as the deceptively mild Miss Marple with Ian Lavender, Joan Sims and Susannah Harker. Elspeth McGillicuddy is down from Scotland for a holiday and boards the 4:50 train from Paddington station to visit her friend, Miss Marple. During the journey, another train pulls alongside, and through the window Mrs McGillicuddy witnesses a tall, dark man strangling a blonde woman. She reports what she has seen, yet no one takes any notice. There is no report of any murder, no dead woman found on any train, and the police have no record of any persons reported missing that matches the description. Only Miss Marple believes her account, and realising that the body must have been thrown off the train, with the help of maps and train timetables she pinpoints the exact spot where the body must be. With the help of her young friend Lucy Eyelesbarrow, she goes about the tricky task of uncovering a murder - and a cunning murderer. Members Reviews: 4.50 from paddington well acted and just the right length. Highly recommended. Encouraged me to look for more Agatha Christie titles great dramatic portrayal Wonderful Christmas Holiday season mystery. The reading and sound effects make for an enjoyable experience Wonderful Radio adaptation of a Miss Marple story Would you listen to 4.50 from Paddington (Dramatised) again? Why? Yes, I really enjoyed the full cast combined with the sound effects. Excellent production. Who was your favorite character and why? Miss Marpe, naturally. Which character as performed by the narrators was your favorite? I really cannot pick a favorite. All of the narrators did a great job and made the story a pleasure to listen to. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, it was so entertaining. Nicely performed narration of an exellent book Where does 4.50 from Paddington (Dramatised) rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? 8/10 points. What did you like best about this story? The excellent sound quality and the story of Agatha Christie of course. Which scene was your favorite? Can't remember. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I listened to it on a weekend while half asleep, no need to hold a book. Any additional comments? - Reasonable Very short dramatisation of one of Agatha Christies greatest novels. Lots of well known voices on here, but it somehow just didn't quite live up to my expectations.