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The Wanted Audiobook by Robert Crais

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Crais) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:31:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wanted Subtitle: Elvis Cole/Joe Pike, Book 17 Author: Robert Crais Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 534 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: It seemed like a simple case - before the bodies starting piling up. Investigator Elvis Cole and his partner, Joe Pike, take on the deadliest case of their lives, in the new masterpiece of suspense from the number-one New York Times best-selling author When single mother Devon Connor hires private investigator Elvis Cole, it's because her troubled teenage son Tyson is flashing cash and she's afraid he's dealing drugs. But the truth is devastatingly different. With two other partners in crime, he's been responsible for a string of high-end burglaries, a crime spree that takes a deadly turn when one of them is murdered and Tyson and his girlfriend disappear. They stole the wrong thing from the wrong man. Determined to get it back, he has hired a team that is smart and brutal, and to even the odds, Cole calls in his friends Joe Pike and Jon Stone. But even they may be overmatched. The hired killers are leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. A few more won't make any difference. Members Reviews: Not what I expected after waiting for so long After having listened to every Robert Crais novel from the very first encounter with the Elvis Cole/Joe Pike series, I couldn't wait to get my ears on the latest edition. If you follow the series, you begin to sense a real connection to the characters. You can visualize the cat and the A-frame sitting in Laurel Canyon and the yellow corvette and the arrows on Joe Pike's arms. His writing style makes listening easy and fun. The problem with an audio book is you usually get an instant sense of comfort or unease when the narrator utters the first sentence. Such was the case here. Crais has had some very good narrators in the past, and has used the same few many times. It's always best when the narrator just blends into the background and you concentrate on the story rather than the teller. Not so here. I was uncomfortable (annoyed may be a bit strong) at hearing the narrator begin. The writing is just as crisp and the self-deprecation the character displays is always evident, and the little asides he mutters (usually to himself) are just as interesting and fun as before, but the narration doesn't allow you to sit back and enjoy it as in past editions. Luke Daniels did not capture the mood of the series or of the characters. His voice was always what I concentrated on rather than listening to the story. The book is vintage Robert Crais, don't get me wrong, but I'd prefer it if he had used one of his previous narrators who have the style and the characters down in such a way that you immediately were back in that comfort zone where you found yourself sitting on Elvis' deck with your legs dangling over the edge as you watched a red-tailed hawk circle the canyon while Joe stood rock still against the wall and Elvis fed beer to the cat. disappointing from this series Better than Lee Child's most recent, but still disappointing- standard plot, not enough Pike, disappointing. Not his best work. A Crais novel is like pizza, there's no such thing as bad pizza, but this wasn't his best. Am I glad I listened to it? Yes. Will I listen to it again and again like some books in this series? No. Hardly worth the wait About 3/4 of the way through the book I felt like strangling the teenagers myself.

The Crime Writer Audiobook by Gregg Hurwitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregg Hurwitz) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:16:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crime Writer Author: Gregg Hurwitz Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1658 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: To reconstruct the story, the writer must now become the protagonist, searching the corridors of his life and the city he loves. Soon Drew closes in on clues he may or may not have left for himself. And as another young woman is similarly murdered, he has to ask difficult questions - not of others but of himself. Critic Reviews: "Hurwitz's L.A. thriller has noir pulp chutzpah in spades." (Publishers Weekly) "Hurwitz's insights about L.A. life sound knowing and are often ruefully funny, e.g., 'L.A., where a porn star runs for governor and an action figure wins.' Crime fans looking for something different will love this one." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great Mystery with Protagonist's LOL Remarks The classic mystery has traditionally been the domain of intellectuals to which Gregg Hurowitz certainly belongs. He has not only met the mystery challenge with verve but has included humor in the well placed yet self effacing remarks of his protagonist. Drew, the writer, experiences a series of "life as is hoped for" setbacks. From a small cadre of friends, he acts on their advice and encouragement to overcome life's obstacles by using his own talents to prove his innocence. As Drew forges his own investigation, he becomes a Big Brother to a 14 year old delinquent, gains the trust of a brutalized psychologist, accepts protection from the Rottweiler/Doberman, Xena, Princess Warrior, gets street wisdom from a baseball pro, and discovers treachery in one of his trusted friends. All in all, Gregg Hurwitz is the author who does not judge the human condition but describes it sincerely. His protagonist, Drew, defies a defeatist attitude and pursues justice using his own talents and the knowledge of his friends. The mystery is my favorite of literary styles. To have humor cleverly inserted into the prose is especially enjoyable. J. Black An invisible page turner!! Compelling as always! What made the experience of listening to The Crime Writer the most enjoyable? Great characters and I love how Gregg writes women. I didn't want this book to end and I couldn;t put it down. It's fast paced and packed with emotion and nail-biting action! This is one of my favorites of Gregg. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I stayed up way too late reading this book, I just couldn't put it down from start to finish. Which character as performed by Scott Brick was your favorite? The main character of course but I love how Scott played the main characters love interest too. It's really hard to pick a favorite because all of the characters were awesome and so uniquely different. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I practically read this all in one sitting! Thanks you Gregg and Scott, you make my daily train commute painless. I haven't listened to a bad one yet!!! Would you listen to The Crime Writer again? Why? Yes. It is a great listen. All of Hurwitz's books are. What other book might you compare The Crime Writer to and why? Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow. The prosecutor is blamed for a murder of an ex lover. Have you listened to any of Scott Bricks other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes and Scott Brick's performances are great in all the books I have listened to.

Broken Bones Audiobook by Angela Marsons

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angela Marsons) — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:45:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Broken Bones Subtitle: Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller Series, Book 7 Author: Angela Marsons Narrator: Jan Cramer Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 238 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: They thought they were safe. They were wrong. The murder of a young prostitute and a baby found abandoned on the same winter night signals the start of a disturbing investigation for Detective Kim Stone - one which brings her face to face with someone from her own horrific childhood. As more sex workers are murdered in quick succession, each death more violent than the last, Kim and her team realize that the initial killing was no one-off frenzied attack, but a twisted serial killer preying on the vulnerable. At the same time, the search begins for the desperate woman who left her newborn baby at the station - but what looks like a tragic abandonment turns even more sinister when a case of modern slavery is uncovered. The two investigations bring the team into a terrifying world of human exploitation and cruelty - and a showdown that puts Kim's life at risk as shocking secrets from her own past come to light. Members Reviews: Outstanding detectve novel by Angela Marsons This is the 7th novel in the Detective Kim Stone series by Angela Marsons. Like almost all novels in the series Broken Bones easily qualifies for a 5 star rating. It is a very dark suspense mystery about a serial killer. The identification of the killer at the end of the book comes as a surprise to the listener. Woven into the story is a situation that can only be described as slavery. British author Angela Marsons is among the elite writers of suspense mysteries in the world today. I have all 9 of her audio books in my Audible library and all are outstanding. British actress Jan Cramer narrates the Kim Stone series novels flawlessly. One of my favorite crimes series This book has been out for more than a month now and despite my excitement about a new Kim Stone book, I held off on reading it as soon as I got my hands on it. I know that sounds weird, especially since this is one of my favorite series, but I knew as soon as I finished I would be desperate for the next book anyway so I decided to show some restraint for once in my life. My patience paid off because I ended up having the opportunity to listen to the audio version and it was outstanding, it definitely enhanced my experience, I absolutely loved it. I think everyone has heard me rave about this series and Marsons talent as a writer several times before, so Ill try and spare you and wont repeat myself too much and just say that these books honestly just get better, sharper, and darker in each installment and are always intricately plotted and shocking. Two things make this series standout among a hundred other police procedurals for me. First, Marsons always seems to have her finger on the pulse of society and addresses current issues in a compassionate and educational way while still managing to be exciting and fresh. This time Kim and team are dealing with immigration issues, prostitution and even slavery. Using extremely important issues in her novels lends an authenticity that is unmatched, it serves to bring a human connection to an otherwise grim plot. Secondly, she keeps her characters constantly evolving, she reveals new things about their pasts and who they are in each book and oftentimes surprises me with said revelations, which is difficult to do. Cramer is the perfect narrator for this one, her voice is soothing and so easy to listen to.

The Silent Children Audiobook by Carol Wyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carol Wyer) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:31:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silent Children Subtitle: Detective Robyn Carter, Book 4 Author: Carol Wyer Narrator: Emma Newman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The boy studied the bruise turning yellow at the base of his neck. With quick fingers his mother tightened his tie and pulled his collar high above it. Her eyes alone said, We will not speak of this.... Years later a man is found shot dead in a local park. On his phone is a draft text: I cant keep this secret any longer. The recipient is unnamed. Detective Robyn Carter knows this secret is the key to the case, but his friends and family dont offer any clues, and all her team have to go on is a size-ten footprint. Then a woman is found in a pool of blood at the bottom of her staircase, and a seemingly insignificant detail in her stepdaughters statement makes Robyn wonder: Are the two bodies are connected, and has the killer only just begun? When another body confirms Robyns worst fears, she realizes shes in a race against time to stop the killer before they strike again. But just as she thinks shes closing in, one of her own team goes missing. Buried in the past is a terrible injustice. Can Robyn uncover the truth before another life is lost? An absolutely heart-stopping and compelling serial killer thriller that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Rachel Abbot and Robert Dugoni. Members Reviews: Barbie does murder The narration is so annoying a breathless Barbie comes to mind. It may be a very good plot but the narration is awful. I couldn't help but notice many Audio listeners have similar reactions, you'd think the author would get a clue and find someone else! The whole story is ruined because the voice just doesn't sound like a seasoned detective, more like a sex kitten that got the wrong job! Too many threads :/ Ok but too many threads to follow. I did catchup eventually but it's not a good bedtime book! I hope the next book brings Davis back, we can all relax and sleep then! lol P.S.. The narrators voice is a bit ''wishy washy'' for a who dunnit story. A bit more emphasis and context needed! "

The Wife Audiobook by Alafair Burke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alafair Burke) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:56:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wife Subtitle: A Novel of Psychological Suspense Author: Alafair Burke Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: His scandal Her secret From New York Times best-selling author Alafair Burke, a stunning domestic thriller in the vein of Behind Closed Doors and The Woman in Cabin 10 - in which a woman must make the impossible choice between defending her husband and saving herself. When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals and summer visitors. To her surprise, Jason, a brilliant economics professor at NYU, had other plans, and they married the following summer. For Angela, the marriage turned out to be a chance to reboot her life. She and her son were finally able to move out of her mother's home to Manhattan, where no one knew about her tragic past. Six years later, thanks to a best-selling book and a growing media career, Jason has become a cultural lightning rod, placing Angela near the spotlight she worked so carefully to avoid. When a college intern makes an accusation against Jason, and another woman, Kerry Lynch, comes forward with an even more troubling allegation, their perfect life begins to unravel. Jason insists he is innocent, and Angela believes him. But when Kerry disappears, Angela is forced to take a closer look at the man she married. And when she is asked to defend Jason in court, she realizes that her loyalty to her husband could unearth old secrets. This much-anticipated follow-up to Burke's Edgar-nominated The Ex asks how far a wife will go to protect the man she loves: Will she stand by his side, even if he drags her down with him? Members Reviews: Alafair Burkes best book by far Despite the genre this book is categorized in, as I was listening to it, I thought it was going to be just a drama with a little mystery due to the tone and beginning pace of the story. However, as the story unfolded, new revelations kept emerging and changing the direction of where you thought the story was going. As the story started to wrap up, a backlog of hints came into light and completely altered how and why the events occurred. The character development is so strong and the main character is very intriguing so I never grew disinterested. We also get the perspective of most of the other characters which helped reinforce their roles. I highly recommend this book and of the many Alafair Burke books Ive read or listened to, this is his strongest in my opinion and definitely my favorite so far.

Blood Lines Audiobook by Angela Marsons

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angela Marsons) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:57:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Lines Subtitle: Detective Kim Stone Crime Thriller Series, Book 5 Author: Angela Marsons Narrator: Jan Cramer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-16 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 621 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace? A victim killed with a single, precise stab to the heart appears at first glance to be a robbery gone wrong. A caring, upstanding social worker lost to a senseless act of violence. But for Detective Kim Stone, something doesn't add up. When a local drug addict is found murdered with an identical wound, Kim knows instinctively that she is dealing with the same killer. But with nothing to link the two victims except the cold, calculated nature of their death, this could be her most difficult case yet. Desperate to catch the twisted individual, Kim's focus on the case is threatened when she receives a chilling letter from Dr. Alex Thorne, the sociopath who Kim put behind bars. And this time, Alex is determined to hit where it hurts most, bringing Kim face-to-face with the woman responsible for the death of Kim's little brother - her own mother. As the body count increases, Kim and her team unravel a web of dark secrets, bringing them closer to the killer. But one of their own could be in mortal danger. Only this time, Kim might not be strong enough to save them. A totally gripping thriller that will have you hooked from the very first minute to the final, dramatic twist. Members Reviews: AWESOME SERIES! Before I begin this review, I want to suggest highly to anyone reading this review that if you have not read any of these series, to start at the beginning. Angela Marsons develops DCI Kim Stone and her supporting characters throughout the series. To start anywhere else would deprive you of this development and leave you wanting. Now for my review: I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series of novels! Angela Marsons has done an excellent job developing Detective Kim Stone's character and her supporting characters. The storylines have always kept me virtually on the edge of my seat. Once I start a novel, I am hard put to set it down. Thank heavens for the Audible version that has allowed me to go about my household work and continually listen! I hope that this series has not ended and we will continue to enjoy DCI Kim Stone solving complex crimes. Dr Alex is back! Book 2 was my fave out of this series this book comes in close. Good job Angela Marsons I look forward to the next book! Another Solid Hit! I really do like these characters. I have a clear image of each that has not been contradicted in any of the novels in this series. I like that kind of consistency. The narrator I think goes a little too far in making Kim sound extra tough. There's a difference between firmness and bullying. Kim has the respect of her team; she doesn't have to be a bully to be effective. I hope the narrator will take the edge off that voice in the future. Another thrill ride from Marsons. Would you consider the audio edition of Blood Lines to be better than the print version? I can't compare the two since I only own the audio version. Cramer does an outstanding job, however. She is one of my favorite narrators. Who was your favorite character and why? I love Bryant and Stacy and how they interact with Kim. They add humor to every book and humanize Stone. Which character as performed by Jan Cramer was your favorite? She is really good at transitions and, unlike some other narrators, everybody sounds different. It almost doesn't sound like the same actress doing all the roles.

The Killer Next Door Audiobook by Alex Marwood

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex Marwood) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:01:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killer Next Door Author: Alex Marwood Narrator: Imogen Church Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3567 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Everyone who lives at 23 Beulah Grove has a secret. If they didn't, they wouldn't be renting rooms in a dodgy old building for cash - no credit check, no lease. It's the kind of place you end up when you you've run out of other options.The six residents mostly keep to themselves, but one unbearably hot summer night, a terrible accident pushes them into an uneasy alliance. What they don't know is that one of them is a killer. He's already chosen his next victim, and he'll do anything to protect his secret. Critic Reviews: "This tightly plotted story grabs readers from the opening paragraphs and will keep them up far too late at night. Highly recommended for fans of Laura Lippman, Tana French, and Gillian Flynn." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Incredible--but not for the faint of heart In any big city, people whose lives are in transition drift in and out of places like 23 Beulah Grove, at the edge of the London sprawl. Once a respectable Edwardian house, it's now divided into six small, dusty apartments. The landlord is a creep, but he doesn't ask too many questions--and that's just what these tenants need. When a desperate woman rents a just-vacated room, she meets the other five tenants: a Persian asylum-seeker, a man who never turns off his music, a self-described "perky scouse" girl from Liverpool, a friendly but boring guy whose work hours have been cut, and an older lady with a "secure tenancy"--a permanent lease. Everyone is nice enough, but all of them, even the landlord, have some things they'd rather not talk about--especially the one who's a killer with some imaginatively sick preferences. And all of them are in for more adventure than they ever thought they'd have! Like Alex Marwood's last book (The Wicked Girls), The Killer Next Door is a stand-alone thriller. But again, within that framework, the author manages to explore some themes more often seen only in the Literary genre: the transient nature of some friendships, the sting of class inequality, the difficulty of change in human lives, and the side effects of gentrification, just to name a few. And again, in spite of the different and bigger cast of characters this time, all are fully developed: like them or hate them, all are real people. I love thrillers, but often I find myself wishing for something a little chewier--this fits the bill nicely, and Marwood is already on my favorite authors list. One warning: if you're at all sensitive, there are some pretty graphic (and gross!) passages here that were enough to make me pause the book and breathe deeply for a minute before going back to the story. But of course I did go back to the story--I had to find out what would happen next! Part of that was because Imogen Church's narration didn't let me down--she brought out both the warmth and the fear in this story, as well as doing a great job on all the British accents. Stephen King described this book as "scary as hell," and I agree--but thanks to Marwood's talent, it's so much more than a good scare. If you liked The Wicked Girls (or if you are a fan of Gillian Flynn, or Laura Lippman), you'll love The Killer Next Door.

Kill the Dead Audiobook by Richard Kadrey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Kadrey) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:37:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kill the Dead Subtitle: Sandman Slim, Book 2 Author: Richard Kadrey Narrator: MacLeod Andrews Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2281 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: James Stark, a.k.a. Sandman Slim, crawled out of Hell, took bloody revenge for his girlfriends murder, and saved the world along the way. After that, what do you do for an encore? You take a lousy job tracking down monsters for money. Its a depressing gig, but it pays for your beer and cigarettes. But in L.A., things can always get worse. Like when Lucifer comes to town to supervise his movie biography and drafts Stark as his bodyguard. Sandman Slim has to swim with the human and inhuman sharks of L.A.s underground power elite. Thats before the murders start. And before he runs into the Czech porn star who isnt quite what she seems. Even before all those murdered people start coming back from the dead and join a zombie army that will change our world and Starks forever. Death bites. Life is worse. All things considered, Hells not looking so bad. Critic Reviews: "Profane, intensely metaphoric language somehow makes self-tortured monster Stark sympathetic and turns a simple story into a powerful noir thriller." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: EVERYBODY IN CALIFORNIA IS A BUDDHIST FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THEN THEY FIND OUT THEY CAN'T EAT CHILI DOGS. I would not recommend reading this before book one. This makes more sense if you read book one and this is not as good as book one. It is still a good book, I mean how can you not like a book, which has a CZECH, GYPSIE, PORN STAR, ZOMBIE KILLER as a main character. James ,Sandman Slim, is still a sarcastic potty mouth with a constant string of one-liners that will have you rolling in the aisles. His sidekick head, now has a way of moving around on his own and he is even funnier in this book then book one. THE NICEST DEAD GUY, I'VE EVER KNOWN This book is a four star, unlike book one, which is a five star. Just like many other authors who write character driven series, such as Maberry with Joe Ledger, there seems to be an attempt to make the character more likeable and more down to earth then the first book. In the first book James is Sandman Slim not James Stark so much. In the first book he is out for revenge and all he cares about is himself. In this book, we are encouraged to feel more empathy for him. This results in him being a little whinny at times. He is striving to be liked and to be nicer. He is nicer to his bodiless sidekick and there are these moral issues about family, that we get hit over the head with. BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO RESCUE FAMILY, EVEN ASSHOLE FAMILY. FAMILIES ARE DIFFICULT, BUT HAVING NONE IS WORSE. To me there are plenty of books out there with high morals and feel good endings. Occasionally I want something that is dark and funny and that is why I liked book one. I would not want all my books to be dark and mean, but it is a release sometimes to indulge in such books. Making James, cute and cuddly, is not what I want or why I would read a Richard Kadry book. MAYBE WHAT YOU NEED IS AN ENGLISH TO ASSHOLE HANDBOOK? HE WAS GANGBANGED BY A THESAURUS The narrator is pretty good, but I do think Ray Porter would be better. I would not normally continue a series once it drops below a five star, but due to the strength of book one, I will go one more to see if he regains his nastiness. Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant It's been a long time since I've had a book series that could tickle me so.

Gavin Holder Series Audiobook by R. M. Galloway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (R. M. Galloway) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:20:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gavin Holder Series Subtitle: 2-Book Series Author: R. M. Galloway Narrator: Lee Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: R. M. Galloway Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: From Book 1: In the dark of the parking lot, I couldn't possibly have seen his eyes, but in my memory or my imagination, I saw them as dark pits of rage and madness. He came up swinging, or so I thought. I never felt the knife, it slid across my body so easy it felt like nothing more than a regular punch. When a motel stakeout turns into a gun battle, Special Agent Gavin Holder stumbles across a vast and deadly gang-related conspiracy, including a secret stockpile of stolen money, drugs, and jewels. The search for the treasure hoard leads Holder into a hunt for his own past, a woman who may hold the key to the missing millions - and to Holders own darkest secrets. As his past closes in on him, Holder must find a way to take down the criminal gang, find the missing money, save the woman he loves...and not get caught. Or has he underestimated the magnitude of what hes up against? A suspenseful crime thriller in the classic noir tradition. Members Reviews: Perfect book Was a good read. Lots of action and great characters. Love the way the author adds some sarcasm to Gavins dialogue. A man after my own heart. Would recommend you read the first book in the series (Hardline) to get a detailed background on Gavin. I am really enjoying this series and looking forward to a third book. Fabulous book..... This was one of the best books I've read this year. Overall, I enjoyed both books in this series, especially Gavin's sarcastic quips. This book had more action and even though I was able to guess ahead some of the plot, I would recommend this series and am looking forward to a third book. Wonderfully written I love this book and Agent Gavin Holder! He is a failed FBI agent who is send to a remote office in Minnesota until they fire him. Gavin is made to investigate the Major of the town. What Agent Holder really wants is revenge. The book is well written and a fast pace. I can't wait for book 3 The Great Work Gavin Holder, FBI agent, was reassigned to Minnesota as punishment. His partner was killed by his then girlfriend, Jackie Cole, and he witnessed the killing. Gavin gets a call from the Father who is responsible for his transfer. He wants to hunt him down. But he is on a case following the Mayor. He soon realizes the cases are connected. This is a fast paced thriller that keeps you wanting to read more. I did receive a free copy to give an honest review. I really enjoyed reading this novel and finished it rather quickly. I will read more from this author. Great job keep up the excellent work Great reading very well written can't put it down I love the way the story comes together I intend to read all the books by this author awesome keep up the excellent

Dead Man Audiobook by Domino Finn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Domino Finn) — Fri, 06 May 2016 01:24:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Man Subtitle: Black Magic Outlaw, Book 1 Author: Domino Finn Narrator: Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-16 Publisher: Blood & Treasure Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 417 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: I'm Cisco Suarez: necromancer, shadow charmer, black magic outlaw. Sounds kinda cool, doesn't it? It was, right until I woke up half dead in a dumpster. Did I say half dead? Because I meant 100% dead. Full on. I don't do things halfway. So here I am, alive for some reason, just another sunny day in Miami. It's a perfect paradise, except I'm into something bad. Wanted by police, drenched in the stink of dark magic, nether creatures coming out of the woodwork, and don't get me started on the Haitian voodoo gang. Trust me, it's all fun and games until there's a zombie pit bull on your tail. I'm Cisco Suarez: necromancer, shadow charmer, black magic outlaw, and totally screwed. Members Reviews: Wow, so much good stuff packed into this! Cisco Suarez wakes up in a dumster, having no idea how he got there. As he climbs out, he notices his hair is londer than usual, he has a lot more muscle than he remembers, some new tattoos, oh, and a car load of Haitian voodoo gangster's at the end of the alley saying that they killed him yesterday, but since it didn't take, hey, they'll be happy to repeat the job. That is the start of the wild series of adventures Cisco has, as he finds out he has been dead for 10 years, and everything he knew in the past has changed. His family was murdered, his friends are being targeted, and someone definitely wants him dead. Well, Cisco Suarez will have something to say about that. Using his magical skills and street smarts, Cisco will uncover a conspiracy much bigger than himself, but will he be able to deal with the much bigger fish in his pond? Get a copy and find out in the enjoyable conclusion. With a fast paced plot, snarky but endearing main character, and villains you can really loathe, this is a great new urban fantasy addition to any collection. As far as narration, this was the first time I had heard Neil Hellegars, but hopefully not the last, since he does a great job bringing out the snark in cisco while still keeping him likeable. Excellent job narrating. Any fan of Jim Butcher or Tim Marquitz's Demon Squad books will enjoy this book. I was given a copy of this book free of charge by the author in exchange for an honest review through Audiobookboom. An Excellent Urban Fantasy Dead man was an excellent Urban Fantasy novel, and it was a real pleasure listening to it. The action starts right in the beginning and the entire story is an exciting ride with a lot of twists and turns to keep you guessing. The main character has a real snarky, in your face attitude, but at the same time he seems like a dude that youd want to grab a beer with. The narrator does an excellent job with this novel, and I was impressed by the number of different accents and voices he used for the characters. Plus, his voicing of Cisco was absolutely perfect. Having listened to book one and two, the Black Magic Outlaw series is off to a great starts and I hope to listen to the rest of Ciscos adventures. This audiobook was provided by the author at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review. great start to the series this looks to be a great series and I can't wait for more books it a mix of sandman slim and the Dresden files with street slang Great start to a new series Cisco Suarez is a recently back from the dead ... or is he.

Darkness, Take My Hand Audiobook by Dennis Lehane

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dennis Lehane) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:52:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darkness, Take My Hand Author: Dennis Lehane Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 648 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The master of the new noir, Dennis Lehane magnificently evokes the dignity and savagery of working-class Boston in this terrifying tale of darkness and redemption. Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro's latest client is a prominent Boston psychiatrist running scared from a vengeful Irish mob. The private investigators know something about cold-blooded retribution. Born and bred on the mean streets of blue-collar Dorchester, they've seen the darkness that lives in the hearts of the unfortunate. But an evil for which even they are unprepared is about to strike as secrets long-dormant erupt, setting off a chain of violent murders that will stain everything - including the truth. Members Reviews: Wow- outrageously amazing thriller!! One of the best thrillers I've ever read. Amazing depth of characters, twists and turns of the plot so real, iso enthralling - I literally could not stop reading this until I got to the end. GREAT story!! Brutal, Sickinning, Fun Any additional comments? This is one of the more messed up books you are likely to read (listen to). It features depravity on a level that cannot be seen on screen. It takes your mind, and makes you an accomplice to these horrific murders, because you are the one imagining them. The sicker you are as a person, the sicker this book will appear in your head. Which, I think, is the point. The story revolves around 2 good people stuck in a shitstorm of sickness and evil that threatens to suck away their morality. With each new scene you can feel their character and beliefs slowly cracking under the strain, because you, the listener, are feeling the same strain. You will leave this story feeling dirty, as if you have third degree stains on your skin and they won't wash out. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then by all means forge ahead into the Darkness, let it take your hand and show you how fun it can be to witness evil. Because it is a good time, a story written by a man at the top of his craft. Lehane knows how to shock you, but never does so unless he needs to, thus allowing the twists to be that much more effective. Read the book(or listen) if you think you can take it I love this series! Would you listen to Darkness, Take My Hand again? Why? Yes. This is the kind of novel that "pulls you in" from the start and presents well drawn and interesting characters. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, very well crafted and keeps you guessing. Have you listened to any of Jonathan Daviss other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, he's very good, especially with the Boston inflections. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Just looked forward to each listening session. Second Book in the Series EXCEEDS!! I enjoyed the first book in this Kensey and Gennero series, "A Drink Before the War", so I was worried that the second book wouldn't live up to my high expectations. I was so wrong though. This book was just as original, suspenseful, scary as the first. Again, I was caught by surprise with the clever twists and turns. I was listening while driving in heavy traffic one day and had to turn it off because I was getting so anxious for the safety of the detectives I have grown to love over these two books.

Silence of the Grave Audiobook by Arnaldur Indridason

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arnaldur Indridason) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:44:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silence of the Grave Subtitle: Reykjavik Murder Mysteries, Book 2 Author: Arnaldur Indridason Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 450 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Inspector Erlendur returns in this gripping Icelandic thriller When a skeleton is discovered half-buried in a construction site outside of ReykjavIk, Inspector Erlendur finds himself knee-deep in both a crime scene and an archeological dig. Bone by bone, the body is unearthed, and the brutalizing history of a family who lived near the building site comes to light along with it. Was the skeleton a man or a woman, a victim or a killer, and is this a simple case of murder or a long-concealed act of justice? As Erlendur tries to crack this cold case, he must also save his drug-addicted daughter from self destruction and somehow glue his hopelessly fractured family back together. Like the chilly Nordic mysteries of Henning Mankell and Karen Fossum, Arnaldur Indridason delivers a stark police procedural full of humanity and pathos, a classic noir from a very cold place. Members Reviews: Lovely, Dark & Deep "Silence of the Grave" is difficult to read. I wanted several times to stop listening. Not because the novel is not good, but because it is so terrible and raw at times. It opens with the discovery of a rib bone at a construction site. Inspector Erlendur and his team are called in to investigate. From there a second story begins. It takes place prior to and during world war two. It is the story of a cruelly battered woman and her three small children. It is the story of how the bones made their way into the grave. It was heart wrenching to listen too. Back in Erlendur's day, as he investigates the mystery, he is also dealing with his daughter's drug induced miscarriage and the coma she falls into as a result. The novel goes from there. It is beautifully written and the mystery is more than compelling. The author does a wonderful job of fleshing out each of the characters in the novel and giving them a "soul". The novel was absorbing, and as I mentioned terrible. I found it worth the journey to reach the end and discover all of the secrets the unknown grave held. Although I admit, I will be chosing lighter fare for my next novel. I recommend this novel to any fan of the "Nordic Mystery" genre. I must also mention the superlative narration of George Guidall. He reads the novel perfectly. shocking this book was tense and humbling it was something that will stay with Me for awhile. Satisfying and interesting, but sad tale. I found this book haunting and compelling. The narration was excellent. Each character and thread ultimately sad but told with humanity. The conclusions realistic - some resolutions, some hope for the future and some questions remaining unanswered. Facing the Subject Head On This is not just a mystery; it's an indictment of spousal abuse. Unfortunately, it rings true today, and far beyond the boundaries of Iceland, as well. It has a wealth of detail and character development, sometimes a bit too much.

Buried Secrets Audiobook by T.J. Brearton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T.J. Brearton) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:36:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buried Secrets Author: T.J. Brearton Narrator: Eric Meyers Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-17 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: There's more than bones hidden at the Larson house.... Newlyweds Brett and Emily Larson have just moved into a new home deep in the countryside and are overjoyed when Emily finds out she's pregnant. Then they discover human bones in their garden. As the police start to investigate, three things become clear: The bones are recent. They are not here by accident. They are a message. When the police put three photographs of known criminals on the Larsons' kitchen table, the couple realize the danger may be closer to home than they think. As the situation escalates, can Brett and Emily keep one step ahead to protect themselves - and their unborn child? Fast-paced, compelling, and full of twists, this heart-pounding thriller will keep you listening until the very end. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Robert Dugoni, and Linwood Barclay. Members Reviews: A bit spacey i think the book stared out OK but then revolved into a complicated story that ended up coming off like an old fashion gangster story that had been over done years ago. And the way two of the main characters met was over stretched. I do think this book needed to be written over again. Buried Secrets. ...a good read I enjoyed this book and the audio even more. It keeps you interested from beginning to end. The ending surprised me, but in a good way. I would recommend this book and the audio. It was ok The story was ok, but not riveting. My main issue with it was that the narrator made all the female characters sound like drag queens. Perhaps he tried a bit to hard with the female voice ...

Mysteries, Thrillers and Killers: Crime Thriller Box Set Audiobook by Roger Stelljes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Stelljes) — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:51:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysteries, Thrillers and Killers: Crime Thriller Box Set Subtitle: Mac McRyan Mystery Series, Books 4-6 Author: Roger Stelljes Narrator: Johnny Peppers Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: Roger Stelljes Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Vengeful secrets And deadly twisted mysteries. Books 4-6 of the best-selling New York Times and USA Today, McRyan Mystery Series: Heart-stopping killer thrillers that fans of mysteries will be hooked on, by one of the best new authors in crime fiction. Electing To Murder Ruthless killers...grisly deaths...escalating stakes... A clandestine late night meeting in Kentucky, a murder in a seedy St. Paul motel, a mysterious investigator operating in the shadows, and dueling political masterminds all collide to provide Mac McRyan with the ultimate test in Electing To Murder. Fatally Bound Fatally bound by one mystery, with deadly results. A brilliant, methodical, and vicious killer is on a mission leaving a trail of bodies in this suspenseful and nerve-fraying mystery with an ingenious plot. Fatally bound by one killer, with deadly intentions. Blood Silence Tainted water. Dead bodies. Blood silence. A high-powered lawyer and his beautiful client are brutally slaughtered in a lake house. In a tale of money and blood, that hits a little too close to home, Mac is forced to confront his tumultuous past. Blood Silence is a web of unsettling twists, startling turns, and unforeseen redemption, with each chapter adding a layer of intrigue. Members Reviews: 3.5 Good Series This is a good series...the McRyan Character is no Lucas Davenport or Virgil Flowers by Sanford but close enough. The story line in these books can be a bit over the top and unbelievable, but its fiction and plausible in that sense....when compared to Sanford's writing is simply not in that league for me...but the books were entertaining and that is why I listen to audio books. I was given a free copy of these books in return for an honest and unbiased review I have purchased the first 3 books in the series and listened to them first Roger Stelljes was very good with the delivery of the story A Mac McRyan box set? Yes, please! Any additional comments? I had listened to one of the books in this box set but could not let this three book opportunity pass. The listen was exceptional! Heart pounding, no-that-did-not-just-happen, exceptional. Book four, Electing to Murder, was scary good. Scary as in could-that-even-happen-of-course-not-oh-wait, good. It involved a slew of bad people doing some really bad things and I could not wait for the bad guys to get caught. I had already listened to book five so I jumped to book six, Blood Silence. With that listen, we are introduced to Mac's first wife, Meredith. Gotta tell ya, I was not a fan. The relationship between Mac and Sally, his current love interest, is so solid that I was predisposed to not liking Meredith any way. Then she opened her mouth and the dislike was cemented. The mystery in book six involved the man Meredith cheated on Mac with. That backstory elevated the mystery which, in and of itself, was one heck of a rollercoaster ride. I was kept guessing until the very end. Johnny Peppers narrated all three books and he is perfection on a stick. I'm partial to female narrators but a good male narrator makes his male characters strong and capable while still voicing a rich female character. Respect. Bring on book seven! Amazing Crime box Set.!! An expertly written labyrinth of twisted, unpredictable awesomeness! I pride myself on figuring out plot twists...but this set got me. TWICE.

Robert B. Parker's Debt to Pay Audiobook by Reed Farrel Coleman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Reed Farrel Coleman) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 01:46:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert B. Parker's Debt to Pay Subtitle: Jesse Stone, Book 15 Author: Reed Farrel Coleman Narrator: James Naughton Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 242 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The brilliant new novel in Robert B. Parker's New York Times best-selling series featuring police chief Jesse Stone. All is quiet in Paradise, except for a spate of innocuous vandalism. Good thing, too, because Jesse Stone is preoccupied with the women in his life, both past and present. As his ex-wife, Jenn, is about to marry a Dallas real-estate tycoon, Jesse isn't too sure his relationship with former FBI agent Diana Evans is built to last. But those concerns get put on the back burner when a major Boston crime boss is brutally murdered. Despite all evidence to the contrary, Jesse suspects it's the work of Mr. Peepers, a psychotic assassin who has caused trouble for Jesse in the past. Peepers has long promised revenge against the Mob, Jesse, and Suit for their roles in foiling one of his hits - and against Jenn as well. And though Jesse and Jenn have long parted ways, Jesse still feels responsible for her safety. Jesse and Diana head to Dallas for the wedding and, along with the tycoon's security team, try to stop Peepers before the bill comes due. With Peepers toying with the authorities as to when and where he'll strike, Jesse is up against the wall. Still, there's a debt to pay and blood to be spilled to satisfy it. But whose blood, and just how much? Members Reviews: Bring back Michael Brandman or retire the series First, let it be said that James Naughton delivers a remarkable performance consider the material from which he had to work. The 15th book in the Stone series is the third by Reed Farrel Coleman. Coleman took over writing duties from Michael Brandman, who handled the screenplay for the Tom Selleck made-for-television versions of the Jesse Stone books. Brandman and Selleck understood Parker's Jesse Stone, and the subsequent books and narrations were superior. In fact, Brandman may have even done a better job with the books than Parker himself. "Debt to Pay," which is a sequel to book 13, "Blind Spot," does little justice to the Parker franchise. "Blind Spot" was one of those books that when you hit pause, you might never hit play again. In fact, I didn't. I realized part of the way into "Debt to Pay" that I never finished that book. I've gotten about half-way through "Debt to Pay" and it's flow is so aggravatingly slow that I'm returning the book to Audible. The plot is borrowed from a bad plot from which to begin. It's far-fetched, filled with cliches, and poorly organized. I found myself thinking that the plot was almost as if someone said, "Coleman, you have to write one Jesse Stone book every year." To which the author responded, "Oh, okay, I'll have it to you in a couple of weeks." Essentially, I believe the plot is thoughtless, contrived and poorly executed. I could not finish the book. "Blind Spot" was equally poor, but I thought Coleman's second book, "Killing the Blues" showed some promise. I noticed when I downloaded it, all of the reviews--there were only half a dozen--were 2-star overalls. I should have taken greater heed. RB Parker would have not written this. What would have made Robert B. Parker's Debt to Pay better? Story line was not topical to anything that Parker would have written.

Burning Man Audiobook by Alan Russell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Russell) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:38:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burning Man Author: Alan Russell Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 529 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: When LAPD detective Michael Gideon and his police-dog partner, Sirius, are assigned to the Special Cases Unit (SCU), Gideon knows their work lives will be anything but ordinary. SCU gets the cases no one else wants, the unusual and bizarre crimes that need special handling and special investigators. When a high-school student is found crucified in a local park, Gideon and Sirius must face up to the gruesome tableau and the motivation behind the murder. Complicating matters is a nightmare from their past, the scars of a terrible fire that nearly cost them their lives. The blaze left Gideon ravaged by PTSD - and yet somehow imbued him with an eerie prescience that gives him unusual insights into the crimes he investigates. Members Reviews: Best book in a long time! Perfect, just perfect. Horrific beginning, as LAPD cop Michael Gideon and his police dog, Sirius, are trapped in a burning forest in pursuit of a killer. The killer shoots at them, hits Sirius, but Gideon forces the killer to help him carry the wounded dog out through a wall of flame. They all survive, the killer is sentenced, and becomes an eerie presence in the book. Both Sirius and Gideon are badly burned, but both go on to become the protagonists of what will -- I hope - become a new police procedural series for Alan Russell. Burning Man is one of those "just five minutes more" books you can't find a place to stop listening. The cases Gideon and his "partner" Sirius get are fascinating -- a newborn baby abandoned on church steps, a teen-aged bully crucified on a tree in the park. There's a romantic interest, but just enough to make Gideon a real person. I like how Sirius is included in everything -- he's not a "sleuth", like some of the cat books, but not since Carol Lea Benjamin created PI Rachel Alexander and her pit bull companion 'Dash' has a dog played such a significant -- dare I say 'meaty'? Sirius is addicted to In 'N Out Burgers -- role in a book, and done it so well. Nothing cutesy here, just a really smart police dog with a brave and interesting human. The narration is excellent -- thank Gd for a narrator who can pronounce California place names correctly! Couldn't be better. Can't praise this book enough -- more, more!! Adequate mystery let down by narrator I liked the story, and in the hands of a good narrator, I think it had some nice potential. But unfortunately, Jeff Cummings was not the man for this job. Because of a serious lack of variety in voicing characters, he fails in setting the mood of tension and mystery this book demands. His delivery is flat and strangely pedantic for most of the minor characters. As a result, the story loses what little depth and texture it possessed, becoming as light and inconsequential as an hour of Hawaii Five O. New Series with Lots of Promise I enjoy the search for my next favorite police procedural series. This one has lots of promise, and I will definitely look into the author's second book. I liked the characters, including police dog, Sirius. I felt the beginning of the book would be predictable, but the author introduced two different and intriguing cases for detective Michael Gideon (Special Cases). The search is on for the parents of an abandoned infant which connects to Gideon's back-story.

Birdsongs Audiobook by Jason Deas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jason Deas) — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:10:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Birdsongs Author: Jason Deas Narrator: Nick Sarando Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-13 Publisher: Jason Deas Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Birdsongs is a fast-paced mystery centered on former FBI agent, Benny James. Fired from the FBI for inadvertently sleeping with the perp in a murder case, he tries to disappear to a houseboat and retirement. Not having what it takes to relax, Benny starts a service offering discreet investigations. That is until a body is found crucified near his marina. The local police department requests Benny's help and he knows if he can catch the killer, redemption is his. The Chief gives Benny and the department ten days to solve the crimes before he promises to request the help of the FBI. As the case grows, grabbing national attention, and the murders continue, the media soon fills the normally quiet town. Media goddess, Rachael Martin arrives and adds spice to an already flavorful mix. A few newcomers straggle in as well. An ex-convict fresh out of prison from a thirty year murder rap slinks in unnoticed with revenge on his mind. Days later, a Greyhound bus delivers a strange young man raised by deaf-mute parents from deep within the Ozark Mountains. An old newspaper clipping and a dark secret pulls him to town. Whatever is going on has something strange to do with birds. At each murder site, dead birds are displayed in disturbing ways-the killer arranging them as an artist might. All the strange occurrences and unexplained visitors to this quiet town press Benny James to his max as he vehemently struggles to solve the most important case of his life. Members Reviews: Mayberry revisited Would you listen to Birdsongs again? Why? Yes, the vocal characterizations are just great. What other book might you compare Birdsongs to and why? This story is an odd combination of many different books and styles. Which scene was your favorite? Anything concerning Red Jasper. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Not particularly as the whole story is moving. Any additional comments? I am adding my review for Goodreads: Tilley, Georgia is a quiet hamlet where all the inhabitants know everyone and everything that goes on, not only in Tilley but the all of Gladdis County; not that much ever happens. That is until a murder victim, Ryan Mableton, is found crucified in a house under construction. The location isnt really surprising as Ryan worked as a construction worker. Shortly after the discovery, another body, that of Danny Hill is found. He is also posed, although not in the same position. With this second discovery, it looks like a serial killer was working in Tilley. One homicide is a rarity, two have never previously happened. Needless to say, Tilley was soon in utter consternation and a paranoiac frenzy. Forty-eight-year-old Benny James is an ex-FBI agent and currently the only employee of James Investigations. Being the only one in Tilley or Gladdis County with enough experience in this situation, he is soon attached to the case. Originally I thought this story was going to be a crime story like were very popular in the 40s and 50s as it is packed full with colorful metaphors and similes. This impression is changed when cell phones and computers are introduced, making it sixty or seventy years later. The reader is introduced to a cacophony of colorful characters that are bound to either bring a smile to their lips or a chill down their spine. The short chapters move the stories (as it is, in fact, many stories gyrating around the murders) read easily and keep the reader interested.

To the Bone Audiobook by Jeff Carson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Carson) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:14:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To the Bone Subtitle: David Wolf, Volume 7 Author: Jeff Carson Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: Cross Atlantic Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Chief Detective David Wolf's son has a new girlfriend, and when she discovers her father - a well-known man in ancient fossils trade circles-has been murdered, she and the rest of her shattered family turn to Wolf to bring them justice. With the help of a small town sheriff and a retired police dog named Jet, Wolf follows the clues to a dig site in western Colorado, where secrets have been entombed for eons, and people are dying to keep them that way. In a place where killing monsters are buried under the earth, it becomes clear there are still some roaming topside, and in this suspense-filled seventh installment of the David Wolf Mystery Thriller series, Wolf must keep his wits or it will be his bones found next. Members Reviews: To the Bone This was an interesting book. It was fast paced and never dull. The use of paleontology kept it lively and very interesting. I would recommend it to anyone. Feels Abridged - It had Potential The plot had potential but it was a bit thin in fleshing out the villain's motive and methods, the characters and locations. The whole book/story is a light on details and depth - it feels like an abridged production. We skim over barely touching details on personalities, locations, moods, character development - just too thin. Sometimes the characters feel one dimensional because the lack of depth. With the lack of depth also came a lack of tension, intrigue and suspense. A minimalist novel. As a stand alone, I don't recommend this book but if you have read or listened to others in the series you will get more out of it because you will have some previous knowledge of the characters and backstory. This is a rather weak novel in the series.

Early Autumn Audiobook by Robert B. Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert B. Parker) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:53:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Early Autumn Author: Robert B. Parker Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 189 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: With a contract out on his life, he heads for the Maine woods, determined to give a puny 15 year old a crash course in survival and to beat his dangerous opponents at their own brutal game. Members Reviews: Probably the best Spenser book Spenser is hired by Patty Giacomin to find and retrieve her son, Paul, who has been abducted by her ex-husband. Spenser soon realizes that 15-year-old Paul is being used as a weapon in a fierce and unrelenting battle between the Giacomins, neither of whom actually care much about him. Spenser decides to take care of the boy himself, and to attempt to teach him to become autonomous. This creates a certain amount of tension between Spenser and Susan, and a certain amount of danger for Spenser, who discovers that Mel Giacomin has mob connections. Most of book contains two story lines: Spenser's efforts to find a way to get Paul out of the battle between his parents, and his teaching of Paul to become an independent person at a very young age. In my opinion, the best part of the story is the work of Spenser to teach young Paul how to deal with the disasters of his family life and prevent them from consuming him. If you like Spenser, you should find this book very enjoyable; swiftly paced, well-written, and full of telling and enjoyable details. One of the Best Spencer is his typical wisecracking, head cracking self in this one. Unlike his usual cases in this one Spencer takes on a neglected child. The time and interaction between the two of them are what the kid needs most after a lifetime of being ignored by both parents. Thankfully the amount of time devoted to Susan Silverman in this book is limited. The over the top affection everyone feels for her for no apparent reason; particularly Spencer, gets tiring. Hawk appears in his similarly one dimensional role that seems to be perfect for the genre; he's the perfect weapon. the climatic showdown scene in which he does what Spencer can't; do what has to be done is prototypical Hawk. If you like Spencer this is one of the best choices a very good Spencer novel If you like Spencer, you will like Early Autumn. This book has all the "Spencer" elements I like, Spencer is his usual sexy wise cracking self and Hawk is involved. Susan is not quite as suppotive of Spencer as she is in other novels, but she is there, and in love with Spencer. Eary Autumn gives good insight into Spencers values for making a young man a "man". It was fun to watch the growth of the young man he befriends. This was a very good prchase for me. My favorite Spenser book to date. Great story classic Spencer. Any one who struggled through their parents divorce will appreciate Spenser's relationship with Paul. Great reading, too. My favourite so far I've enjoyed every one of the Spenser stories so far. This one was particularly good. There's so much moral philosophy through it, about right and wrong. It's my favourite so far. Michael Prichard's narration is perfect.

Dead Men's Boots Audiobook by Mike Carey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Carey) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:44:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Men's Boots Subtitle: Felix Castor Series, Book 3 Author: Mike Carey Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 858 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Before he died, Felix Castor's fellow exorcist John Gittings made several calls asking for help, and if Castor had answered them, John might still be alive. So when a smooth-talking lawyer comes out of nowhere to claim the remains, Castor owes it to John's unhappy ghost and even more unhappy widow to help out. If only life were that simple. A brutal murder in King's Cross bears all the hallmarks of an American serial killer supposedly 40 years dead, and it takes more good sense than Castor possesses not to get involved. He's also fighting a legal battle over the body - if not the soul - of his possessed friend, Rafi, and he can't shake the feeling that his three problems are related. With the help of the succubus Juliet, paranoid zombie data-fence Nicky Heath, and a little judicious digging, Castor just might have a chance of fitting the pieces together before someone drops him down an elevator shaft or rips his throat out. Or not. Critic Reviews: "Every bit as good as the better-known Jim Butcher, Carey hits his stride with his third hard-boiled supernatural thriller." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Another great book. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes, the world is gritty and realistic. Everything is well thought out. The characters are well developed and you really care about what happens to them. There is enough mystery involved to keep you guessing. What other book might you compare Dead Men's Boots to and why? The closest would be the Peter Grant series as both are very British and relatively low magic levels to the world. Which character as performed by Michael Kramer was your favorite? I like Nikki Heath. you have to love a paranoid, conspiracy nut zombie. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This was a real page turner. Any additional comments? A always the author does keep to his own formula. The stories all start out slow with a couple of minor unrelated incidences that turn out to actually be related to the main story. You do have to be patient for the first part of the book but the payoff is more than worth it. Mike Carey does it again! I agree with the previous reviewers of "Dead Men's Boots" -- Mike Carey writes superlative supernatural noir, and he keeps getting better with each entry in this series. I understand that he has written two more episodes -- "Thicker Than Water" and "The Naming of the Beasts" -- that have yet to come out in audio. As soon as they do, I will be downloading them. "Dead Men's Boots" has just the right mixture of suspense, humor, and horror; and Michael Kramer voices them all with a consummate actor's excellence. You can listen to this novel as a stand-alone story; but I recommend listening to its prequels -- "The Devil You Know" and "Vicious Circle" -- first, because they each set the stage for the subsequent stories. Mike Carey writes intricate, complex plots; so that -- although he does fill in the backstory we need -- having listened to the whole previous adventure provides a much richer and more entertaining experience. More Mike Care Please! Mike Carey writes paranormal mystery like a ninja throws shurikens. The themes in this book are dark and disturbing. Carey balances this novel with his patented dark humor.

The Sweet Forever Audiobook by George P. Pelecanos

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George P. Pelecanos) — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:37:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sweet Forever Subtitle: A Novel Author: George P. Pelecanos Narrator: Cary Hite Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A bold, brilliant tale of mystery, revenge, and survival in the 1980s, when cocaine and money ruled the city streets and even the good guys wanted a piece of the action. It's March madness and the college boys are playing basketball on T.V. But on the streets of D.C., the homeboys are dealing, dissing, dying. From behind plate glass, with an 80s backbeat pounding in his brain, Marcus Clay watches it all happen, and prays that he can make a go with his downtown record store. Then a car comes careening down U Street, and what Marcus sees next will plunge him into the middle of a war. A drug runner is decapitated in the crash. A bystander - a white boy desperate to buy a woman's love - snatches a bag of cash from the wreck, and a prince of crime wants it back. For Marcus's buddy, Dimitri Karras, the mayhem is a chance to make a score. For a pair of dirty cops it's a chance to get free. And for dozens of lives swept up into the maelstrom, it's just another springtime in America's capital, where the game is played for keeps. Members Reviews: A textbook on how to write crime fiction-brilliant It would be enough if this were simply a great character-drive novel. However, as compelling as this is for three-fourths of the book, as the climax nears Pelecanos just keeps building and building. You won't be able to stop listening once that final 90 minutes kicks in. Suckerman was also great. I hope the turn the other two books in the series into audio soon. This was some kind of ride. George Pelecanos...Glad I found him This man can spin a gripping story. I will listen to more of his works. And the narration is fantastic.

The Big Nowhere Audiobook by James Ellroy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Ellroy) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:55:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Nowhere Author: James Ellroy Narrator: Jason Culp Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Los Angeles, 1950. Red crosscurrents: the commie scare and a string of brutal mutilation killings. Gangland intrigue and Hollywood sleaze. Three cops caught in a hellish web of ambition, perversion, and deceit. Danny Upshaw is a sheriff's deputy stuck with a bunch of snuffs nobody cares about; they're his chance to make his name as a cop...and to sate his darkest curiosities. Mal Considine is DA's bureau brass. He's climbing on the Red Scare bandwagon to advance his career and to gain custody of his adopted son, a child he saved from the horror of postwar Europe. Buzz Meeks - bagman, ex-narco goon, and pimp for Howard Hughes - is fighting communism for the money. All three men have purchased tickets to a nightmare. Members Reviews: Best of the LA Quartet This was the best of Elliot's LA Quartet IMO, superbly wrought and emotional in its tragic conclusion Red Chasing, Rogue Cops, Hollywood, and a Killer Once it starts to click, it doesn't let up. My Favorite of the LA quartet. ALL you want out of LA Noir. It all came down to money - the great equalizer and common denominator. James Ellroy, The Big Nowhere Probably 4.5 stars. I'm leaving room, saving stars, minding the gap, because I KNOW this isn't Elroy's best. Still, it is a novel that if written by any other living crime writer it might be considered their masterpiece and this is only 2nd shelf Ellroy. Chew on that. This is the 2nd book in Ellroy's LA Quartet Series (Starts with The Black Dahlia and includes this, L.A. Confidential, and White Jazz). It really has all you want out of LA Noir. Hollywood, homosexuals, drugs, jazz, sex, the Mob, crooked cops, etc. The plot is near perfect and the characters are BETTER than the plot, in my book. James Ellroy does for crime thrillers what John le Carré does for spy thrillers. They both have made their own corner of genre fiction literary. Both will be read in 400 years as future academics and fans try to tease out how exactly how f'ed-up the 20th century really was. An underrated classic. Just the right combination of booze, babes, and bullets to keep any hardcore detective fiction fan happy. Not for the faint of heart or for those easily offended by 1950's racism, sexism, or homophobia. The most preposterous story ever told Unnecessarily gruesome. Lazy ending. At one point I laughed out loud at how completely ridiculous the story was. But - I couldn't stop listening.

The Night Is Deep Audiobook by Joe Hart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe Hart) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:60:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Night Is Deep Author: Joe Hart Narrator: Eric G. Dove Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 264 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Though he's still tormented by his brother's murder and the accident that ended his career, ex-homicide detective Liam Dempsey is trying to move on. His girlfriend and their adopted son are the best things that ever happened to him - and being a police liaison is the next best thing to being back on the force. But when an old friend asks for his help, Liam is thrust into a harrowing investigation that reawakens his darkest personal demons. A politician has been violently attacked, and his wife is kidnapped for ransom. But as police mobilize to track the victim and trap her abductor, the case takes a chilling turn from extortion to grisly murder. Whoever snatched Valerie Farrow wants blood and money - and they're brutally collecting. Working with, and against, the police, Liam is forced to dig deep to expose the ugly truth - even if it means digging his own grave in the process. Members Reviews: Great book and awesome narration.. This second book about Liam Dempsey was a little more brutal than the other one. I mean, the other one had Liams brother being cut into pieces but this one was just so cruel and bloody in the killing. LOL, I have to wonder about authors minds when I read this kind of story. Not that itll stop me from reading them. This was about a young woman who was killed 16 years before but the killer just kept looking into it until the killer found out for sure that it had been murder and not suicide, as the coroner called it and now the kidnapping of her sister. Then the killer killed the 4 men responsible. Two of the killings were killed in a really disgusting ways. And two different killings were totally unnecessary as they had nothing to do with the girl dying 16 years ago. There were twists and turns in this and I was surprised at who the killer turned out to be. I did like Liam but he wasnt much of a hero. He was always losing his gun or getting the hell beat out of him (or run over by his own truck) BUT he had a way of solving the puzzles that no one else did, so there was that. There was only fade-to-black sex and the F-Bomb was used 41 times. As to the narration: Eric G. Dove was his usual awesome self. Men, women and emotions were nearly perfect. the night is deep this author is new to me...really enjoyed this and look forward to more. interesting characters .... well paced and a great ending! Loved..... Loved the book! All of it. The reading. The story. Hope to read more in the future. Excellent story I was given this Audible book free, with that statement made. I Enjoyed the story emmecely and will definitely read/listen to more of this authors work. Dempsey is a treasure Hart brings us the second I what I hope is a long series although this book does tie it up quite nicely. I'd hate to think this is the end though. Best to read the first in the series for continuity GREAT!

L.A. Confidential Audiobook by James Ellroy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Ellroy) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:14:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Confidential Author: James Ellroy Narrator: Craig Wasson Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir 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. Members Reviews: Excellent Book One of the two best books by Ellroy...his "Cold Six Thousand" is the other. Gritty, suspenseful, and a great cast of characters. I love Craig Wasson's narrating skills, but I do agree with some other reviews that he appeared to be trying too hard on this one. Nonetheless...highly recommend this Audiobook. amazing book, amazing performance the plot, while at times complex enough that I had to rewind, was very satisfying and engaging. the ending was both rewarding and somewhat sad. hands down the most magnificent performance by a narrator I have yet to come across. definitely listen to this book! ...safe passage for ruthless men in love. Like Fight Club, 'L.A. Confidential' is one of those contemporary novels that provides a certain literary difficulty for readers who come to it AFTER the film dropped because the directors (David Fincher, Curtis Hanson) created such large, iconic images out of the novels. L.A. Confidential's major characters are all very similar to the movie, but there are some major omissions and changes made in the movie that keep Elloroy's urtext both novel and different enough, to warrant your buck and your time. Ellroy is a modern master of the slow build, the dark, back motives, the inevitable bloodbath. I think of the image of three big waves cresting together when I think of Edmund "Ed" Exley, Wendell "Bud" White, John "Jack" Vincennes, and their personal demons, all coming together to exact justice, each for their own reasons and with their own baggage and agendas. Anyway, it was all deftly done. The novel also contains many of the usual Ellroy tropes: pornography, children haunted by the actions of their parents, prostitutes, vice-in-general, the mob, corrupt cops, heroic cops with fatal flaws, femme fatales, queers, shrinks, plastic surgery, and a dark undercurrent that cuts thorough the heart of both L.A. and Hollywood. The world Ellory paints is dark, harsh, and often perverse. It isn't a place you want to raise a family or even walk a dog. My only gripe with the narration is sometimes I think Wasson only has one voice for jews, one voice for women, one voice for thugs. I would have probably served the narration better to tone down some of the character narration. The story creates enough drama, no need to turn it to 11. Excellent Crime Novel Would you consider the audio edition of L.A. Confidential to be better than the print version? Yes. I can't listen to the print version on my commute. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes. This book has a well developed plot. Ellroy at his best. Which character as performed by Craig Wasson was your favorite? Dudley Smith. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? ? Any additional comments? Craig Wasson was great! Great book... BUT If you could sum up L.A. Confidential in three words, what would they be? Better than movie What was one of the most memorable moments of L.A.

Murder on the First Day of Christmas Audiobook by Billie Thomas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Billie Thomas) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:01:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder on the First Day of Christmas Subtitle: Chloe Carstairs Mysteries, Volume 1 Author: Billie Thomas Narrator: Rebecca Ortiz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Annie Acorn Publishing LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Annie Acorn Audio is pleased to present Murder on the First Day of Christmas - A Chloe Carstairs Mystery - written by Billie Thomas and narrated by Rebecca Ortiz. It's beginning to look a lot like murder. Finding a severed hand at a client's house might throw lesser decorators off their games. But Chloe Carstairs and her mother, Amanda, won't let a little thing like murder keep them from decking the halls. With a body under the partridge's pear tree and a dead Santa in a sleigh, they have to crack the case before the killer strikes again - this time much too close to home. Filled with laugh-out-loud humor, romance, and a delightfully difficult mother-daughter relationship, this new series from Billie Thomas offers a fast-paced caper as these two Southern ladies try to keep their very merry Christmas from turning into the Noel from hell. Members Reviews: Fun Christmas book! In Murder on the First Day of Christmas by Billie Thomas, Chloe is busy helping her mother, the famous decorator Amanda Carstairs, set up a life-size nativity scene when the neighbors' dog steals baby Jesus. Soon the dog leads the pair to the house of Saul Taylor, a notorious true crime writer, on whose doormat lies a foreign object right inside the O in Noel. As the women scream, Saul comes out to find a dead rat grasped in a severed hand wearing his own pinky ring. The hand becomes the talk of Saul's Christmas party, which he always makes sure to hold as the first Christmas party of the year. Saul's co-host of the party is his long-time girlfriend, Robin Woodall, whom Saul met while investigating his book Lady Killers about so-called black widows. Saul makes a regular joke about not marrying Robin because he wants to stay alive. Then, not long after Robin gets him to take his heart medicine, digitalis, Saul falls over dead. The whole community is abuzz with the news, but life must move on, so the mother/ daughter pair decorate another house. But another man gets murdered, leaving the entire town full of gossip about what may have happened. The police seem divided in their suspicions between Saul's girlfriend, Robin, and his researcher, Angela, who is the daughter of Amanda's late best friend. Amanda feels so much urgency on behalf of Angela that she ropes in Chloe to help her investigate and assist her friend's daughter, even though it is not obvious to us readers that Angela is truly innocent. Murder on the First Day of Christmas grips the reader from the very start. The opening scene of the dog taking off with Baby Jesus and finding the severed hand proves to be highly entertaining. The book just continues with this fun from this moment. The greatest strength of this book is the creativity of the characters in the book. Narrated by Chloe, the book shows the unique details of the lives of the characters in all their flaws and strengths. We see Chloe's obsession with clothing and what to wear for each occasion. We also see her crazy situations with her best friend and the friend's tumultuous relationship with her fiance. But best of all, we see the highs and lows of Chloe's family life.

The Dain Curse Audiobook by Dashiell Hammett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dashiell Hammett) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:22:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dain Curse Author: Dashiell Hammett Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The Continental Op is a short, squat, and utterly unsentimental tank of a private detective. Miss Gabrielle Dain Leggett is young, wealthy, and a devotee of morphine and religious cults. She has an unfortunate effect on the people around her: they have a habit of dying violently. Is Gabrielle the victim of a family curse? Or is the truth about her weirder and infinitely more dangerous? The Dain Curse is one of the Continental Op's most bizarre cases, and a tautly crafted masterpiece of suspense. Members Reviews: A Literary IMPOSSIBLE bottle. I think Dashiell Hammett made this novel into a type of literary impossible bottle. I admire his work, and generally followed the puzzled steps, but at the end just think he went a strata too deep. Don't get me wrong, I DO love Hammett and liked this book a lot. It just isn't in the same class as: Red Harvest, The Thin Man or The Maltese Falcon. A Noir Classic An atmospheric prohibition era detective novel with an incredibly complex plot. The essence is the authentic period dialog and the world weary detective following a maze of crimes. This novel is a precursor to so many 1950's detective novels. The Continental Op Does An X-File The Dain Curse is probably the weakest of Hammett's novels, and definitely the strangest. The overall arc is told via three detective stories: the first is about the Op investigating a diamond burglary, the second has him investigating cult weirdness, and the third has him investigating small-town weirdness, with a short detour that reveals a more compassionate side. The stories, being so different, give the whole thing a off-kilter feel. The characters don't always convince, and there are quite a few of them to keep track of by the end. That said, I still enjoyed the book. It may not be The Maltese Falcon, or even Red Harvest, but it's still three hardboiled yarns written by one of the greats. It benefits from Hammett's splendid prose, constant plot twists, a surreal atmosphere, and Richard Ferrone's gravelly narration. I don't regret spending a credit on it, and I think that's the main thing. One of my favorite Continental Op stories. Richard Ferrone sounds exactly as I'd picture the Op sounding, and does a great job. with the rest of the characters. Hard-boiled Classic The adaptation from short stories to novel makes it feel like such, but I could not stop listening.

Tishomingo Blues Audiobook by Elmore Leonard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elmore Leonard) — Thu, 05 Aug 2004 14:42:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tishomingo Blues Author: Elmore Leonard Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Turns out there was a second witness, Robert Taylor from Detroit, who carries a picture of his great-granddaddy's lynching along with a gun in a briefcase and listens to Delta blues while cruising the back roads of Mississippi in his black Jaguar. Robert works for a man from up north who has come to play General Grant in a Civil War battle reenactment, and like Dennis, Robert has a death-defying act of his own: he's sleeping with his boss's wife. Adding further intrigue are the women. Vernice lures Dennis with the whitest thighs he's ever seen. Diane comes to do a story on Dennis and wants to take him to Memphis. And still another comes along to give Dennis the surprise of his life. But it's the scams Robert Taylor plays that move the action through all kinds of unexpected twists and turns. Tishomingo Blues rings true with the best-selling author's dead-on dialogue, capturing the flavor and rhythms of the South, and finds him plotting at his unpredictable best. Critic Reviews: "A Leonard novel is an event, and for good reason. Over the past 40 years, this writer has evolved into the undisputed champ of the American crime novel, and he hasn't lost a step....Prime Leonard, prime reading." (Publishers Weekly) "Frank Muller gives a virtuoso performance in bringing this large and varied cast to life....This is a Muller performance to savor." (AudioFile) "Pure entertainment." (Booklist) "Pure reading pleasure." (Playboy) Members Reviews: Classic Leonard This book, like most Elmore Leonard books, is a gem. And nothing needs to be said about the brilliance of Muller (this had to be one of his last readings?) First Time Leonard Lemon I am a huge Ellmore Leonard fan. I both read and listen to his books. This is the first to disappoint. Lackluster characters and not the usual grab from either the plot or the characters. I don't recommend this listen and I never thought I'd write that. Wow I just took a shot at downloading this one without knowing anything about the author or reader. The story was excellent, and the reader was even better. It seemed like he WAS the characters and I felt like I was watching a movie. A good reader really adds a lot to the audio books. I have to find another one from him now. It was great! Not one complaint. Interesting read I really enjoyed the book, though it wasn't exactly what I expected! I made the mistake of downloading this story onto my player instead of another book, and boy, was I confused at first! Once I realized that it was not the book I expected, I really enjoyed the story. The characters are interesting and colorful, and I can honestly say that I didn't see the plot unfolding as it did. This book was my first by the author, and I am sure that I will soon be listening to another. A Great Ride! Dive In and Hold On for a Great Ride! Written in true Elmore Leonard style and read exceptionally (!!!) for a solid entertainment experience. A joy...

Reloaded Audiobook by Matt Rogers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Rogers) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:49:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reloaded Subtitle: A Jason King Thriller, Book 3 Author: Matt Rogers Narrator: Roger Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: After a lifetime of raising hell, King uses earnings collected over a lengthy and chaotic career in government black-ops to purchase a mountaintop villa on the island of Corsica. He coasts through a peaceful existence as the owner of a seaside bar in the serene Bay of Calvi.... Then, after a sudden and violent chain of events, he resurfaces on the radar. His old unit - a clandestine special ops division known only as Black Force - deem him a danger to society, classifying his retirement as a colossal failure. They send their most dangerous active operative to Corsica...to put him away for good. What happens when Jason King meets his match? Members Reviews: Jason King RELOADED =Lots of Action I enjoyed this book. If you're looking for a light fun story with plenty of action then this is the book. The whole book takes place ice the course of a little more than 24 hours. The book opens with King being settled down. He's bought a bar and a home and met a woman. One day he's recognized by a mercenary from his past and when the man comes after him with his friends Jason kills them. When his former handler discovers what is now a third incident involving him and not knowing the situation she dispatches another operative to kill him. What happens next is a whole lot of shooting, hand to hand, car chases and a few other things that I won't mention. The books end is a real shocker! I sure didn't see this coming. The ending is so ironic it makes me want to read the next one and I hope soon. I've enjoyed this whole series. This is book #3, like I said it is light reading and the characters are not really fleshed out but more glossed over, relationships are not real deep but the stories are nonstop from beginning to end and never get boring. I RECOMMEND this book, especially if you can get it through kindle unlimited at the discount price. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Really Enjoyed I have read the first two books in the Jason King series. i found them entertaining, but felt no need to rush to read the next book in the series. This was a series I turned to while waiting on a new release from one of my favorite authors. However, this book surprised me. I thoroughly enjoyed each word. The author explored the main characters' emotional sides. The way he humanized these warriors while allowing them to remain lethal "badasses" elevated the series into the "need to read the next one category." A series worth discovering This is the third book in the Jason King series I have purchased from Audible and I have enjoyed each one from beginning to end. Matt Rogers has created a complex but complete bad ass character in Jason King. Each book has been completely unique and packed with virtually non-stop action. I don't normally leave reviews although I rate all books. I felt obligated to write out a review this time because I believe that anyone who starts the Jason King series will love it as much as I do. I read virtually every military thriller I can. I also love Tom Wood's Victor the Assassin series as well. Give Matt Rogers a try. You won't be disappointed!!

A Hell of a Woman Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:47:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Hell of a Woman Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: Thomas Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Frank "Dolly" Dillon has a job he hates, working sales and collections for Pay-E-Zee Stores; a wife named Joyce he can't stand; and an account balance that barely allows him to pay the bills each month. Working door-to-door one day, trying to eke money out of folk with even less of it than he has, Dolly crosses paths with a beautiful young woman named Mona Farrell. Mona's being forced by her aunt to do things she doesn't like, with men she doesn't know - she wants out, any way she can get it. And to a man who wants nothing of what he has, Mona sure looks like something he actually does. Soon Dolly and Mona find themselves involved in a scheme of robbery, murder, and mayhem that makes Dolly's blood run cold. And as Dolly's plans begin to unravel, his mind soon follows. In A Hell of a Woman, Jim Thompson offers another arresting portrait of a deviant mind, in an ambitious crime novel that ranks among his best work. Members Reviews: L'enfer, c'est les autres There is only so much Jim Thompson one should read in a summer. Even an Arizona summer starts to seem dark under the weight of too much Thompson. Finishing this book makes me want to punch someone. Hard. Look, this isn't his best pitch. I get it. He's done better stuff. Things that will hang with you longer. Stories that were a bit more dynamic. But still, reading this Dimestore Dostoevsky is going to bend you no matter how this book measures up to Thompson's other stuff. This novel reads like a linear, painful nervous breakdown. The women hurt and the money doesn't help. Just remember folks. Life isn't fair. Women are hard. Money is damn slippery. It all becomes that much more complicated when you are beat down and a bit crazy to boot. Some people never get a lucky roll. Some people never catch an easy day. This book is for the poor, the misunderstood, the downtrodden. It is a book to remind those poor sons-of-bitches that not only could their lot be worse, but yeah baby, someday it most certainly WILL be worse. I LOVE Jim Thompson's Stuff! Would you consider the audio edition of A Hell of a Woman to be better than the print version? Yes. Because of the narrator. Thomas Kelly is performance is perfect. He actually makes the story come more alive. Usually, it's the other way around, where reading the story is better. But, not this time. This is a GREAT listen. What did you like best about this story? Thomas Kelly's perfect narration. Which scene was your favorite? No spoilers! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Any additional comments? I know Jim Thompson mostly from the movies that have been made from his books. The Grifters. After Dark, My Sweet. And, my favorite, The Getaway (both versions). This is my first Jim Thompson novel outside of those movies, and I absolutely loved it.

Touchfeather Audiobook by Jimmy Sangster

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jimmy Sangster) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 07:38:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Touchfeather Author: Jimmy Sangster Narrator: Helen Taylor Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Brash Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The wild, swinging '60s spy adventure is back! Katy Touchfeather is a carefree, red-headed airline stewardess who is actually a top British spy. She's lethal, seductive, and as ruthless as any double-O. Her latest assignment is to track down a scientist suspected of selling secrets to the Russians. It's a high-stakes, global escapade that takes an unexpected violent turn that shatters her life...and ultimately pits her against a billionaire industrialist with terrifying intentions. Critic Reviews: Jolly & Preposterous Intrigue. New York Times "Bubbly, irrepressible... drawn by her breezy, chatty first-person narrative, readers will cheer Katy on." Publishers Weekly A clever, high-spirited story. Times Literary Supplement (London) Members Reviews: Touchfeather! I want more! I loved this book. It grabbed me from the very beginning. Katy Touchfeather is definitely entertaining. The best way I could describe her is, if 007 and Stephanie Plum had a child, it might be her. It wasn't as comedic as Stephanie Plum, nor as serious as 007. She is also very fearless, almost to the point of crazy. It had humor, action, mystery, and everything in between. 1960's spy thriller Touchfeather opens with a warning from the publisher: 'this book was written in the late 60's and the gender and sexual attitudes of the period are reflected in the story.' This is not just a book set in the 1960's, it was written then and the attitudes may be a little.... off. Ms Touchfeather is a British spy, but primarily she is an air hostess. She is sent on missions, not to solve problems and shoot opponents, but to be arm candy and hold the attention of the targets until the real 'spies' get they information they need. She works for a variety of airlines, depending on where the mission takes her. In this initial adventure she is sent to watch over an inventor who appears to be the target of a suspected arms dealer. She falls in love with him, only to have him kidnapped from in front of her. Going off mission, she then pursues the arms dealer, entering her into a world of danger an intrigue. It's James Bond-esque. With a female. She is not a shrinking violet, but also not a femme fatale. The story is raunchy, but not extremely explicit. Rated M, not R. Narration by Helen Taylor is very enjoyable. Well paced, clear, and engaging. It is varied, with easily distinguished characters. A joy to listen to. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Reminiscent of Austin Powers This is a fun listen set in the 1960's. Typically I listen to contemporary stories, so this was a little outside my norm. I found the action to be very reminiscent of an Austin Powers story, or James Bond meeting Stephanie Plum. The book is full of some unexpected twists, sexual innuendo, and non-stop adventure. I really enjoyed the narrator with all of her various characters. I requested a review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will definitely listen to more books by both the author and narrator in the future as both are very talented. International intrigue! Well-written, held my attention throughout.

The Killer Inside Me Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:05:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killer Inside Me Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Everyone in the small town of Central City, Texas, loves Lou Ford. A deputy sheriff, Lou's known to the small-time criminals, the real-estate entrepreneurs, and all of his coworkers - the low-lifes, the big-timers, and everyone in-between - as the nicest guy around. He may not be the brightest or the most interesting man in town, but nevertheless, he's the kind of officer you're happy to have keeping your streets safe. The sort of man you might even wish your daughter would end up with someday. But behind the platitudes and glad-handing lurks a monster the likes of which few have ever seen. An urge that has already claimed multiple lives, and cost Lou his brother Mike, a self-sacrificing construction worker who fell to his death on the job in what was anything but an accident. It's a murder that Lou is determined to avenge - and if innocent people have to die in the process, well, that's perfectly all right with him. In The Killer Inside Me, Thompson goes where few novelists have dared to go, giving us a pitch-black glimpse into the mind of the American Serial Killer years before Charles Manson, John Wayne Gacy, and Brett Easton Ellis's American Psycho, in the novel that will forever be known as the master performance of one of the greatest crime novelists of all time. Members Reviews: Much better than those ratings indicate. This is typical Thompson. That is to say: it's dark, it has tempting babes, it has a straight forward plot that flips every time the listener gets comfortable. There has been discussion of the ending, but remember: this is about a crazy person! The narration is suited to the story, his voices are perfect for the characters, and the pace is noir creepy. This is a fun listening experience. Great and notable work by Jim Thompson Any additional comments? Ive little to add about this classic work of noir. If you dont already know Jim Thompsons work, you should. I only wanted to say something perhaps to encourage those on the fence about Thompson to take the bad reviews into account but to understand theyre completely silly (most of them). No, Jim Thompson isnt a perfect writer. Yes, they are works of their times, like every work is. But the number of times Ive seen Thompsons work on Audible dismissed because of dark, disturbed characters who reviewers astoundingly suggest are ridiculous or poor written is beyond belief. I mean to each his own. No accounting for tastes. And again, not every Thompson book is a winner. Ive given more than one a poor review myself. (Killer Inside Me, The Getaway, After Dark My Sweet, The Grifters are all winners, btw). These characters and plots do tend to be twisted and irredeemable. Immoral. Thats the point, right? If thats too much for you, then this stuff isnt for you. I think part of the problem is the modern understanding of unlikeable characters. These days the so-called unsympathetic characters are really VERY likeable and sympathetic. We find out that theyre abused and make mistakes, they have people we like who are trying to redeem them, and like in the Dexter books they end up facing characters who are worse. By theyre not worse because the Dexter types are really superheroes when you think about it. Theyre likeable.

Butcher's Moon Audiobook by Richard Stark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Stark) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:22:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Butcher's Moon Subtitle: A Parker Novel, Book 16 Author: Richard Stark Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The 16th Parker novel, Butchers Moon, is more than twice as long most of the master heisters adventures, and absolutely jammed with the action, violence, and nerve-jangling tension listeners have come to expect. Back in the corrupt town where he lost his money, and nearly his life, in Slayground, Parker assembles a stunning cast of characters from throughout his career for one gigantic, blowout job: starting - and finishing - a gang war. It feels like the Parker novel to end all Parker novels, and for nearly 25 years, thats what it was. Members Reviews: Great suspense. Great read. A lot of killing. I was smiling a lot at the end. This is one of the best Parker books. Its better if you read Slayground before this. This continues that story. This is sooo good. Great revenge! Parker takes on a local mob. They are no match for Parker. They are like children next to him. I was intrigued with a comment in the Forward by Lawrence Block. When Stark was writing the first Parker novel, Block asked Stark if he knew where the story was going. Stark said Sort of. Ill just keep writing and see where it goes. That reminded me of Stephen King. King said something like he never knows his plot or ending in advance. He just starts with an inspiration. I think thats a great way to write. Stark is doing the same. The narrator Joe Barrett was pretty good, but I did not like his voice for Parker. It sounded too normal-guy-like. I prefer Keith Szarabajka. THE SERIES: This is book 16 in the 24 book series. These stories are about bad guys. They rob. They kill. Theyre smart. Most dont go to jail. Parker is the main bad guy, a brilliant strategist. He partners with different guys for different jobs in each book. If you are new to the series, I suggest reading the first three and then choose among the rest. A few should be read in order since characters continue in a sequel fashion. Those are listed below (with my star ratings). The rest can be read as stand alones. The first three books in order: 4 stars. The Hunter (Point Blank movie with Lee Marvin 1967) (Payback movie with Mel Gibson) 3 stars. The Man with the Getaway Face (The Steel Hit) 4 stars. The Outfit. Read these two in order: 5 stars. Slayground (Bk #14) 5 stars. Butchers Moon (Bk #16) Read these four in order: 4 stars. The Sour Lemon Score (Bk #12) 2 stars. Firebreak (Bk #20) (not read) Nobody Runs Forever (Bk #22) 2 stars. Dirty Money (Bk #24) Others that I gave 4 or more stars to: The Jugger (Bk #6), The Seventh (Bk#7), The Handle (Bk #8), Deadly Edge (Bk#13), Flashfire (Bk#19) GENRE: noir crime fiction Classic Parker! This ain't like you, Parker. Parker gets a conscience. Very entertaining, even if a bit contrived. Still 5 stars. Great story! Where does Butcher's Moon rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book ties together a lot of issues from other Parker books . And once again... nobody cheats Parker.

Hide and Seek Audiobook by Richard Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Parker) — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 18:32:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hide and Seek Author: Richard Parker Narrator: Liza Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-17 Publisher: Bookouture Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The sun is out. Your little boy is smiling. The next time you look...he's gone. When Lana and Todd win a trip to Blue Crest Adventure Park, their four-year-old Cooper is ecstatic, but when Lana goes to meet them, Todd is out cold, and Cooper is missing. No one stopped the man carrying the sleeping boy. The cameras don't show where he went. Then Lana receives an anonymous message, telling her to visit a local school with a horrifying history.... This is no random attack. Whoever took Cooper is playing a twisted game, and if Lana wants to find him, she must participate. What is the link between the school and her missing son? Can Lana uncover the kidnapper's identity and save Cooper before it's too late? A dark, heart-in-mouth thriller that will keep you listening long into the night. Fans of James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, and Tess Gerritsen will be absolutely hooked. Members Reviews: Disappointed The story was bizarre. Im sure the narrator is a nice person, but absolutely a poor choice for this story. Hide and seek Went in for far too long my thoughts are I found it tedious And wished I'd never started it hooked from 1st 5minutes.
absolute top thrill ride, twists & turns & u wanting more. kept sitting in the car in the driveway after we'd arrived as it was too exciting to stop listening. the best thriller I've read/heard this year(& i read ALOT!!). Give this a go, you'll be so glad u did.

Convince Me to Live Audiobook by Niles Manning

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Niles Manning) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:30:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Convince Me to Live Subtitle: The Grainger Files, Book 1 Author: Niles Manning Narrator: iiKane Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Buck 50 Productions Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Would you take your own life to save someone you love? Janelle, a freshman in college, is coping after the tragic death of her father in a suspicious automobile accident. Her grades are slipping, but she's offered an extra credit assignment to help get back on track. The assignment? Work as a volunteer for a suicide hotline. When she receives a call from a deranged man who knows everything about her, her family secrets are brought to light. She soon discovers that her father didn't just die in a car wreck - he was murdered, and now the killer is after Janelle and her loved ones. With nowhere else to turn, Janelle reaches out to a detective. Her story seems far-fetched, but her fear is genuine. Detective Grainger must prove her theory and catch the killer before he makes good on his threat. But the task proves easier said than done when the bodies begin piling up. The killer's demands are simple: Janelle must either kill herself to balance the scales for a loved one he lost, or he will continue to murder those closest to her until there is no one left. Members Reviews: To Be Convinced Is One Heck Of A Thing... Janelle Brooks has her hands full as a freshman in college, a younger brother trying to find glory in the streets and a mother who works a lot. In the midst of an assignment to boost her grade, she receives a startling phone call that would change her life literally. Niles Manning did a fine job penning Convince Me To Live. He took his time and unfolded the story line smartly, like an episode from a favorite police show. Detective Grainger held his own, even when in trouble and with inside betrayals from his own Co workers, it was riveting to see how justice would be delivered. The reading pace was smooth and fluent. Outside of a couple minor editing issues near the end, overall, a very enjoyable read. If you like the realms of crime suspense - filled books with a twist of street edge, Manning is one to watch. Recommended read. 4 stars. can we say urban crime drama This was a fantastic read. This was my first time reading Niles Manning' s work and I have to say he has renewed my hope in urban fiction. The plot was plausible,the characters realistic and the suspense was nerve wrecking! This author's pace is perfect for this type of story. He keeps you on edge and just when you think you know...you don't. Detective Grainger is a go getter and doesn't always pay attention to minute details. Janelle seems to have it together until you get to know her. I recommend this for any and everybody looking for something fresh and different in urban lit. Sir Niles Manning I salute you. Do it or else... Would you take your own life to save the life of someone you loved? A fast paced, heart racing adrenaline rush. This was my first read by this author, and I must admit it was very good. Janelle is a college student, who after years of coping with her fatherâs death, finds out his accident was no accident at all. While trying to retain extra credit for her slipping grades, she volunteers for a suicide hotline. Det. Grainger finds himself once again, in a no win situation. After a botched investigation, and subsequent suspension heâs out to prove that there is a killer on the loose. Will Det. Grainger save his career and solve the case? The storyline and plot moved along effortlessly and kept me turning pages.

White Jazz Audiobook by James Ellroy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Ellroy) — Fri, 18 May 2007 23:41:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: White Jazz Subtitle: A Novel Author: James Ellroy Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Klein's been hung out as bait, "a bad cop to draw the heat", and the heat's coming from all sides: from local politicians, from LAPD brass, and from racketeers and drug kingpins, all of them hell-bent on keeping their own secrets hidden. For Klein, "42 and going on dead", it's dues time. Klein tells his own story, his voice clipped, sharp, often as brutal as the events he's describing, taking us with him on a journey through a world shaped by monstrous ambition, avarice, and perversion. It's a world he created, but now he'll do anything to get out of it alive. Fierce, riveting, and honed to a razor edge, White Jazz is crime fiction at its most shattering. Critic Reviews: "Riffling, rolling, reeling....Ellroy's best." (The Denver Post) "One of the great American writers of our time." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) "White Jazz makes previous detective fiction read like Dr. Seuss." (San Francisco Examiner) Members Reviews: What a great book! I've always loved this book and hearing it read by Scott Brick is a real treat. I don't get all the 1 star reviews. This is a really good book. I wish Audible would get some more Ellroy books. An unabridged version of "LA Confidential" would be a great start. Followed by "The Big Nowhere". Love me fierce in danger. "in the end I possess my birthplace and I am possessed by its language." -- Ross MacDonald." "Tell me anything Tell me everything. Revoke our time apart. Love me fierce in danger." -- James Ellroy, White Jazz 4.5 stars. Sure, you could read this as just the final book in Ellory's masterpiece LA Quartet, but Ellory is playing for bigger stakes. He isn't just writing crime. He is writing the human condition. He isn't just giving you straight dope. He is playing you with pairs. He gives you E. Exley v D. Smith. He gives you Noonan vs. Gallaudet. He gives you J.C. Kafesjian v.P. Herrick, Richie V. Tommy, Sad mom vs Crazy mom. Think of all of these pairs as fugues that swirl around the narrator, dirty Lieutenant David Klein, reflecting, stream of consciousness, talking, screaming, building, dropping. The narration is like jazz playing two themes together into one. The themes finally coalesce and you see that black and white, criminal and the cop, these are all just linked brothers and sister trapped in a long and fatal incestuous battle for survival, for love, for understanding. Coda: In the end everybody dies, but you hope before then someone tells you the truth and tells you they love you. If you are lucky, perhaps, those two will be the same. More characters than the ear can hear. What disappointed you about White Jazz? I was looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, Ellroy, spills forth an enormous cast of characters during the first chapter. After about a half an hour of this, I had to stop. I listen to most of my audio books while driving long distances. To sort out the dozens of characters in this book takes intense concentration.

Leading Lady (Dramatized) Audiobook by Heywood Gould

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Heywood Gould) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:24:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leading Lady (Dramatized) Author: Heywood Gould Narrator: Richard Portnow, Beege Barkette, Megan Brotherton, Charles Gould Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-08 Publisher: Tolmitch Productions Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Their lives collide when Jerry Lang, a high-class burglar, breaks out of jail intent on avenging the murder of Gloria Pavlich, his partner and "leading lady". Two years before, they had returned from stealing a rare painting to find the cops waiting. In the struggle, Lang shot a detective. Gloria disappeared never to be heard from again. In jail, Lang has to fight off four assassination attempts. In the prison hospital, he changes places with a dead man and escapes. His first stop is the Casbah owned by Hanif and Albanian thug. There he meets up with Letitia Hastings, an aspiring actress, pole dancing to pay for her classes. Hanif tricks her into luring Lang back to her apartment where his hit men are waiting. But Lang turns the tables and kills them. Then he makes Letitia an offer: if she helps him find out who framed him and killed Gloria he'll get rid of the bodies and make her so rich she'll never have to do another lap dance. Letitia becomes Lang's "leading lady" for a day, and they embark on a twisting, turning journey through New York's underworld with a surprise popping up at every corner. This suspenseful noir thriller will keep you guessing until the explosive ending. Members Reviews: exhilarating crime caper Thieves Jerry Lang and Gloria Pavlich are doing one last caper before retiring. They are to steal a five million dollar painting "Self Portrait" by Isaac Leviathan from a private collector; then they will give it to their fence Albanian expatriate Hanif "Mittens" Gallega who will sell it. They succeed in taking the painting, but when they get to their hotel, thugs greet them. In the melee that follows, Jerry shoots one of his assailants, but watches his beloved leading lady vanish. He later learns he killed a cop and is convicted of such. In prison, Jerry escapes four assassination attempts. His last one has him sharing a hospital room with a corpse that he uses to escape his incarceration. He is coming for Hanif while remaining unaware someone has assigned Delta Force Domestic Major Cliff Hartung to insure he does not get close to one of his agency's "toys". At the Casbah, Jerry meets college student dancer Letitia Hudson, who gets caught in the middle of a local war. This exhilarating crime caper is not for the cozy crowd as Jerry, feeling guilt for accepting one last job over Gloria's objection, proves quite efficient in dispatching enemies in a violent manner. The story line is fast-paced as Letitia becomes Jerry's new LEADING LADY and Hanif his crash dummy. Although how Hartung and his two deadly soldiers fit into the plot comes very late with quite a revelation, readers will appreciate Heywood Gould's wild Noir. Harriet Klausner A Thrill Ride You Wont Forget As many readers know, I love a good thriller/mystery. Some are your conspiracy, big government types where the main character is a rogue agent trying to save themselves and the world. Others involve a mystery and the secret workings of unseen forces. However, it is really hard to beat the old fashioned thriller involving the mafia, troubled thieves, their lovers, and the secret service. When an author is able to bring all of these diverse, and nefarious characters into one amazing story, then I find it hard to put the book down.

Belfast Noir Audiobook by Adrian McKinty (editor), Stuart Neville (editor)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrian McKinty (editor)) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:02:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Belfast Noir Author: Adrian McKinty (editor), Stuart Neville (editor) Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies, Gerard Doyle, John Keating, Terry Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Launched with the summer '04 award-winning best seller Brooklyn Noir, Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Reflecting a city still divided, Belfast Noir serves as a record of a city transitioning to normalcy, or perhaps as a warning that underneath the fragile peace darker forces still lurk. Featuring brand-new stories by: Glenn Patterson, Eoin McNamee, Garbhan Downey, Lee Child, Alex Barclay, Brian McGilloway, Ian McDonald, Arlene Hunt, Ruth Dudley Edwards, Claire McGowan, Steve Cavanagh, Lucy Caldwell, Sam Millar, and Gerard Brennan. From the introduction by Adrian McKinty & Stuart Neville: "Few European cities have had as disturbed and violent a history as Belfast over the last half-century. For much of that time the Troubles (19681998) dominated life in Ireland's second-biggest population centre, and during the darkest days of the conflict - in the 1970s and 1980s - riots, bombings, and indiscriminate shootings were tragically commonplace. The British army patrolled the streets in armoured vehicles and civilians were searched for guns and explosives before they were allowed entry into the shopping district of the city centre... Belfast is still a city divided... You can see Belfast's bloodstains up close and personal. This is the city that gave the world its worst ever maritime disaster, and turned it into a tourist attraction; similarly, we are perversely proud of our thousands of murders, our wounds constantly on display. You want noir? How about a painting the size of a house, a portrait of a man known to have murdered at least a dozen human beings in cold blood? Or a similar house-sized gable painting of a zombie marching across a post-apocalyptic wasteland with an AK-47 over the legend UVF: Prepared for Peace - Ready for War. As Lee Child has said, Belfast is still 'the most noir place on earth.'" Members Reviews: Not what I expected I thought it was going to be all about the troubles( not the place) but actually there are different stories mostly crime but there are modern stories about Belfast. I really liked the one by Lee Childs that put an American spin on it. I also enjoyed the one by Garvin Downey How to Kill a Rat. It was about a journalist and it showed his process of uncovering stories. And a twist ending. Plus half of the stories are narrated by Gerard Doyle who could read the phone book while the listener goes through a whole range of emotions. The Most Noir City in The World I love noir films - dark, atmospheric. I was excited to read this one, not sure why Belfast is particularly noir but willing to find out. The first stories in this series of short stories set the scene. Before, during and after "the troubles" in the 80s, Belfast has been a city of ghosts. In struggles against the English, between Catholic and Protestant, Belfast is full of pubs, allies and squares where this one was martyred and those died for no reason or she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Stories are of children whose bombs went off early and simple folks caught in the cross fire.

Quarry in the Black Audiobook by Max Allan Collins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Max Allan Collins) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 03:45:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarry in the Black Subtitle: The Quarry Series, Book 13 Author: Max Allan Collins Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Skyboat Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Where does a hit man draw the line? With a controversial presidential election just weeks away, Quarry is hired to carry out a rare political assignment: kill the Reverend Raymond Wesley Lloyd, a passionate civil rights crusader and campaigner for the underdog candidate. But when a hate group out of Ferguson, Missouri, turns out to be gunning for the same target, Quarry starts to wonder just who it is he's working for. The longest-running series from Max Allan Collins, author of Road to Perdition, the Quarry novels tell the story of a paid assassin with a rebellious streak and an unlikely taste for justice. Once a Marine sniper, Quarry found a new home stateside with a group of contract killers. But some men aren't made for taking orders - and when Quarry strikes off on his own, God help the man on the other side of his nine-millimeter. Members Reviews: quarry is the best. great period piece. definitely worth the time and money. going to buy the next book now.

Even Audiobook by Andrew Grant

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Grant) — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:16:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Even Author: Andrew Grant Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The price of failure will be death, and the reward for success will be redemption, both for himself and the huddled corpse from the alley. Critic Reviews: "Modern noir at its best....Even is brilliantly plotted and smart, and delivers the bone-jarring kick of a .45. Here's hoping author Grant is hard at work on the next installment featuring his thoroughly compelling tough guy hero, David Trevellyan." (Jeffery Deaver) Members Reviews: hardboiled throw back to Dashiel Hammet I enjoy this genere so I liked this book, I think the narrator could have done the surrounding characters voices a bit better but in any event it made my commute breeze by a bit quicker. Give it a try EVEN IS RIGHT, TOO DAMN EVEN! The book has a certain "Bondian" attitude at times, cartoonish escapes and more evil than evil villains, and dead folks littering the playing field, but it takes a tack and stays there. Should have been called "Even Keel". Then he kills off the only likable player of the lot, Tanya (sp). Vignette after vignette with little or no suspense. No crescendo building or mystery lurking. David is mean-spirited and soulless enough but even the remotest and detached of the double-oughts has a little sex along the way. Once they broke out the formaldehyde the imagery had nowhere to go but down. Trevellyan to join the ranks Bourne & Bond Grant's novel is like a chess game that can only be appreciated as it unfolds. David Trevellyan accidently discovers a homeless person's body in an alley in New York. Instead of passing it by, he stops to verify that the person is deceased and almost immediately the NYPD arrives and assume that he is the perpetrator. Trevellyan realizes shortly afterward that he has been setup and takes matters into his own hands to clear his name. David Trevellyan afterall, is not your average person. He has previously undergone extensive training in the Royal Navy including espionage. Each subsequent move has more significance as the plot thickens. Grant weaves a finely crafted thriller. This was a thoroughly entertaining book to listen to, although the ending seemed sadly a little abrupt. However, it of course leaves the door open for further adventures. The narration by John Lee was also superb and lended to the entertainment value of the book Disappointingly boring I really wanted to like this book--it looked to have all the elements that I like: action, espionnage, mystery. It did have these elements, but the author's execution was so poor that the book ended up a tedious, rambling mess. The main character is pedantic, uninteresting, and unlikeable. The plot is a mess with several boring threads throughout. The other characters are equally uninteresting and flat. The narrator (British--possibly Scottish?) is also a disappointment, with some of the worse drawn-out and lugubrious American accents that I have ever heard. I agree with the reviewer who said that this book is a waste of 10 hours. (If only I had heeded that warning!) If you want taut espionnage and an interesting character, don't choose this one. Somewhere A Roscoe Life is too short to waste 10 hours listening to this unimaginative crud. If you listen you will learn Nothing, and you will be duller for it.

Blood Silence Audiobook by Roger Stelljes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Stelljes) — Mon, 30 May 2016 07:49:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Silence Subtitle: McRyan Mystery Series Author: Roger Stelljes Narrator: Johnny Peppers Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-16 Publisher: Roger Stelljes Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: She held her breath, her arms shaking, and it felt as though her heart was going to explode out of her chest. Go away, she thought. You're done. You've killed me - now leave. Tainted water. Dead bodies. Blood silence. Two people are coldly executed behind a bar in Washington DC. A high-powered lawyer and his beautiful client are brutally slaughtered in a lake house in a suburb west of Minneapolis. Two cases separated by 1,000 miles and connected by one man - Mac McRyan. In a tale of money and blood that hits a little too close to home, Mac is forced to confront his tumultuous past. Blood Silence is a web of unsettling twists, startling turns, and unforeseen redemption with each chapter adding a layer of intrigue that will pull you in further. Members Reviews: Blood Silence: McRyan Mystery Series This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom. This was a first listen of this author. I see this was book five in the series. The book stood alone with Mac investigating the murder of his ex-wife's husband. The story weaves through several states and many characters. There were many unexpected twists and a surprise ending. Now I go back and listen to earlier books. The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed. Another Great Book by Stelljes, Peppers I have been anticipating this book and I was not disappointed. It was a very good story showing the complexity of human lives and our choices. You learn more about McRyan and his past. The story moves away from D.C., but doesn't stay in Minnesota. The story has a bit of an environmental storyline to create more mystery. It was a well-written story with many twists and turns. The narration by Johnny Peppers is spot on and gives voice to the characters. Best McRyan book so far... Any additional comments? Excellent mystery by Roger Stelljes. I've enjoyed the other books in the "Mac" McRyan series but I think this one is by far his best. The book begins with McRyan's ex-wife's husband having an affair and her planning a divorce. He is then found murdered and she is logically the top suspect. McRyan reluctantly gets involved with the urging of his fiancé. Meanwhile other people are being killed throughout the country, these seem unconnected and isolated in their different regions of the states until Mac begins putting the pieces together. Then the hunt begins - Mac for them and them (the bad guys) for him. With out spoiling anything, the conclusion comes from way out in left field. You can't and won't see it coming and you can not guess it early on in the book BUT it fits perfectly and absolutely believable. By the end everything is wrapped up with promise for another book forming. Johnny Peppers narrates this one as well as all the others in this series. His performance was excellent as always. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. The outstanding McRyan detective series continues I have previously written very positive reviews of all prior books in the McRyan detective series.

The Big Clock Audiobook by Kenneth Fearing

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kenneth Fearing) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:27:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Big Clock Author: Kenneth Fearing Narrator: Joe Barrett, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: George Stroud is a hard-drinking, tough-talking, none-too-scrupulous writer for a New York media conglomerate that bears a striking resemblance to Time, Inc. in the heyday of Henry Luce. One day, before heading home to his wife in the suburbs, Stroud has a drink with Pauline, the beautiful girlfriend of his boss, Earl Janoth. Things happen. The next day, Stroud escorts Pauline home, leaving her off at the corner just as Janoth returns from a trip. The day after that, Pauline is found murdered in her apartment. Janoth knows there was one witness to his entry into Pauline's apartment on the night of the murder; he knows that man must have been the man Pauline was with before he got back; but he doesn't know who he was. Janoth badly wants to get his hands on that man, and he picks one of his most trusted employees to track him down: George Stroud. Who else? Critic Reviews: 100 Must-Read Thrillers (International Thriller Writers) Members Reviews: A fun stylish imperfect noir Any additional comments? This is an enjoyable listen. Kenneth Fearing, who was a fine poet (and a drunk and a marxist) turns out to have had an excellent touch with fiction. The pleasures here are in voice and attitude as well as in the various portraits, some more detailed than others, of various mid-century new yorkers -- chain-smoking drunk-at-midday spouse-cheating 50s noir new yorkers. The writing is better than the story deserves. It's a slow developing murder story that leaves our protagonist in what should be a terrible bind -- but it lacks any suspense -- and the psychology behind the characters and situation becomes strained as well. The story ultimately resolves rather abruptly and without any punch. But the narrative faults, which are not apparent until at least 2/3rds of the way, don't kill the book. It's worth a listen. The main character, George Stroud -- jaded, sardonic, self-contained -- is a very dry martini in human form. He's good company on an overcast day. Joe Barrets voice seemed too raspy to me at first, but he seemed to have a very good grasp of the characters, particularly Stroud, and brought them effectively to life. His performance grew on me steadily throughout the book. A truly brilliant story. Impossible to pidgin hole this tale, not a mystery in the traditional sense. It takes place in a large magazine publisher, where the hero gets involved with the bosses lover. He is caught up in her death and the details by which he extricate s himself are exhibited with genius. The whole business is a tour de force worthy of the highest praise. Finished to quick This book had a very interesting plot and had the possiblity of going on with it and keeping your interest for several more chapters but all of a sudden it's over. Very disappointing.

New Jersey Noir Audiobook by Joyce Carol Oates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joyce Carol Oates) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:49:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New Jersey Noir Author: Joyce Carol Oates Narrator: Robin Miles, Kevin T. Collins, Kevin Free, Scott Aiello, Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Featuring brand-new stories (and a few poems) by: Joyce Carol Oates, Jonathan Safran Foer, Robert Pinsky, Edmund White & Michael Carroll, Richard Burgin, Paul Muldoon, Sheila Kohler, C.K. Williams, Gerald Stern, Lou Manfredo, S.A. Solomon, Bradford Morrow, Jonathan Santlofer, Jeffrey Ford, S.J. Rozan, Barry N. Malzberg & Bill Pronzini, Hirsh Sawhney, and Robert Arellano. From the introduction by Joyce Carol Oates: "...The most civilized and 'decent' among us find that we are complicit with the most brutal murderers. We enter into literally unspeakable alliances - of which we dare not speak except through the obliquities and indirections of fiction, poetry, and visual art of the sort gathered here in New Jersey Noir. This audiobook is narrated by Robin Miles, Christian Rummel, Ice T, Jeff Woodman, David Ledoux, Nick Sullivan, Kevin T. Collins, Kevin Free, Scott Aiello, Suzanne Toren, Johnny Heller, Jennifer Van Dyck, Christina Delaine, Anthony Bowden, Carol Monda, John McLain, Vikas Adam and Joe Barrett. Critic Reviews: "Oates's introduction to Akashic's noir volume dedicated to the Garden State, with its evocative definition of the genre, is alone worth the price of the book... Poems by C.K. Williams, Paul Muldoon, and others." (Publishers Weekly) "It was inevitable that this fine noir series would reach New Jersey. It took longer than some readers might have wanted, but, oh boy, was it worth the wait... More than most of the entries in the series, this volume is about mood and atmosphere more than it is about plot and character... It should go without saying that regular readers of the noir series will seek this one out, but beyond that, the book also serves as a very good introduction to what is a popular but often misunderstood term and style of writing." (Booklist, Starred Review) "A lovingly collected assortment of tales and poems that range from the disturbing to the darkly humorous." (Shelf Awareness) Members Reviews: Joyce Carol Oates is like an old friend. I have loved her writing fo decades. Here, she is the editor, and has brought us a wonderful and unruly collection of dark stories and poems, all wonderfully written and well acted. Her own contribution here is one of the best, and will haunt you. An extra bonus is her introduction, with her very apt definition of noir. I'm working my way through the whole Akashic Noir collection, have read eight of them, and have always been well pleased. Highly recommended!

La piel del tambor [Drum Skin] Audio Libro por Arturo Pérez-Reverte

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arturo Pérez-Reverte) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 02:07:31 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> Título: La piel del tambor [Drum Skin] Autor: Arturo Pérez-Reverte Narrador: Juan Carlos Gustems Formato: Unabridged Duración: 16 hrs and 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 13 votos Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Resumen del editor: Un pirata informático que se infiltra en el Vaticano. Una iglesia barroca, en Sevilla, que mata para defenderse. Tres pintorescos malvados que aspiran a mantener viva la copla española. Una bella aristócrata andaluza. Un apuesto sacerdote-agente especialista en asuntos sucios. Un banquero celoso y su secretario ludópata. Una septuagenaria que bebe Coca-cola. La tarjeta postal de una mujer muerta un siglo atrás. Y el misterioso legado del capitán Xaloc, último corsario español, desaparecido frente a las costas de Cuba en 1898. Con esos ingredientes, Arturo Pérez-Reverte construye en La piel del tambor una ingeniosa, compleja y fascinante trama novelesca. Con su imaginación desbordante, su espectacular dominio de la ingeniería narrativa y de los diversos géneros superpuestos -misterio, policíaco, historia, romanticismo, aventura, folletín- el autor nos sumerge sin aliento en una historia que corta al lector cualquier posible retirada, arrastrándolo a un enigma cuya clave se esconde a la sombra de los viejos muelles del Guadalquivir; donde todavía hoy, en las noches de luna llena, sombras de mujer agitan sus pañuelos y goletas tripuladas por fantasmas siguen zarpando rumbo a las Antillas. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Una atractiva historia de amor, codicia, fe, traición y asesinato. La Sevilla de Pérez-Reverte seduce a su protagonista y a sus lectores de la misma forma." (Publishers Weekly) "La piel del tambor es una de esas inusuales novelas de suspense que trascienden el género." (Time Magazine) Opiniones de los miembros: Estupenda novela Me ha encantado! Es una delicia lo bien escrita que está. Las descripciones de personajes de escenas de acción, de sentimientos... La escena en el interior del barco es genial :^) Muy recomendable. La vida es lo mas letal, siempre acaba mantandote Una de las mejores novelas del autor. Tiene de todo: suspenso, romance, giros inesperados, una prosa deliciosa y buen desarrollo de personajes. La narración es excelente.

World Gone By Audiobook by Dennis Lehane

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dennis Lehane) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:04:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World Gone By Subtitle: A Novel Author: Dennis Lehane Narrator: Jim Frangione Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 550 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Dennis Lehane, the New York Times best-selling author of The Given Day and Live by Night, returns with a psychologically and morally complex novel of blood, crime, passion, and vengeance, set in Cuba and Ybor City, Florida, during World War II, in which Joe Coughlin must confront the cost of his criminal past and present. Ten years have passed since Joe Coughlin's enemies killed his wife and destroyed his empire, and much has changed. Prohibition is dead, the world is at war again, and Joe's son, Tomas, is growing up. Now the former crime kingpin works as a consigliore to the Bartolo crime family, traveling between Tampa and Cuba, his wife's homeland. A master who moves in and out of the black, white, and Cuban underworlds, Joe effortlessly mixes with Tampa's social elite, US naval intelligence, the Lansky-Luciano mob, and the mob-financed government of Fulgencio Batista. He has everything - money, power, a beautiful mistress, and anonymity. But success cannot protect him from the dark truth of his past - and ultimately the wages of a lifetime of sin will finally be paid in full. Dennis Lehane vividly recreates the rise of the mob during a world at war, from a masterfully choreographed Ash Wednesday gun battle in the streets of Ybor City to a chilling, heartbreaking climax in a Cuban sugarcane field. Told with verve and skill, World Gone By is a superb work of historical fiction from one of "the most interesting and accomplished American novelists" (Washington Post) writing today. Members Reviews: Great fabulous In the beginning, I thought the narrator was too bland. However as the story picked up he became better and better and was incredible by the end. I haven't enjoyed a book this much in so long it was wonderful. I would listen to all nine hours in one sitting. Fabulous. AN EXPLOSIVE END TO THE TRILOGY Would you consider the audio edition of World Gone By to be better than the print version? I think they are equal. What did you like best about this story? Showing the cracks in the foundation of the corrupt empire and the explosive violence which seemed to be the answer to all the questions from begining to end. What does Jim Frangione bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He really brought Joe Coughlin to life. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There was a sense of foreboding with the book. We all knew what was coming but were sad to see it happen. Any additional comments? Great work - by the writer and narrator. Dennis Goddamned Lehane There's just no one else who writes like Dennis Lehane. Gritty and real to the bone, yet poetic. Scorching. He's the type of author you wished churned out a pair of books annually, yet wait patiently for because he's that freaking good. And Jim Frangione was an excellent choice as narrator. Spare and to the point, he still conveys every nuance & tone., whether he's narrating a hard-boiled mob story like The World Gone By, or a Chet & Bernie mystery......"Oh, Bernie..."..... Six stars, for both author and narrator. Mr. Lehane can still write up a storm If you could sum up World Gone By in three words, what would they be? Joe Coughlin's story. What was one of the most memorable moments of World Gone By? I have a hard tome choosing one scene from ten or eleven hours of listening. There are many compelling scenes.

Secrets and Lace Audiobook by Dori Lavelle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dori Lavelle) — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 02:56:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets and Lace Author: Dori Lavelle Narrator: Cindy Harden Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Warning: This book contains dark themes, including violence of a sexual and physical nature that could trigger emotional distress in listeners. Chloe Parker has the world at her feet. Her career in magazine publishing is flourishing and she's about to marry the man of her dreams, billionaire philanthropist Miles Durant. But one month before her wedding, she receives a countdown card. No sender. No return address. No message. Only a piece of lace stained with blood. As the wedding gets closer, the cards keep coming. Every day, without fail. It seems, while she's counting down to the happiest day of her life, someone is doing a countdown of their own. Chloe fears she's in danger, but she can't turn to the cops for help. There's something in her past she wants to remain hidden - a dark secret that could destroy the life of her dreams. To make things worse, Miles is becoming increasingly impatient and suspicious about her past, to the point where he's so angry that he becomes a man she doesn't recognize. While working to keep her relationship intact, Chloe must find out who wants to hurt her before she loses everything - or ends up dead. Members Reviews: Being in love and a stalker It ended with a scary cliff hanger. I definitely have to get the next book. Scary with a cliffhanger ending I am not sure what I think of this book. The story is well-conceived and related well by the narrator. The ending caught me by surprise. The horror of it, and the unanswered questions left me cold. hard to feel sorry for her Cloe is a self centered egotistical self riotous woman. who publishes other people secrets without one ounce of regret that she just might be ruining someone's life. turns out she has a huge secret herself. talk about double standard. I found it hard to feel sorry for her at all. it was kind of frustrating being "left in the dark" and nothing is said until the very last chapter then it's over. not really my type of book. The narrator Cindy Harden is great.

Oakland Noir Audiobook by Jerry Thompson - editor, Eddie Muller - editor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jerry Thompson - editor) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:58:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oakland Noir Subtitle: The Akashic Noir Series Author: Jerry Thompson - editor, Eddie Muller - editor Narrator: Traber Burns, Keith Szarabajka, Adenrele Ojo, Hillary Huber, Carrington MacDuffie, Kirby Heyborne, Priya Ayyar, Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Brand-new stories by: Nick Petrulakis, Kim Addonizio, Keenan Norris, Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder, Katie Gilmartin, Dorothy Lazard, Harry Louis Williams II, Carolyn Alexander, Phil Canalin, Judy Juanita, Jamie DeWolf, Nayomi Munaweera, Mahmud Rahman, Tom McElravey, Joe Loya, and Eddie Muller. In the wake of San Francisco Noir, Los Angeles Noir, and Orange County Noir - all popular volumes in the Akashic Noir Series - comes the latest California installment, Oakland Noir. Masterfully curated by Jerry Thompson and Eddie Muller, the "Czar of Noir", this volume will shock, titillate, provoke, and entertain. The diverse cast of talented contributors will not disappoint. From the introduction: Jerry Thompson: "Discovering the wang-dang-doodle jams of the Pointer Sisters shifted my entire focus. Stunning black women were scatting and bebopping all the way into my soul. I think what we've put together in Oakland Noir is a volume where this city is a character in every story. He's a slick brother strutting over a bacon-grease bass line and tambourine duet. She's a white chick with a bucket of hot muffins heading to farmer and flea markets, to sell crafts and get hooked up with some fine kat with dreadlocks and a criminal record. And it's in the faces of young fearless muthaf - kers pounding keyboards and snapping fingers, lips, Snapchats, and Facebook timelines. It's the core of not only Black Lives Matter but all lives matter. We are the children of fantasy and of the funk." Eddie Muller: "These days, writers and [listeners] aren't denying the darker parts of our existence as much as they used to, especially in crime fiction. Some writers just do it for fun because it's become the fashionable way to get published. You know, 'gritty violence' and all that bullshit. The genuine darkness in noir stories comes from two places - the cruelty of the world's innate indifference and the cruelty that people foster within themselves. If you're not seriously dealing with one, the other, or both, then you're not really writing noir." The complete list of narrators includes Traber Burns, Keith Szarabajka, Adenrele Ojo, Kevin Kenerly, Hillary Huber, Carrington MacDuffie, Mirron Willis, Kirby Heyborne, Priya Ayyar, Neil Shah, Thom Rivera, and Scott Brick. Members Reviews: I heartily recommend this title and the Akashic Books noir anthology series OAKLAND NOIR is a new title in Akashic Books original noir anthology series. OAKLAND NOIR is edited by Jerry Thompson and Eddie Muller. Eddie Muller (a.k.a. The âCzar of Noirâ) is also the author of one of the stories, âThe Handymanâ. It was interesting to read of the many accomplishments of both of these talented authors. OAKLAND NOIR includes 16 stories featuring different areas in the Oakland, California, area. Access points include an introduction by the editors; a map with story locations highlighted by body (dead) outlines; a table of contents including III parts with 16 stories - their authors and story locations; and a chapter which highlights these very talented authors. In the introduction, the editors give their impressions of Oakland and I liked their comments and observations.

Secrets and Tears Audiobook by Dori Lavelle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dori Lavelle) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:22:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets and Tears Author: Dori Lavelle Narrator: Cindy Hardin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Chloe thought her life was a fairy tale about to happen. Until her worst nightmare walked back into her life, shattering her dreams. Now he's holding her captive on a private yacht, intent on punishing her for mistakes she made in the past. His revenge involves torture and humiliation, and he will not stop until there's nothing left of her. He loves her. He loathes her. He's an angel. He's a monster...the devil in disguise. He's her savior. He's her deadliest enemy. Can Chloe's fragile strength save her before he strips her completely of her freedom, reputation, sanity, and life? Fatal Hearts is a serial that unfolds over three volumes. Members Reviews: #teamadam or #teammiles......phenomenal #teamadam of course!!!! I am one dark tortured soul to have completely loved every word in this story! Secrets and Tears is dark, grungy, and DELISH! What's sexier than a psycho??!! How about a psycho with split personalities! Yep. Split. Like right down the middle split! So Miles or Adam depending on the time of day, is out for revenge. Revenge is such a delicious word in the literary world! It guarantees an excellent surplus of drama and mayhem! We discover in this installment that Chloe and Miles go way back. Way way back like high school. Soooooo coincidence they boh change their names, become successful, and end up engaged??!?! Ummmmmmm I think not! Let the games begin.......!!!! How many licks does it take to get to the end of a braided whip? Let's find out...... This installment is much darker than book one. With that being said, of course this book is my favorite! Heed the warnings....this book is graphic and should be considered extremely dark. May contain triggers due to content. DO NOT read the book and afterwards portray yourself as insulted and disgusted because you're offended. The warning is crystal clear! Adults only.... Five deliciously dark stars because like a BOSS Dori hit the nail on the head with this dark beauty! Kudos honey! Delicious and dark. My oh my. Where do I start? So very dark. Touches on the borders of being devilishly disturbing. It's sad, heart breaking, kind of tear jerking. My heart was in my mouth, my eyes were flying over the words, ready for the next turn in events. Gripping. Truly, shockingly gripping. So much better than book 1. On to book 3!!! You have to buy the audio!! I was so excited to see this in audio its fantastic. Without going into details the story picks right back up with Kelly. Do not read some of these reviews. They have big spoilers!!!! of course this book is my favorite...... Heed the warnings....this book is graphic and should be considered extremely dark. Five deliciously dark stars because like a BOSS Dori hit the nail on the head with this dark beauty..... OMG Well if you like a Dark Thriller this series is definitely a must read one heck of a page turner definitely recommend this book looking forward to the next book.

The Jugger Audiobook by Richard Stark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Stark) — Fri, 06 May 2011 09:42:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jugger Author: Richard Stark Narrator: Stephen R. Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Not many men knew what Parker did for a living, because what he did was steal. But Joe Sheer, a retired safecracker - also known in the business as a jugger - knew. He knew Parker's alias, his whereabouts, his plans... and because he knew too much, he knew to keep his mouth shut. Or die. But Joe was more than ready to trade what he knew for a soft mattress, windows without bars on them, and what every man needs - his freedom. So Parker had come to Nebraska to find the old jugger... and probably murder him. But what Parker found was trouble: Joe was already six feet under; something very valuable was missing; and somebody was planning a funeral: Parker's. Too bad for somebody that Parker wasn't an easy man to kill. Members Reviews: Typical Parker with Poorly Chosen Reader It's a typical, violent Parker novel. If you like them, you won't be starting here. The reader, however, sounds like he's never even walked the same street as a Parker. Ever. He does some of the voices well: a policeman, women, an acquaintance early on. But he doesn't attempt to do a voice for Parker and his narrative voice doesn't suit the material - some other material maybe, but not this. Contains important plot developments for the series as a whole. Another great Parker novel. Any additional comments? Really amazing how each and every book feels fresh and new. The main plot is that Parker has to investigate the status of an old man who has sent him some senile sounding letters. The old man knows too much and a risk. As always, nothing is as it seems and Parker has to rise to the occasion. An average story most of the way, but I liked the twists and turns at the end. Parker comes to town after receiving a strange letter from one of his guys. The guy died after sending the letter. Strange things are happening. A bad cop is involved. Parker is trying to figure it out. Then Parker kills someone which shocked me. I shouldnt like this because he killed a kind-of-good person. But the shock was what I liked. And the ending I liked. It seemed Parker had everything all nice and neat and packaged, and then a little thread here and there didnt fit. The investigating cop pulled, and things began unraveling. The result was twists and turns that I did not expect. The narrator Stephen R. Thorne was very good, but I wish he had a rougher or more gravely voice for Parker. His Parker voice was too clean cut and normal sounding. Parker is a beast. THE SERIES: This is book 6 in the 24 book series. Its about half the length of a typical novel. If you are new to the series, I suggest reading the first three, and then pick and choose among the rest. I like reading them in order since there is a flow. These stories are about bad guys. They rob. They kill. They dont go to jail. Theyre smart. Parker is the main bad guy. He partners with different guys for different jobs in each book. Genre: noir crime fiction

Gold Coast Audiobook by Elmore Leonard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elmore Leonard) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:27:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gold Coast Author: Elmore Leonard Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: When he kicked off, Florida mob boss Frank DiCilia left his gorgeous widow, Karen, everything, but with strings attached. She loses the millions, the cars, the palatial Gold Coast mansion if she ever gets involved with another man. And there's a crazy cowboy-wannabe thug named Roland who's acting as Frank's eyes beyond the grave, making sure Karen doesn't dally, with serious muscle, if necessary. But now Cal Maguire's come into the picture. A sexy, street-smart Detroit ex-con, Cal's got a line and a scam for every occasion. And he's got the perfect plan for getting Karen DiCilia her money and her freedom...if it doesn't get them both killed first. Members Reviews: Frank Muller is good, the story is not The story is weak; but thanks to Frank Muller's great performance it is tolerable overall. A STORY AS ONLY ELMORE LEONARD COULD TELL IT What did you love best about Gold Coast? The characters were typical Elmore Lenorad people - the underbelly of society. they're funny, clever and always ready to con a con. What was one of the most memorable moments of Gold Coast? The entire story was memorable. Elmore Leonard had "the gift." Have you listened to any of Frank Mullers other performances before? How does this one compare? I enjoyed so many stories narrated by Frank Muller. He did narrations for John Grisham, Stephen King, Elmore Leonard and many others. All his performances were great. He was the best of the best. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? the end. The whole story was great and then - the end. It just hung there. mediocre Leonard Plotting was far weaker in this one than so many of the other books he has written. a disappointment

Besat Audiobook by Nora Roberts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nora Roberts) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:01:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Besat Author: Nora Roberts Narrator: Laura Drasbk Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-17 Publisher: Gyldendalske Boghandel, Nordisk Forlag A/S Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: 12-rige Naomi Bowes liv ndres brat den nat, hun opdager sin fars uhyggelige hemmelighed. Mange r senere, nu voksen og en succesfuld fotograf med et nyt efternavn, flytter Naomi til den idylliske by Sunrise Cove. Hun ser frem til ensomheden og muligheden for at starte forfra et sted, hvor hun ikke er kendt som datter af en seriemorder. Langsomt bliver byen hendes hjem og byens indbyggere hendes venner - selvom den vedholdende Xander Keaton gr det klart, at han gerne vil vre mere end det. Men hendes fars forbrydelser er en besttelse, det er svrt at ryste af sig. Og Naomis fortid haler for alvor ind p hende, da kvinder begynder at forsvinde i omrdet. Hendes far sidder stadig i fngsel, s hvorfor er de blevet slet ihjel p prcis samme mde som hans ofre? ©2017 Gyldendal. Translated by Merete Rostrup Fleischer (P)2017 Gyldendal

Killshot Audiobook by Elmore Leonard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elmore Leonard) — Fri, 26 May 2006 23:02:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killshot Author: Elmore Leonard Narrator: Bruce Boxleitner Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-06 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: It's not Carmen Colson and her ironworker husband Wayne's fault that they were in the real estate office when a pair of thugs walked in with extortion on their minds. But as far as aging Ojibway Indian hitman Armand Degas is concerned, the Colsons are going to have to pay dearly for seeing too much, and for the damage Wayne inflicted on Armand and his sicko partner Richie Nix with a tire iron. The cops here in middle-of-nowhere Michigan can't help Carmen and Wayne out, and the best the Feds can offer is the Witness Protection Program. So ultimately it's going to have to come down to one wife, one husband, two killers, and one lethal shot. ©1989 Elmore Leonard; (P)2006 Phoenix Audio Critic Reviews: "Masterful...gemlike...bone-chilling." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) "Crime fiction doesn't get any better....A bravura performance." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Totally forgettable Any additional comments? Two thugs enter a real estate office to fulfill an extortion scheme, and a woman and her husband see too much and become targets. People I respect love this book, so maybe I didnt get it. But I found it totally forgettable. Bechdel test: fail. Hardcore I haven't read the book, so not sure how much surgery was done to the abridgment. That said, this is Leonard at the top of his form: a trained ear for the nuance of the everyday, and spare confident prose to die for. A quirky story complexly told to sound simple. Plus, a reader who's equally good in his own right. Definitely worth it. A good one a one shot story I loved listening in one sitting. The characters were perfect, the story right to cool. You get into the characters and breath along with all of them including the whiny mother who you might want to kick. Thanks for a great listen! Killshot I generally like Elmore Leonard and his dry sense of humor, and fully expected to enjoy this book. Although the audio reading is really very good and thoroughly listenable, I am sorry to say that what little there is of a story is plain disappointing. Killshot is not so much a story, as a character sketch of some cold, heartless murders. I found myself plain going through the ordeal of listening through it for the simple reason that I paid for this audio program, and come hell or high water, I'd listen to it through to the end. I expected that eventually there would be some redeeming feature to this tale, and I guess that eventually there is... but just a little.

The Preacher Audiobook by Ted Thackrey Jr.

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ted Thackrey Jr.) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:49:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Preacher Author: Ted Thackrey Jr. Narrator: Shawn Compton Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Brash Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The unforgettable hero who once saved souls...and now deals death A mysterious, one-eyed stranger wanders into Farewell, New Mexico, a dusty border town rife with corruption. He's known only as The Preacher, an ex-priest, ex-Special Forces commando, and now a professional gambler who has given up on his own salvation...but is determined to find justice for a murdered Vietnam vet...even if it means taking on the entire godforsaken town. Members Reviews: Solid literary pulp This was a very entertaining book. It is in the tradition of literary pulp fiction like John D MacDonald's Travis McGee series. It was written in the 1980s, but holds up well. It's always nice to listen to a book from the past that doesn't date itself too badly. The character of Preacher (no name) like Robert B Parker's Spenser (no first name) is very interesting and follows the classic line of a stranger coming to town (in this case he is invited) and solving a mystery that is corrupting the community. Good narration and quick pace. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Gambling, Nam, fights, relationships, and sermons What an unexpected mix of themes which are intricately woven into a series of unexpected twists and turns. The Preacher (we never get to know his name) relies on his self-defense strategies (both physical and psychological) as a result of surviving a tour in Vietnam in th especial forces. Those experiences, combined with his biblical perspectives, set the foundation for the story. Both the story and the characters are well developed and full of surprises along the way. This listen really grew on me as it combines so many facets of human experiences that work together to create a powerful and engrossing story. The publisher's summary peaked my interest, but the story far surpassed the write up. The narration was certainly a plus, as well. I would recommend this listen to this genre. . A review copy of this audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in return for this unbiased review. My hope is that this review helps in your decision to obtain this book. Great listen! Fantastic narrator. I really enjoyed the story and the characters are interesting. I received a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review. Terrific Listen! I wasn't sure if I was going to like this, so imagine my surprise when I LOVED it! Preacher is certainly one of the most unique characters that I've come across in a long time. He's an ex-preacher who is now a professional poker player and a detective that kicks butt when the need arises. Oh, and did I mention that he has only one eye? Surrounding him was a very interesting cast of characters, good and bad alike. The writing was fantastic and I especially enjoyed the dialogue. Shawn Compton was the perfect voice for Preacher and did a very good job overall. I can definitely see this as a series and I hope that the author continues Preacher's story. The Preacher was a great listening experience and I would recommend it. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This review is my honest opinion. A really entertaining book.

The Identity Man Audiobook by Andrew Klavan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Klavan) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:18:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Identity Man Subtitle: A Novel Author: Andrew Klavan Narrator: Andrew Klavan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: John Shannon is on the run, facing life in prison or death by lethal injection. Then, a bizarre text message draws him to a meeting in the dark of night. A foreigner who calls himself the Identity Man offers Shannon an incredible chance to start again: a new face, a new home, a new beginning. Soon Shannon is living a life he never dreamed possible. In a ruined city that is trying to rebuild, he finds work as a carpenter and a wood carver. He falls in love. But just as Shannon is within sight of redemption, all hell breaks loose. It turns out the city is crawling with corruption. There are crooked politicians, gangsters, dirty cops everywhereand all of them seem to want Shannon dead. Moving through the darkness in the burnt-out shambles of a dirty town, he's got to ferret out the secret of his new life. Members Reviews: Great Listen I like alot of the mystery writers, John Sanford, Nelson Demille, Robert Parker, but when it comes to suspense and intrique Andrew Klavan is the best. He's also a great narrator. Innovative, fast-paced thriller Andrew Klavan tells a ripping yarn about a smalltime hood who is seemingly given a new face and a new chance to start his life over, but is actually being used by unseen forces for their own deadly ends. Set against the backdrop of an unnamed city deep in urban decay (sort of post-Katrina New Orleans, but not named as such), it manages to merge elements of thriller, mystery, and political intrigue into a mix that's somewhere between The Wire and 3 Days of the Condor, and comes off as one of the freshest novels I've listened to all year. On the narration: Klavan's voice is spot on (for all but the female parts), and if he weren't such a darned good writer, I'd suggest a career as a book narrator. A real pleasure to listen to. Good Paced Thriller with Strong Narration I was not for sure what to expect when I picked up The Identity Man. This is my first Andrew Klavan novel. However, in the end, I'm glad that I finished it. It was a very well done thriller. One thing I liked about the layout of the book is the fact that even though it was told in third person, the narrator knew what was going on in everyone's head and allowed the listener to gain access. The narrator was not some random ghost that was just reciting some facts, but actually telling a story filled with the emotions and thoughts of the characters. The pace of the book was a nice touch as well, filled with plenty of action to keep the listener entertained, but still did not leave out the story aspect. It also did not drag in the slow parts, like when Shannon was adjusting into his new life. The book kept the appropriate speed for the different types of scenes. It also ended nicely, cleaning up every loose end. As for the narrator, I was a little worried that the author was going to be doing the reading. I figured that it would not be that good as some of the more professional narrators. I was completely surprised when I actually started to listen to the book. Klavan is an excellent narrator. I loved how he was able to so many different types of voices and how easy it was to tell each character apart. His female voices weren't that bad either, though when he voiced the little boy Michael, it was a bit overdone at times.

The Sour Lemon Score Audiobook by Richard Stark

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Stark) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:04:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sour Lemon Score Subtitle: A Parker Novel Author: Richard Stark Narrator: Stephen R. Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Bank robberies should run like clockwork, right? If your name's Parker, you expect nothing less. Until, that is, one of your partners gets too greedy for his own good. The four-way split following a job leaves too small a take for George Uhl, who begins to pick off his fellow hoisters, one by one. The first mistake? That he doesn't begin things by putting a bullet in Parker. That means he won't get the chance to make a second. One of the darkest novels in the series, this caper proves the adage that no one crosses Parker and lives. Members Reviews: One of the better Parker novels The Sour Lemon Score breaks the usual Parker formula of Parker gets a job, Parker plans a heist, Parker completes the heist despite complications. In this novel, more akin to the original story in the Hunter, Parker has to deal with the fallout of a job gone bad from the outset of the novel. It excels in that Parker faces real adversity in the form of difficult circumstances and a formidable new enemy. It also rings true in its characterizations, showing Parker's cold rationalism's limitations and a more brutal side to crime than the clean capers Parker usually undertakes. Parker fans will not be disappointed. Parker at his best! Revenge--Parker-style! Need I say more? It doesn't get any better. And the reader is excellent. 4 stars. I liked getting revenge, and I liked Parkers detective mystery solving. The bank robbery is a short section at the beginning. Then one of the group (George) kills the others and takes all the money. The problem is when he tried to kill Parker, he missed. So the rest of the book is watching Parker survive the double cross and then hunt George in various places across the country. I had no idea how Parker would be able to find someone who was on the run and in hiding, but he does. Good suspense, interesting writing, very enjoyable. A mother and children are held hostage by someone other than Parker. Its a small part of the story and did not end badly. But some readers might want to know. There is a forward by Dennis Lehane (dated 2010) in the paperback. I was disappointed that the forward was missing from this audiobook. The narrator Stephen R. Thorne was good, but I wish he had a rougher, darker, or more menacing voice for Parker. His Parker voice was too clean cut and normal sounding. THE SERIES: This is book 12 in the 24 book series. These stories are about bad guys. They rob. They kill. Theyre smart. Most dont go to jail. Parker is the main bad guy, a brilliant strategist. He partners with different guys for different jobs in each book. If you are new to the series, I suggest reading the first three and then choose among the rest. A few should be read in order since characters continue in a sequel fashion. Those are listed below (with my star ratings). The rest can be read as stand alones. The first three books in order: 4 stars. The Hunter (Point Blank movie with Lee Marvin 1967) (Payback movie with Mel Gibson) 3 stars. The Man with the Getaway Face (The Steel Hit) 4 stars. The Outfit. Read these two in order: 5 stars. Slayground (Bk #14) 5 stars. Butchers Moon (Bk #16) Read these four in order: 4 stars. The Sour Lemon Score (Bk #12) 2 stars. Firebreak (Bk #20) (not read) Nobody Runs Forever (Bk #22) 2 stars.

Gary Phillips' Hollis P.I. Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Derrick Ferguson) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 02:17:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gary Phillips' Hollis P.I. Author: Derrick Ferguson, Bobby Nash, Juliet Blackwell, Aaron Philip Clark, Gary Phillips Narrator: Ferdie Luthy Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: RadioArchives.com Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Gary Phillips' Nate Hollis leaps from the comics to his first complete prose collection. Authors Juliet Blackwell, Bobby Nash, Aaron Philip Clark, and Derrick Ferguson join Phillips to create six double barreled tales of mystery and action. The streets are mean, but they don't hold a stick of dynamite to Hollis, P.I. From creator Gary Phillips and Pro Se Productions. "P.I. Nate Hollis originally sprang from the rich imagination of LA-based writer Gary Phillips, but he's so real and tactile he could climb off the page and buy you a bourbon. Now, four other authors are getting a piece of Nate, too, and this latest collection of Nate stories is wonderful. This is contemporary noir at its best, offering all the familiar pleasures of the genre, but giving them a modern makeover. Yes, this is a violent world that Nate inhabits, but he steers a true and moral course through the layers of deception, skullduggery, and sometimes worse that make these stories such high-density entertainment. Nate's a great character and these stories do him justice and more. " - T. Jefferson Parker, Author of The Famous and the Dead Members Reviews: Four Stars I enjoyed this book. Nate Hollis - recommended reading! A relatively short book with 6 collected stories, concerning LA PI - Nate Hollis. What added a bit of zest to the mix was the fact that 4 of them were penned by authors other than the creator of the character â Gary Phillips. Each story entertained and what was a little bit surprising to me was the consistency of voice, from our author collective presenting our intrepid investigator Nate. We get an intriguing taste of Hollis away from his cases. Heâs single, but not without female company when heâs in the mood. Heâs close to his Grandfather â Clutch who runs a bar. Clutch constantly frets about his Grandsonâs safety. Nateâs father â a former cop - is dead and whilst we donât get any details on the circumstances, we know enough to understand the death is suspicious and no-one has been held to account for it. A long shadow hangs over Hollis. Gary Phillips kicks things off with possibly my favourite of the bunch â The Chuckles Job â a bank robbery in the 80âs with the loot still missing. Fast forward twenty-plus years and we have an old man with Alzheimerâs disease and his landlordâs family with a link to an old prison guard who crossed paths with one of the bank-robbing clowns. Thereâs plenty of greenbacks still floating around waiting to be claimed. Further cases involve murder, kinky sex games with unforeseen consequences, the porn industry, and an old LA crime legend with a penchant for dealing out death by way of his pit-bulls. Our last story involves a bounty hunter, Irma Deuce. Deuce and Hollis cross paths on occasion and are useful to each other as back-up. We see the ugly side of a bright lights, neon-lit city which attracts the young and innocent with their nave dreams and which in a short space of time uses them up and disposes of them.

The Fifth Woman Audiobook by Henning Mankell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henning Mankell) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:42:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fifth Woman Subtitle: A Kurt Wallander Mystery Author: Henning Mankell Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 946 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: What ensues is a case that will test Wallander's strength and patience, for in order to solve these murders he will need to uncover their elusive connection to the earlier unsolved murder in Africa of the fifth woman. Critic Reviews: "The darkest of Swedish noir." (Publishers Weekly) "Intricate plotting, chilling psychological divination, and thrilling police procedural." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: A new Henning Mankell fan is born I often expect to be entertained with a good mystery, but my expectations save for a handful of writers usually end right there. This is my first Mankell novel, and I'm savoring the prospect of now reading more. The book is atmospheric and touching, the plotting deft and this is no mean task since lesser writers would have held the reader captive with the gruesome and grisly torture and carnage that send the book's protagonist on his detecting mission. The character development is superb, this book transcends the genre classification of "mystery" and is, rather, a novel and a fine one in the best sense of the word. The narration was also strong, and in the end the book made me reflect, gave me pleasure in describing landscape, a father-son relationship, and police team relationships, and finally entertained, I could not stop listening. An excellent read, I look forward to making up for last Mankell time now! Interesting plot This was my first outing into European NOIR. I am very attached to Michael Connelly so the bar was rather high. I really liked the way the author set up the various aspects of the story to then bring them together. I like the ending and reflections of the villian. I also liked to picture the various towns and characters via the swedish accent. Good story telling. Kurt Wallenger does it again The story is well paced and our hero is real and as usual shows his weaknesses with all his strenghts. Loved the voices of the charactors and the dialog was real Tit for Tat This book recalls the Old Testament dictum of "An eye for an eye". Or the concept of Karma, where what you give out is what you get back. Its different. In the end we almost feel sympathy for the murderer, and antipathy towards the victims. I enjoyed this different-ness. The reason I didn't give it four stars is simply because this is not my favourite genre. Reflective murder mystery I truly enjoyed this novel. It reminds me of life before we were so technologically advanced (neither good or bad opinion is implied here). This is not a quick-action book,but rather one that shows the rather plodding, methodical approach that is required to solve a murder. It presents the whole life of the protagonist rather than just the part that revolves around the mystery being solved. I found the reader fine. My problem was more with the foreignness of the Scandinavian names. I am looking forward to reading more books by Mankell.

See Them Run (Lucy Kendall #2): A Lucy Kendall Mystery/Thriller (Volume 2) Audiobook by Stacy Green

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stacy Green) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 02:37:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: See Them Run (Lucy Kendall #2): A Lucy Kendall Mystery/Thriller (Volume 2) Author: Stacy Green Narrator: Joy Nash Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Stacy Green, Author Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Who wants Lucy Kendall dead? After savvy undercover work leads her to an underground sex trafficking ring, Lucy is hell bent on bringing the operation down. But when her best lead is found dead, Lucy becomes the prime suspect in a murder she didnt commitand finds herself on the run. As she races against the clock to find the real killer, Lucy struggles to control the growing darkness within her. Is a monster from the past Lucys worst enemy, or will the blossoming evil in her own heart be her ultimate destruction? ©2015 Stacy Green (P)2017 Stacy Green Members Reviews: Can't beat vigilante justice! This is a fast paced and fun vigilante book. It's the second book in the Lucy Kendall series. I would suggest listening to book one in the series first as this book makes reference to many parts of Lucy Kendall's life that were covered in the first book. In this book Lucy has uncovered a child sex trafficking ring. While looking for the person whose the head of the ring she's framed for a murder she actually didn't commit. Again , Stacy Green has written a book that leaves you wondering who is good and who's not right up to the end of the book. Joy Nash does an excellent job narrating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. If you found this review helpful please indicate so. Thank You. Fantastic dark suspense thriller! Protagonist Lucy Kendall's body count keeps rising at an accelerated rate as she seeks to protect kids from sexual slavery. (Note: :Listen to All Good Deeds before See Them Run).) This book has a compelling plot, intense suspense and multiple plot twists. I hope the author soon makes Books 3 and 4 available in audio format. Narration is outstanding.

My Darling Detective Audiobook by Howard Norman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Howard Norman) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:08:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Darling Detective Author: Howard Norman Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Jacob Rigolet - a soon-to-be former assistant to a wealthy art collector - looks up from his seat at an auction to see his mother, the former head librarian at the Halifax Free Library, walking almost casually up the aisle. Before a stunned audience, she flings an open jar of black ink at master photographer Robert Capa's Death on a Leipzig Balcony. What's more, Jacob's police detective fiancée, Martha Crauchet, is assigned to the ensuing interrogation. In My Darling Detective, Howard Norman delivers a fond nod to classic noir, as Jacob's understanding of the man he has always assumed to be his father unravels against the darker truth of Robert Emil, a Halifax police officer suspected but never convicted of murdering two Jewish residents during the shocking upswing of anti-Semitism in 1945. The denouement, involving a dire shootout and an emergency delivery - the second Rigolet to be born in the Halifax Free Library - is Norman at his provocative, uncannily moving best. Members Reviews: Not That Interesting and a shaggy dog story A strange story that I lost interest in. Its not really a mystery. I read it because of a positive review. The beginning was interesting but there are a lot of dead ends in the story. Perhaps the author has potential but this book fails to meet it. The narrator's attempts to speak for female characters did not work and the whole story was low energy. A Different Venue and Story I chose for the Nova Scotia location as will be traveling there soon. And being a former librarian and art appreciator really liked the setting of libraries and the 70s vibe ( including tv and music of the time- fun !) with a historical WWll references. Lots of unusual elements for the mystery. better listened to than read and I've done both! Where does My Darling Detective rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? up near the top! What was one of the most memorable moments of My Darling Detective? so many great scenes, hard to pick one. Loved the Nova Scotia setting. Made me want to go there and visit libraries, much more interesting than my local! Which scene was your favorite? the noirish scenes of crime in the library, and every scene between the couple Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes, couldn't tear myself away Any additional comments? loved this book, read it, listened, read it and recommended it to many Wrong pronunciation of Dalhousie University. Reader did a great job but should have checked on proper pronunciation of Dalhousie University. It's pronounced "Dal-HOW-Sie. NOT Dal-Who-Sie. Very annoying as he repeats the incorrect pronunciation constantly. Otherwise, loved listening to his reading. For Driving to the Beach This novel was a good listen for a summer drive to the beach. Whimsical characters, amusing dialog, a little suspense. The plot didnt make much sense, but I learned something about fine arts auctions, library science, radio mysteries, Halifax and the photography of Robert Capa. Bronson Pinchot is often a strong narrator, but here I felt like he was disengaged. His voice took on some excitement and character when the plot grew suspenseful, but too often he spoke in a dry monotone, perhaps impersonating a 1940s detective.

Galveston Audiobook by Nic Pizzolatto

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nic Pizzolatto) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:37:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Galveston Subtitle: A Novel Author: Nic Pizzolatto Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 905 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: From the creator, writer, and executive producer of the HBO series True Detective and soon to be a major motion picture comes a dark and visceral novel set along the wastelands of Galveston. On the same day that Roy Cady is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he senses that his boss, a dangerous loan-sharking bar-owner, wants him dead. Roy is alert to the possibility that a routine assignment could be a deathtrap. Yet what the would-be killers do to Roy Cady is not the same as what he does to them, and after a smoking spasm of violence, they are mostly dead and he is mostly alive. Before Roy makes his getaway, he realizes there are two women in the apartment, one of them still breathing, and he sees something in her frightened, defiant eyes that causes a fateful decision. He takes her with him as he goes on the run from New Orleans to Galveston, Texasan action as ill-advised as it is inescapable. The girl's name is Rocky, and she is too young, too tough, too sexyand far too much trouble. Roy, Rocky, and her sister hide in the battered seascape of Galveston's country-western bars and seedy hotels, a world of treacherous drifters, pickup trucks, and ashed-out hopes. Recalling the moody violence of the early novels of Cormac McCarthy and Denis Johnson, this powerful, potent, and atmospheric thriller is impossible to put down. Editorial Reviews: Nic Pizzolatto has had a very respectable run as a writer of short stories, and this is his first effort at committing to a somewhat longer project. His main character, Roy Cady, is in much the same situation as the author. Roy has had a distinguished career as a bag man for a heavy duty criminal who owns a bar in the French Quarter, but when Roy discovers Stan wishes to prematurely and violently terminate their relationship, he is forced into plotting a long term escape back to Galveston. Narrating this classy character portrait punctuated by suspenseful spurts of action is veteran Michael Kramer, whose hard-boiled voicework has made the rounds on over a hundred other audiobooks to date. Despite Roy's best intentions to hide out and then clean up his act, there are several things getting in the way in a major way. For example, the day Stan puts a hit out on him is the same day he learns he is also being killed by some blotches on an x-ray of his lungs. Hacking and coughing his way through the attempt on his life, he ends up saddled with a sneaky young hooker. Maybe he can clean up both their acts and come out a hero, but the weights keep piling on. The hooker stops to pick up her 3-year-old sister, there's a junky thief who tempts Roy into a risky job, they all stay in a cheap motel full of nosy old ladies keeping on eye on Roy's every move, and the truck's glove box contains a pile of papers detailing some illegal activities that could help Roy make a pile of money if he lets Stan know he's still alive. Michael Kramer is just the man to tell this tale, which is really the inner monologue of a conflicted man who struggles to do right in the face of the baggage and demons that keep popping up from his past. Soaked in booze and southern swagger, Kramer keeps a tight hold on Roy's frustratedly optimistic musings, such that even his poor choices are ultimately charming ones. Pizzolatto, who grew up in Louisiana, has produced a terrific character sketch that Kramer embodies to deliver with ease. Critic Reviews: "Impressive....

Nobody Move Audiobook by Denis Johnson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Denis Johnson) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:30:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nobody Move Author: Denis Johnson Narrator: Will Patton Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-09 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Nobody Move, which first appeared in the pages of Playboy, is the story of an assortment of lowlifes in Bakersfield, California, and their cat-and-mouse game over $2.3 million. Touched by echoes of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, Nobody Move is at once an homage to and a variation on literary form. It salutes one of our most enduring and popular genres - the American crime novel - but does so with a grisly humor and outrageousness that are Denis Johnson's own. Sexy, suspenseful, and above all entertaining, Nobody Move shows one of our greatest novelists at his versatile best. Members Reviews: What the??? First of all, I don't understand why the other reviewer refers to this as a Christian religious book. It isn't. If this book was a film it would be considered "Film Noir." I enjoyed the author's writing style. That being said, I didn't think much of the characters. The most likable of the bunch are the American Indian girl and the gambler... and that's not saying much. Also, without giving it away, I'd have to say that when the book ended I found myself unsatisfied. Awful, strange, ugly story,,! This was a huge disappointment. Only Patton's narration saved the story. Too strange for my taste. less than meets the eye Would you try another book from Denis Johnson and/or Will Patton? Yes, I have read two books by Denis Johnson -- Tree of Smoke and Fiskadoro. I like both, especially Tree of Smoke, so when a friend told me he had written a noir book, I was eager to try it. Big mistake. As for Will Patton, I thought his reading was fine. His presence on another book would not sway me either for or against. What was most disappointing about Denis Johnsons story? The action was not particularly engaging. It was hard to keep the characters apart, even though there weren't that many of them. And the ending was completely ridiculous -- pretentiously ambiguous when it should have just tied up the various threads. Did the narration match the pace of the story? yes What character would you cut from Nobody Move? The main character. Yes, I know, this is a problem. But I cannot see what he added to the plot or the ambience of the piece. Any additional comments? Read Tree of Smoke instead. It's a way better book. Oh God I couldn't finish it. I had no idea it was a christian religious book when I downloaded it.

The Secret Squad Audiobook by David Goodis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Goodis) — Wed, 28 May 2014 22:48:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Squad Subtitle: Illustrated Author: David Goodis Narrator: Mike Dennis Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-14 Publisher: The Devault-Graves Agency Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: In David Goodis's bruising crime novel The Secret Squad, Corey Bradford is on the skids and on a quick trip to boozeland. He was a plainclothes cop who got caught with his hands in pockets where they didn't belong and he was pushed out the precinct door. But he was still just as fast with his mitts as he was his wits, and others took notice. Such as mob kingpin Walter Grogan, a man who didn't take no for an answer. But Bradford is also recruited by the notorious Night Squad, a secret arm of the police that doesn't knock before entering. And they don't take no for an answer either. Originally titled The Night Squad, this vintage noir page-turner features flying fists, smoking barrels, lipsticked blondes, and a very bad part of town called the Swamp. All told in Goodis's carbon steel prose and featuring the evocative illustrations of Martha Kelly. Members Reviews: Decent and Likable Overall Is there anything you would change about this book? No, the book was actually a decent detective story. Strangely the main character, Corey Bradford, was a likable guy; he is a drunken bum who owned his mistakes, though he seemed to enjoy them. His fall from whatever grace he began with makes him perfect for the The Night Squad. Would you be willing to try another book from David Goodis? Why or why not? Possibly. From reading about him, his stories are rather dark but they appear to be good. Which scene was your favorite? Can't say I had a favorite. Lots of twists and turns along the way which I enjoy. The Night Squad is made up of some pretty pathetic low life officers but in the end they get the job done...one way or another. Actually the first scene when he saved Grogan was the tell all to the story.....he's a bad guy, though not destroyed totally and he has a great command of the street even though he's no longer a cop. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Yes, I would. Any additional comments? I received this free audiobook from the narrator and Audible.com. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review.

The Grifters Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:56:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Grifters Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: To his friends, to his coworkers, and even to his mistress, Moira, Roy Dillon is an honest, hardworking salesman. He lives in a cheap hotel just within his pay bracket. He goes to work every day. He has hundreds of friends and associates who could attest to his good character. Yet hidden behind three gaudy clown paintings in Roy's pallid hotel room sits $52,000 - the money Roy makes from his short cons, his "grifting". For years, Roy has effortlessly maintained control over his house-of-cards life - until the simplest con goes wrong, and he finds himself critically injured and at the mercy of the most dangerous woman he ever met: his own mother. The Grifters, one of the best novels ever written about the art of the con, is an ingeniously crafted story of deception and betrayal that was the basis for Stephen Frears' and Martin Scorsese's critically acclaimed film of the same name. Members Reviews: Thompson at his best. This is a marvelous twist-a- thon where nobody is even close to the way they appear. The plot is so easy to "spoil", I'll just say you won't be disappointed. Barbara Rosenblat is a genius narrator. She does men convincingly, making boy-girl conversations seem like two actors working. But the voices she gives the women, whiskey-soaked and cigarette damaged, recall noir femme-fatales from Lauren Bacall to Kathleen Turner. I listened to this book in black and white! one of JTs best i agree. this is one of his best, maybe the best. Killer Inside Me is near the top too. Leave it in the cardboard box from the 50's Grifters! So much promise in a title. Unfortunately this pulp fiction from 60 years ago does not keep up with the novel writing we have come to expect in the 2000's. Do yourself a favor and let this slow moving iceberg slide into the tropics of time and melt away. Tedious, slow, dated...

Haiti Noir Audiobook by Edwidge Danitcat

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edwidge Danitcat) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:41:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Haiti Noir Author: Edwidge Danitcat Narrator: Robin Miles, Peter Jay Fernandez, Rachel Leslie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat edits this collection of stories that puts a noir twist on the Haitian experience. From kidnappings gone wrong to deadly sibling rivalries, Haiti Noir features some of the Caribbean nations leading voices, including Gary Victor, Evelyne Trouillot, Kettly Mars, and Patrick Sylvain. Critic Reviews: This anthology will give American readers a complex and nuanced portrait of the real Haiti not seen on the evening news and introduce them to some original and wonderful writers. (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Haunting Stories of a Beautiful and Complex Country This is an anthology of staggering breadth and depth. Not only does it transport you to Haiti's unique neighborhoods and cities, it also traverses many important Haitian themes: corruption, kidnapping,voudou, history, diaspora, exploitation by foreign countries and companies, and the pitfalls of foreign aid. These stories are diverse and engender every human emotion from triumph to fear. Even the most fantastical tales in this anthology convey some deep truth. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting, but have been turning the stories over and over again in my head for days. I look forward to their re-reading and sharing with friends. Although flawed, a brilliant look at a new side of Haiti As someone who has read several books about Haiti--from Aristide's In the Parish of the Poor, to Danticat's short stories and essay, to classics like Roumain's Masters of the Dew--I was shocked when I came across this collection edited by Edwidge Danticat herself. Like much of the literature about Haiti, these stories can serve both as entertainment and as "historical fiction," presenting us with fictional stories set in very real worlds--both Haiti and nations like the US containing members of the Diaspora. You can read them for enjoyment, as a fan of noir literature or a fan of Haitian or black literature, or you can read them and go beyond the pages, learning about the complex country of Haiti they present. But what's unique about these stories is their subject matter. On some levels, it could be seen as a strange move to put together this collection-- to show Haiti's darkside, a Haiti that is already seen as poor, or underdeveloped, or destitute, by much of the "first world"-- which could serve for some just to further these stereotypes about Haiti. However, what is brilliant about this collection, is that it uses these dark themes to also show the complexities of Haiti caused by this apparent poverty. In one story we see a man struggling to raise or give away his daughter each year on her birthday ("Claire of the Sealight"), in another we see two mothers hoping to give their daughters a better life in the US ("Which One?"), and in a third we see a sister angry and vengeful at the death of her mother who had been stuck int he US ("The Last Department"), to name a few of the stories. In each story of the collection, though, it is through these crimes--these struggles for power, struggles for survival--that we realize that, yes, there are problems in Haiti, but behind those problems are actual people (even if they're fictional in these stories), struggling to survive each day in the aftermath of abuse from industralized countries like the US and France, brutal dicatorships, and natural disasters.

The Edible Exile Audiobook by Carl Hiaasen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carl Hiaasen) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:17:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Edible Exile Subtitle: A Byliner Original Author: Carl Hiaasen Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Cuervo is a pampered Nicaraguan moneyman, funding a guerrilla war from his cushy Miami penthouse. Sixto is his hulking, pistol-packing attendant, whose job satisfaction is on the wane. When an aging mobster enters their lives with a promise to help the rebel cause - with a planeload of chickens originally intended for voodoo sacrifice - a tense situation turns combustible. From the wickedly funny mind of Carl Hiaasen comes "The Edible Exile", a raucous story of sleazeball nihilists, lovable thugs, and jungle-weary freedom fighters who collide in a battle of wills, ego, and the almighty dollar. This cheeky tale, written 25 years ago, set aside, and recently rediscovered, is a time-capsule glimpse of Miami during the over-the-top 1980s, when everyone was on the make and gross excess was the order of the day. In an intriguing twist, Hiaasen had lost his original ending to the story. "So I decided to write a new ending," he says. "As a friend said, How often does a writer get the opportunity to collaborate with a younger version of himself?" "The Edible Exile" is a wild romp through Hiaasen Country, sure to appeal to the outlaw in all of us. Members Reviews: A bit short What did you like best about The Edible Exile? What did you like least? Very short, scattered. I had hoped this would have lasted longer the 41 minutes, I thought the book had an error it was so short... Do you think The Edible Exile needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? Should have a note it is so short. I would have ordered something else for the long drive. not the usual Hiaasen What disappointed you about The Edible Exile? Short and boring. Not like his other books at all. I lived in Miami at this time and still did not find it interesting at all. Has The Edible Exile turned you off from other books in this genre? No, I will purchase more Hiaasen books. Which scene was your favorite? None What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment Any additional comments? Would like to return this one. a waste of a credit. Nice short story. You can tell it is early work because it doesn't have his trade mark humor he is known for. Entertaining. Enjoyable early work by a great author. Good story; harkens back the the contra/sandinista era in 1980s. While short, I think it was just long enough to give the reader an idea of the Carl Hiaasen to come a few years later. The narrator is a little shaky leaving some long pauses for no reason. The worst book I have downloaded Skip this one. It's not worth it. It's only ten minutes long. I wish I could get a refund.

Fifteen Minutes to Live Audiobook by Phoef Sutton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phoef Sutton) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:51:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifteen Minutes to Live Author: Phoef Sutton Narrator: Phoef Sutton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: Brash Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The outrageously inventive, exhilarating, sexually-charged thriller from Emmy Award-winning writer Phoef Sutton. Carl moved into his childhood home after his parents died. Its a house filled with fond memories...like when he was a teenager and his girlfriend, Jesse, would throw pebbles at his window at night to lure him outside for frantic sex. So he thinks hes dreaming when late one night, he hears those pebbles hitting his window again...and there she is outside, aching for his touch. Its only as they are ravaging each other again that he realizes its too good to be a dream. Its her. Shes back as if nothing has changed. But it has. For one thing, its been 20 years since high school. And she died three weeks ago. Is she an impostor? A ghost? Or is the answer even more chilling? Its just the beginning of a dangerous, unpredictable, and bizarre odyssey for them both...where nothing is what it seems...and every minute counts. Members Reviews: keeps you on your toes!! 15 Minutes To Live is well-written with strong, likable characters. the predicament of one of the main characters - memory loss that has her living her entire life in 15-minute increments. it's very different and interesting and has you wondering through most of the book if this could really happen.. I enjoyed this story, and highly recommend it ...To me, any book that keeps you thinking after you've finished it is the mark of a very good book. Fresh and interesting storyline This book will keep you guessing! Although it grabbed my attention at the beginning, it did slow down a bit around the two hour mark; not to worry, though, by the third hour it had picked up again and I couldnt put it down to go to bed. I enjoyed the storyline; it was unlike any other book Ive read or listened to in this genre. The narration was great! I normally shy away from books narrated by the author because they tend to be dull and monotone.....though, there are a few exceptions to that rule, this is one of them. I was pleasantly surprised by Suttons performance. He did an amazing job giving each character a unique voice and kept it consistent throughout the book. I received a review copy at my request and voluntarily reviewed. Inventive and filled with surprises With more twists than a pretzel this book kept me guessing from beginning to end. The basis for this book it heartbreaking, it's hard to imagine what it must be like to have no sort-term memory, to effectively live in 15 minute blocks, and the effect on the people around you are also devastating. This concept is used very skillfully to create a book that had me gripped and desperate to know what would come next.

Secrets and Scars Audiobook by Dori Lavelle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dori Lavelle) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:51:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secrets and Scars Author: Dori Lavelle Narrator: Cindy Harden Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The nightmare is far from over. Alvin Jones, Chloe's husband from hell, is hot on their trail. Her nose is picking up on his scent. Her skin feels the heat of his rage. Her tongue tastes death - hers and Owen's. Owen Firmin has rescued her from her worst nightmare, but will they be able to cross a dangerous island filled with traps and other hazards in order to reach Owen's yacht, and their only real chance of escape? Chloe has learned the hard way that life is full of surprises. The next one could be waiting just around the corner. Members Reviews: Fabulous conclusion to an awesome series! Man! What a fabulous conclusion to a fabulous series!! As noted in previous releases in this series, Alvin truly despised Chloe! In this climatic installment, Alvin proved she could run but not hide! Chloe is not alone, however!In this installment Chloe will come to learn she's known her soulmate all along. Their journey to arrive at their HEA is a dark and dangerous one! This story has some some very dark scenes and dark they must be to withstand the likes of Alvin the deranged! Dude is as nutty as a fruitcake! In spite of the terrible pain he inflicted on so many, there is something about him that inspires sympathy. The Secrets series a great read! Five stars! , Can Chloe survive? This is the last installment of this series Dori did absolutely amazing job on this series. The narrator did excellent job as well. I highly recommend getting this in audio. Chloe is at her breaking point. Can she be saved? Very good series! Kept my attention!! I really enjoyed this series and the way it was written! I could not put all three books down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys love, adventure, and suspense. The story line was nothing I have ever read before. I will definitely be reading more of Dori's books! Fatal Hearts Series This series is awesome,when it started out I thought about not finishing it, I'm so happy I gave it a chance. Although some of it was dark it was a great story, all the characters fit the plot. I will most definitely read more of Dori's books. If you like dark physio thriller please read it,by the way this isn't for the faint at heart. Enjoy Loved it Great series I couldn't put it down definitely recommend this book the storyline and the characters pull you in and does make you feel a lot of emotions some good and some not so good.

Laura Audiobook by Vera Caspary

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vera Caspary) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:12:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Laura Author: Vera Caspary Narrator: Christian Rummel, Eileen Stevens, Oliver Wyman, L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Laura Hunt was the ideal modern woman: beautiful, elegant, highly ambitious, and utterly mysterious. No man could resist her charms, not even the hardboiled NYPD detective sent to find out who turned her into a faceless corpse. As this tough cop probes the mystery of Laura's death, he becomes obsessed with her strange power. Laura won lasting renown as an Academy Award-nominated 1944 film, the greatest noir romance of all time. Vera Caspary's equally haunting novel is remarkable for its stylish, hardboiled writing, its electrifying plot twists, and its darkly complex characters - including a woman who stands as the ultimate femme fatale. Critic Reviews: Top 100 Mysteries of All Time (Mystery Writers of America) 100 Must-Read Thrillers (International Thriller Writers) Members Reviews: I like this a lot. I have always loved the 1940's movie of Laura with Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews and several years ago it prompted me to read the original novel, which is a bit dated but still quite a good read. This is a very creditable audio version. The novel is told from several different points of view and it works well with the multiple readers. My only small criticisms are that Laura's voice is a bit more girlish than the one I hear in my head when I read the novel and Shelby didn't have any trace of a Southern accent. But Waldo Lydecker and Mark McPherson are perfect. I recommend this. I'm already on my second listen. Beautifully written This story is long. As with most murder mysteries, it is a temptation to want to race through and get to the conclusion. Be patient and wallow in the character descriptions and insights that are outstanding. The Ultimate who-done-it Would you listen to Laura again? Why? Yes. The characters are all classic. This is what mystery drama shoud be. Have you listened to any of the narratorss other performances before? How does this one compare? The performance was excellent. The range of characters portrayed make this reader an actors actor. Bravo! If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Don't reveal the ending Wonderful Classic Mystery! I love the movie, but the book is so much better! A deep psychological crime novel, and, despite its age, neither its plot nor its language is outdated. Terrific read. Not just the great film This is the story well known from the movies--though there are subtle differences. I love the idea of different narrators for the different sections of the story, and overall the narrators did great work. I would question why Shelby Carpenter has no accent when that actor narrates his part and a mildly Southern one in Mark's last section, but despite these small inconsistencies, this was an excellent listening experience.

Crime Song Audiobook by David Swinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Swinson) — Tue, 02 May 2017 20:52:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crime Song Author: David Swinson Narrator: Christopher Ryan Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The return of Frank Marr, the "refreshing" protagonist of one of the New York Times' Best Crime Novels of 2016 Frank Marr was a good cop with a bad habit until his burgeoning addictions to alcohol and cocaine forced him into retirement from the DC police. Now barely eking out a living as a private investigator, he agrees to take on a family case: a favor for his aunt, who was like a second mother to him growing up. Frank's surveillance confirms that his cousin Jeffrey is involved with a small-time drugs operation. Modest stuff until Frank's own home is burglarized, leaving a body on the kitchen floor: Jeffrey. Worse, Frank's .38 revolver - the murder weapon - is stolen along with his cherished music collection, his only possessions of sentimental value: dozens of vinyl albums that belonged to his late mother. Only Frank's stash, his dwindling supply of the cocaine he needs to get through the day, is untouched. Why? Clearly his cousin was deeper in the underworld than anyone realized. With the weight of his family, his reputation, and his own life on the line, he'll have to find the culprit by following the stolen goods through a tangled network of petty thieves, desperate addicts, deceiving fences, good cops, bad cops, and one morally compromised taxi driver. Frank's as determined to uncover the truth as he is to feed his habit, and both pursuits could prove deadly. This time it may just be a question of what gets him first. Critic Reviews: "Crime Song is fast and rough and great. The atmosphere is perfect. The details are perfect. Only a cop, someone who's really lived in this world, could get so much so right." (James O. Born, best-selling author of Walking Money) "A veteran detective, David Swinson knows DC's secrets and it shows in this killer noir, so authentic it'll make you get up and lock your doors. Crime Song is even better than the fantastic The Second Girl and Swinson writes with a refreshing, understated realness. This is right up there with Richard Price and The Wire." (Matthew Quirk, New York Times best-selling author of Dead Man Switch) Members Reviews: flawed but lovable What did you love best about Crime Song? I truly like the flawed hero. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I do enjoy this character. I'm hope there is more to come from David Swinson's character Frank Marr. Which scene was your favorite? I don't really have a favorite. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A somewhat flawed hero. Any additional comments? I like the dirty flawed hero. Anti-hero A good pick for fans of hard-core anti-heros. Frank Marr, the main character, is a high functioning addict, and there is a LOT of drinking, drugs, and the "F" word in this fast-paced story. Good narration, although the editing was terrible ( tone and volume changing often) Excellent Fast moving and several twists. I believe this is a follow up from the book , The Second Girl. Some foul language but not as much as in the Second Girl. Great writer! I will be reading his next book. A great crime book. Ok but not memorable Overall, the story flowed well. There was no implausibility, no big coincidences to force the story in a direction or make the way easy, and it wasn't predictable.

The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning Audiobook by Hallgrimur Helgason

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hallgrimur Helgason) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:42:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning Author: Hallgrimur Helgason Narrator: Luke Daniels Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: With some 66 hits under his belt, Tomislav Bokic, or Toxic, has a flawless record as hitman for the Croatian mafia in New York. That is, until he kills the wrong guy and is forced to flee the States, leaving behind the life he knows and loves. Suddenly, he finds himself on a plane hurtling toward Reykjavik disguised as American televangelist Father Friendly. With no means of escape from this island devoid of gun shops, this country with absolutely no tradition for contract killing, he is forced to come to terms with his bloody past and reevaluate his future, to tragicomic effect. Toxic paints Iceland as an icy netherworld where in spite of peaceful appearances danger lurks - in the guise of terrifying romantic overtures with tough-girl Gunholder, fear of being caught in his blasphemous deception, and the threat of punishment at the hands of Thordur... whose name seems to be pronounced Torture. Critic Reviews: "A sensational book. Hallgrimur Helgason's brain is like this amazing app that morphs the English language into gorgeously blunt new forms. It delivers surprise after surprise and makes you feel good about books again. I can't recommend it enough." (Douglas Coupland, author of Generation X) "If you read this I predict [Helgason]ll be in your mind to stay. (DBC Pierre, Man Booker Prize-winning author of Vernon God Little) [Helgason is] uproarious, sharp, and outrageously funny. (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Entertaining and Fun Where does The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Good pace, character building and the story is entertaining What other book might you compare The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning to and why? I cannot think of any other book to compare this to, as it is the first of this genre that I have listened to. Have you listened to any of Luke Danielss other performances before? How does this one compare? Luke Daniels is an excellent narrator. His Slavic and Icelandic accents are quite good and made the story more entertaining. An un-redemption story Wow, that was not at all like I though it would be. Funny moments, but written in a story with a main character that is both an over the top caricature and a brutally real a**hole. I found the main character's accent very distracting - so heavy that it drags - and this could have interfered with my ability to bond with him. The other characters had excellent narration, and some of these people could have been very interesting and funny, but there were so many missed opportunities to give them more depth. In the end, this was the story of the almost redemption of a hitman. Like the main character, the story just falls short in the end. The hitman is deep but unlikeable, the likeable characters shallow. It's too harsh to be light, and too funny to be bleak. I've thought about the book since I finished it, talked about it with several other people, it was well written, not at all a throw away mystery or a nordic copycat. I just didn't enjoy it. laugh out loud funny I enjoyed every minute of the book. more more more more more more more more Funny moments but mostly a snore There are some things to like about Helgason's novel. As common a character as "the hitman on the run" is in books, this hitman at least has a fairly interesting and novel background.

Everybody Had A Gun Audiobook by Richard S. Prather

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard S. Prather) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 07:33:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everybody Had A Gun Subtitle: Shell Scott, Book 3 Author: Richard S. Prather Narrator: Maynard Villers Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-10 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Shell Scott's mental contemplation was rudely interrupted when his office door was suddenly opened and an unpleasant little man walked in with a .45 caliber automatic pointed right at Shell's midsection. Unknown to Shell Scott, some guy named Sader wanted Shell eliminated permanently. Why, is the question? Shell had never heard of Sader. His answer came in the form of a red-headed bombshell in high heels who distracted the hood long enough for Shell to connect hard on the guy's chin. But before he could get the answers he needed, the red-head disappeared. Members Reviews: EXCELLENT story -- HORRIBLE narration Would you try another book from Richard S. Prather and/or Maynard Villers? Richard Prather, yes. Maynard Villers? Absolutely not. One of the many excellent themes that run through Shell Scott stories are the speed with which they move. The narration by Maynard Villers obliterates this. His pauses between sentences are maddening -- they serve no purpose whatsoever. I've not heard any other books narrated by him, but his delivery is strictly amateur-ville.

Frank Sinatra in a Blender Audiobook by Matthew McBride

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew McBride) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:54:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frank Sinatra in a Blender Author: Matthew McBride Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Nick Valentine has problems. Hes a drunken ex-cop who lives in his shabby office, hangs out at strip clubs, and has only one real friend - Frank Sinatra. But hes one of the best private investigators in Saint Louis. So when an inept crew robs a credit union, only Valentine can figure out who made off with the millions - because sometimes solving a crime takes a hard guy whos not afraid to work outside the law. Valentine swerves through the underbelly of Saint Louis looking for answers, and with every law he breaks, every drink he takes, and every OxyContin he snorts, he lurches closer to finding the truth - or floating facedown in the Missouri River. Brutally funny and wild, this no-holds-barred crime novel reads like Elmore Leonard on meth: crazy and addictive - youll want more. Critic Reviews: "Frank Sinatra in a Blenderis a perfect mix of hard-boiled fiction and pulp noir - with a perfect mix of Hunter S. Thompson. To say I loved this book is an understatement." (Brad Wyman, Hollywood film producer ofFreewayandMonster) "Frank Sinatra in a Blenderis a darkly shining example of psycho noir that takes it to the wall and then straight through. Stark, startling, extreme, haunting, and even poignant at times, the work of Matt McBride is going to be talked about for years to come." (Tom Piccirilli, Bram Stoker Award-winning author) "Matthew McBride makes Mickey Spillane read like Barbara Cartland. If youre trying to give up coffee andcigarettesbut arent quite ready to give up the oxy,Frank Sinatra in a Blenderis the book for you." (Scott Phillips, author ofThe Ice Harvest) Members Reviews: Best thing to come out of Missourah since Mark Twain! Matthew McBride makes me proud to be a Missourian. Set in St. Louis, Frank Sinatra in a Blender made me long for The Hill and Ted Drewes which offers the best frozen custard in the universe. The characters in this novel were as bitter, mean and sour as Cardinals fans are about the 1985 World Series. The ex-cop-private investigator protagonist had me from page one when he was walking into a crime scene snorting Oxycontin and said in a noir voice, "Chemical motivation cleansed my nerves as the world inside my head exploded and painted my mind with raw enthusiasm." That's the second best description I've heard next to Robert Downey Jr. stating that heroin is like floating on a cloud while God massages your shoulders. Yes, Matthew McBride has a fan for life and I can't wait to read his third offering which hopefully will come out soon. Frank Sinatra in a Blender Wow, that was intense. If Guy Ritchie moved to St. Louis, pulled a reverse Madonna and lost the accent, this would be his newest movie. It would have to be produced by an indie company to keep all the violence and not cheesed up like a Wayne's Brothers movie. And the result would be a cult classic that got spread through word of mouth and posts like, "Holy *^&$ you have to watch this movie!" on Facebook. If this book were a cup of chili it'd be SUPER HOT chili. You'd take a bite then instantly start reverse blowing and reaching for a glass of water. If McBride were there I imagine he'd slap your hand and tell you to stop acting like a bish. For a first novel, the writing is fantastic. I like to update on GR when I'm reading and come across a great 2 - 4 sentence combo.

L'estate fredda Audiolibro di Gianrico Carofiglio

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gianrico Carofiglio) — Fri, 19 May 2017 14:31:42 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> Titolo: L'estate fredda Autore: Gianrico Carofiglio Narratore: Gianrico Carofiglio Formato: Unabridged Durata: 8 hrs and 47 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 05-19-17 Editore: Emons Edizioni Valutazioni: 4 su 5 su 9 voti Categoria: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Riepilogo Editore: Bari, 1992. Nel pieno di una sanguinosa guerra tra clan, arriva la notizia del rapimento di un bambino, il figlio di un boss. È un punto di non ritorno. La lunga confessione di un pentito non basterà a fare chiarezza. Per risolvere il caso toccherà a Pietro Fenoglio, maresciallo dei carabinieri sabaudo trapiantato in Puglia, addentrarsi in quella zona grigia dove è più difficile distinguere ciò che è giusto da ciò che è sbagliato. Un romanzo dal ritmo perfetto, che intreccia in modo magistrale realtà e finzione narrativa, letto dall'autore stesso con accenti di impressionante verità. ©2016 Gianrico Carofiglio (P)2017 Emons Italia srl

Ways to Die in Glasgow Audiobook by Jay Stringer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Stringer) — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:31:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ways to Die in Glasgow Subtitle: Sam Ireland Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Jay Stringer Narrator: Napoleon Ryan, Heather Wilds Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A violent drunk with a broken heart, Mackie looks for love in all the wrong places. When two hit men catch him with his pants down, he barely makes it out alive. Worse still, his ex-gangster uncle, Rab, has vanished, leaving him an empty house and a dead dog. Reluctant PI Sam Ireland is hired by hotshot lawyers to track Rab but is getting nothing except blank stares and slammed doors. As she scours the dive bars, the dregs of Glasgow start to take notice. DI Andy Lambert is a cop in the middle of an endless shift. A body washes up, and the city seems to shiver in fear; looks like it's up to Lambert to clean up after the lowlifes again. As a rampaging Mackie hunts his uncle, the scum of the city come out to play. And they play dirty. It seems that everyone has either a dark secret or a death wish. In Mackie's case, it might just be both. Members Reviews: okay oo ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok ok is this ok? okay okay okay yes.

Rath's Redemption Audiobook by Piers Platt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Piers Platt) — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:20:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rath's Redemption Subtitle: The Janus Group, Book 6 Author: Piers Platt Narrator: James Fouhey Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: Piers Platt Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Rath's short-lived rebellion has gone horribly wrong. The Senate lies shattered, devastated by a surprise attack. The Federacy sits at the mercy of General Yo-Tsai, a brutal dictator who now controls a super-weapon. Above the planet Tarkis, Rath drifts helplessly in orbit, watching as the Jokuan invasion fleet descends on his homeworld. His girlfriend has been captured, he's running out of air, and he's just a single man against an entire army. But he's also the galaxy's most dangerous assassin...and he's very, very pissed. Members Reviews: Another must-read if you are a Rath fan. Would you listen to Rath's Redemption again? Why? Yes. Typically, I don't listen a book twice but if I did, this one would be at the top of the list. Who was your favorite character and why? Rath. it is hard to pick a favorite character out of this book because there is so much going on and the author really develops the other characters, like Boziron, Pason, Dessi, etc. What does James Fouhey bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Personality to the characters. The narrator does an excellent job of using his voice to define the unique personality of each character. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes. This is an extremely exciting book that keeps you wanting more. Any additional comments? This is the best of the series. It is action-filled for 7 1/2 hours. I listened to this book in one sitting, that's how good it is. Surprises, twists and turns, it's like being on a roller-coater. If you have read the other Rath books, which you really, you will not be disappointed with this one and you will probably agree that it is the best out of the series. Effing swearing in 2400 I am still not sure why the author decided to so frequently use a certain swearword as though it is going to be commonly used in 400 years. I found it distracting from another wise excellent story. The other distraction was the lack of advancement in technology and certain basic gaps in the science, such as instantaneous radio communication across distances that took quite some time for "faster than light" voyages to cover. I gave the story and performance five stars each but these are the reasons for a three star overall rating. Liked the whole series. I liked the characters. The world crashed by the author seemed plausible to me Ann's was very interesting. I liked every book in the series. Loved it. Very excellent end to a trilogy, exactly what you hope for. I hope he does another 3. Rath retires Rath's Redemption is the final installment in Piers Platt's 2nd Rath trilogy. When we last saw Rath, he was drifting in space in a suit without oxygen after General Yo-Tsai had doubled crossed (and killed) Anders Rickers. At the same time, Dazi is closing in on the Neopuritans and Rath's homeworld, Tarkis is the Jokuan;s first invasion target. Fueled by anger, Rath must channel his inner contractor to save his life, his girlfriend, his planet, and the Federacy so that he can return to Scapa to be sentenced for murder. He's seen worse. The sci-fi elements are in line with earlier installments with a cute addition by Pasien to overcome a ship in the wrong place.

Speed Chronicles Audiobook by Joseph Mattson (editor)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Mattson (editor)) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:08:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speed Chronicles Author: Joseph Mattson (editor) Narrator: William Dufris, Scott Aiello, Therese Plummer, Christina Delaine, Carol Monda, Edoardo Ballerini, Christian Rummel Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A selection of the Akashic Drug Chronicles Series. Featuring brand-new stories by Sherman Alexie, William T. Vollmann, James Franco, Megan Abbott, Jerry Stahl, Beth Lisick, Jess Walter, Scott Phillips, James Greer, Tao Lin, Joseph Mattson, Natalie Diaz, Kenji Jasper, and Rose Bunch. Speed: the most demonized - and misunderstood - drug in the land. Deprived of the ingrained romantic mysticism of the opiate or the cosmopolitan chic of cocaine or the mundane tolerance of marijuana, there is no sympathy for this devil. Yet speed - crystal meth, amphetamines, Dexedrine, Benzedrine, Adderall; crank, spizz, chickenscratch, oblivious marching powder, the go-fast - is the most American of drugs: twice the productivity at half the cost, and equal opportunity for all. It feels so good and hurts so bad. From its dueling roots of pharmaceutical miracle cure and Californian biker-gang scourge to contemporary Ivy League campuses and high school chem labs, punk rock clubs to the military-industrial complex, suburban households to tin-can ghettos, it crosses all ethnicities, genders, and geographies - from immigrants and heartlanders punching double factory shifts to clandestine border warlords, doctors to bomber pilots, prostitutes to housewives, T-girls to teenagers, Academy Award-nominated actors and the mansion on the hill to the poorest Indian on the rez - making it not only the most essentially American narcotic, but the most deceivingly sundry literary matter. The subject of speed is so innately intimidating, yet so undeniably present that it begs to be written about. It is no secret that the drug has historically tuned up the lives of writers, including Jack Kerouac, Susan Sontag, Philip K. Dick, and scores more. Too rarely, though, has it been written about, and its jolt to the bones of the American landscape continues to peak. Members Reviews: Chronic The collection is uneven, but there are some stellaar entries. unfortunately it has been awhile and I gave my copy to soemone, who never gave it back. The Stahll entry was discombobulated, but in his experimental nivel Bad Speed on Sex, it makes more sense,,but how much sense tweakers do not make is the point of the book. Two stories stand out . Both about a pair of spun mooks wandering some urban landscapes of weirdness, one pair is is homeless, orclose to it. They are kind of like Laurel and Hardy gaked up and burnt out. The narraator is especially torrured becaiuaw he can speculate, even ruminate but he cant plan his way down the sidewalk . The bitter brotherliness Between these two makes me hink this is NYC, Philly, Detroit, Baltimore ..you know east coast . It feels that way . The secind pair is not exactly joined at the hip, but they share some vague I got jo back pretenses as theycareen through LA. While the east coast tweakers cannot handle a rickety shopping card , the LA spinner glide on a prevailing edge as if angels really are lost in that town. It is a place were it is easy to lose one 's self. They all kind of grope around for that in the face of calamity. There are other stories in the book that are tightly written and honest . One with a female narrator discsing her brother's crank habit is poignant yet earnest. These books are a ton of fun. I hope they run them every few years , like journals .

Trouble Is My Business Audiobook by Raymond Chandler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Raymond Chandler) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:37:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trouble Is My Business Author: Raymond Chandler Narrator: Elliott Gould Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Johnny Dalmas appeared in several of Raymond Chandler's early stories published in Dime Detective. By the time The Big Sleep was published in 1939 his character had evolved into Philip Marlowe. In this recording we have chosen to use the original name. Trouble Is My Business exhibits the hard-edged humor, taut languages, and unexpected plot twists that later made Philip Marloweg famous. Members Reviews: Not worth your money. This audiobook was awful. The story: Just plain awful. It was boring and not easy to follow along to, at least for me. The audio: The audio quality wasn't consistent. The recording could have been much better. I don't understand why it was so inconsistent. Also the omitting of foul language, though good for some, threw me off. You should make one that's clean and one that's the original writing. YMMV I'd be tempted to review this in clipped sentences, but that would be too cute. I like Chandler, and this is very much in line with his other work. Wasn't particularly deep, or even surprising, although I didn't put together until the reveal, but that's me. Ok The story was ok. A very short book so there isn't much time to develop characters or plot. The narration was awful. Very monotone. The same voice for all of the characters.

This Doesn't Happen in the Movies Audiobook by Renee Pawlish

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Renee Pawlish) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 19:46:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Doesn't Happen in the Movies Subtitle: Reed Ferguson Mystery, Book 1 Author: Renee Pawlish Narrator: Johnny Peppers Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-14 Publisher: Renee Pawlish - author Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A wannabe private eye with a love of film noir and detective fiction. A rich, attractive femme fatale. A missing husband. A rollicking ride to a dark and daring ending. Reed Ferguson's first case is a daring adventure, complete with a dose of film noir, and a lot of humor. With a great supporting cast of the Goofball Brothers, Reed's not too bright neighbors, and Cal, Reed's computer geek friend, This Doesn't Happen in the Movies is detective noir at its best. Follow Reed as he solves crime akin to his cinematic hero, Humphrey Bogart. Members Reviews: Entertaining book Would you listen to This Doesn't Happen in the Movies again? Why? I enjoyed the story very much, but I generally don't listen to books more than once. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The plot was very good. The story flowed so well that I was not in a hurry to know exactly what was going on. What does Johnny Peppers bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Mr. Peppers has a great voice and he added accents and pitches which added value to the characters. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? There's only one take in reel life. Fun Retro Mystery Very enjoyable listen; light, and entertaining, and just enough mystery to keep you listening. I could almost see Humphrey Bogart in my mind's eye. :) Same noir, new millenia Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The book was interesting. I definitely got the old school crime feel of the bumbling PI's, those trying to be like Philip Marlowe or Sam Spade, but I couldn't help but feel like something was missing. I can't describe that. It was time well-spent, don't get me wrong, but I think that's more a testament to the narrator rather than the story. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? I'm not really sure to be honest. I would try to add more comedy to it, it was described as being a rollicking ride, it really wasn't very rollicking. Which character as performed by Johnny Peppers was your favorite? The main character of course. Johnny Peppers (I'm sorry, I can't help but think this name was made specifically for this book.) does a great job of getting that old school gumshoe feel down. It did take about 25% of the book, but eventually it settled in and was easy to listen to. Was This Doesn't Happen in the Movies worth the listening time? Yes, it wasn't too long, and the story was pretty enjoyable. Raymond Chandler would have liked this book! :) Would you try another book from Renee Pawlish and/or Johnny Peppers? Yes. I like detective stories. If youve listened to books by Renee Pawlish before, how does this one compare? I never listened to her books before. This was the first one. Which character as performed by Johnny Peppers was your favorite? Amanda! He had her path down. :) Could you see This Doesn't Happen in the Movies being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? I think so. Reed Ferguson should be played by Liam Neeson. Any additional comments? My Review: I always loved the old detective film noir. This book has that flavour with a modern twist. I enjoyed the story and the characters.

Evil and the Mask Audiobook by Fuminori Nakamura

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fuminori Nakamura) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:27:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Evil and the Mask Author: Fuminori Nakamura Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The second book by prize-winning Japanese novelist Fuminori Nakamura to be available in English translation, a follow-up to 2012s critically acclaimedThe Thiefanother fantastically creepy, electric literary thriller that explores the limits of human depravityand the powerful human instinct to resist evil. When Fuminiro Kuki is eleven years old, his elderly, enigmatic father calls him into his study for a meeting. Icreated you to be a cancer on the world, his father tells him. It is a tradition in their wealthy family: a patriarch, when reaching the end of his life, will beget one last child to dedicate to causing misery in a world that cannot be controlled or saved. From this point on, Fuminori will be specially educated to learn to create as much destruction and unhappiness in the world around him as a single person can. Between his education in hedonism and his familys resources, Fuminoris life is one without repercussions. Every door is open to him, for he need obey no laws and may live out any fantasy he might have, no matter how many people are hurt in the process. But as his education progresses, Fuminori begins to question his fathers mandate, and starts to resist. Critic Reviews: Cryptic detectives, smoky nightclubs, and murky streets in Japanese suburbs add to the noir sensibility. At times bizarre, at times hallucinatory, the story is always provocative. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Crime and Punishment lite Reads almost like Crime and Punishment lite. A good, twisting story that explores, though not as well as Dostoevsky, depths of evil and especially in this case the causes. Not to say the book is a difficult read, it is very easy to read and the author is easy to follow. The book is fairly short and one or two nights sitting should allow you to finish the read. The plot is not linear but it is easy to follow the jumps in the time line. Well worth the time to read. Odd book. I found this an odd book. The premise is that a family has a tradition of raising and training one child (aka the cancer) to be an malignant evil in the world as a sort of legacy. But in truth the whole family seems evil and the "cancer" seems the most humane yet riddled with depression and built because he is convinced Ed of his evilness. He does kill a number of people but only to protect the one he loves. The place descriptions are weak, and the dynamics and relationships in the family are unclear, perhaps because they are all sunk in a depression and lethargy of evil? The protagonist seems to be submerged in some sort of unexplained psychological haze and the chronology makes huge jumps with little explanation of what happened to the protagonist between times. Perhaps it's the translation, but it was also difficult to figure out who was talking at any given time. Too weird for me "When Fumihiro Kuki is eleven years old, his elderly, enigmatic father calls him into his study for a meeting. "I created you to be a cancer on the world," his father tells him. It is a tradition in their wealthy family: a patriarch, when reaching the end of his life, will beget one last child to cause misery in a world that cannot be controlled or saved.

Side Effects Audiobook by Jeff Menapace

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Menapace) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 21:07:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Side Effects Subtitle: An FBI Psychological Thriller Author: Jeff Menapace Narrator: Angel Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-16 Publisher: Mind Mess Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: WARNING: Side effects may include the ability to catch a killer... FBI Agent Maggie Allen had a gift for catching serial killers. Now, following the death of her husband and son, she can barely get out of bed. Desperate, Maggie agrees to take part in a drug trial - a last-ditch effort to find something that might help her cope. The drug helps. However, it also carries several unpleasant side effects, not the least of them being an exceptional heightening of all her senses...just the kind of thing her old partner could use to help the FBI track down a prolific serial killer who is proving impossible to catch. Members Reviews: Eh - had a hard time with the narrator The narrator chose a voice for Maggie that made her sound like a petulant high schooler instead of an adult woman in the FBI. It was very hard to get around. Will definitely get in your head This book shows how our lives can change in an instant, giving us the chance to reinvent ourselves in our own image. Perhaps it's fantasy that magic pills like these exist, but it's not crazy to wish that they did! What I wouldn't do to be the enhanced person that Angel Clark so eloquently speaks about in her narration of Side Effects. Narrative okay good story. Not a big fan of the narrator but the story was good. Does not compare to Bad Games or Wildlife though. Narrator was terrible. Angel Clark, the narrator was awful. The narration was slow, slow, slow. Will never buy another book she reads. Thriller This was another thrilling story from Jeff Menapace. I think that the story was interesting and kept me listening, wanting to know what would happen next. The narrator was pretty good, I enjoyed her reading.

The Eye of Osiris (Dr. Thorndyke 2) Audiobook by Richard Austin Freeman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Austin Freeman) — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 21:39:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Eye of Osiris (Dr. Thorndyke 2) Author: Richard Austin Freeman Narrator: Victoria Bradley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: "The Eye of Osiris" (1911) is a novel by R. Austin Freeman. Dr. John Thorndyke, a medical jurispractitioner bases his solutions on his method of collecting all possible data (including dust and pond weed) and making inferences from them before looking at any of the protagonists and motives in the crimes. It is this method which gave rise to one of Freeman's most ingenious inventions, the inverted detective story, where the criminal act is described first and the interest lies in Thorndyke's subsequent unraveling of it. In this novel Thorndyke is after the disappeared Mr. John Bellingham, "a man well known in archeological circles. He recently returned from Egypt, bringing with him a very fine collection of antiquities - some of which, by the way, he has presented to the British Museum, where they are now on view - and having made this presentation, he appears to have gone to Paris on business. I may mention that the gift consisted of a very fine mummy and a complete set of tomb-furniture." ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Five Stars Excellante Good book but the edition is poor quality Nuvision Publications attempt to bring back "formally out of print books" that are still in demand, which is a great mission and one they should persist in. They go to the trouble of scanning the book and running optical character recognition software so that the text looks clean, rather than just photocopying it. Unfortunately, in some ways photocopying can be better; this book contains a number of comments in Greek, which were rendered as %&*#, or once as (Greek). There were also a number of places where the OCR had introduced lines or other errors. One read-through by a copy editor would have made so much difference to my pleasure in the book. It's a good book -- a cosy mystery, well if somewhat fantastically plotted. I'll look for a clean second-hand copy instead. Wonderful Victorian Forensic Mystery Story I found R. Austin Freeman and have been downloading every story or collection of his for my Kindle. Very well written. This one is no exception. He pioneered the mystery novel in which you see the crime committed and the rest of the story is how the investigators go about uncovering how the crime was committed and solving it. Anyway, I enjoyed this very much. I love the Sherlock Holmes stories as well, and find a lot of similarity (use of deduction and scientific testing to solve the crime and convict the criminal). Note, there is some science in these stories, if that scares you, you may want to avoid this. But, it is written so non-technical people can enjoy it too. Another wild goose chase Almost immediate at the begining, the author lets Thorndyke declare 'if this gentleman should never reappear, dead or alive, the question as to what was the latest moment at which he was certainly alive will turn upon the further question: "Was he or was he not wearing a particular article of jewellery when he called at the relative's house?"' The reader declares, 'the latest moment at which he was certainly alive will turn upon the further question: "Does the housemaid recognize a picture of the alleged missing gentleman?"' Until the end of the story, the housemaid curiously has never seen such a picture, on newspaper or presented by the investigators. The novelists would say, a good disguise is sufficient.

Resume Speed Audiobook by Lawrence Block

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:01:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Resume Speed Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Theo Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-16 Publisher: Lawrence Block Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: From the legendary author of A Walk Among the Tombstones comes this gripping tale of sudden endings and new beginnings. When a man called Bill spots a sign in a restaurant window, he grabs his carry-on and gets off his bus. Within an hour he's got himself a job as a short-order cook, and a start on a whole new life in Cross Creek, Montana. Things just fall into place. He applies for a library card, and the next thing you know he's having dinner with the librarian. One thing leads to another, and he can see a whole new life stretching out before him. Members Reviews: I Did Not Want It To End! What did you love best about Resume Speed? A great novella was made magnificent by the Narrator - Theo Holland - who I do not think I ever heard before, but his reading, pacing, characterizations, etc. were spot on and truly brought me into the story. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Oh this is a beauty. The plot unfolds well paced, I might say slowly, but only as a positive attribute. The story has a fellow arriving into a small town, getting a job, finding a place to live and showing himself to be a good guy. Yet, as the plot unfolds, so do the parts of the story that answer the mysterious question of why the protagonist is in the town the is and from whence he comes. The author's pacing and slow revealing of information is what kept me on my seat. What about Theo Hollands performance did you like? Everything. Mr. Holland had a wonderful way of entering into the story in a way that invited me in. The voice characterizations of the novella's cast members were so well chosen and executed that I could easily immerse myself in the story. He was able to navigate that fine line, of not being disconnected to the text, nor chewing the scenery with it. Is reading/performance was just the right balance. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The conclusion did, but I will not say more, so as not to spoil the novella. Any additional comments? I will never know if I would have enjoyed this so much if I had only read the eBook. Since I listened to it all, I not cannot imaging reading it without, at least, hearing the dialogue read and Theo Holland read it. Because of Lawrence Block's fine writing, and Theo Holland's fine reading, I wish this was not a novella, but a novel; a really lengthy tome. I did not want this to end! Caught in a vicious cycle. What made the experience of listening to Resume Speed the most enjoyable? Rooting for the main character to 'get it right' this time. What was one of the most memorable moments of Resume Speed? When Bill is deciding whether or not to purchase the diner. What about Theo Hollands performance did you like? Once again, Theo Holland delivers an astounding performance. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Will it be any different this time? Any additional comments? Can't wait for the next collaboration between Lawrence Block & Theo Holland!

Spade & Archer Audiobook by Joseph Gores

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Gores) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:35:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spade & Archer Subtitle: The Prequel to The Maltese Falcon Author: Joseph Gores Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: 1921: Spade sets up his own agency in San Francisco and clients quickly start coming through the door. The next seven years will see him dealing with booze runners, waterfront thugs, stowaways, banking swindlers, gold smugglers, bumbling cops, and the illegitimate daughter of Sun Yat-sen; with murder, other men's mistresses, and long-missing money. He'll bring in Archer as a partner, though it was Archer who stole his girl while he was fighting in World War I. He'll tangle with a villain who never loses his desire to make Spade pay big for ruining what should've been the perfect crime. And he'll fall in love - though it won't turn out for the best. It never does with dames. Spade & Archer is a gritty, pitch-perfect, hard-boiled novel - the work of a master mystery writer - destined to become a classic in its own right. Members Reviews: "A Real Joy" I had low expectations when I ordered this book -- how could anyone compete with the Hammett's Maltese Falcon or with Bogart in the movie? So I was delightfully suprised that Gores does such an excellent job in capturing the spirit and atmosphere of the original. The narration was wonderful, too -- one could picture Bogie saying these lines. Probably the most enjoyable listening experience of the past 20 books I listened to. Excellent This is a great audiobook listen. Kept me entertained for miles and miles. Gores captures the essence of Hammet's style while adding his own touch. The descriptions of the San Francisco Bay Area in the 20s are great and it is well plotted. Highly recommend. Such a great book! Didn't know what to expect from this when I got it, but it turned out to be a great read/listen. Truly a great prequel to The Maltese Falcon, which to me always seemed to be a book that was a sequel to a book that hadn't been written, if that makes sense. I'm sure I'll end up listening to this one many times! An excellent experience For anyone who knows and/or is a fan of Hammett's The Maltese Falcon, this book is a great treat. The author cleverly gives us a very plausible back-story to what happens in Hammett's classic; all is believable and all fits together beautifully. The reader is also first-class--Sam Spade really comes alive, as do all of the other characters as well. Mirror Image Truly when you finish this the absolute next sentence is the first sentence in Maltese Falcon. It expands the characters and gives a history and is on it's own a ripping yarn. I am impressed at this "prequel", in character, in time, pace and setting. Well done!

Fields Where They Lay Audiobook by Timothy Hallinan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Timothy Hallinan) — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:53:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fields Where They Lay Subtitle: The Junior Bender Mysteries, Book 6 Author: Timothy Hallinan Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: It's three days until Christmas and Junior Bender, Hollywood's fast-talking fixer for the felonious, is up to his ears in shopping mall Santas, Russian mobsters, desperate holiday shoppers, and ('tis the season) murder. The halls are decked, the deck is stacked, and here comes that jolly old elf. Junior Bender, divorced father of one and burglar extraordinaire, finds himself stuck inside the Edgerton Mall, and not just as a last-minute shopper (though he is that too). Edgerton isn't exactly the epicenter of holiday cheer, despite its two Santas, canned Christmas music, chintzy bows, and festive lights. The mall is a fossil of an industry in decline; many of its stores are closed, and to make matters worse, there is a rampant shoplifting problem. The murderous Russian mobster who owns the place has decided it takes a thief to catch a thief and hires Junior - under threat - to solve the shoplifting problem for him. But Junior's surveillance operation doesn't go well: as Christmas Eve approaches, two people are dead and it's obvious that shoplifting is the least of the mall's problems. To prevent further deaths, possibly including his own, Junior must confront his dread of Christmas - both present and past. Members Reviews: Hard to find the Christmas spirit here. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Not possible. I love Tim Hallinan, who is one of the most talented and funniest writers we have. His Poke Rafferty books are wonderful. However, the Junior Bender series is, from my point of view, a failure. This story is about Junior's wild experience tracking shoplifters at a mall on Christmas. Does that sound funny to you? Me either. Would you ever listen to anything by Timothy Hallinan again? Certainly. I will listen to every Poke Rafferty book that Tim Hallinan writes. However, the Junior Bender series is just plain weak. It's not funny. I do not get interested in Junior's escapades of theft in LA, nor do I want to get to know the other characters in the books. They are lowlifes. I just don't understand why Tim continues to write these things. I am sure that he didn't want to get trapped in the Poke Rafferty series, but this series is not an alternative. He should try another by this time. Six books in...enough already. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Peter Berkrot? Peter Berkrot is fine He is doing the best he can with the material he is given. I don't believe that there is any narrator who could render these books salvageable. I keep listening to them out of my love for Tim's other work, but I have run out of faith that he can pull a rabbit out of this particular hat. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Fields Where They Lay? The whole thing. Any additional comments? Nope. Don't waste your money. Read the Poke Rafferty books. They represent Tim at his finest, which is fine indeed. Hallinan and Berkrot are a dream team Tim Hallinan has written not one, not two, but three fantastic series. Junior Bender, the third of his heroes, takes on the role of deadpan, sarcastic thief cum PI to the crime world. The result; comedic gold with a social conscience. Peter Berkrot nails the narration.

The Legacy of the Dragon Audiobook by J. Gregory Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. Gregory Smith) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:02:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legacy of the Dragon Subtitle: A Paul Chang Mystery, Book 2 Author: J. Gregory Smith Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: For former NYPD and Delaware State Police Detective Paul Chang, retiring to open his own agency with former partner Nelson Rogers should mean leaving behind politics and scapegoating. Instead, corrupt Colonel Byrd of the state police and his lackey, Clyde Foley, harass Chang at every turn, and their unwanted attention puts his fledgling business on the brink of bankruptcy. With the police on his back and the agency taking sleazy cases he never thought hed have to, Chang erupts under the jobs pressures and sees his personal demon, an alter ego he calls the dragon, emerge. Only the training from his martial arts teacher and old friend Shu keeps Chang sane. But his ex-wife Colleen and a journalist are being stalked by someone trying to make it look like Chang is the aggressor, and when the harassment turns deadly, the lives of everyone close to him are in danger. Unable to wait for events to take their course, Chang must unleash the dragon. A scintillating second installment in J. Gregory Smiths Paul Chang mystery series, Legacy of the Dragon is a first-rate thriller that explores the sins of our past and the toll they exact in our present. Members Reviews: Great but TOTALLY different from gory 1st book!! If you could sum up The Legacy of the Dragon in three words, what would they be? Cat and mouse thriller Any additional comments? The first book in the series (which I loved), was so gory that I took a break for a while and waited to read the second book. I needn't have done that, however, because the second book was so different; this book is more like an espionage novel and is more about the background and emotional legacy of the Dragon that got Paul to where he is.

The Cocktail Waitress Audiobook by James M. Cain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James M. Cain) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:35:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cocktail Waitress Author: James M. Cain Narrator: Amy Rubinate Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Grieving widow or black widow? The day Joan Medford buried her husband was a fateful one - because before the day was out she'd meet the two men who would change her life forever. Forced to take a job waitressing to support herself and her child, Joan finds herself caught between the handsome young schemer whose touch she comes to crave and the wealthy older man whose touch repels her but who otherwise would make a tempting husband number two. It's a classic Cain triangle - brutal and sexual and stark - that can only end in death. But for whom, the guiltyor the innocent? The final novel written by James M. Cain and never before published, The Cocktail Waitress is a testament to the enduring power of one of the most acclaimed novelists of the 20th century. The author of unforgettable noir classics such as Double Indemnity, Mildred Pierce, and The Postman Always Rings Twice, Cain's work remains as impossible to put down today as when first written, and will leave even jaded modern readers breathless. Members Reviews: interesting Different kind of book, this one was published 30 years after the author's death. James M Cain wrote "The Postman Always Rings Twice" which was twice made into a movie. Cain was most famous as a writer in the 30's and 40's and he was one of the original writers of crime and sin before it became mainstream. He was also know for writing about femme fatale's, women who were caught up in a bad marriage or bad situation and couldn't see a way out and how that played out. "The Cocktail Waitress" fits this mold. The person who got this last novel published was a Cain fan who heard the book existed and went to work looking for it. It took him 9 years. He found some of it in the Library of Congress, some with the author's last agent, who was also dead. He put all the pieces together, edited it, and this is the result. The author was in his 80's when he wrote this. If you're a Cain fan or like these types of books, it's worth the effort, it's a fairly short book. Reader was great This was a fun book in that it had sort of a campy, "trashy novel" feed about it. The best aspect,however , was the reader, who can make or break an audiobook experience.This reader made this story come alive .The plot itself was just okay, not Cain's best work. Both audiobooks I ve listened to by James Cain have been enhanced by the choice of narrator. disappointing Would you listen to The Cocktail Waitress again? Why? probably not What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) i really was really enjoying the story but the ending was very disapointing - at least to me it was. Kind of left my hanging waiting for more. What does Amy Rubinate bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? The way she read was kind of monatone - which added to the mystery of the story. I liked the was she narrated it. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes THE ENDING FELL SHORT. What made the experience of listening to The Cocktail Waitress the most enjoyable? THE STORY TOOK A LONG TIME TO GET GOING BUT IT GOT VERY ENJOYABLE ONCE JOAN BECAME INVOLVED WITH MR. WHITE. What other book might you compare The Cocktail Waitress to and why? IT REMINDS ME MORE OF A SONG.

Fear of the Dark Audiobook by Walter Mosley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Walter Mosley) — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 05:36:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fear of the Dark Author: Walter Mosley Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: For Paris Minton, a knock on his door is often the first sign of trouble. With family like Useless, who needs enemies? Yet trouble always finds an open window, and when Useless' mother, Three Hearts, shows up to look for her son, Paris has no choice but to track down his wayward cousin. ©2006 Walter Mosley. All Rights Reserved (P)2006 Hachette Audio. All Rights Reserved Critic Reviews: "This series remains an entertaining and insightful look at black life in postwar Southern California." (Booklist) "Mosley's talent for sketching memorable minor characters of every hue...is fully evident." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: disappointing it is just so hard to believe that this is the same walter mosley who wrote those earlier works. this book is so boring and repetitive and lacking in surprises or handles to grasp onto. sorry walt Another Fearless Jones story A gripping and well written mystery/thriller set in 1950s Los Angeles. The writer is extremely talented and I enjoyed the book very much. This is the third book in Fearless Jones series. I am now going on to read the first one "Fearless Jones". Excellent!! Another great story in the Fearless Jones saga!! Walter Mosely has a knack for taking you back to an era in time that makes you long for good Jazz and good food while digesting another of his literary delights. He definitely keeps you wanting another!! Well done Mr. Mosely and a special "well done" to Mr. Boatman who brought out the characters as if they were on stage live !! Hopefully more of his works make it to the stage...they are too good for the screen !!

Pop. 1280 Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:50:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pop. 1280 Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: John McLain Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Nick Corey is a terrible sheriff on purpose. He doesn't solve problems, enforce rules or arrest criminals. He knows that nobody in tiny Potts County actually wants to follow the law and he is perfectly content lazing about, eating five meals a day, and sleeping with all the eligible women. Still, Nick has some very complex problems to deal with. Two local pimps have been sassing him, ruining his already tattered reputation. His girlfriend Rose is being terrorized by her husband. And then, there's his wife and her brother Lenny who won't stop troubling Nick's already stressed mind. Are they a little too close for a brother and a sister? With an election coming up, Nick needs to fix his problems and fast. Because the one thing Nick does know is that he will do anything to stay sheriff. Because, as it turns out, Sheriff Nick Corey is not nearly as dumb as he seems. In Pop. 1280, widely regarded as a classic of mid-20th century crime, Thompson offers up one of his best, in a tale of lust, murder, and betrayal in the Deep South that was the basis for the critically acclaimed French film Coup de Torchon. Members Reviews: Camus of Crime Fiction a heck of a lot of things are bound to go wrong in a world as big as this one. And if there's an answer to why it's that way - and there ain't always - why, it's probably not just one answer by itself, but thousands of answers. Jim Thompson, Pop. 1280 Small towns can be a drag. Especially when you are the High Sheriff. Especially when you are also a psychopath who is just a tad smarter than you let on. You've got these liberal and soft feelings toward minorities and social ills. You want to find a nice woman and settle down, but with all these women you are sleeping with and all these clowns in town things just can't get right (with either you or the Lord) until a couple of these buggers are dead. I mean don't feel bad about it. Dead isn't that much better than life in a town in Texas (or was it Oklahoma?) with a population hovering around 1280 and some of those 1280 aren't rich or white. People in town might want you to do stuff. No, not really. They keep electing you because that is exactly what they don't want you to do -- stuff. And if they knew the stuff you did, the certainly wouldn't want you to keep on doing it. Thompson seems to grab the humanity by the nuts and just squeezes the truth out of it. Like Jim had a whole town on the rack and after a bit of pulling the town's ugliness just seems to spill out. Don't think your big towns are any better and don't think your suburban sprawl doesn't contain the rats, the hypocrites, the dark motives and strange bedfellows that seem to exist in the front room of Jim Thompson's brain. Your town is the same, just more so. And if so, think of how many 'high sheriff's' your town has protecting you. Top Notch John McLain's performance elevates what is already one of Thompson's best, if not his very best. He captures the tone so perfectly, making the darkly comic material come to life even more than it does on the page. I loved this listen. I'm not sure what I expected, but it was not that Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would, depending on the friend. The performance was good and the story was different. The story did lag in parts but, it did entertain.

Lady, Go Die! Audiobook by Mickey Spillane, Max Allan Collins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mickey Spillane) — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:18:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady, Go Die! Subtitle: A Mike Hammer Novel Author: Mickey Spillane, Max Allan Collins Narrator: Stacy Keach Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The next time you pull a gun on me I put one between your eyes. Private investigator Mike Hammer and the beautiful Velda go on vacation to a small beach town on Long Island after wrapping up the Williams case fromI, the Jury. Walking along theboardwalk, they witness a brutal beating at the hands of some vicious local cops - and Hammer wades in to defend the victim. When a woman turns up naked - and dead - astride the statue of a horse in the townspark, how she wound up this unlikely Lady Godiva is just one of the mysteries Hammer feels compelled to solve. This is Mickey Spillanes lost, never-before-published 1940s Mike Hammer novel, written betweenI, the JuryandMy Gun Is Quick. Completed by Spillanes friend and literary executor Max Allan Collins,Lady, Go Die!is finally making its way out into the world almost seventy years after its inception. Critic Reviews: Mike Hammer is undeniably an icon of our culture. (New York Times) A clever, fast-moving plotdrives Collins gritty fifth posthumous collaboration with MWA Grand Master SpillaneOnce again, Collins displays his mastery of Spillanes distinctive two-fisted prose. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Typical Low Level Spillaine Brought Up a Notich If you could sum up Lady, Go Die! in three words, what would they be? Typical mediocre Spillane. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Surprised, while also relieved to have finally arrived. A bit of a trudge to get there. Have you listened to any of Stacy Keachs other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not. I have heard his narration, but not book reading performances. Keach is getting older and slower, and I detect some kind of speech impediment that makes me think I am listening to a person who sufferred a minor stroke. All of this is okay, but I was hearing shades of "Mike Hammer" (the main character and narrator). Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Vanilla. Any additional comments? For fans of Spillane only. Narrators gravely voice kills the joy Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? This story, unpublished during Mickey Spillane's lifetime is enjoyable...if you like this kind of drama. What didnt you like about Stacy Keachs performance? His gravely monotone voice that sounds like he smoked one too many cigarettes in his lifetime is really frustrating and difficult to listen to. I kept wanting to clear my throat or take a drink of water. It also made it difficult to follow who was speaking. Great story brought alive by my own 'Mike Hammer'! What made the experience of listening to Lady, Go Die! the most enjoyable? Stacy Keach will always (for me) be the voice of Mike Hammer. I can't imagine anyone else reading it so well. The story was both engaging and entertaining. Stacy's voice brought the character to life in a way that another voice actor would not have managed.

Nightmare Alley Audiobook by William Lindsay Gresham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Lindsay Gresham) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:29:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightmare Alley Author: William Lindsay Gresham Narrator: Adam Sims Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Nightmare Alley is American author William Lindsay Greshams first and best-known work. The novel - most admired by noir fiction fans - was published in 1946, adapted into a film in 1947 starring Tyrone Power and subsequently printed as a graphic novel by Spain Rodriquez. During the 1940s Gresham worked as an editor for a genuine crime pulp magazine in New York, during which period he wrote this book; characters range from hustlers to Machiavellian femme fatales in a dark world of show business. Stan Carlisle is an ambitious carny who eventually becomes a spiritualist for the rich and gullible. It appears that the world is at his feet, but not everything is as it seems. Editorial Reviews: Gresham's little-remembered noir masterpiece deserves a whole new generation of readers, and Adam Sims's dark performance is a marvelous way to reach them. The story begins in a carnival, which provides a narrator's dream assortment of characters. Though some are unmistakably comic, Gresham's vision is anything but lighthearted. His protagonist, Stanley Carlisle, is a mind reader cum spiritualist who preys on the lonely and despairing without recognizing the blackness at his own center. Sims is alive to the tragedy of Carlisle but never seeks to soften him. He coldly follows Carlisle on his unmerciful path - right to the devastating but inevitable end. Members Reviews: Step right up, ladies & gentlemen... Where does Nightmare Alley rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It's in my top 5. What about Adam Simss performance did you like? There's a moment where Stanton loses it for a bit and starts laughing. I've listened to that part in this over and over. It was a caliber of performance that I've never even seen in stage plays. I was in awe of the entire thing. Classic Noir Where does Nightmare Alley rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of greatest psychological thrillers, both of its time and ours. What about Adam Simss performance did you like? Excellent characterization of each voice. Realistic not cartoonish. A perfect match of voice and text. Any additional comments? This is a book for adults that implies much without being graphic. It is a dark, dark, look into human nature-- a cynical, and keenly observed depiction of greed, ambition, deception, and ultimately self-destruction. Plus, Gresham provides a personally researched glimpse inside the now almost-gone world of the carnival midway, not to mention the old tricks psychics still use to this day, to exploit the gullible and desperate. A real downer Would you try another book from William Lindsay Gresham and/or Adam Sims? Both the reader and the story were a nightmare. Why did I expect different? I'm ridiculously optimistic. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Depression and fear.

Black Wings Has My Angel Audiobook by Elliott Chaze

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elliott Chaze) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:38:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Wings Has My Angel Author: Elliott Chaze Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: She had the face of a madonna and a heart of dollar bills. "I came back and searched dizzily under the trailer, muttering the way drunks do, and then I heard it. A shuffling around inside the trailer. The little tramp had knocked me in the head with her Southern Comfort and now she was in there loading up....She didn't know I was alive." A legend among noir buffs, Chaze's long-lost pulp classic is the dreamlike tale of a man after a jailbreak who meets up with the woman of his dreams - and his nightmares. Elliott Chaze (1915 - 1990) was an old-school newspaper man who began his journalism career with the New Orleans bureau of the Associated Press shortly before Pearl Harbor. He worked for a time for AP's Denver office after paratrooper service in World War II, and then migrated south to Mississippi where he spent 20 years as a reporter and award-winning columnist. He is the author of several novels. Critic Reviews: "An astonishingly well written literary novel that just happened to be about (or roundabout) a crime." (Oxford American) Members Reviews: Guilt..... a deadly emotion !! Would you listen to Black Wings Has My Angel again? Why? Definitly. The author actually gives you 2 stories in the book. The story line is engaging. What did you like best about this story? the insight that Chaze has into the human psyche. He understands what makes human tick. His story is a study in human frailties. What does Malcolm Hillgartner bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His emotion. He does not overplay any part yet conveys every emotion, every nuance, every scene Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I could have, but took 2 sittings Any additional comments? a very solid noir book . A must have in your library !!!

No Dominion Audiobook by Charlie Huston

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlie Huston) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:23:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Dominion Author: Charlie Huston Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 468 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The only way for him to lay his hands on both is to take a gig with the local Vampyre Clan. See, something new is on the streets, a new high, a high so strong it can send a Vampyre spazzing through Joe's local watering hole - till Joe sends him through a plate-glass window, that is. It won't be long now before he's slapping stoolies, getting sapped, and being taken for a ride above 110th Street. Someone's pulling Joe's strings, and he's gonna cut them when he finds them - the strings and the hands that hold them. Critic Reviews: "There are echoes of Raymond Chandler and of Hunter S. Thompson, too. Among the new voices of the 21st-century crime fiction, Charlie Huston is where it's at." (Washington Post Book World) "The doomed love story at the heart of Huston's action-filled epic is what truly makes this a noir novel, and the undead microcosm of society he creates is both surprisingly relevant and entertaining." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Joe Pitt Sucks This was an impulse buy, it was offered cheap and had a good rating. Audible lists it as book 1, but it is really book 2. I got about half way through it and had give up due to lack of interest. I don't know how you make vampires boring, but Huston found a way. The characters are drug dealers and gangsters and would not be interesting as humans, vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc. It is a snoozer, save your money. Non stop excitement I read this book before the first one on accident but it really didn’t affect the story. I loved the narrator. He did a great job and he never once slipped with his ascents. The story starts off exciting and really never stops. Pitt is an incredible character that so envelopes the reader that he is irresistible and should be on the silver screen too. I usually get distracted with first person point of view but the author did a great job in this case. I would suggest that you read this book if you like the supernatural mixed with a bit of a rebel without a cause. Even better than the first! I really enjoyed this story - it's even better than the first one in the series {Already Dead}. Joe Pitt is cool and calm and very funny in a dead-pan way. The plot is decent; the bad guys are bad, the good guys are flawed, and the main character is fully fleshed and consistent. It is gory and gross and has coarse language. And, best of all, no "morals" are stogged down your throat. The narrator is very good. It's mature and non-romantic - basically a vampire novel written for adults rather than teens. I can't wait until the next in the series becomes available on Audible. Down the rabbit hole Joe Pitt has swagger. I could not think of another word to describe him. His edge that sets him apart. Sure he is witty but it is edgy. I don't smoke but if I did, give me a Lucky with a leather jacket that I can rock with it. Excellent book as usual by Huston and it has a dark side that will take you on a journey if you follow. A little but of "Apocalypse Now" type dark where I am fully entrenched and it takes a while to come out of it as a listener. All the main characters and pieces are still in play and by the end you will want another. Can't say enough about Scott Brick too. Excellent narrator.

Dark Fissures Audiobook by Matt Coyle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Coyle) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:41:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Fissures Subtitle: A Rick Cahill Novel Author: Matt Coyle Narrator: Travis Baldree Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-17 Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Private Investigator Rick Cahill fears the next knock on his door will be a cop holding a warrant for his arrest. For murder. La Jolla Chief of Police Tony Moretti is convinced Rick killed a missing person. No body has been found, but the evidence that's piling up says murder and it all points to Rick. With Moretti on his tail and the bank about to foreclose on his house, Rick takes a paying case that will stave off the bank, but pits him against Moretti and the La Jolla Police Department. Brianne Colton, a beautiful country singer, is convinced her estranged husband's suicide was really murder. Rick is unconvinced, but the mortgage has to be paid. Each new piece of evidence convinces him she's right. He breaks his number one rule and falls for Brianne, even as he begins to question her motives. As Moretti cinches the vise tighter, with Rick unable to trust the FBI, evil forces emerge from the shadows who will do anything, including torture and murder, to stop Rick from uncovering the truth. Members Reviews: Great book, with great narration! This is first book by Matt Coyle book I've listened to and the first narration by Baldree I have experienced as well. The story is very well written. I enjoyed the characters and I was sad when the book came to the end. I can't wait for the next book in the series (this is the 3rd book). Baldree is a wonderful narrator! He has fantastic tone & expression and I practically listened to the book in one day because I was so engaged in the story. Baldree has made it into my top narrators list. He was able to distinguish the voices of characters better than most. Most of his female voices sounded very similar but his male characters were all distinct. I hope the next book will be read by him also. Dark Fissures is well worth a credit! Great dark character Any additional comments? Great old fashioned detective tale in modern times. An antihero with a good heart just trying to get through a blacklisted life. There are many instances where the narrator added to the overall feel of the story. An audiobook well done. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. Thrill Ride! Any additional comments? Private Investigator Rick Cahill has his flaws but murder isn't one of them. When he is framed for the murder of a missing person, what follows is a fast-paced mystery with wonderful dialogue and plot twists. The plot and narration were both excellent. I found Dark Fissures to be very entertaining and I would recommend it. I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator. This review is my honest opinion. great read keeps you guessing I was gifted this audio ARC from the author for a honest and unbiased review Matt Coyle has done a fabulous job with this very interesting and well put together story. The plot is elaborate but suspenseful, with a diverse range of characters. I really enjoyed listening to this book as it kept me guessing. The story moves along at a good pace, with lots of happenings, all the way through to a great ending. Well worth a read Travis Baldree did a good job reading the book. Amazing. Engrossing from start to finish. I was planning on listening and reviewing this after some other audiobooks in my queue.

Impeding Justice Audiobook by M A Comley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M A Comley) — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:23:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Impeding Justice Subtitle: Justice Series, Book 2 Author: M A Comley Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: Jeamel Publishing Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: For eight long years, Detective Inspector Lorne Simpkins has tracked the vicious criminal known as The Unicorn. But the killer has frustrated MI6 at every turn and has remained successful at Impeding Justice. When Lorne is targeted in a trap that results in the death of her partner, the tragedy shakes her confidence to the core. Before she has time to recoup, her teenage daughter is kidnapped. More than Lorne's professional reputation rests on her bringing The Unicorn to justice. Members Reviews: Loved This! What made the experience of listening to Impeding Justice the most enjoyable? Great plot, fabulous reader. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Definitely. One of the best serial killers around. What does Anna Parker-Naples bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She is just what I pictured this lead character to sound like. Most importantly, she made it easy to differentiate between characters. Lots of personality in her voice. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Edge of your seat serial killer thriller! Any additional comments? Overall great crime thriller, from the reader, the plot, and characters. Excellent As MA Comley does....starts off with a bang then leads the reader along hooked! Then you get to the crunch and whoosh. Great storyline it had me listening hard to get every bit. Narrator was good. She took the story along at a good pace. Really enjoyable & well worth getting

The Keepsake Audiobook by Mary Burton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Burton) — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 04:59:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Keepsake Author: Mary Burton Narrator: Jennifer Riker Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Murder is not a one-size-fits-all crime. People kill for many reasons. Revenge. Jealously. Hate. Even love. Officer Georgia Morgan with the Nashville Police Department Forensics Unit didnt generally care about motivation behind a killing. That was big picture. She cared about the micro picture: hair fibers, fingerprints, DNA, and all the other minute details that proved guilt or innocence. Homicide Detective Jake Bishop was her opposite. He saw the forest, not the trees. Sure, hed use Georgias forensic work in the courtroom to sway a jury, but when it came to day-to-day investigations, it took a back seat. With the clock ticking to catch a killer, Bishop didnt wait for backed-up state labs or fingerprint analysis.

Cold Storage, Alaska Audiobook by John Straley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Straley) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:17:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold Storage, Alaska Author: John Straley Narrator: Stephen R. Thorne Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Cold Storage, Alaska, is a remote fishing outpost where salmonberries sparkle in the morning frost and where you just might catch a King Salmon if you're Zen enough to wait for it. Settled in 1935 by Norse fishermen who liked to skinny dip in its natural hot springs, the town enjoyed prosperity in the mid-20th century, at the height of the frozen fish boom. But now the cold storage plant is all but abandoned and the population is shrinking every day. Clive "the Milkman" McCahon returns to his tiny Alaska hometown after a seven-year jail stint for dealing coke. He has a lot to make up to his younger brother, Miles, who has dutifully been taking care of their ailing mother - and, really, all of Cold Storage. Miles is a physician's assistant and the closest thing to a doctor this side of Sitka. But Clive doesn't realize the trouble he's bringing home. He's reformed now, and his dream is to open a bar-slash-church (a Cold Storage ordinance requires there to be as many churches in town as there are bars). Clive's vengeful old business partner is hot on his heels, a stick-in-the-mud State Trooper is dying to bust Clive for narcotics, and, to complicate everything, Clive might be going insane - lately, he's been hearing animals talking to him. Will his arrival in Cold Storage be a breath of fresh air for the sleepy, depopulated town? Or will it turn the whole place upside-down? Critic Reviews: "Straley strikes the perfect balance of humor and pathos in this story about the McCahon brothers." (The New York Times Book Review) "The cast of eccentric characters, the sharp, witty dialogue, and the chaotic, frenzied pace of the narrative would do Preston Sturges proud. Those who like their crime with a healthy side of humor could hardly do better. Quirky, funny and compulsively readable." (Kirkus Reviews) "[Straley's] evocation of nature and human nature approaches the lyrical, and he seems guided by Faulkners dictum that the only thing truly worth writing about is the human heart in conflict with itself." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Don't leave this book in Cold Storage! Great characters and wonderful story lines plus excellent narration--enjoy beside a warm fire or on a sunny summer weekend. The only chills you'll get are those shivers of delight at a great book rolling along inside your head like it belongs there. Enjoy! I'm Packing for Cold Storage Now! What other book might you compare Cold Storage, Alaska to and why? Similar authors would be Elmore Leonard, but the writing is smarter. Or Carl Hiasson but the characters are much more defined and enjoyable. The book has the same quirky humor as those authors but the story flows better and the funny parts seem more genuine. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I enjoyed the interaction between the brothers, the upstanding one is scared to make a wrong move and the scoundrel is fearless, I also enjoyed the bonding that took place between Clive and Little Brother, the distrusting scarred up pit bull. In fact the characters in this book are all interesting and I'm looking forward to a sequel in order to get know them better.

Bust Audiobook by Ken Bruen, Jason Starr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ken Bruen) — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 23:15:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bust Subtitle: The Max and Angela Series, Book 1 Author: Ken Bruen, Jason Starr Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: From award-winning authors Ken Bruen and Jason Starr comes Bust, an original new noir novel by two of the world's finest crime writers. Five valuable lessons you can learn by listening to Bust: When you hire someone to kill your wife, don't hire a psychopath. Don't use Drano to get rid of a dead body. Those locks on hotel room doors? They're not very secure. A curly blond wig isn't much of a disguise. Secrets can kill. Members Reviews: Dark. Gritty. Perfect Noir Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yeah, I would recommend the book. It's slow moving, but the tension builds each step of the way as the story unfolds around the deceits and lies and actions of Max and Angela Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? It wasn't the most gripping story out there, but it fit my mood for the week. What does Peter Berkrot bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Peter Brings a grit to his voice and an edginess to his tone the draws you in. His voice alone tells you how dark this tale really is. His accents are wonderfully done and believable (but I'm not an expert so he could have sounded like the Lucky Charms guy and it would've worked for me). I look forward to his portrayal through the rest of the series. Any additional comments? I'm in for the rest of the series. I liked the edginess, and I liked the darkness, and I liked that happily ever after doesn't always happen. Just the Noir I was looking for I love this book. It's full of noir goodness and Peter Berkrot did a fantastic job with all the characters. Well worth my credit Neo-Noir that blasts with both barrels! Would you consider the audio edition of Bust to be better than the print version? That's a touch call to make. The impact of the story would be mightily felt, regardless. I enjoyed the narration very much -- the reader is able to convey a character's voice with great precision. Starr and Bruen seamlessly weave their talents together to create a noir masterpiece -- so hardboiled, you'll likely chip a tooth. OVER THE TOP Over the top story. Starts so slow that I almost abandoned it. The characters are cartoon-like extremes. They have no nuances. Once the action gets going it is breathless and entertaining but the ending is abrupt and unsatisfactory, hastily put together it aeems. The narrator was probably the best part of this audiobook. Pulp Fiction at its best What about Peter Berkrots performance did you like? Excellent performance from Berkrot - full of character, pace, but also tongue in cheek. Very entertaining despite some rather nasty incidents. Any additional comments? Terrible to say in view of the fact that there isn't a redeemable character among the main people, but it is entertaining with a good sense of suspense!

Vigilante Angels Book I: The Priest Audiobook by Billy DeCarlo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Billy DeCarlo) — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:40:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vigilante Angels Book I: The Priest Author: Billy DeCarlo Narrator: Billy DeCarlo Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: Wild Lake Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Book one of the trilogy. If you were going to die, who would you kill? Tommy, a retired cop and former Marine, has cancer. He realizes he can kill without consequences, and he's got a list. Pedophile priest, corrupt cop, racist presidential candidate where to start? He enlists the help of an unlikely cast of unusual fellow patients to target his hit list. The hardest battles, the ones he hadn't counted on, are right in his own home: an alcoholic, unfaithful wife and bringing himself to accept his son's sexuality. In book one of this trilogy, Tommy befriends a black ex-con who is a fellow patient. As both seek redemption for their past misdeeds, and with nothing to lose, they set their sights on a priest who is accused of molesting children. Will his fight for good come closer to home than he imagined? Members Reviews: Vigilante Angels (1) This is a good read and it has a lot of ties to reality even though it is fiction. The story is a work of humanity linked with Vengeance and it works well. A great read The book had everything. Police, passion, family, retribution, loyalties, social injustices and a whole lot more, A real page turner! Engaging characters and story I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book for my honest review. This book has a very dark story line. Tommy is one minute likeable and the next you just want to smack him upside his head. Mos has seen is share of heartaches but still manages to always to help others. These two men decide to take justice into their own hands. They set out to right a horrible wrong and to meet out justice to a child abusing priest. Really liked the characters. Not my usual story but still enjoyed the book and it kept me engaged. Very well written. Loved the title and the cover. I recommend this book. Vigilante Angel! I wasn't sure what exactly to expect from this book. The development of the characters was done well but there were things in the story that I wasn't feeling went well in the story. I understand why the ex cop became jaded after being on the job for so long and wanted to get justice for victims of heinous crimes. He just didn't go about getting justice in the right manner. I realize there were valid reasons for him becoming a vigilante. I enjoyed the banter between Tommy and Moses and the group he spent time with for treatment. I recommend that you read this book even though it wasn't for me. Check it out. A little different type of mystery He is a priest, but he's also a human male. He has needs, you know. The children are so available. Tommy was a good cop. But he's seen to much. Now he's jaded. Moses is an ex_con. He`s changed. They meet in the cancer infusion room, both distrustful of the other, but both wanting to do something to make the world just a little better before they die. ... I'm buying the sequel.

Stalking the Dragon Audiobook by Mike Resnick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Resnick) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:57:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalking the Dragon Subtitle: A Fable of Tonight Author: Mike Resnick Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: It seems that the Eastminster pet show is being held the next day, and his dragon, Fluffy, the heavy favorite, has been kidnapped. Mallory's nocturnal hunt for the miniature dragon takes him to some of the stranger sections of this Manhattan - Greenwitch Village (which is right around the corner from Greenwich Village and is populated by witches and covens); a wax museum where figures of Humphrey Bogart, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre come alive; Gracie Mansion (which is haunted by the ghosts of former mayors); and the Bureau of Missing Creatures, a movie set where they're filming a PBS documentary on zombies and various other denizens of the Manhattan night. As Mallory follows the leads and hunts for clues, he comes up against one dead end after another. Along the way he meets a few old friends and enemies, and a host of strange new inhabitants of this otherworldly Manhattan. Aided by a strange goblin named Jeeves, Mallory has only one night to find a tiny dragon that's hidden somewhere in a city of seven million. Members Reviews: Love the Other Manhattan! This is the third book Mike Resinck has written about the Other Manahttan, the one along side of ours where magic works, goblins, demons, vampires, etc. Although it is not totally necessary to read/listen to Stalking the Unicorn or Stalking the Vampire first, I do recommend it for maximum enjoyment. John Justin Mallory has been hired to find Flurry, a "toy" (11 inches at the shoulder) dragon who is the shoe-in winner at The Eastminster Show at Madison Round Garden. In addition, the Grundy, the most powerful and evil demon in the world (and Marlory's greatest enemy) has doubled his fee to find Fluffy because he's a sportsman and doesn't want his Carmeletta to win by default. The very idea of Flurry is histerical! She's an 11 inch at the shoulder, dragon who eats only elephant shaped chocolate covered marshmellow cookies. Anyone who has attended a dog. cat or horse show will recognize the behaviors of the owners and breaders of the show dragons. The mystery is fairly transparent, but one doesn't listen to this kind of parady for the plot. It's the characters and the situations that are so funny from the goblins popping out all the dark alleys to try to sell you something that you don't want to the magic mirror that complains about the room's appearance and his owner's choice of viewing material to his partner Colonel Winnifred Carruthers, the great white hunter (and old lady)to the office cat (a female catperson). It's great, Resnick paradies the hard boiled detector story as well as most of pulp fiction while taking a shot at the very serious nature of people with their show animals.... The naration is excellent! Strange but fun As the title says, a strange but fun little book.

Cruel Justice Audiobook by M A Comley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M A Comley) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:10:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cruel Justice Subtitle: Justice Series, Book 1 Author: M A Comley Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: Jeamel Publishing Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The headless body of a wealthy widow is discovered decomposing in Chelling Forest. Then a second victim is found. Detective Inspector Lorne Simpkins and her partner, DS Pete Childs, are assigned the case. Before they can discover the identity of the killer they must make a connection between the two victims. After a third murder, Lorne receives a grisly surprise. Clearly, a vicious serial killer is on a rampage, and Lorne has become the killer's fixation. Lorne can't allow her failing marriage or her new boss - a man with whom she shares a sensuous secret - keep her from focusing on her job. She must catch the macabre murderer, or risk becoming the next victim. Members Reviews: Definitely a book I CANNOT RECOMMEND Have read other books written by M. A. Comely and considered them an okay read, but definitely not this one. The main character DI Lorn ....... whatever is one of the most self centred and self indulgent characters in a " who done it " I have read. This character alone sowed the seeds of my such intense dislike of the primary character. simply really - choose another book.

You Could Call It Murder Audiobook by Lawrence Block

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:09:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: You Could Call It Murder Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A missing person case brings private eye Roy Markham to the remote winter-bound college town of Cliff's End, New Hampshire. But what began as a routine investigation quickly becomes dark and dangerous. Six pornographic photos and a tidy little blackmail scheme result in a brutal and baffling murder, and no one is safe - especially Markham himself. Members Reviews: Boring. Would you try another book from Lawrence Block and/or Peter Berkrot? It was like listening to an oldtime "film noir". No emotion, very predictable. Not the L. Block I know I have read most of the Matt Scudder and the Hitman series but this is before Block learned how to write.

The Black Marble Audiobook by Joseph Wambaugh

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Wambaugh) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:38:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Marble Author: Joseph Wambaugh Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: He is a damned good cop -- a burned-out homicide detective wrapped around a Smith & Wesson .38 and a vodka bottle. She is his partner -- twice divorced, nursing a grudge against men, obsessed by the awful temptation of love. Members Reviews: Hard to put down Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Wambaugh's characters are a bit over the top and can startle you initially. This narrator held my attention throughout. He made you feel part of the story. He made me laugh out loud at times and sad at others. A good story and a great team. Wambaugh is a great story teller What does Oliver Wyman bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book? I liked Oliver's voice for the Russian characters in this book - he also did a good job with Natalie. The depth of the voices he used helped the listener to understand the characters - why they did what they did - they became three dimensional and you actually cared about them. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? I fell in love with the Hollywood station series - then I listened to Harbor Nocturne and found it captivating so when I stumbled onto Black marble I had to listen to it to see if Joseph Wambaugh's first novels were as good as his later ones. I found the writing to be good - Joseph has definitely matured in his writing - I would recommend all of his works as I said he is a great story teller. Wambaughs tormented characters The black marble spends most of the book developing character and less time on the caper. The end was lacking If you do not like animal cruelty, racial slurs, strong language then do not listen to this book. The ending was strange. The beginning was ok, but just went downhill from there. Classic Love the gritty truth of the time period. His books are so authentic. You feel like your are in the story.

The Turnaround Audiobook by George Pelecanos

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Pelecanos) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:50:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turnaround Author: George Pelecanos Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Thirty-five years later, one survivor of that night reaches out to another, opening a door that could lead to salvation. Another survivor is now out of prison, looking for reparation in any form he can find it. The Turnaround takes us on a journey from the rock-and-soul streets of the '70s to the changing neighborhoods of D.C. today, from the diners and auto garages of the city to the inside of Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital, where wounded men and women have returned to the world in a time of war. It is a novel of fathers and sons, wives and husbands, loss, victory and violent redemption, another compelling, highly charged novel from George Pelecanos. Critic Reviews: "[Pelecanos] tells a tight, suspenseful story. And he packs enough of a wallop to put The Turnaround on an express bus of its own." (The New York Times) "Yet another gem of urban noir...A beautifully written and thought-provoking novel of crime, friendship, aging and redemption." (Publishers Weekly) "Pelecanos does what few, if any, American writers do: He tells the truth." (Chicago Sun-Times) Members Reviews: Good Book for a Trip "The Turnaround" is an interesting tale about several characters whose entire lives are affected by a chance, violent and tragic incident when they were teenagers. Although I don't usually like abridged versions, I thought that this one was a perfect length for a trip, and I didn't yearn to hear more than its five hours. It was fast-paced, well-constructed, and easiily held my interest. The narration was excellent. If you're looking for something profound or literary, look elsewhere; but, if you're looking for a good story about contemporary city life, you'll enjoy "The Turnaround."

Vigilante Angels Trilogy: The Complete Boxed Set Audiobook by Billy DeCarlo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Billy DeCarlo) — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:52:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vigilante Angels Trilogy: The Complete Boxed Set Author: Billy DeCarlo Narrator: Billy DeCarlo Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-17 Publisher: Wild Lake Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A hateful, divisive presidential candidate, a pedophile priest, and a corrupt cop cross paths with a vigilante former Marine who has nothing to lose. He enlists the help of an unlikely cast of fellow cancer patients to target his hit list. It's said that in the end, everyone gets what they deserve. Who will die and who will live? This is a boxed set of the complete Vigilante Angels trilogy. A dark, gritty, noir crime novel series. Tommy, a retired cop and former Marine, has cancer. He realizes he can kill without consequences, and he's got a list. Pedophile priest, corrupt cop, racist presidential candidate - where to start? He enlists the help of an unlikely cast of unusual fellow patients to target his hit list. The hardest battles, the ones he hadn't counted on, are right in his own home: an alcoholic, unfaithful wife and bringing himself to accept his son's sexuality. In book one of this trilogy, Tommy befriends a black ex-con who is a fellow patient. As both seek redemption for their past misdeeds, and with nothing to lose, they set their sights on a priest who is accused of molesting children. Will his fight for good come closer to home than he imagined? In book two of this trilogy, Tommy finds himself under investigation by a racist, corrupt cop who torments Tommy and his family until the unthinkable happens. Tommy partners with a one-eyed Korean martial-arts expert and a black motorcycle gang to seek revenge. Will justice be served? In the exciting conclusion of the Vigilante Angels trilogy, Tommy finds himself on the run and hiding in the Florida Keys. He's prepared to let his disease claim him and die in peace. That is until he finds love and a mysterious rejuvenation. He begins to follow the meteoric rise of a politician that stands for everything he despises and sees one last chance to make the world a better place before dies. He battles alcoholism, love, cancer, FBI investigators, neo-Nazis, and many unexpected obstacles to complete one last mission. In the race against time, which will prevail? Members Reviews: Really enjoyable story These books, draw you in and don't let go. I listened to these books, only pausing to sleep. The characters are well written, grow with the story.

Cold in July Audiobook by Joe R. Lansdale

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe R. Lansdale) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 01:08:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cold in July Author: Joe R. Lansdale Narrator: Brian Hutchison Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: From the Edgar Award-winning author of the Hap and Leonard mysteries comes a shocking crime thriller to chill even the warmest summer's night. By turns vivid, raw, and darkly comedic, this mystery classic inspired the 2014 major motion picture Cold in July, starring Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Sam Shepard (Black Hawk Down), and Don Johnson (Miami Vice). Richard Dane has killed a man. He cannot unhear the firing of the gun or unsee the blood on his living room wall. But everybody in the small town of LaBorde, Texas, knows Dane acted in self-defense. Everybody except Ben Russel, the ex-con father of the small-time criminal who invaded Dane's home. When Russel comes looking for revenge against Dane's family, the two are unexpectedly drawn into a conspiracy that conceals the vilest of crimes. Surrounded by police corruption, mafia deception, and underworld brutality, Dane, Russel, and eccentric PI Jim Bob Luke have discovered a game they may not survive. Members Reviews: Well written but bland. Any additional comments? I felt that it was well written from a technical perspective. But the story lacked depth, was predictable, and without flavor. Very dark and different yet boring This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I have every Lansdale offered by audible - his range is so great that he writes wonderful dialog and unique views of people - but this story is like there is something he forgot to write about in order to make the reader follow the story. What was most disappointing about Joe R. Lansdales story? Story didn't seem to be consistent end to end and characters had big pieces missing. Maybe that was the intent and if so boy did he succeed. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? sorrow that I bought it. Any additional comments? I will still buy most Lansdale books but will preview them first. Trash How anyone can write, or enjoy such trash is beyond me. Not only is it poorly written and a ridiculous story line, it is crass and offensive. It certainly makes Texans look like a bunch of uneducated idiots.

Prison Noir Audiobook by Joyce Carol Oates (editor)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joyce Carol Oates (editor)) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:06:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prison Noir Author: Joyce Carol Oates (editor) Narrator: Mark Boyett, David Marantz, Joe Barrett, Christina Delaine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched with the summer '04 award-winning best seller Brooklyn Noir. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective geographic range of the book. This anthology, with stories set in different prisons across the US, presents an absolutely new perspective on prison literature. From the introduction by Joyce Carol Oates: "The blood jet is poetry - these words of Sylvia Plath have reverberated through my experience of reading and rereading the stories of Prison Noir. In this case the blood jet is prose, though sometimes poetic prose; if we go a little deeper, in some chilling instances, the blood jet is exactly that: blood. For these stories are not "literary" exercises - though some are exceptionally well-written by any formalist standards, and artfully structured as narratives; with a single exception the stories are stark, somber, emotionally driven cris de coeur... We may feel revulsion for some of the acts described in these stories, but we are likely to feel a startled, even stunned sympathy for the perpetrators. And in several stories, including even murderers' confessions, we are likely to feel a profound and unsettling identification... There is no need for fantasy-horror in a place in which matter-of-fact horror is the norm, and mental illness is epidemic. Vividly rendered realism is the predominant literary strategy, as in a riveting documentary film." Featuring brand-new stories by: Christopher M. Stephen, Sin Soracco, Scott Gutches, Eric Boyd, Ali F. Sareini, Stephen Geez, B.M. Dolarman, Zeke Caligiuri, Marco Verdoni, Kenneth R. Brydon, Linda Michelle Marquardt, Andre White, Timothy Pauley, Bryan K. Palmer, and William Van Poyck. This audiobook is narrated by Mark Boyett, David Marantz, Joe Barrett, Christina Delaine, Jennifer Van Dyck, Christian Rummel, Scott Aiello and Jeff Woodman. Members Reviews: Hell on Earth Sad, dark, seldom funny. I am so sad for the reality of being in prison, but I know it is important for me to know of this human suffering. But Why? A Must Read As an anthology, this book is difficult to review properly except to say that each story is a great read in and of itself. There is a tightness of story line to each but with such expressed and implied descriptions that the reader gets more than the small number of pages each story fills. This volume is a must read for anyone who enjoys good writing, good story telling and insights into people one doesn't readily come into conact with. Honest Noir The first word to come to mind while reading Prison Noir is "honest." That's not to say that these stories are true or even autobiographical fiction, but there is a sincerity running through them that transcends talent and/or style. These are prison stories written by prisoners(one of whom has since been executed) and they are not all the greatest writers (although "Bardos" and "A Message in the Breath of Allah" are among the best in the entire Akashic Noir series), but every one of these stories is engaging and entertaining in its own way. Impressive Joyce Carol Oates is one of my favorite authors and she does not disappoint in the editing of this very edgy compilation of stories. Worthy of a re-read.

The Way Home Audiobook by George Pelecanos

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Pelecanos) — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:21:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Way Home Author: George Pelecanos Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-09 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: One day on the job, Chris and his partner come across a temptation almost too big to resist. Chris does the right thing, but old habits and instincts rise to the surface, threatening this new-found stability with sudden treachery and violence. With his father and his most trusted friends, he takes one last chance to blast past the demons trying to pull him back. Like Richard Price or William Kennedy, Pelecanos pushes his characters to the extremes, their redemption that much sweeter because it is so hard fought. Pelecanos has long been celebrated for his unerring ability to portray the conflicts men feel as they search and struggle for power and love in a world that is often harsh and unforgiving but can ultimately be filled with beauty. Members Reviews: Fairly pedestrian plot; excellent narration Pelecsnos us a fine writer, and his knowledge of DC's underworld and slang (think The Wire, on which he collaborated).unequalled. This is a somewhat sentimental, somewhat obvious story of a "troubled" youth who manages to transcend his problems, but whose less fortunate friends do not. Enjoyable enough for a quick read. A Grind This work by Pelecanos was a slow starter with fair character development and what was hopeful to work up to a fast paced and riveting end. That ending never cames, instead we have an ending that is little more than a flat narrative of the events that unraveled a poorly assembled story that is a grind to take in anyway. Not a good read, if it were a paper novel it would have hit the trash before I got through the first half.

The Wave at Hanging Rock Audiobook by Gregg Dunnett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregg Dunnett) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:33:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wave at Hanging Rock Author: Gregg Dunnett Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: What if the best friend you had growing up was a killer...and you never noticed? Fourteen-year-old Jesse is shipped halfway round the world after the death of his father. He struggles to adapt to life on the Welsh Atlantic coast but eventually befriends John, a popular, charismatic, and outwardly charming boy. But as their friendship grows, a darker side to John emerges. Will Jesse notice before it's too late? Newly qualified psychologist Natalie's life falls apart when her husband Jim is reported missing. Is it a tragic accident, or something more? A mysterious phone call sets Natalie on a path to discover the truth, but as she delves deeper her own demons come back to haunt her. Get set for a thrilling ride as these stories crash together with a twist that's been described as mind-blowing, shocking, and unmissable. Members Reviews: Good story, but 3 stars because... ...For one thing, the book needs an editor. There were so many run-on sentences that at times I had to back up and edit mentally to understand what was written. Second, the overuse of f-bombs seemed a distraction and totally unnecessary. Nothing was added to the book or its story by their use. But I did finish the book, and found it to be a very intriguing story. I believe it would make a good movie. Just leave out the gratuitous use of the "f" word. Great Twists, Good Writing; This is a difficult book to comment on because the author has talent. The writing flows easily and although the pacing slows at times, it never gets completely bogged down. It is difficult to discuss what didn't work without creating spoilers, so I will share as much as I can. There are characters in the book who are not killers yet they make plans to kill another person. While all of us have, at one time or another, been angry enough to express (or at least) the thought that we could kill someone, these are fantasies that we use to "blow off steam." There are books written on the psychology of killing, dealing with how the everyday person faces and usually evades killing another person, even in war. Humans are just not wired to kill another human, even in war. I am not saying that it is not possible, but I am saying that I found it difficult to believe that the people in the book would be able to carry out any plans they might make to kill someone. Unfortunately, this is a major part of the story. There are two twists in the story, which the author handles perfectly. If Mr. Dunnett would not have carefully written his book in the manner he used, one of the twists would not have worked at all. The twist in the last chapter was totally unexpected...so unexpected, in fact, that I had to reread that section three times to ensure I had not misread it. Serious thought went into the twists, and the author made it look easy. To recap, the writing is good, and the surprises are professionally crafted. While the characterizations of the boys are good and Natalie is around enough to make me feel like I know her, Dave and other characters are not as fleshed out as the others. The idea that any normal person could plan to kill another person was difficult to pull off, and as an intricate part of the plot, it weakens the story. If you can suspend disbelief through this aspect, it is an entertaining read.

Gumshoe Audiobook by Rob Leininger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rob Leininger) — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 22:29:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gumshoe Subtitle: A Mortimer Angel Novel Author: Rob Leininger Narrator: Marlin May Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-16 Publisher: Oceanview Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: For nine long days, the mayor and district attorney of Reno, Nevada, have been missing. Vanished without a trace. Their vehicles were found parked side-by-side at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Did they fly somewhere together? They aren't on any flight manifest. Did the two of them take off with a big pile of the city's money? If so, the city accountants can't find it. Were they murdered? There's no sign of foul play. Their disappearances have finally made national news. Enter Mortimer Angel, who's just quit a thankless job as an IRS agent. Mort is Reno's newest gumshoe, a private-eye-in-training at his nephew's detective agency. Just four hours into his new career, Mort finds the mayor - make that, the mayor's head - in the trunk of Mort's ex-wife's Mercedes. The news-hungry media speculates: Did Mort kill the mayor? Did Mort's ex? As events begin to spin out of control, Mort realizes things have been out of control since the night before he started his new career, the night he found the unknown naked blonde in his bed. Members Reviews: Story good, narrator stiff What did you love best about Gumshoe? I like the main character and how it develops. What do you think the narrator could have done better? More inflection. Loosen up! There are a lot of comedic spots written well that fall flat in the telling.

Sinner Man Audiobook by Lawrence Block

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:12:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sinner Man Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Mike Dennis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-16 Publisher: Lawrence Block Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Lawrence Block's first crime novel - lost for nearly 50 years! To escape punishment for a murder he didn't mean to commit, insurance man Don Barshter has to take on a new identity: Nathaniel Crowley, ferocious up-and-comer in the New York mob. But can he find safety in the skin of another man...a worse man...a sinner man? Members Reviews: An excellent early book from Block! This book is straight noir crime rather than hard-boiled mystery. I love both, but have always preferred the former. This lost, early novel from Block is an example of what having talent does for a writer. Block might (and I have no idea if he does) view this as a work inferior to his latter work because that's sort of how it works, you get better with practice. The thing is, this book is much better than many, many other writers' early efforts. It's a unique twist on the man-on-the-run setup. The protagonist decides to run TOWARD a conspicuous life in order to escape another conspicuous one. There are solid notes of Block's humor set next to surprisingly steamy sex scenes and scenarios that betray Block's early work as an erotica author. We learn in the book extras that Block had to include these scenes to spice up the novel to the publisher's specs, but I think it adds to the grittiness of the book. Fun Fact (and not much of a spoiler) the main character pays a lady for her, um, services and it costs him $50. The story is set in 1960. In 2016 dollars, based on the CPI/Inflation Calculator, that's a hefty price tag of $400 and change ... she must have been a heck of a broad! i alsi like the burglar books and the hit man stories i have a library full of blocks books. i started with "when the sacred ginmill closes and was hooked on scudder. i alsi like the burglar books and the hit man stories. i also have a signed scudder on my shelf. when i saw his first crime novel was republished i just had to have ity. it was everything it was advertised to be.. i liked it. Hard boiled crime at its best This is a classic hard boiled crime novel. It is written in a clear crisp way. It paints a picture of crime in a way that is not complimentary but instead seems real. It portrays crime as being a temporary upgrade in status, with an inevitable fall from grace. Consider this the 1960 version of Breaking Bad Great, great stuff. Like watching film noir as an insurance salesman makes the transformation to mobster after accidentally killing his wife. Consider this the 1960 version of Breaking Bad. Extremely well done. Pulp-The Way it Should Be Thanks to one of my favorite imprints, Hard Case Crime(I've read and collected every title) for reprinting Block's long lost first crime novel. It was the worth the wait--Block can take a trite trope--man on the run adopting a new identity, etc...and make it fresh, fast pace and most of all fun. If you like this kind of stuff, and i know you do, get this book.

Spider Games Audiobook by Helen Hanson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Helen Hanson) — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:26:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spider Games Subtitle: The Cruise FBI Thriller Series, Book 2 Author: Helen Hanson Narrator: Patrick Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-17 Publisher: Domino INK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Instead living that better life, a runaway ends up a floater in the river. Hers won't be the last death. The ones left behind are still slaves. It's Claudia's job to figure out the dead woman's name. But what's her connection to a bombing in San Francisco? How will the dead woman's sister escape now that she's alone? Baxter's work with drones is game-changing. He's offered an amazing job in robotics. Then a man threatens to reveal Baxter's secret past. When their own city is rocked by the bomber, will the wrong person get accused? Can Baxter and Claudia stop the maniac before another target is destroyed? An intelligent thriller to keep you listening because it's a twisty tale until the explosive end. Get it now and hear the thrills unfold. Members Reviews: A Well Woven Web of Intrigue Helen Hanson is an incredibly gifted writer. I'm an avid reader. I find an author I like and binge read everything they've written; a few I follow through their reader's group. I follow exactly three and Helen Hanson is one of those three. Spider Games is the sixth Helen Hansen novel I've read, like all her other books, it is a tight, fast paced page burner with tendrils of the web of former books woven into the fabric of the current story. Each book stands on its own but is enhanced by the participation of the characters of previous storylines so as to enhance the reader's current experience of the universe the author has created. Her characters are believable, multileveled and come alive as they face both personal and moral decisions that will and do drive their future. The struggles in their relationships as well as the struggles to overcome the obstacles in their narrative are as complicated as any Spider Web. As the main characters, computer and robotics nerd Baxter Cruise and FBI agent Claudia Seagal, try to understand and explore their unique attraction and relationships, the entanglements of Baxter's past seem to be a major road block; while the rigors and conflict of Claudia's position keep getting in the way. How did Baxter's fingerprint get on a bomb? Why did someone try to kill Claudia? Can they trust each other? Does their complicated relationship have a future? Can it be sustained or even work in the midst of the current crisis they face? Can they survive the threats that seem to entwine them and assault them on every side? What's the link between Claudia's case and Baxter? Those are just a few of the questions that will keep the reader turning pages as Helen Hanson weaves an engaging mystery. I highly recommend Spider Games as well as all her other works: The Masters CIA Thriller series: 3 Lies, The Masters' Key. And the first book in Cruise FBI Thriller Series: Ocean of Fear and her stand alone book Dark Pool. I have so enjoyed her works that I want Helen Hanson to keep writing. She supplied me with an Advanced Reader's Copy for writing a review, however I have purchased the book to encourage her to continue writing. We know most writer's write because they have to but having a little income does help encourage them to continue. High-Tech Drones and a Really Good Mystery! I really enjoyed the story line in this book. Helenâs high tech angle of using drones was fascinating.

The Kill-Off Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:48:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kill-Off Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: Robertson Dean, Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Luane Devore's days are numbered. All her neighbors in the declining seaside resort town of Manduwoc want her dead. Some, like her young husband, Ralph, and his girlfriend, Danny, want the thousands of dollars she keeps hidden under the mattress she spends her days resting on. Others want her to stop her malicious gossip - some of which could ruin lives. Told from multiple perspectives, The Kill-Off tells the story of a woman not long for this earth - but who will finally take matters into their own hands... but when? The Kill-Off was the basis of Maggie Greenwald's critically acclaimed film of the same name. Critic Reviews: "The most hard-boiled of all the American writers of crime fiction." (Chicago Tribune) "Thompson is always a fun ride." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Thompson experiments I always enjoy JT and have read/listened to several by now. This is a little different for him using rotating narrators to tell the story from each potential suspects view. You get an idea of each persons motives for wanting the woman dead and it's still a mystery until the end. It would have been nice to have completely different readers for each character so you'd get a clearer delineation of voices, once in a while they sound the same and so you lose track a little of certain people thinking you've heard them before, but actually as it turns out each view only appears once, knowing that ahead of time will help. Not a shoot em up as perhaps suggested by the title, but a good Thompson small town crime story.

Die Akte Vaterland (Gereon Rath 4) Hörbuch von Volker Kutscher

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Volker Kutscher) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:59:57 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> Titel: Die Akte Vaterland (Gereon Rath 4) Autor:: Volker Kutscher Erzähler: David Nathan Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 20 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-30-12 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Volker Kutscher entwirft erneut eine packende und komplexe Geschichte vor dem Hintergrund der historischen Ereignisse. Während Straßenschlachten zwischen Nazis und Kommunisten immer mehr Todesopfer fordern, putscht Reichskanzler von Papen die demokratische Regierung Preußens aus dem Amt und mit ihr die Spitze der Berliner Polizei. "Die Akte Vaterland" ist der vierte Roman aus der Kriminalreihe um den Kölner Kriminalkommissar Gereon Rath.

Texas by the Tail Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:51:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Texas by the Tail Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: Jeff Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: To everyone he's ever played dice with, Mitch Corley seems like the luckiest guy around. But in truth, Corley's fast hands are the only gift fate's ever given him. He's never held down a steady job, and when it comes to women, his luck might just be the worst of all - his girlfriend and partner-in-crime, Red, would double-cross him in a heartbeat if she knew just how short on cash they really were. And if Red ever finds out about the wife Corley neglected to mention, there's a good chance that Corley might not survive the night. At first, Mitch was sure Texas would be the perfect place for him and Red to run their game - there are players in nearly every back room and side street across the state and here, the pockets run just a little deeper. But Corley forgot about one thing: Texans don't forgive easily. And there's nothing they hate more than a cheater.

The Gunman Audiobook by Jean-Patrick Manchette

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean-Patrick Manchette) — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:38:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gunman Author: Jean-Patrick Manchette Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A gripping noir masterpiece and New York Times Notable Book, The Gunman is now a major motion picture starring Sean Penn. Martin Terrier is a hired killer who wants out of the game so he can settle down and marry his childhood sweetheart. But the organization won't let him go - they have other plans for him. In a violent tale that shatters as many illusions as bodies, Jean-Patrick Manchette subjects his characters and listeners alike to a fierce exercise in style. This tightly plotted, corrosive parody of "the success story" is widely considered to be Manchette's masterpiece - a classic of modern noir. Members Reviews: Tough hard ironic The gunman seems like a work deeply inspired by the love of American violence and the hard-boiled detective story. At the center is a character who is tough and trained as a killer, and who speaks with the terse authority of a Hemingway character. The author is an aficionado of brutality and violence, but his hero somehow rises above it all and is true to his love although he doesnt get her to stay with him at least. When are you sure over does the accents and over does the violence and if I hear the word stupid or are you stupid? One more time I will feel very stupid for continuing to listen.

The Snarl of the Beast: Race Williams #17 (Black Mask) Audiobook by Carroll John Daly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carroll John Daly) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:52:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Snarl of the Beast: Race Williams #17 (Black Mask) Author: Carroll John Daly Narrator: Finn J.D. John Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Black Mask Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Who is the criminal known only as "The Beast?" Too baffling for the police to solve, it becomes a manhunt in which detective Race Williams must track down "the most feared, the cunningest and cruelest creature that stalks the city streets at night." But it will soon become Race's most dangerous case as he tries to stay alive. One of the longest and best of the dozens of Race Williams adventures. Story 17 in the Race Williams series. Carroll John Daly (1889 - 1958) was the creator of the first hard-boiled private eye story, predating Dashiell Hammett's first Continental Op story by several months. Daly's classic character, Race Williams, was one of the most popular fiction characters of the pulps, and the direct inspiration for Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer. This Black Mask Classic Edition was produced by Pulp-Lit Productions Studios for Steeger Properties LLC, agent for the estate of Carroll John Daly.

Zero Avenue Audiobook by Dietrich Kalteis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dietrich Kalteis) — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:05:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zero Avenue Author: Dietrich Kalteis Narrator: Graham Winton Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: An edgy, fast-paced story of gangsters, danger, and drug smuggling set to the cranking beat and amphetamine buzz of the birth of Vancouver's punk rock scene in the late 1970s. "If you like your crime hard and fast, Kalteis is for you." (The Globe and Mail) Set to the cranking beat and amphetamine buzz of Vancouver's early punk scene, Zero Avenue follows Frankie Del Rey, a talented and rising punk star who runs just enough dope on the side to pay the bills and keep her band, Middle Finger, together. The trouble is she's running it for Marty Sayles, a powerful drug dealer who controls the Eastside with a fist. When Frankie strikes up a relationship with Johnny Falco, the owner of one of the only Vancouver clubs willing to give punk a chance, she finds out he's having his own money problems just keeping Falco's Nest open. Desperate to keep his club, Johnny raids one of the pot fields Marty Sayles has growing out past Surrey, along Zero Avenue on the US border. He gets away with a pickup load and pays back everybody he owes. Arnie Binz, bass player for Waves of Nausea, finds out about it and decides that was easy enough. But he gets caught by Marty's crew. Johnny and Frankie set out to find the missing Arnie, but Marty Sayles is pissed and looking for who ripped off his other field - a trail that leads to Johnny and Frankie. Members Reviews: Top class Canadian crime - Vancouver, drugs and punks! Another absolute belter from Canadian author Dietrich Kalteis. Hands up, Iâll confess Iâm a massive fan. This is the fourth of his five published books that Iâve read and Iâd be happy to pick any of them up and blast through them again. Zero Avenue has a real energy and vibrancy that leaps from the pages. Johnny Falco runs a struggling bar. Despite the packed crowds for his music nights, the figures donât add up. Outgoings exceed income and heâs slowly sinking. Owing rent to Marty Sayles, a local businessman and drug dealer is problematic, especially as he has a new lieutenant, Zeke Chamas whoâs keen to enhance his position in the Sayles organisation. Intimidation and the breaking of a few heads the way to go. Frankie Del Rey is well into her music. Guitarist and lead vocalist with Waves of Nausea, sheâll run drugs for Sayles if it helps her band stay in the game, with the financing of an EP her immediate goal. Sheâs not sure she want to go as far as sleeping with sleazeball Marty to keep the gig as a delivery girl, but itâs difficult keeping him at armâs length. A falling out with Marty - who wouldnât be annoyed at him copping some oral in Falcoâs dingy bog (think Trainspotting for a comparison) when they were set on a dinner date - jeopardises her second job. With Johnny privy to some information on where Sayles has one of his cannabis growing fields, a solution may be at hand. Raid the field, steal the drugs, sell them and buy some time paying Marty back with the cash gained from his own crop. Simple. Plenty of attitude on show all-round, fantastic setting with the punk-rock back-drop, a simple crime with consequences for all involved. And a touch of romance. I donât think there was a dull sentence or paragraph in the book, pedal to metal, a flat-out adrenaline fuelled read. I could hear the pounding music in my head as I raced through it. I loved the characters, I loved the setting, Vancouver and the late 70s.

Mr. Peanut Audiobook by Adam Ross

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Ross) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:14:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mr. Peanut Author: Adam Ross Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: David Pepin has been in love with his wife, Alice, since the moment they met in a university seminar on Alfred Hitchcock. After 13 years of marriage, he still cant imagine a remotely happy life without heryet he obsessively contemplates her demise. Soon she is dead, and David is both deeply distraught and the prime suspect. The detectives investigating Alices suspicious death have plenty of personal experience with conjugal enigmas: Ward Hastroll is happily married until his wife inexplicably becomes voluntarily and militantly bedridden; and Sam Sheppard is especially sensitive to the intricacies of marital guilt and innocence, having decades before been convicted and then exonerated of the brutal murder of his wife. Still, these men are in the business of figuring things out, even as Pepins role in Alices death grows ever more confounding when they link him to a highly unusual hit man called Mobius. Like the Escher drawings that inspire the computer games David designs for a living, these complex, interlocking dramas are structurally and emotionally intense, subtle, and intriguing; they brilliantly explore the warring impulses of affection and hatred, and pose a host of arresting questions. Is it possible to know anyone fully, completely? Are murder and marriage two sides of the same coin, each endlessly recycling into the other? And what, in the end, is the truth about love? Mesmerizing, exhilarating, and profoundly moving, Mr. Peanut is a police procedural of the soul, a poignant investigation of the relentlessly mysterious human heartand a first novel of the highest order. Editorial Reviews: Adam Ross debut novel is an often agonizing, always honest meditation on intimacy: about what it means to know a spouse so well that you think you know everything about them, and about how dangerous it is to assume that you do. The book begins with the death of Alice Pepin, and soon, two detectives are questioning her husband, David, as a suspect. But instead of developing into a standard procedural, Ross weaves together the stories of three couples from three different time periods. One of the three is Marilyn and Sam Sheppard, the same infamous Dr. Sam Sheppard whose wife was murdered in the summer of 1954 and whose story inspired the TV show and movie The Fugitive. The Sheppards story soon develops into an important plot deviation, with Ross shifting back and forth through time and between points of view continually. Narrator Mark Deakins anchors the listener throughout these continual shifts, giving a distinct, identifiable voice to each character that keeps the expansive story from becoming overwhelming. The book paints a morbidly fascinating picture of marital intimacy: these couples know each other so well that the most important things they have to say to each other are left unsaid, and its the things the husbands and wives in each couple dont say that drive the plot. With this paradox always in play, the book requires a skillful narrator to delineate the intertwining but disparate stories, and Deakins is equal to the task. Also moving is his reading of Ross beautifully detailed descriptions from a wintry New York to a swim with dolphins in Hawaii to a rainy drive along Highway 1 from L.A. to San Diego.

Tishomingo Blues Audiobook by Elmore Leonard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elmore Leonard) — Thu, 09 Sep 2004 01:03:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tishomingo Blues Author: Elmore Leonard Narrator: Paul Rudd Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Turns out there was a second witness, Robert Taylor from Detroit, who carries a picture of his great-granddaddy's lynching along with a gun in a briefcase and listens to Delta blues while cruising the back roads of Mississippi in his black Jaguar. Robert works for a man from up north who has come to play General Grant in a Civil War battle reenactment; and like Dennis, Robert has a death-defying act of his own: he's sleeping with his boss's wife. Adding further intrigue are the women. Vernice lures Dennis with the whitest thighs he's ever seen. Diane comes to do a story on Dennis and wants to take him to Memphis. And still another comes along to give Dennis the surprise of his life. But it's the scams Robert Taylor plays that move the action through all kinds of unexpected twists and turns. Tishomingo Blues rings true with the best-selling author's dead-on dialogue, capturing the flavor and rhythms of the South, and finds him plotting at his unpredictable best. Editorial Reviews: Like a blues riff, the story of Dennis Lenahan, stunt high diver, improvises in ways unexpected and totally satisfying. Leonard throws a mixed bunch of "good" and bad guys together and lets them talk (or shoot) their way through the Tishomingo Lodge and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. As always, the dialogue and action are hilarious, believable, and strange. And nobody does it better. Paul Rudd's no-nonsense performance captures the cadences of the good old boys and the menace of a sometimes blundering, sometimes dangerous Dixie Mafiosi. Rudd's narration highlights Leonard's ironic look at human nature, culminating in the ultimate absurdity of those reenactments of battles so popular with tourists and locals alike. Critic Reviews: "A Leonard novel is an event, and for good reason. Over the past 40 years, this writer has evolved into the undisputed champ of the American crime novel, and he hasn't lost a step....Prime Leonard, prime reading." (Publishers Weekly) "Frank Muller gives a virtuoso performance in bringing this large and varied cast to life....This is a Muller performance to savor." (AudioFile) "Pure entertainment." (Booklist) "Pure reading pleasure." (Playboy) Members Reviews: I will never look at Civil War re-enactors in the same way ever again. When I saw the ad for this book that said something about a high diver who crosses paths with the Dixie mafia, I knew I had to read this book. I havenât read all of Elmore Leonard's novels (yet), but this feels like maybe a high water mark. It's full of crazy humor, wry observations on character and American culture, and you just never know which way the plot is going to twist next. His books are not dark visions. Leonard usually avoids needlessly killing off his characters or depriving them of success if they deserve it. In all these ways this is a near perfect book and entertaining beyond just about anything that Iâve read for a long time. Author knows his stuff! I grew up across the Mississipi line, in northwest Alabama. Knew Tishomingo, the county, the town, and the state park very well-- even spent a night or two in one of their fine country jails. What I'm leading up to is that the author got it right. The characters, the lingo, the rhythm and rhyme;. Elmore got the flavor of that area pretty much on the nose.

Malaise Falchion Audiobook by Paul Barrett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Barrett) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:23:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Malaise Falchion Subtitle: The Spade Case Files Author: Paul Barrett Narrator: Jack Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: Paul Barrett Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Disgraced during the Demon War, Dwarf investigator Snazdaggin Kundarik (Spade to his friends) wants nothing more than a desk to sleep on, a bottle of grog to drink, and the occasional easy case for quick pay. Then a mysterious female Elf from the posh side of town shows up and offers him exoneration for his past sins and lots of gold. All he has to do is follow her brother and report his activities. Simple, right? He should have known better. The simple job soon spirals out of control. Spade finds himself sucked into intrigue, powerful magic, and the hunt for a weapon powerful enough to end the world. Ill-prepared, Spade forges on with the aid of his hapless sidekick and a reluctant female warrior. Will he survive long enough to save the world and get his grog? Members Reviews: An Interesting Tale I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher and found it very entertaining. Snobbish Elves and a drunk Dwarf, what could be more fun. The Elves hire the Dwarf, a private investigator, to find a priceless artifact. Too bad no one tell him the truth about it. The unique characters and the fast paced plot will keep you listening until the end. Well narrated, but odd mystery/fantasy wackiness.
"Malaise Falchion: The Spade Case Files" is an utterly ridiculous action packed mystery tale swarming with personality and strange clashing fantasy stereotypes. This book is a relatively unknown diamond in the rough so far, because one has to practically stumble across it on audible.com. However, once discovered listeners will find that it makes for a great audiobook once given the chance. Mystery, comedy, action, and fantasy collide here in an oddly entertaining way. Jack Wayne was a perfect choice to narrate this story as well. Without his voice this audiobook would only be on the upperside of so-so, but his vocal range brings the whole story to life. From the jaded alcoholic dwarven detective named Spade to his oddball reptilian pals to his stuck up elven employeer, each character sounds unique and memorable. Recommended to listeners who believe both fantasy and mystery is at it's best when it is full of nonsensical ironic slap stick humor and self aware jokes. Wish I could give more stars! Great Book! I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. So, this was a great combination of detective noir with fantasy. The story was fun,interesting and exceedingly entertaining. The narrator, though, truly made this audio book for me. He has become one of my favorites. I will look for more from him! If you like either noir (think Dick Tracy) or high fantasy (Lord of the Rings), you should definitely check this one out. Fantasy detective noir - voiced tough & hardboiled If you like your fantasy hardboiled and gritty this audiobook may be for you. Paul Barrett's tale of Dwarf investigator Snazdaggin Kundarik (or Spade) skillfully employs much-loved tropes from the tradition of hardboiled crime literature and film noir. If readers enjoy the 'Garrett, P.I.' and 'Black Company' stories by Glen Cook then they are in the right place here. 'Malaise Falchion' is driven by the first-person narrative viewpoint of central protagonist Spade. Jack Wayne's performance fills out Spade's personality.

The Wrong End of a Gun Audiobook by R. Barri Flowers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (R. Barri Flowers) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:12:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wrong End of a Gun Subtitle: A Noir Mystery Short Author: R. Barri Flowers Narrator: John Eastman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-13 Publisher: R. Barri Flowers Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The Wrong End of a Gun is a modern day noir mystery short by best-selling novelist R. Barri Flowers. When a man meets a beautiful blonde woman, his dream turns into a nightmare in which there may be no escape. Includes a bonus short story, No Going Back. A man and his wife must deal with the repercussions after she is raped. Also included is excerpt from the psychological thriller novel, Before He Kills Again, by R. Barri Flowers. Critic Reviews: "A heart-thumping thriller, this is that rare novel that is downright scary. Pick it up at your peril, because you won't put it down until you've read the last word." (John Lutz, Edgar Winner and best-selling author of Twist) Members Reviews: Intriguing true crime short stories This volume contains The Wrong End of a Gun and No Going Back, two crime fiction stories. The Wrong End of a Gun reminded me of Body Heat with a delightful twist. There's also an excerpt from Before He Kills Again.

Dreaming of Babylon Audiobook by Richard Brautigan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Brautigan) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 02:31:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreaming of Babylon Subtitle: A Private Eye Novel 1942 Author: Richard Brautigan Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: It is early 1942. You are in San Francisco, and you need a private eye. Sam Spade is rumored to be in Istanbul. The Continental Op has been drafted and is a sergeant in the Aleutians. Philip Marlowe is up at Little Fawn Lake investigating the disappearance of Mrs. Derace Kingsley. Lew Archer is in the army. Who's left? Nobody but C. Card. You haven't heard of C. Card? That's all right. Nobody has. When you hire C. Card, the hero of Richard Brautigan's eighth novel, you have scraped the bottom of the private-eye barrel. But you won't be bored. No, indeed. Because when C. Card finds some bullets for his gun, you will be in for some fast, funny, slam-bang private eye adventures. Unless, of course, C. Card starts dreaming of Babylon. If C. Card starts dreaming of Babylon, all bets are off. Not since Trout Fishing in America has Brautigan so successfully combined his wild sense of humor with the incredible poetic imagination he is rightfully famous for around the world. The adventures of seedy, not-too-bright C. Card, as he carefully wends his way between fantasy and reality, Babylon and San Francisco, are a delight to both the mind and the heart. Members Reviews: The novel was great. Do yourself a favor and skip the product review experience. The format of the review begins with, "How is the author's writing?" and goes downhill from there -- it's an exercise in nonsense. I generally like Brautigan's work, which is more than I can say for the wittol who set up these review questions. Mr. Richard Brautigan I knew Richard Brautigan for a moment and I've read every one of his novels all of which are extrodinary. The Hawkline Monster and certainly Dreaming of Babylon are my favorites although all of his works deserve respect. Five Stars Great Great Book! Item arrived quickly, exactly as described. One of Brautigan's Best! Although I've read other books by Richard Brautigan this was the first time I've read this book and it is now one of my favorites. This is a very poetic comedy/mystery that only Brautigan could have written. The plot of this Private Eye Novel unfolding in 1942, revolves around our detective, C. Card, and his new case. Unfortunately, he has no bullets for his gun and can't seem to stop himself from slipping off to his other life in Babylon. Like most of his books, Brautigan builds this story from extremely short chapters - sometimes a single page - so that the book just flows along. Of all of Brautigan's books, this might be the most accessible to new readers. Thirty-five years ago, Booklist declared this "a masterful comedy" and it is just as clever and witty as it was the day it was published. Highly recommended.

The Crook Factory Audiobook by Dan Simmons

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Simmons) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:05:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crook Factory Author: Dan Simmons Narrator: Patrick Lawlor Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: At the height of World War II, the famous writer Ernest Hemingway sought permission from the U.S. government to operate a spy ring out of his house in the Cuban countryside. This much is true... It is the summer of 42 and FBI agent Joe Lucas has come to Cuba at the behest of J. Edgar Hoover to keep an eye on Hemingway. The great writer has assembled a ragtag spy ring that he calls the Crook Factory to play a dangerous game of amateur espionage. But then Lucas and Hemingway, against all the odds, uncover a critical piece of intelligence - and the game turns deadly. In The Crook Factory, award-winning author Dan Simmons expands a little-known fact into a tour de force of gripping historical suspense set in the sensual Cuban landscape of the early 1940s. Members Reviews: Couldn't find a narrator who spoke Spanish? Decent reader, does well with tone, expression, and pacing. However, there are numerous situations in the book where the narrator needs to voice either good Spanish or bad Spanish, and he only has bad Spanish. And I found his voices for the two Hemmingway boys to be irritating, and got in the way of the story. So this is a good read, but the choice of narrator makes it a less-good listen. Really well researched spy novel This is just brilliant. So well researched, Hope they make it into a movie, well narrated. Interesting Probably more like 3-1/2 stars, maybe even 4. That's the issue with this book. At times it was very interesting, other times it was confusing. I was not sure why some things happened and when I went back to see if I missed something, I hadn???t, or I missed it again? At the beginning I found myself going back so much I put it on hold and got another book so I could listen to it will I worked on a home project. I waited until I could focus more to finish this one. I wasn???t sure how much of this was fiction or reality either. In the end the author explains some of that in the epilogue, but I might have enjoyed the book more if the prologue revealed a bit more. Others might not see this as an issue and I think many people will really like this book. It just missed the mark for me a bit. That said I did like many of the characters in the book, for sure the main character Joe Lucas, and the portrayal or Ernest Hemingway. The voice for Hemingway was a bit whinny and irritating at times, which does not fit the profile, but that was a minor issue. If you like stories that delve into some of the unknown aspects of WWII and are curious about Hemingway himself, you???ll probably enjoy this book. Even at 3-1/2 stars it was not a wasted credit. Just not a big winner for me. Pleasantly surprised This strays from my normal choice of books and i knew Hemingway only as a mysterious author who wrote some stuff people seemed to like, enjoyed drinking, hunting and fishing then killed himself. Dan Simmons is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. Every book i have read is, in my opinion, well written and well researched. Again he masterfully weaves fact and fiction. I did not have high hopes for this for this and only picked it up as my list of books waned.

The Soak Audiobook by Patrick McLean

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick McLean) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:38:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soak Author: Patrick McLean Narrator: Patrick McLean Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-17 Publisher: Brash Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A searing crime novel that introduces an exhilarating new voice in noir fiction that's as sharp, cruel, and relentless as the story's unforgettable hero. Hobbs is an aging, professional thief who chases one last, big score into the eye of a Florida hurricane. He emerges hell-bent on outrunning his own mortality and a ruthless FBI agent with a deadly agenda of her own. Members Reviews: Update to my previous review I had a problem with the audio book but it's all re solved now. This story is great it's a big departure from HtSiE. But it is all Patrick so it's all good.

Signwave Audiobook by Andrew Vachss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Vachss) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 07:38:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Signwave Subtitle: An Aftershock Novel Author: Andrew Vachss Narrator: Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Undercurrents rise to the surface as Dell employs his mercenary soldier skills to follow the trail of a man who unwisely threatened his beloved wife, Dolly. This is a man with the deadly patience of a gila monster and a complex agenda: possibly the first partner in literature who tries to pass as a gay man, as a light-skinned person of color would have passed for white decades ago. This new threat endangers Dell and Dolly's "found family": MaryLou, the woman they helped clear of murder charges; her close friend, Franklin; and Mack, Dolly's social worker-friend, whom Dell permitted to help with his investigation into neo-Nazi groups and who has just gotten married. Members Reviews: More like Burke, but not quite I wish their were more Burke books available. I like those bear, with Cross second. They have criminal friends that help and have personalities, too. Dell only has the "Ghost". Still, worth a listen if you like Vachss.

The Lonely Mile Audiobook by Allan Leverone

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Allan Leverone) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:23:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lonely Mile Author: Allan Leverone Narrator: Basil Sands Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-11 Publisher: StoneHouse Ink Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: When struggling hardware store owner Bill Ferguson witnesses a kidnapping in progress, he reacts instinctively, breaking up the crime and saving a young girl. But the kidnapper, a sociopath known as the "I-90 Killer," escapes and vows revenge, targeting Ferguson's own daughter as his next victim. Now one terrified father must unravel a plot that may go much deeper than he realizes, racing against time to save his only child from an unthinkable fate. Allan Leverone is a three-time Derringer Award finalist for excellence in short mystery fiction, as well as a 2011 Pushcart Prize nominee for his dark short story, "Dance Hall Drug." His short fiction has been featured in >Needle: A Magazine of Noir, A Twist of Noir, Shroud Magazine, Dark Valentine and many other print and online magazines. His debut thriller, Final Vector, was released in February, 2011 from Medallion Press, and his upcoming thriller, The Lonely Mile, will be released this summer from StoneHouse Ink. Allan lives in Londonderry, New Hampshire, with his wife of nearly thirty years, his three children, one beautiful granddaughter, and a cat who has used up eight lives. Critic Reviews: "Allan Leverone delivers a taut crime drama full of twists and conspiracy. A serial-killer thriller with a heart." (Scott Nicholson, best-selling author of Liquid Fear and Disintegration) "Thriller fans will enjoy Allan Leverone's new book, The Lonely Mile, which will carry readers along as a daughter is stolen by a vengeful serial killer and we follow her father's determined efforts to rescue her at all costs." (Dave Zeltserman, author of Pariah and Blood Crimes) Members Reviews: A Father's Quest Any additional comments? This book was impossible to stop reading. It starts with a regular guy named Bill witnessing an attempted kidnapping of a teenage girl. He realizes he is the only one who sees what is going on, and intervenes. From that point on, the story is non-stop. The subject matter was difficult but was handled well. I found myself quite attached to the characters, and as a parent, I couldn't help but wonder how I would feel if I was in Bill's shoes. I thought the story was intense, and I look forward to searching out more books written by Mr Leverone. Dark road ahead If you could sum up The Lonely Mile in three words, what would they be? dark, sad, possible Would you recommend The Lonely Mile to your friends? Why or why not? yes, if you like dark material What does Basil Sands bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I like his style, added some feeling to the story Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes This book was terrible. What would have made The Lonely Mile better? The narration was appalling, full of mispronounciations and hesitations. Siri would have done better. The novel's plotting, characterization and dialogue were all thin, boring and transparent. Would you be willing to try another one of Basil Sandss performances? NO.

Grifter's Game Audiobook by Lawrence Block

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:10:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grifter's Game Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Block's debut novel under his own name is a classic example of prime pulp fiction, with an ending that will astonish even the most jaded crime-fiction fan. Members Reviews: wonderful stuff Grifter's Game was originally published as "Mona" in 1961. It was one of the earlier books Block published under his own name rather than a pen name. It is one of a number of books he wrote in the early sixties about grifters and con men along with Girl With the Long Green Heart. Here, the narrator (Joe Marlin) stays in fancy hotels without any intention of paying the bill. And, "there was a girl in it. Her name was Londa Jamison and she smelled like money." The narrator explains that he liked money. He thought she was Mainline all the way, meaning from the wealthy side of Philly. She thought he was wealthy. Two gold diggers playing for each other! Having to leave town in a hurry and without luggage, the narrator heads to Atlantic City, hoping to find some wealthy broad to hustle. He appropriates two top grade suitcases with the initials LKB when leaving the railway station because hotels frown on guests without luggage. On the beach, a gorgeous blonde who looked like she'd been poured into her bathing suit, made our narrator's acquaintance. She confesses that her husband is old boring and rich. Why do pretty girls marry rich old men, she explains. Our plucky narrator returns to his hotel room and decides to have a gander at what's in the suitcase: sixty cubic inches of raw uncut heroin. Later, after a steamy encounter on the beach, Mona let's drop that her husband's name is L Keith Bassard. As in, LKB, the initials on the suitcases. Of course, we are now into Postman Always Rings Twice territory as they both need the money and need each other. As Mona explained, once you get used to having money, you can't do without. But don't assume that this plot device is just a carbon copy of another book or that there's not more to the story. Remember, this book is called Grifter's Game and Joe may not be the only con artist in the story. And, maybe she had her pigeon in her sights right from the beginning. This, according to Block's afterword, was the first book he put his own name on and I can see why. This is an excellent book and I challenge you to have the willpower to put it down without finishing it. Intrigue, Crosses and Double Crosses âGrifterâs Gameâ, the hard-hitting, no holds barred, pulp style crime novel by Lawrence Block was originally published in 1961. Block is an award winning crime novelist whose list of credits and honors is too profuse to even start. Needless to say heâs a good choice for the Hard Case Crime series of books to choose as their introductory offering. In âGrifterâs Gameâ, originally published as âMonaâ, the main character Joe Marlin is a corrupt and immoral man and only gets worse as the book progresses. He finds a stash of heroin in the stolen luggage of one ââLKBâ and falls into a web in intrigue, crosses and double crosses. Whatâs interesting about this book is that there are no redeeming qualities in any of the characters and this allows the reader freedom to invest in the story without worrying about consequences or outcomes.

Death and Deep Waters Audiobook by Don Yarber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Don Yarber) — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:44:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death and Deep Waters Author: Don Yarber Narrator: Tyler J Singleton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-16 Publisher: Airplane Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: LA private detective Kip Yardley is hired by an aging actress to find the remains of her husband, a WWII pilot shot down in the South Pacific. A few days later the actress is found dead, shot in the head. All Kip Yardley has to do is sign the contract to make it binding, and find the remains, to collect a quarter of a million dollars. There are some influential parties who do not want Kip to succeed, some don't want him to even try! But when the pretty girls on tiny Kira Bali island won't play straight with Kip, that's a sure sign of trouble! Kip thinks that the WWII pilot's remains and the death of the aging actress are somehow connected, he just doesn't have a clue as to how. This third book in the Kip Yardley mystery series promises to be the best yet. Members Reviews: A good read for your coffee beak The simple image of a Prop plane on the cover of "Death and Deep Waters" belies the complexity of what is ahead for the fans of protagonist Kip Yardley, hero of Don Yarber's private investigator, series. As in the previous novels, Kip spends a lot of his time wondering how to make ends meet; most of his work consists of finding a runaway teenager or tracking the whereabouts of an errant spouse. Now and then he is offered a case that he cannot resist and this one is more elaborate than usual. A wealthy widow offers a tidy sum, the end to financial woes, to trek to a tiny Indonesian island, Kira Bali, to find and return the remains of her first husband, a WWII fighter pilot, shot down during the War. Dubiously, Kip accepts only after the widow states that she will pay all expenses with a $100,000 advance. The widow hands him an envelope with hair taken from her late husband's head the day he entered the Armed Forces, to use for DNA sampling, should the remains be recovered. Soon after accepting this assignment, the widow is dead The widow's beautiful granddaughter tries to pay him off with a much lesser sum, to quit the investigation, though legally she was bound to honor the agreement. Something very dishonorable was behind all this and Kip jumped into these murky waters with both feet. And so begins a new adventure in the world of a private investigator, rife with low-lifes and pretty girls, greed and infidelities. And secrets. Kip slowly begins to unravel the web of deceit and corruption. And this is where Don Yarber's wonderful storytelling skills come into play. He takes the reader along the journey with Kip to a beautiful world of sun and surf and deep sea fishing, exotic women and more rogue operators than most of us encounter in our daily lives! All the while Kip's life is in jeopardy; he starts to know too much. Although it is part of the fun, the reader will try to guess the outcome, the next move, or the villains of "Death and Deep Waters" in vain. The "remains" are recovered, all right... Does Kip receive his paycheck and return to Southern California for a midnight swim with his main squeeze, the lovely, long-legged Rhonda? If you have not yet had the pleasure of reading the works of Don Yarber and the Kip Yardley Mysteries, it is never too late to begin! Don writes with clarity, and a large dose of humor is sprinkled throughout this sometimes violent tale.

A Suspension of Mercy Audiobook by Patricia Highsmith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Highsmith) — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:55:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Suspension of Mercy Author: Patricia Highsmith Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: A major new reissue of the work of a classic noir novelist. Throughout her career, Patricia Highsmith brought a keen literary eye and a genius for plumbing the psychopathic mind to more than 30 works of fiction, unparalleled in their placid deviousness and sardonic humor. With deadpan accuracy, she delighted in creating true sociopaths in the guise of the everyday man or woman. In A Suspension of Mercy, a masterpiece of noir fantasy, Highsmith revels in eliciting the unsettling psychological forces that lurk beneath the surface of everyday contemporary life. Members Reviews: Welcome to Highsmith's World Highsmith's novels are nothing but totally engaging, I have read all of them more than once. Five Stars An excellent author. Highsmith is an under read modern American master Thank goodness the Damon and Malkovitch Ripley films have brought this remarkable author's work back to publisher's lists. More a psychological study than a mystery. A compelling read. Twisty My first experience wit Highsmith, but it won't be my last. Started slowly, with lots of scene setting and character development but picked up with a twisty plot. Superior crime fiction If you are already a Highsmith fan, but have missed this one. you won't be disappointed. If you are new to her books, this is not a bad place to start. She is a marvelous writer and has a knack for making abnormal people and situations seem to be perfectly natural.

Märzgefallene (Gereon Rath 5) Hörbuch von Volker Kutscher

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Volker Kutscher) — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:20:18 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> Titel: Märzgefallene (Gereon Rath 5) Autor:: Volker Kutscher Erzähler: David Nathan Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 20 hrs and 30 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-27-14 Herausgeber: Argon Verlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Rosenmontag 1933: Gereon Rath feiert Karneval in Köln. Der Morgen danach beginnt für ihn mit einem heftigen Kater, der falschen Frau im Bett und einem Anruf aus Berlin: Der Reichstag steht in Flammen! Sofortige Urlaubssperre! Seinen neuen Fall aber erbt Gereon Rath von seinem Vorgesetzten Wilhelm Böhm, der sich unter dem Nazi-Polizeipräsidenten ins politische Abseits manövriert hat: Ein Obdachloser ist erstochen am Nollendorfplatz gefunden worden. Dessen Vorgeschichte führt zurück in den März 1917, als deutsche Soldaten während der "Operation Alberich" in Nordfrankreich verbrannte Erde hinterließen. Rath ermittelt, doch immer wieder funken ihm andere Dinge dazwischen. Da sind die Vorbereitungen für seine Hochzeit mit Charlie Ritter noch das geringste Problem. ©2014 Verlag Kiepenheuer & Witsch GmbH & Co. KG, Köln (P)2014 Argon Verlag GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: The best one so far. I had been waiting anxiously for the fifth case, as it was scheduled for 1933 - a critical year in the historical and social background of the series, and the Charly thing was getting a bit out of control. The delay was justified! This is an excellent book both in the epoch description and background covered, but also for the advancement of the multiple-volume story. There is a krimi within the krimi, Köln's Carnival (more or less), the SA getting front stage in the story, odious villains, dark stories to unravel, daily incidents and drama of a whole people being put under a totalitarian regime at blitzkrieg speed. The whodunit has an outstanding resolution. And I forgot, Gereon is almost married. Or will he marry yet? I do not remember now, was not paying attention to that side of the book. If I had that mother-in-law, anyway... At the end of the book Hitler is firmly in power and Germany is not the same as in the beginning. I wonder what might come next - of course the Rath marriage must be taken account of. Outside, the SA purge and changes in the underworld, I'd bet on those two. Or maybe some intrigue about war industry getting started. Charly will be getting into trouble for sure, or maybe she will emigrate. Even Rath going private, Marlowe style, would not be impossible - the larger story has passed through a knot and is chock-full of possibilities. Well done Herr Kutscher! - I am already in line for the sixth one. And I bet that the author is enjoying the series too, it shows.

A Bullet for Cinderella Audiobook by John D. MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John D. MacDonald) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:30:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bullet for Cinderella Author: John D. MacDonald Narrator: Winston Tharp Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-17 Publisher: Jeffries-Prendergast-Underhill Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Her veneer was big city... But one look and you knew that Toni Raselle's instincts were straight out of the river shack she came from. I watched her as she toyed with the man, laughing, her tumbled hair like raw blue-black silk, her brown shoulders bare. Eyes deep-set, a girl with a gypsy look. So this was the girl I had risked my life to find. This was the girl who was going to lead me to a buried fortune in stolen loot... After Tal Howard returns home from a Korean prisoner-of-war camp, he can't help feeling that something's missing. Desperate for a thrill as much as a big payday, Tal heads for the sleepy village in upstate New York where, a dying pal once assured him, buried treasure awaits...if Tal can find the girl who can lead him to it. But there's another stranger in town, a man Tal recognizes instantly: Earl Fitzmartin, a cold, mysterious loner who terrorized him and the other POWs. Somehow Earl got here first. And now this psychopath is watching Tal's every move - and waiting to strike. Members Reviews: Great introduction to pulp fiction. I'm new to pulp fiction and, while the plot had some familiar, overused elements, I did enjoy the story. The reader was excellent, wonderfully matched to the material. I could believe he was telling his own story.

Give Up the Dead Audiobook by Joe Clifford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe Clifford) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:32:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Give Up the Dead Subtitle: A Jay Porter Novel Author: Joe Clifford Narrator: Timothy McKean Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-17 Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Three years have passed since estate-clearing handyman Jay Porter almost lost his life following a devastating accident on the thin ice of Echo Lake. His investigative work uncovering a kids-for-cash scandal may have made his hometown of Ashton, New Hampshire, a safer place, but nothing comes without a price. The traumatic, uncredited events cost Jay his wife and his son, and left him with a permanent leg injury. Jay is just putting his life back together when a mysterious stranger stops by with an offer too good to be true: a large sum of cash in exchange for finding a missing teenage boy who may have been abducted by a radical recovery group in the northern New Hampshire wilds. Skeptical of gift horses and weary of reenlisting in the local drug war, Jay passes on the offer. The next day his boss is found beaten and left for dead, painting Jay the main suspect. As clues begin to tie the two cases together, Jay finds himself back on the job and back in the line of fire. Critic Reviews: "Another riveting novel by a master of the noir fiction genreA simply riveting read from first page to last." (Midwest Book Review) Members Reviews: Jay Porter is the unlikeliest of heroes I love these Jay Porter novels! He is, or can be considered, a bit of a loser and yet, he rises to the top in the most unlikeliest of situations. I still want to smack him but in this book, not as much. This listen had quite a few movable parts with all the upheaval and mystery centering around Jay. In his usual apathetic self, Jay starts out saying and doing the wrong thing. He does the right thing in the end and his journey is what makes these books hard to put down. The narration is absolutely exceptional. McKean brings life to Jay and is definitely why the character feels so real and complex. I hope there is a book four. This ending, though complete, feels like there is another version of Jay to come.

That's How I Roll Audiobook by Andrew Vachss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Vachss) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:44:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: That's How I Roll Author: Andrew Vachss Narrator: Phil Gigante Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: After pleading guilty to a series of homicides, Esau Till sits on death row, writing his life story. But his memoir is his one last chance to protect his brother. And, when it comes to his baby brother, Esau Till is a man without boundaries. When the genetic cards were dealt, Esau drew a genius IQ - and a crippled body. His brother Tory drew a slow mind - and almost superhuman strength. Very early on, Esau learned that the only way to guarantee his brother's safety was to make himself indispensable, so he became the top hired killer for both rival local mobs. As the state gets ready to take his life, Esau plots going all-in on the last hand he will ever play. Critic Reviews: "Born of a supremely abusive father and his own sister, Esau Till is trouble from day one - a hired killer who ends up on death row. This book unfolds as Esau's effort to tell his life story in a bid to protect Tory after his own death. Vachss writes raw, eye-opening works that deserve our attention." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Roll baby Roll What made the experience of listening to That's How I Roll the most enjoyable? Plot and Phil Gigante's narration What was one of the most memorable moments of That's How I Roll? Esau's "playing" the FBI and the other law enforcement. Just because he is in a wheel chair, does not make him stupid. What about Phil Gigantes performance did you like? Phil has such a wide range, he was and is "spot on" with his trashy side. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? You will look at the "wheel-chair" bound in a different way.

Easy Money Audiobook by Jens Lapidus, Astri von Arbin Ahlander (Translator)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jens Lapidus) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:31:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Easy Money Subtitle: A Novel Author: Jens Lapidus, Astri von Arbin Ahlander (Translator) Narrator: Bruce Turk Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-03-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: From one of Swedens most successful defense lawyers comes an unflinching look at Stockholms underworld, told from the perspective of the mob bosses, the patsies, and the thugs who help operate its twisted justice system. JW is a student having trouble keeping up appearances in the rich party crowd he has involved himself with. Hes desperate for money, and when hes offered a job dealing drugs to the very crowd hes vying for a place in, he accepts it. Meanwhile, Jorge, a young Latino drug dealer, has just broken out of jail and is itching for revenge. When JWs supplier gets wind of Jorges escape, he suggests JW track him down and attempt to win his trust in order to cover more area in the drug circuit. But JWs not the only one on Jorges trail: Mrado, the brutal muscle behind the Yugoslavian mob boss whose goons were the ones who ratted Jorge out to the cops, is also on the hunt. But like everyone else, hes tired of being a mere pawn in an impossibly risky game, and hes seeking to carve out a niche of his own. As the paths of these antiheroes intertwine further, they find themselves mercilessly pitted against one another in a world where allegiances are hard-won, revenge is hard-fought, and a way out of it all is even harder to come by. Fast and intricately paced, and with pitch-perfect dialogue, Easy Money is a raw, dark, and intelligent crime novel that has catapulted Jens Lapidus into the company of Swedens most acclaimed crime writers. Critic Reviews: [A] searing debut.This sprawling novel, full of offensive language, exposes moral degradation of every stripe while relentlessly depicting Swedens underworld and the reasons it exists and grows. (Pubishers Weekly) "At last: an epic European thriller to rival the Stieg Larsson books. It's an entirely new criminal world, beautifully rendered - and a wildly thrilling novel." (James Ellroy) Jens Lapidus, with his dazzling book, Easy Money, is the new Swedish thriller writer everyones been waiting for.(Reggie Nadelson, author of Londongrad) Members Reviews: Bad book Sorry I bought this book. Not my style too ruff a life style for me I would like a refund. Repetitive, little substance What would have made Easy Money better? Lot shorter. More knowledge of the subject. Would you ever listen to anything by Jens Lapidus and Astri von Arbin Ahlander (Translator) again? No Which scene was your favorite? None You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really. The only book I would ever thus qualify. Any additional comments? Soryy to be so harsh, but it made me feel bad subject and depth of defining people.

A Scrying Shame Audiobook by Donna White Glaser

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donna White Glaser) — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:08:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Scrying Shame Author: Donna White Glaser Narrator: Keylor Leigh Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-17 Publisher: White Stone Press Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Following a near death experience, twenty-five-year old Arie Stiles decides she might as well take the job nobody else wants: a crime scene clean-up technician. Its good money, which she could use, and death doesnt hold a lot of mystery for her. Or so she thinks. Arie isnt on the job long before discovering shes been gifted with a new psychic talentthe ability to scry. Whether she wants to or not, Arie can read the memories of the dead in their blood. When she is assigned to clean the crime scene of Marissa Mason, the socialite author of the best-selling gold-diggers' bible, Arie finds herself haunted by blood visions day and night, and to her shock discovers an unexpected family connection to the victim. With her brother suffering the unwanted attention of the police as the primary suspect, can Arie face her fear of the blood visions long enough to follow the trail of clues left in the murdered woman's memories and find the real culprit? Members Reviews: It's a scrying shame if you don't read this book! Being a Donna Glaser fan, I was very excited to see she was starting a new series alongside her Letty Whittaker mysteries. I nominated A Scrying Shame for Kindle Press and was even more excited when they notified me that my ARC copy was available! I dug into it immediately and Arie (pronounced R.E.) had me hooked immediately. Sheâs one of those women who doesnât have it all together, in fact, she has nothing together; after all returning from The Other Side takes a lot of recovery. Once she recovers from her assault Arie takes a job doing crime scene clean up. It is there that she discovers she picked up a new skill on the other side, scrying. I canât say that Iâve ever heard of scrying before, but it was so fun to learn about it along with Arie, who, as you can imagine, was quite surprised when she discovered this new ability. When sheâs faced with cleaning up a grisly murder, the dead start talking to her and the blood tells her things she doesnât want to hear. Things like, she might be living amongst a murderer. The story is fast paced, mysterious and at times laugh out loud funny. I love how even when Arie knows things really suck, she can still laugh at herself with her best friend Chandra. You run all the way to the end with Arie until she discovers the murderer and stuns you with the reasons why. The wild web Ms. Glaser wove lets the reader know there will be many more Arie books to come, and I, for one, canât wait for Scry Me a River! After all, I have to know just what R.E. stands for and if itâs really as embarrassing as Arie wants us to believe. What really got me was the synopsis of the book and I was so glad this book was picked and I was given a ... I received this book via Kindle Scout to give an honest review. What really got me was the synopsis of the book and I was so glad this book was picked and I was given a chance to read it. Arie was a normal woman until she had a NDE (near death experience) that ended up changing her life. She is trying to stay a float though she needs to find a job to get bills paid and she really doesn't want to move in with her parents. So when she applies and gets hired to be a crime scene clean-up technician (which I think is really cool by the way) it helps her out a little bit.

Havana Noir Audiobook by Achy Obejas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Achy Obejas) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 04:21:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Havana Noir Author: Achy Obejas Narrator: Vikas Adam, Adriana Sananes, Scott Brick, Stephen Bel Davies, Jonathan Davis, Eric Yves Garcia, Scott Aiello Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Launched by the summer '04 award-winning best-seller Brooklyn Noir, Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Brand new stories by: Leonardo Padura, Pablo Medina, Alex Abella, Arturo Arango, Lea Aschkenas, Moisés Asís, Arnaldo Correa, Mabel Cuesta, Paquito DRivera, Yohamna Depestre, Michel Encinosa Fú, Mylene Fernández Pintado, Carolina García-Aguilera, Miguel Mejides, Achy Obejas, Oscar F. Ortíz, Ena Lucía Portela, Mariela Varona Roque, and Yoss. To most outsiders, Havana is a tropical sin city: a Roman ruin of sex and noise, a parallel universe familiar but exotic, and embargoed enough to serve as a release valve for whatever desire or pulse has been repressed or denied. Habaneros know that this is neither new - long before Havana collapsed during the Revolution's Special Period, all the way back to colonial times, it had already been the destination of choice for foreigners who wanted to indulge in what was otherwise forbidden to them - nor particularly true. In the real Havana - the lawless Havana that never appears in the postcards or tourist guides - the concept of sin has been banished by the urgency of need. And need - aching and hungry - inevitably turns the human heart darker, feral, and criminal. In this Havana, crime, though officially vanquished by revolutionary decree, is both wistfully quotidian and personally vicious. In the stories of Havana Noir, current and former residents of the city - some international sensations such as Leonardo Padura, others exciting new voices like Yohamna Despestre - uncover crimes of violence and loveless sex, of mental cruelty and greed, of self-preservation and collective hysteria. Members Reviews: Bore Noir I read the first 2 stories & was really confused & disappointed. I have several of these Akashic Noir books & have enjoyed most of the stories but I just could not get into these. Not bothered by "unpleasant" topics, just did not like the writing. Actually more boring than Noir. Touching and disturbing and scary and oddly inspiring I found each story intriguing and despite the hopelessness and desperation, in over half the stories I found an inspiration in the characters to continue-just as the great noir characters of the 40's & 50's films do-even to their doom. Though the language and scenarios are harsh and explicit, life outside the great American middle class tends that way. Good book. Glad to be exposed through a book of the darkside ... It is a little heavy darkness, so I can't read just anytime. Glad to be exposed through a book of the darkside of humanity. Five Stars Strange and wonderful Beautiful and gritty Beautiful and soooooooo gritty, this is a must-read if you're a mystery or noir fan, or if you just appreciate a really good story. The stories in the book are amazingly varied, and give incredible insight into a lot of different characters -- the desperate, the lonely, the morally bankrupt, the loving. Truly, five stars.

Il mio nome era Dora Suarez (Factory 4) Audiolibro di Derek Raymond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Derek Raymond) — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:14:54 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> Titolo: Il mio nome era Dora Suarez (Factory 4) Autore: Derek Raymond Narratore: Alberto Caneva Formato: Unabridged Durata: 6 hrs and 43 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-07-18 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Riepilogo Editore: La notte in cui un colpo di pistola alla testa mette fine alla vita di Felix Roatta, uno dei soci di uno squallido locale londinese, il Parallel Club, il corpo della giovane Dora Suarez viene ritrovato orribilmente seviziato. Un delitto misterioso quanto efferato, il tipo di indagine che ogni poliziotto vorrebbe evitare e che solo il sergente della sezione Delitti irrisolti sembra in grado di gestire. La morte di Dora Suarez diventa però per lui unossessione quando l'autopsia rivela dettagli a dir poco sconcertanti. L'assassino si è accanito sul corpo di Dora, mangiandone dei pezzi e facendone scempio, ma non solo: Dora stava morendo di aids. Perché volere la fine di qualcuno che sta già per morire? E perché uccidere con tanta efferatezza? La risposta potrebbe forse trovarsi in una foto di Dora, fornita da un ex socio del Parallel Club. Se quella foto è veramente ciò che il sergente crede che sia, le indagini potrebbero far luce su una storia di vile e disumano sfruttamento, perché tra la morte di Dora e quella di Felix potrebbe esserci più di una semplice coincidenza cronologica. Il quarto volume della serie Factory. Un nuovo, pericoloso viaggio nella mente folle di un assassino. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2016 Sergio Fanucci Communications Srl. Tradotto da Alberto Pezzotta (P)2018 Audible Studios

Narcotic Daydreams Audiobook by Matt Broadway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Broadway) — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:28:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Narcotic Daydreams Author: Matt Broadway Narrator: Rhett Samuel Price Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-17 Publisher: Matthew Broadway Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Tom Marshall was never one of the good guys. Even back when he was a cop, he was just another member of an utterly corrupt force. He has spent the last five years working at a local towing company run by a small-time mafia boss and drinking his life away in an ever downward spiral. When one of his buddies asks him to look for his missing girlfriend, Tom takes a chance and decides to try doing the right thing for a change. The trail this search leads him down makes him question whether he wants to be the kind of guy who finds lost girls, or the kind of guy who makes them disappear. Members Reviews: Asshole Anti-hero The main character has very few redeeming qualities at the beginning of the story. As the story progresses, there is a shift in his attitude which shows he is not a complete sociopath. Hints at his previous life have me curious as to what happened to him to cause him to be who he is now. The supporting cast of characters are an interesting bunch. Some are clichés of the detective genre, but they fit the story. There is a crooked detective, an independent young daughter, the Mafia styled kingpin with a big secret. It kept my interest and left me wanting to know more about several of the characters. How they got here, and where they are going. I didn't give 5 stars because of a few events which didn't make sense to me. The main character's move towards redemption took a long time to happen, and then seemed a little rushed. I also thought it should have been more of a struggle for him.

Helsinki Noir Audiobook by James Thompson (editor)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Thompson (editor)) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:44:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Helsinki Noir Author: James Thompson (editor) Narrator: Judith West, P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Launched with the summer '04 award-winning best-seller Brooklyn Noir, Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. Featuring brand-new stories by: Leena Lehtolainen, Johanna Holmstrm, James Thompson, Antti Tuomainen, Jesse Itkonen, Joe L. Murr, Jukka Petj, Tapani Bagge, Pekka Hiltunen, Teemu Kskinen, Tuomas Lius, Riikka Ala-Harja, Karo Hmlinen, and Jarkko Sipila. From the introduction by James Thompson: Finland, the myths and truths. Internationally, it has a reputation as perhaps the best place in the world to live. A great economy. A low crime rate. Good and nearly cost-free health care. The needy are provided for by the state and live in reasonable comfort. Finns: peaceful and quiet people, living in the perfect example of a social democracy functioning as it should. A tourist, or even a person who has lived here for a length of time, might well view Finland as such. There is some truth to this, but like every country, Finland has many truths... Finland is, like the theme so often explored in Star Trek, a parallel universe in which, on the surface, all seems normal, but under that shell lie vast differences... As this book demonstrates, Finland is a noir nation [and] this anthology is, I believe, the best representation of Finnish noir ever offered to the international community. Every word rings true. It holds Finland up in a way that not only exposes this wonderful and fascinating country to the world, but acts as a mirror that reflects its people and culture in a way every Finn will recognize, vocalizing those truths that are so seldom spoken here amongst ourselves. Members Reviews: Great collection of stories from Helsinki authors This is a collection of stories from various authors. I haven't finished the book yet but it is a good read. Five Stars Thanks Finding the Dark Underneath the Surface The fourteen story collection of âHelsinki Noirâ is the latest installment of the Akashic Noir Series, focusing around the Finnish capital. Edited by expat James Thompson, also a contributor, the stories range from dark and brutal to partially sunny and almost positive in overall tone. The main characters of the stories generally are on the criminal side, including a few police officers, which slant the stories more to the dark side of the spectrum. Even when the main character is on the right side of the law, their perspective is darkened by their years fighting crime or living a psychologically scared life. If the tone of noir is meant to be dark, this collection definitely qualifies. The further one gets into the books, the overall quality of the stories improves even though two of the best 5 stories appear early on in the volume. The characters and story structures are for nearly all excellent with only an exception there and there. If anything the biggest dislike of this book was amount of graphic sexual content that stressed my personal comfort zone. Overall "Helsinki Noir" is a good collection of short stories that inclines towards being very good with only one exception. Not knowing what to expect, I was both surprised and disappointed with what I encountered in reading. Given the very dark tone of the majority of the stories, be prepared for some dark times.

After Dark, My Sweet Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:43:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Dark, My Sweet Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: William "Kid" Collins was once a respected boxer. Now he's a drifter, on the run after escaping from a mental institution. One afternoon he meets Fay, a beautiful young widow. She is smart and decent - at least when she's sober. Soon Collins finds himself involved in a kidnapping scheme that goes drastically wrong almost before it even begins. Because the kid they've picked up isn't like other kids: he's diabetic and without insulin, he'll die. Not the safest situation for Collins, a man for whom stress and violence have long gone hand-in-hand. After Dark, My Sweet once again displays Jim Thompson as the undisputed master of American noir. The basis of James Foley's critically acclaimed film of the same name, with the sweep of an epic tragedy, Thompson's classic limns the dangerous territory of honest people all-too-easily sucked into wickedness, with no way out but down. Critic Reviews: "The best suspense writer going, bar none." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Good Film, Good Book What made the experience of listening to After Dark, My Sweet the most enjoyable? It's a bit different than the 1990 movie starring Jason Patrick (which is a damn fine adaptation of this book). Since I had seen the movie--which are not identical but very close to the same tale--I think it hurt my enjoyment of this book. Had I not seen the film, I thin I'd be ecstatic about this book, as I love Jim Thompson. To answer the question: The number one thing I liked about this audio version was Kevin T. Collin's portrayal of the main character, who's name is, coincidentally, Kevin "Kid" Collins. The narrator's interpretation of Kid Collins is a bit different that what Jason Patrick portrayed i the film. And, Collins (the narrator) did an outstanding job with this voice--giving the listener a flawed, maybe punch-drunk, ex-boxer that could be talked into committing a major crime, but is also deceptively not as easily duped as he seems on the surface. Kevin T. Collins is excellent as Kevin "Kid" Collins. If youve listened to books by Jim Thompson before, how does this one compare? That's hard for me to answer because of the film. It's a great neo-noir movie. And, this is a good noir story. I think, if you haven't seen the film, and you like Jim Thompson, then you'll love this book. What about Kevin T. Collinss performance did you like? I covered that above. The narrator is damn good--an excellent choice for this material. He uses his voice to sound fragile--even broken. Yet, he can be determined and strong. Very subtle performance. Now that I've heard it, it would be hard for me to think of a better narrator for this story. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? A drifter. A bar fly. An ex-cop. And a scheme to make some money. Any additional comments? Another great book by Jim Thompson, perfectly narrated by Kevin T. Collins. Over dramatic, terrible narration What could have been a halfway decent book is made laughable by the overdramatic, overdone narrator. It dumbs everything down. His voices for the characters, particularly Uncle Bud, undermine the story so much. I wish I had just read the book itself (even though the book is written poorly and mostly predictable).

The Fixer Audiobook by Brian Lee Tucker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Lee Tucker) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:28:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fixer Subtitle: The Fixer Crime Noir Series, Book 1 Author: Brian Lee Tucker Narrator: Richard L. Walton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Brian Lee Tucker Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: The call me the Fixer. I repair things. Im usually a very easy going guy, believe it or not. But if you mess with me - or anyone I love, God forbid - I can be the nightmare you never want to have. I can haunt you in the midnight and come after you with an upraised scythe like the Grim Reaper. I can reach out and touch you no matter where you hide, whether you are a pedophile priest or a drug dealer or a wife beater or even the President of the United States. I can find out what books you read, what porn movies you rent, your favorite brand of liquor, or the dosing schedule for your Prozac prescription. Im the Devil, and Im God. I am the guy who can sign your hall passes from Purgatory. I smile a dark smile when you nervously try to convince yourself that I wont find you. I am the nightmare that walks and talks and will always be there when you wake up. I am the baddest Billy-Bad-Ass on the block. Im the HHIC - Head Honcho in Charge. And I repair things. Thats why they call me the Fixer.

Heißen Dank fürs kalte Büffet (Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox) Hörbuch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rolf Becker) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:52:49 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> Titel: Heißen Dank fürs kalte Büffet (Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox) Autor:: Rolf Becker, Alexandra Becker Erzähler: Günther Ungeheuer, Peter Pasetti Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 6 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-06-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: In diesem Hörspiel treffen sich am kalten Büffet die Schauspielgrößen der Sechzigerjahre. Günther Ungeheuer alias Paul Cox, Peter Pasetti alias Thomas Richardson, Paul Verhoeven alias Antoine Lefèvre u. a. lassen mit Charme und Humor die goldenen Zeiten des Kriminalhörspiels wiederaufleben.

Trommeln gehört zum Handwerk (Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox) Hörbuch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rolf Becker) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:41:27 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> Titel: Trommeln gehört zum Handwerk (Gestatten, mein Name ist Cox) Autor:: Rolf Becker, Alexandra Becker Erzähler: Carl-Heinz Schroth, Jürgen Goslar Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 53 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-06-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der berühmte Straßenfeger aus den 50er Jahren begeistert mit Witz und Spannung alte Fans und neue Hörer gleichermaßen. Kein atemloser Thriller, sondern amüsanter Krimikult. Mehr davon, bitte!

L.A. Outlaws Audiobook by T. Jefferson Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. Jefferson Parker) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:41:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Outlaws Subtitle: A Charlie Hood Novel #1 Author: T. Jefferson Parker Narrator: David Colacci, Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Rookie Deputy Charlie Hood discovers the bodies, and he prevents an eyewitness - a schoolteacher named Suzanne Jones - from leaving the scene in her Corvette. Drawn to a mysterious charisma that has him off-balance from the beginning, Hood begins an intense affair with Suzanne. As the media frenzy surrounding Allison's exploits swells to a fever pitch and the Southland's most notorious killer sets out after her, a glimmer of recognition blooms in Hood, forcing him to choose between a deeply held sense of honor and a passion that threatens to consume him completely. With a stone-cold killer locked in relentless pursuit, Suzanne and Hood continue their desperate dance around the secrets that brought them together, unsure whether each new dawn may signal the day their lies catch up with them. Critic Reviews: "This tour de force of plotting and characterization may well be Parker's best book." (Publishers Weekly) "Both pairs - Ericksen and Colacci as well as the two lead characters - blend perfectly in this taut thriller about love, greed, and redemption." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Disappointing on too many levels Prior to listening to LA Outlaws I was a T. Jefferson Parker fan. Both the book and the production were disappointing .. here are a few reasons why: 1. The story is scattered and weak. The author uses a shotgun to make too many points. He is firing at a distance, so he only barely hits most of the targets. He often digressed from the story and ranted about all the little things for which he has never had a proper forum, and each digression detracted more and more from the storyline. 2. In the first few hours I figured out one of the main "bad guys" and it was so obvious that I kept thinking "surely it's a trick; the story will be better than that." Nope. 3. As badly as I wanted to empathize with the characters, it just didn't happen. Oh, there were a few sparks .. but then they were quickly extinguished. Particular with the main character, the author worked hard at showing her "good side" versus her "bad side" in a totally black and white manner as make her schizophrenic .. and yet we are to believe she is an award winning high school teacher. 4. The production stinks. The male reader's voice does not fit most of the characters. The use of the two voices in opposition to each other and some sound effects somehow doesn't work. It seemed like an attempt of using gimmicks to take my mind off the point: weak story. 5. This book was an affront to me as a discerning reader and Audible listener. It's been a few years since I listened to some marvelous works by this author. Throughout this production I kept thinking that friends or family members or an agent convinced him to bring it to Audible because we wouldn't know how bad it was and it would sell based on his name. It did ... and I'm sad and angry at the deception. Save your money and/or credit I was unable to get past the first forty minutes or so of this book due to my strong aversion to this narrator. I was unable to keep going even though I gave it two attempts. It seemed to me as if the narrator should have been a male as the "voice" I heard from the sections of the book I was able to get through was not a feminine one.

Sharecropper Hell Audiobook by Jim Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Thompson) — Wed, 28 May 2014 15:18:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharecropper Hell Author: Jim Thompson Narrator: Mike Dennis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-28-14 Publisher: The Devault-Graves Agency Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: Nineteen-year-old Tommy Carver desperately wants to make something of himself, but he's got some mighty tall odds stacked against him - a brutal sharecropper father, a secret love affair with his wealthy landowner's daughter, a step-mother devoid of maternal instincts, and even his own short-tempered, prideful ways. The odds only get worse when Tommy is fingered for murder in this shocking, twisting tale that explores sex, American Indian rituals, simmering race politics in mid-20th century Oklahoma, and, of course, crime. Members Reviews: Not A Fathers Day story Would you listen to Sharecropper Hell again? Why? Yes it's a prime example of one of our greatest Pulp writers of out time. Along with an outstanding reading of the book. What did you like best about this story? The build up of coming doom What does Mike Dennis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? A nice pace and very well difference in voices of the characters. Very engrossing really captures the feel. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? His returning home. Any additional comments? Jim Thompson is a must read for any anyone who loves the pulps of yesteryear. This story has a simple story line that reflects struggles we are experiencing with the Fracking going on now. Along with oil rights and some steamy hot scenes in the back of cars that used to have seats to have fun in, and the darkness inside the character that takes you down paths you may fear to go. Not as good as Killer Inside Me but well worth a read. Strong Plot and Good Narration Sharecropper Hell was originally titled Croppers Cabin when it was published in 1952. The author, Jim Thompson, also published his arguably best novel, The Killer Inside Me, that year. This novel, while publicized as a noir, was much more than just that genre. It has parts that could be individual categorized as dysfunctional family drama, historical novel, mystery, romance, erotica, courtroom drama, and revenge tale. The problem with having so many different sub-genres is that it would be difficult to find someone that likes them all so the reviews of this novel are all over the place. In my case, I found the dysfunctional family part rather boring. Unfortunately, for me, that part lasted for the first nine chapters. Normally, I quit listening to a book well before chapter ten if its dull on the assumption that it wont get better. I didnt in this case because I received this audio book for free in exchange for my honest review. I am so glad I didnt stop. Beginning with chapter ten, the action doesnt stop. All the loose ends are tied up nicely, but not predictably, by the end. To say more about the plot would be a spoiler but take my word for itthe plot is very good. The narrator has the exact voice, deep and gravelly, that would be expected during the time period of the novel. He portrayed each character differently so you could immediately tell who was speaking, which made it easier to enjoy during a long commute with frequent distractions. Overall, I would recommend this audiobook and not just to noir lovers but to anyone who enjoys a good story. A good historical read Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I enjoyed listening to this book. Sharecropper Hell s a story about a poor white family in Oklahoma early 20th century who work under an American Indian landowner rich in property.

Borderline Audiobook by Lawrence Block

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Block) — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 03:14:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Borderline Subtitle: A Hard Case Crime Novel Author: Lawrence Block Narrator: Mike Dennis Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-14 Publisher: Lawrence Block Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: On the border between El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico, five lives are about to collide - with fatal results. You'll meet: This is MWA Grand Master Lawrence Block at his rawest and most visceral, a bloody, bawdy, brutal story of passion and punishment - and of lines that were never meant to be crossed - available for the first time in 50 years! Members Reviews: South of the border, down Mexico way. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If that friend is a fan of noir, absolutely. Particularly if said friend enjoys the hard-bitten, road-weary, booze-drenched noir provided by this novel. What was one of the most memorable moments of Borderline? The parallel storylines by the disparate characters all added their own tone to the story, but the entire time it was readily apparent they were all on a collision course. I had built up how that inevitable showdown might play out, but when it actually happens--and I hope that detail isn't too much of a spoiler--it defies expectations. Have you listened to any of Mike Denniss other performances before? How does this one compare? This was my first time listening to Mike Dennis' narration, and it worked out perfectly that my first encounter with his work should be a Lawrence Block novel. His deep, grizzled drawl was so pitch-perfect, I wonder if he might have done the performance while holding a copy of the novel in one hand and a glass of scotch in the other. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? There was a moment late in the book involving a card game that, while I found to be a bit predictable in how it would play out, was pleasantly surprised by the motivation and reasoning behind it. Not so much moving storyline-wise, but in the sense that the author may lead you down a familiar path but still find those overlooked landmarks along the way. Any additional comments? Along with the novel, there were a couple bonus short stories thrown in, and those were equally enjoyable too. Sexual, Real,Horrifyingly Brutal Great Dime Novel Would you consider the audio edition of Borderline to be better than the print version? The dead pan but easy listening created a feel of a well done voice over Micky Splane story. What did you like best about this story? Never realized how impressive the writing was back in the day of the dime novel. Wickedly cool, tauntingly sexual and horrifyingly real thoughts from a moronic serial killer. Eros Pathos and Thanatos (Love, Pain and Death.) It you want it - it is in Borderline. Which character as performed by Mike Dennis was your favorite? The gambler. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The Tag Line might be Late Night Drives to Juarez. Any additional comments? Next read "Galveston" Written by 2014 Emmy Award Winning writer Nic P. for True Detectives with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. Pulp Fiction Where does Borderline rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Fast, lurid and action packed. What does Mike Dennis bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His voice is gritty enough to make the story dark and real. He has an irresistible provocative style making it difficult to stop just anywhere. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Any additional comments? To hear these stories rather than to read them sets the platform for imagining the players.

Small Crimes Audiobook by Dave Zeltserman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dave Zeltserman) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:41:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/84/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Small Crimes Author: Dave Zeltserman Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Noir Publisher's Summary: There's a new name to add to the pantheon of the sons and daughters of Cain: Dave Zeltserman. His new novel, Small Crimes, is ingeniously twisted and imbued with a glossy coating of black humor. Crooked cop Joe Denton gets out of prison early after disfiguring the local district attorney, which doesn't help his popularity. Nobody wants Joe to hang around, not his ex-wife, his parents or his former colleagues. Meanwhile, local mafia don Manny Vassey is dying of cancer and keen to cut a deal with God. He's thinking of singing to the DA if this will set him up for a better afterlife. And he knows stuff that will send Joe down again for a very long time. Critic Reviews: "The plot of Small Crimes ricochets out from it's claustrophobic opening, and it's a thing of sordid beauty." (Maureen Corrigan, for NPR's Best Books of 2008) The plot of Small Crimes is a thing of beauty: spare but ingeniously twisted and imbued with a glossy coating of black humor. Zeltserman takes up all the familiar tropes of the formula and shows how infinite are the combinations that can still be played on them. (The Washington Post) Members Reviews: A Satisfying Noir I have to chime in, if only to defend narrator Joe Barrett. He is not, as the lone other review up states "the worst." His gravelly voice is perfect for this kind of hard-nosed crime novel, and his performance is great. The book itself is also very good, tightly plotted and full of interesting twists. It lost a star for me in literally the last 30 seconds, which I won't spoil here. Suffice it to say the final lines made me roll my eyes pretty hard, but they didn't ruin the book for me. I'd still recommend it. It's not as good as Zeltserman's other book, the stunningly great "Pariah," but it's not bad. Boring. For how long and in how many ways can you listen to someone feel sorry for himself? Self pity and bad judgment abound. The narration is the single bright note. It is the only reason I am continuing to slog my way through. small crimes save your money but more importantly your time...this narrator is the worst and i mean the worst...it takes the author almost the whole book to get things moving along...and when it starts it is most disapointing...pass on this one