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In Cold Blood Audiobook by Truman Capote

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Truman Capote) — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:55:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Cold Blood Author: Truman Capote Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7074 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: As Truman Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, he generates both mesmerizing suspense and astonishing empathy. In Cold Blood is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence. Critic Reviews: "The resulting chronicle is a masterpiece, agonizing, terrible, possessed, proof that the times, so surfeited with disasters, are still capable of tragedy." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: You will feel as if you knew the killers... STORY (true crime) - In Cold Blood takes place in the late 1950's and early '60's. It is the story of two young hoodlums (Dick and Perry) who travel to a small rural town in Kansas to commit a robbery. They end up brutally murdering an entire family. Husband, wife, teenaged son and daughter - gone. And for no apparent reason. You will "get into the heads" of the murderers as they plan the crime, travel to the scene and actually commit the murders, and you will learn how they think and what drives them. The killings occur early in the story, with the rest of the book dedicated to following Dick and Perry as they flee and as the police try to apprehend them. As the story unfolds, the details of the crime are revealed, and you will learn how Dick and Perry's childhoods shaped them into the young murderers they became. Don't want to give anything away, but you will also learn what ultimately happens to them. The story is very well-written and reads like fiction as opposed to a true crime documentary. There's mystery and suspense, but the story is very character-driven so don't expect any fancy detective work or thrilling chase scenes. I very much enjoyed the character development and getting to know Dick and Perry, but sometimes there was a little too much family history, which is why I rated the book a 4.5 instead of a 5. PERFORMANCE - Love Scott Brick! OVERALL (actual rating 4.5) - Recommended for mature readers, male or female. Even though the murders were brutal, they were "tastefully" described with a minimum of gory detail. The book is pretty clean, with only tiny sexual references and perhaps a bit of cursing (don't really remember.) Still the Best This is the book that started the "true crime" novel genre, and it is still the best example. The writing is crisp and current. The insight into the minds of the killers, as well as the victims and the townfolk is nothing short of astonishing. Scott Brick was the perfect choice for narrating this work. The performance is understated, just like the prose. Listen twice, because you'll miss stuff and because it's worth it. THE definitive Despite being written over 40 years ago, "In Cold Blood" is just as compelling as any modern tale of murder. Truman Capote brilliantly captures the very essence of everyone involved in the brutal crime, weaving all the pieces together into a truly riveting tale. Scott Brick (whose work I adored in "Under the Banner of Heaven") does a superb job narrating and affecting different accents and tones of the characters. Despite having read the text several times in the past, I found myself compelled to continue to listen to the audio version non-stop over approx. 3 days. Fantastic for any fan of true crime or great American literature.

The Professor and the Madman Audiobook by Simon Winchester

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon Winchester) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:23:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Professor and the Madman Author: Simon Winchester Narrator: Simon Winchester Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3472 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Hidden within the rituals of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary is a fascinating mystery. Professor James Murray was the distinguished editor of the OED project. Dr. William Chester Minor, an American surgeon who had served in the Civil War, was one of the most prolific contributors to the dictionary, sending thousands of neat, hand-written quotations from his home. After numerous refusals from Minor to visit his home in Oxford, Murray set out to find him. It was then that Murray would finally learn the truth about Minor - that, in addition to being a masterly wordsmith, he was also an insane murderer locked up in Broadmoor, England's harshest asylum for criminal lunatics. The Professor and the Madman is the unforgettable story of the madness and genius that contributed to one of the greatest literary achievements in the history of English letters. ©1998 Simon Winchester; (P) 1999 HarperCollins Publishers Inc., All Rights Reserved, Harper Audio, A Division of HarperCollins Publishers Critic Reviews: "The linguistic detective story of the decade." (New York Times Magazine) Members Reviews: Perfect example of a quality audible book. Simon Winchester presents us with an amazing story about a piece of history that I would have never considered interesting or significant. The accomplishment of the combined efforts of the two main characters Minor & Murray added to scores of other volunteers is one if not the greatest achievement in the history of the English language. The story is presented in a very logical yet unassuming manner, and maybe the perfect example of an audible book selection. The narrators voice is crisp, clear, and expressive. Listen, enjoy, and recommend to a friend. Reads like a psychological thriller! You may be thinking, "How good can a book about the writing of the Oxford English Dictionary really be?" The answer is, amazing! Far from dull or boring, this historical work has the edge-of-your-seat feel of a psychological thriller. This is the story of two very different men who come together to help create the Oxford English Dictionary. Editor James Murray has a revolutionary idea: call upon volunteers to help build the massive collection of words. One volunteer stands out among the others for the quality and quantity of his submissions. This volunteer is Dr. William Chester Minor, an inmate at an institution for the criminally insane. Through their shared passion for the dictionary, the men form a friendship that transcends Minor's past, his insantiy and even the dictionary itself. What I love about this book is its message of hope. Even for a person locked away in a mental institution, life can have purpose and meaning. Lifelong friendships can be formed. I admired Murray for his ability to see beyond Minor's past and present. I related to Minor for the tenacious way he clung to the dictionary, allowing it to become a life preserver keeping him afloat in the dark waters of his insanity. Enhancing the experience of this book is the fact that it is narrated by the author, Simon Winchester. Winchester knows his material better than any other reader could, and he delivers it with heart and feeling. ADDED BONUS: At the end of the book you are treated to an interview with Mr.

Killer Clown Audiobook by Peter T. Maiken, Terry Sullivan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter T. Maiken) — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:18:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Killer Clown Subtitle: The John Wayne Gacy Murders Author: Peter T. Maiken, Terry Sullivan Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: He was a model citizen. A hospital volunteer. And one of the most sadistic serial killers of all time. But few people could see the cruel monster beneath the colorful clown makeup that John Gacy wore to entertain children in his Chicago suburb. Few could imagine what lay buried beneath his house of horrors - until a teenage boy disappeared before Christmas in 1978, leading prosecutor Terry Sullivan on the greatest manhunt of his career. Reconstructing the investigation - from records of violence in Gacy's past, to the gruesome discovery of 29 corpses of abused boys in Gacy's crawlspace and four others found in the nearby river - Sullivan's shocking eyewitness account takes you where few true crime books ever go: inside the heart of a serial murder investigation and trial. Critic Reviews: "Gripping." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: SCARRIEST BOOK I HAVE EVER LISTENED TO! I always enjoyed true crime stories. I cant believe any person could do what John Wayne Gacy did. Parts of this book made me sick. I think it is so graphic many listeners will need a strong stomach to get through the entire listen. I tried to feel sorry for this monster but I couldnt. Even though I dont believe in the death penily if ever there was one person that deserved death Gacey would be the one. He had to be mentally ill to Carry out these disgusting crimes. GREAT STORY WITH NO DETAIL LEFT OUT. If you havent listened to KILLER CLOWN use a credit. It was as great as STRANGER BESIDE ME and HELTER SKELTER. I lived in Chicago during John Wayne Gacys reign of terror and remember all the national news coverage that took place after he was apprehended. Thanks for reading my review. Steve MANDATORY Gacy book ! ! ! I was SO-Ooo glad to see this come to audiobook! Having this definitive crime classic already in my personal library, it was nice to be lazy and have it read to me :) Squeal. This is THE Gacy book to get if you can choose only one, or simply just want to avoid wading through the other trash thats out there. In fact, many movies and documentries that feature the Gacy case, often refer to THIS very book as the main source for their script/writing. Hardcore Gacy crime readers who have NOT yet discovered this gem (if they exist), will glean many new tidbits and interesting factoids for sure. This book was written 3 years after JWG was convicted in 1980, by the man who not only personally conducted the investigative work uncovering all the murders....he was ALSO the Prosecutor at his trial. Now thats first hand information! Obviously, yes it IS filled with graphic details...but how else can you tell the story of one man killing 32 boys and living with their rotting corpses right under his floor - and NOBODY knew? Wife(s), family, friends, etc coming and going all the time? Yeaaa. Worth that credit! Dont let the REAL crime be you not getting this! Amazing story What did you love best about Killer Clown? Details of the investigation and trial What does Sean Runnette bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His calm voice Any additional comments? For me bring Casy to justice in a non digital world was amazing. What a great team they were, and how this writer put it all together. Boring First Serial Killer book Ive come across that I just couldnt get through. Slow, tedious, repetitive and boring.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Audiobook by John Berendt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Berendt) — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:52:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Author: John Berendt Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-05 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2739 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Genteel society ladies who compare notes on their husbands' suicides. A hilariously foul-mouthed black drag queen. A voodoo priestess who works her roots in the graveyard at midnight. A prominent antiques dealer who hangs a Nazi flag from his window to disrupt the shooting of a movie. And a redneck gigolo whose conquests describe him as a "walking streak of sex". These are some of the real residents of Savannah, Georgia, a city whose eccentric mores are unerringly observed, and whose dirty linen is gleefully aired, in this utterly irresistible audio. At once a true-crime murder story and a hugely entertaining and deliciously perverse travelogue, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is as bracing and intoxicating as half-a-dozen mint juleps. ©1994 by John Berendt; (P)1995 by Random House Audio Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved Under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions, Reproduced by Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Uproarious...a rich, irresistible mix of snobbery, mayhem, sex, mind-boggling parochialism, and mildewed magnolias....A glorious vanity fair of human folly." (The Boston Globe) Members Reviews: A little slow, but entertaining The author did an excellent job of interweaving the storylines of the characters in the book. It is also a beautiful verbal picture of Savannah. I found parts of the story to be a little slow-paced, but not boring... it had the effect of being calming. It matched the slow-paced life in Savannah very well. Awesome!! Can't believe this is non-fiction!!! This is one of those books that hangs onto you even after the story is over. Berendt does an excellent job at capturing all the characters in this one! In fact after listening to about half of it I had to double check to make sure this was still non-fiction. Awesome narration! Woodman nails the Georgian accent and really individualizes the characters. I want to visit Savanah now!! LOVED IT!!! I read this book when it came out in the 90's and loved it. Recently while planning a vacation to Savannah, I decided to listen to it again. I forgot how good it is, the characters, the humor, the stories, and side plots. What a wonderful combination to round out a nice thriller and mystery. Even if you read it 15 years ago, I recommend revisiting it. I consume at least 4 books a month, and rarely do I laugh out loud while listening to a book. This is based on a true story, although the author was not there when Williams killed Hansford, but he does explain the circumstances of writing himself as the only fictional character (until he catches up with himself after the murder) in the interview that takes place after the book. If you like humor and intrigue nicely wrapped up in a GREAT story, this is a wonderful book. I highly recommend it!!! Loved, Loved, Loved this Audio What made the experience of listening to Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil the most enjoyable? The real life characters are interesting, dysfunctional, charming and totally seductive. I can''t believe that this is non fiction. I was also so impressed by Jeff Woodman's performance. He is amazing and truly took this audio to a new level. What does Jeff Woodman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I loved when Jeff Woodman played Chablis, the fun loving fierce drag queen.

Whoever Fights Monsters Audiobook by Robert K. Ressler, Tom Shachtman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert K. Ressler) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:17:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whoever Fights Monsters Subtitle: My Twenty Years Tracking Serial Killers for the FBI Author: Robert K. Ressler, Tom Shachtman Narrator: Tom Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1105 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Face-to-face with some of America's most terrifying killers, FBI veteran and ex-Army CID colonel Robert Ressler learned from them how to identify the unknown monsters who walk among us - and put them behind bars. Now the man who coined the phrase "serial killer" and advised Thomas Harris on The Silence of the Lambs shows how he has tracked down some of the nation's most brutal murderers. Just as it happened in The Silence of the Lambs, Ressler uses the evidence at a crime scene to put together a psychological profile of the killers. From the victims they choose, to the way they kill, to the often grotesque souvenirs they take with them, Ressler unlocks the identities of these vicious killers for the police to capture. Join Ressler as he takes you on the hunt for America's most dangerous psychopaths. It is a terrifying journey you will not forget. Members Reviews: Murderino checking in This book was recommended on the My Favorite Murder podcast. It touches on several stories they go over on MFM so it really kept my attention. The narrator was great, really clear and authentic. Great read for Murderinos to get a professional perspective of some true crimes. Stay sexy, don't get murdered. Recommended !!! I'm a true crime buff that is hard to please, this was a really good listen. Extremely informative! I'm a True Crime junky, and this book still taught me things even I didn't know. While the narrator is slightly robotic-sounding, this book was still extremely interesting and worth the listen. Shout out to the My Favorite Murder ladies and fans Staring into The Abyss indeed Thoroughly enjoyable, sometimes lurid, always very entertaining. I guess I can't fault a man with focusing on what interests him, which in this case seems to be Edmund Kemper. He was mentioned in detail multiple times (ultimately they all fit together to tell his story and there weren't any overly redundant details). I did find that Ressler seemed to rationalize a few of his actions from time to time, most notably some participation in the defense of Jeffrey Dahmer. Maybe it was because he treated it as a minor footnote at the end of the book, but I just think that Dahmer, be he tormented or not, should not be given even a single shred of sympathy. I also feel that the money spent on the legal process to put a serial killer to death ultimately does pay out, especially in the Bundy case, because staying alive was an incentive to get Bundy to confess to a good portion of the murders that could not be pinned on him. Regardless of my minor disagreements, this is a fantastic book from the world's foremost expert and if highly recommend it to anyone that can stomach a few gory details. Fascinating and terrifying. an older book but fascinating and very informative period gives a great background to modern day profiling and a great look into the minds of serial killers.

Inside the Mind of BTK Audiobook by John Douglas, Johnny Dodd

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Douglas) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:41:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inside the Mind of BTK Subtitle: The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer Author: John Douglas, Johnny Dodd Narrator: Jason Klav Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 419 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: This incredible story shows how John Douglas tracked and participated in the hunt for one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. For 31 years, a man who called himself BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) terrorized the city of Wichita, Kansas, sexually assaulting and strangling a series of women, taunting the police with frequent communications, and bragging about his crimes to local newspapers and TV stations. After disappearing for nine years, he suddenly reappeared, complaining that no one was paying enough attention to him and claiming that he had committed other crimes for which he had not been given credit. When he was ultimately captured, BTK was shockingly revealed to be Dennis Rader, a 61-year-old married man with two children. Critic Reviews: "Inside the Mind of BTK is a chilling and fascinating place to be, and there is no better guide to take us there than great American Mindhunter, John Douglas. This is a story of ordinary people and extraordinary evil - lock your doors, check your telephone lines, and read this book." (Linda Fairstein)"An unforgettable portrait of a guy most of us are glad we never met." (Bloomberg.com) Members Reviews: Poor narration I find the subject matter to be very interesting and I enjoy learning about the inner workings of a criminal's mind; but -- the narrator for this story is getting on my last nerve. How can the narrator not know the proper pronunciation of so many words. Quantico, VA is being pronounced: "kwanteeko" I could list several more but I'm not sure how to spell them out phonetically to describe it. I'm hoping I can finish the book. Unfortunate choice of narrator. Excellent story--I've read everything by J. Douglas. However, this narrator has such a monotonous delivery, and he mispronounces even only moderately difficult words, suggesting he didn't do his homework first. Increasingly irritating, and I gave up. Terrible narration This is the worst narrator I've ever heard. There are so many mispronounced words. It's amazing the mistakes weren't corrected - he mispronounces Quantico over and over. Very annoying. It's a fascinating story, but the narrator reads it like he thinks it's unbearably boring. The narration is atrocious! Where does Inside the Mind of BTK rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far? The content was great, and if you can survive the narration, the book is really good. I would say it's in the top 25 audio-books I've listened to. I guess it says something if the content is good enough to -almost- neutralize the narrator? I don't know if I could/would tolerate another What was one of the most memorable moments of Inside the Mind of BTK? The book contains copious amounts of information. There was no single What didn???t you like about Jason Klav???s performance? Mr. Klav should seek another line of work. He should also give back the money he was paid for this book. Book Spoiled by Narrator I have always found the books written by John Douglas an interesting look into the behavioral understanding of crime.

Green River, Running Red Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:50:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Green River, Running Red Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 900 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In the most extraordinary journey Ann Rule has ever undertaken, America's master of true crime has spent more than two decades researching the story of the Green River Killer, who murdered more than 49 young women. Green River, Running Red is a harrowing account of a modern monster, a killer who walked among us undetected. It is also the story of his quarry - of who these young women were and who they might have become. A chilling look at the darkest side of human nature, this is the most important and most personal audiobook of Ann Rule's long career. Critic Reviews: "[C]onveys the emotional truth of the Green River case." (Los Angeles Times) "Riveting." (People) "Perhaps Rule's finest work." (Statesman Journal) Members Reviews: Suspenseful and chilling This is one of the better true crime books I have ever encountered. Ann Rule succeeds in chronicling nearly every step of the two decade investigation, yet it is never tedious. At different times during the story suspects are named, questioned and dismissed. The book is more like a suspense/thriller than a typical true crime novel. The frustration and anger of the numerous investigators, and the author, is evident. This very frustration led to a high rate of illness and death among those who worked on the GRK task force. I will not tell you which suspect is the actual killer, but it is so chilling to realize how "normal?" he appeared. It is important to understand he worked for decades to appear normal. The killer was really twisted. Caruso narrates perfectly, putting the listener within the ranks of the task force searching for this monster. I put this audiobook in the few dozen of the over 1300 I own as a "can't stop listening" category. Excellent story and narration Anne Rule tells the stories of several of the young women who were removed from this world by the Green river monster before they had a chance to better their circumstances. Young people believe they're invincible and prositutes are no different. Gary Ridgeway deprived them of the opportunity to grow up and find other ways to make a living. I would like to say that I hope he can/does read the book, but I'm not sure it would matter at all. How could it matter to someone with no soul? As a side, I'll look for more books narrated by Barbara Caruso.Great vocal pitch and intonation that doesn't need exaggeration to elicit our sympathy. Well written story, faulty narrator. The book is very well written and documented. It only feels long because the narrator speaks as if she cannot breathe properly and is breathing through her mouth all the time. I had to make an effort to ignore the constant sound of the narrator pulling air through her mouth at the beginning of each sentence, as if she had a cold and was congested during the reading of the book. A Chilling Nightmare Come True She's done it again. Beginning with 'Stranger Beside Me', her story of her once good friend, Ted Bundy, and his hellacious killing spree, then moving onto Washington States most notorious serial killer, Ann Rule out does herself in this horrifying tale of a man gone mad. The Green River Killer put himself on the map by inspiring use of the term, Serial Killer. Mass Murderer just wouldn't cut it. Ann takes us behind the scenes with the detectives who worked for years on this case.

The Black Hand Audiobook by Chris Blatchford

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Blatchford) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:56:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Hand Subtitle: The Bloody Rise and Redemption of "Boxer" Enriquez, a Mexican Mob Killer Author: Chris Blatchford Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-07-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 287 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Rene "Boxer" Enriquez grew up on the violent streets of East L.A., where gang fights, robberies, and drive-by shootings were fueled by rage, drugs, and alcohol. When he finally landed in prison - at the age of 19 - Enriquez found an organization that brought him the respect he always wanted: the near-mythic and widely feared Mexican Mafia, La Eme. What the organization saw in Enriquez was a young man who knew no fear and would kill anyone - justifiably or not - in the blink of an eye. That loyalty and his iron will drove him up the ranks as a mob enforcer and ultimately to the upper echelons, where he would help rule for nearly two decades. Enriquez helped La Eme become the powerful and violent organization that it is now, with a base army of approximately 60,000 heavily armed gang members who control the prison system and a large part of California crime. Arguably the most dangerous gang in American history, its reach is growing. And now award-winning investigative journalist Chris Blatchford, with the unprecedented cooperation of Rene Enriquez, reveals the inner workings, secret meetings, and elaborate murder plots that make up the daily routine of the Mafia brothers. It is an intense, never-before-told story of a man who devoted his life to a bloody cause only to find betrayal and disillusionment. After years of research and investigation, Blatchford has delivered a historic narrative of a nefarious organization that will go down as a classic in mob literature. Members Reviews: Intense, brutal, and informative I was really stunned by all the details given. I recommend a narrator with a Spanish language backround who can pronounce the Spanish words better. narrator not so good book is great lots of insight on prison life as an eme member. the narrator could have been just a little bit better Great book, narrator not so much This is a story about the Mexican Mafia and the associates and lifestyles it brings. It needs a voice to prove Unforgettable situations The narration had some issues in the first hour or so. After that the performance was excellent, in my opinion. Rene "Boxer" Enriquez chose a certain path it seemed because he wanted to be with the best, the most respected. These guys operating within the Mexican Mafia had to be in total control of themselves at all times except when they were drugged up, and they were almost all users of narcotics. The level of control that Rene and his peers demanded of themselves felt surreal to me. Their rules were strict, especially with regard to not being a coward and not hesitating. Imagine a lifestyle where you'd be required to kill somebody seemingly at the drop of a hat. So I can see how they were regarded by many as warriors and not just criminal offenders. The issues all the 'made' guys run up against are fundamentally the same as those for everybody, only with consequences that end up being violent and deadly for some unlucky member. It's all about what they call "politicking." That's the word they use: politicking. I have a new appreciation for that word now. The significant events were mostly prison stabbings. Once a prisoner gets stabbed, if he survives that event he will be marked as one who is likely to get killed at any moment.

Lost Girls Audiobook by Robert Kolker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Kolker) — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 03:26:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Girls Subtitle: An Unsolved American Mystery Author: Robert Kolker Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 463 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Award-winning investigative reporter Robert Kolker delivers a haunting and humanizing account of the true-life search for a serial killer still at large on Long Island, in a compelling tale of unsolved murder and Internet prostitution. One late spring evening in 2010, Shannan Gilbert, after running through the oceanfront community of Oak Beach screaming for her life, went missing. No one who had heard of her disappearance thought much about what had happened to the 24-year-old: She was a Craigslist prostitute who had been fleeing a scene - of what, no one could be sure. The Suffolk County Police, too, seemed to have paid little attention - until seven months later, when an unexpected discovery in a bramble alongside a nearby highway turned up four bodies, all evenly spaced, all wrapped in burlap. But none of them Shannan's. There was Maureen Brainard-Barnes, last seen at Penn Station in Manhattan three years earlier, and Melissa Barthelemy, last seen in the Bronx in 2009. There was Megan Waterman, last seen leaving a hotel in Hauppage, Long Island, just a month after Shannan's disappearance in 2010, and Amber Lynn Costello, last seen leaving a house in West Babylon a few months later that same year. Like Shannan, all four women were petite and in their 20s, they all came from out of town to work as escorts, and they all advertised on Craigslist and its competitor, Backpage. In a triumph of reporting - and in a riveting narrative - Robert Kolker presents the first detailed look at the shadow world of escorts in the Internet age, where making a living is easier than ever and the dangers remain all too real. He has talked exhaustively with the friends and family of each woman to reveal the three-dimensional truths about their lives, the struggling towns they came from, and the dreams they chased. And he has gained unique access to the Oak Beach neighborhood that has found itself the focus of national media scrutiny - where the police have flailed, the body count has risen, and the neighbors have begun pointing fingers at one another. There, in a remote community, out of sight of the beaches and marinas scattered along the South Shore barrier islands, the women's stories come together in death and dark mystery. Lost Girls is a portrait not just of five women, but of unsolved murder in an idyllic part of America, of the underside of the Internet, and of the secrets we keep without admitting to ourselves that we keep them. Members Reviews: No answers What made the experience of listening to Lost Girls the most enjoyable? it's so timely, and an interesting look at a side of the internet that I'm sure we'd all rather ignore. What was one of the most memorable moments of Lost Girls? Seeing many perspectives of the same story was valuable, and the author tries to take away some of the sensationalism. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It's definitely an upsetting book, and I personally looked in the mirror at my own classism and ability to write off certain crimes as "just the way things are." Any additional comments? There are no answers in this book. The author doesn't attempt to make any guesses as to the killer, nor does he try to reconstruct any of the homicides, so if you're looking for that kind of book, you're in the wrong place.

Zodiac Audiobook by Robert Graysmith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Graysmith) — Tue, 09 May 2006 03:27:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zodiac Subtitle: The Shocking True Story of the Nation's Most Bizarre Mass Murderer Author: Robert Graysmith Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1259 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: After Jack the Ripper and before Son of Sam there was only one name their equal in terror: the deadly, elusive, and mysterious Zodiac. Beginning in 1968 the hooded mass murderer terrified the city of San Francisco and the Bay Area with a string of brutal killings. A sexual sadist, his pleasure was torture and murder. His first victims were a teenage couple, stalked and shot dead in a lover's lane. After another slaying, he sent his first mocking note to authorities, promising he would kill again. The official tally of his victims was six. The real toll may have reached 50. He was never caught. Graysmith, who was on the staff of the San Francisco Chronicle at the time of the murders, gives this gripping account of Zodiac's reign of terror. ©1976 Robert Graysmith; (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Provocative....Bizarre....Graysmith's taut narrative brings the horror back with jolt upon jolt." (San Francisco Chronicle) "Will fascinate true-crime readers." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Interesting I hadn't really heard of Zodiac, perhaps it's not living in the US, or perhaps being younger than 30, but when I think of well-known serial killers this isn't a name I think of. So in that sense, the details in this book were all new to me. I thought this book was well written and well-read. I liked how the chapters alternated between chapters about victims, chapters about zodiac, and chapters about law enforcement. It made it very easy to follow the progression of the story. The book is well narrated and easy to listen to. Although this audio version is new, I think the actual book is relatively old, however this doesn't really matter, since I don't think there would have been any new developments since it was published. I can't speak for the accuracy of facts in this book, since I wouldn't know, but it seems plausible enough. Overall enjoyable if you have an interest in true-crime stories. I didn't find it particularly graphic (it's certainly not for kids) so you probably won't have nightmares for weeks after listening. The murder scenarios were described in some detail, but it wasn't gratuitous. But your mileage may vary. Ok factual account but needs an update. I thought this book was an updated version of the Zodiac but it was written in 1986 and some of the suspects hadn't died yet. Besides that it was a factual well written book by a former political cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle. He made some interesting suppositions about the Zodiac perhaps knowing at least one of the victims and maybe more. It meandered a bit and went from one suspect to another and by the end of the book I couldn't remember who was who and which one he felt was the best choice. It didn't take me long to finish it and I was interested in getting to the end to see if there was an updated chapter added. No such luck. Good narration. Great read The movie pales in comparison to this wonderfully written book. While I've read that some of the material in this book have been debunked, it reads well, fast, and makes you a believer of some of the astonishing possibilities to the identity of Zodiac. Gripping... and scary I downloaded this after seeing the new Zodiac film with Jake Gyllenhaal.

Thunderstruck Audiobook by Erik Larson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erik Larson) — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:26:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thunderstruck Author: Erik Larson Narrator: Bob Balaban Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1373 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Set in Edwardian London and on the stormy coasts of Cornwall, Cape Cod, and Nova Scotia, Thunderstruck evokes the dynamism of those years when great shipping companies competed to build the biggest, fastest ocean liners; scientific advances dazzled the public with visions of a world transformed; and the rich outdid one another with ostentatious displays of wealth. Against this background, Marconi races against incredible odds and relentless skepticism to perfect his invention: the wireless, a prime catalyst for the emergence of the world we know today. Meanwhile, Crippen, "the kindest of men", nearly commits the perfect crime. With his superb narrative skills, Erik Larson guides these parallel narratives toward a relentlessly suspenseful meeting on the waters of the North Atlantic. Along the way, he tells of a sad and tragic love affair that was described on the front pages of newspapers around the world, a chief inspector who found himself strangely sympathetic to the killer and his lover, and a driven and compelling inventor who transformed the way we communicate. Thunderstruck presents a vibrant portrait of an era of séances, science, and fog, inhabited by inventors, magicians, and Scotland Yard detectives, all presided over by the amiable and fun-loving Edward VII as the world slid inevitably toward the first great war of the 20th century. Gripping from the start, and rich with fascinating detail about the time, the people, and the new inventions that connect and divide us, Thunderstruck is splendid narrative history from a master of the form. Critic Reviews: "Larson has a knack for creating genuine suspense in his writing, and his latest is thoroughly enthralling." (Booklist) "Splendid, beautifully written....Thunderstruck triumphantly resurrects the spirit of another age." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Reader cannot read This book, while not as good as "The devil in the White City", was OK. But the reader, Bob Balaban, Made the book difficult to follow. Mr. Balaban started the book off with a very fast read, finally he settled down to a good pace. But he does not seem to understand what punctuation is. He paused at awkward times, causing me to go back to understand what he was saying. I give the book 3 stars, I give Mr. Balaban 1 star, just for showing up. Marconi, murder, mix well I have enjoyed the unabridged audio book version of Thunderstruck read by the actor Bob Balaban, although I couldn't honestly say if it would hold my interest as much in print. Balaban has a pleasant yet oddly flat delivery that does not distract from the narrative. This, the author's second book in which he utilizes the formula of juxtaposition - where two seemingly unrelated bits of history, one sensational, the other pivotal in scientific advancement, find a unifying thread - might just cement Larson into writing solely in this sub-genre of his own device. Since, for me, pure dry facts of history or science tend not to hold my attention for long, I sincerely hope this style blossoms, not only from Larson but from other history scholars hoping to actually make some serious somolians from their long hours of difficult research by squeezing just a tincture of creative pulp into their work.

Mind Hunter Audiobook by Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Olshaker) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:09:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind Hunter Subtitle: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit Author: Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas Narrator: John E. Douglas Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: He has hunted some of the most notorious and sadistic criminals of our time: The Trailside Killer in San Francisco, the Atlanta Child murderer. He has confronted, interviewed and researched dozens of serial killers and assassins -- including Charles Manson, Richard Speck, John Wayne Gacy, and James Earl Ray -- for a landmark study to understand their motives. To get inside their minds. He is Special Agent John Douglas, the model for law enforcement legend Jack Crawford in Thomas Harris's thrillers Red Dragon and The Silence of the Lambs, and the man who ushered in a new age in behavorial science and criminal profiling. Recently retired after 25 years of service, John Douglas can finally tell his unique and compelling story. With journalist Mark Olshaker, he gives us a behind the scenes look at his fascinating career, revisiting his journeys into the dark recesses and calculated madness present only in our worst nightmares. This is the true-crime work everyone has been waiting for -- by the Mind Hunter himself. Members Reviews: Abridging this makes it almost pointless. Would you try another book from John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker and/or John E. Douglas? Yes but not if it is abridged. What was most disappointing about John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker s story? The abridged version robs it of any intricacies. It really takes away the depth of what's going on here. What does John E. Douglas bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He sounds professional and sincere. Did Mind Hunter inspire you to do anything? Double check and make sure i am not purchasing the abridged version. Any additional comments? I don't see how it was a good idea to truncate this. It is such a deep and involved subject matter. Its not a story. So how can you just leave out parts of the picture? Need the unabridged version! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? For true crime buffs, this is a must read. This is the guy who created the Behavioral Science Unit at Quantico (though it's called something else now, this is the most recognizable title). Definitely recommend this for anyone interested in criminal profiling, FBI, law enforcement, serial killers, and again, true crime. Any additional comments? I really, really wish there were an unabridged version of this. Abridged Mind Hunter needed more story I was bummed out when I realized this story was "un"abridged. I wanted to hear more of his process and case files. When I was a kid I'd love to have anyone to read to me, now I've grown picky I was thinking when I spend money I want to hear a pro. However John didn't have an unpleasant voice and it was okay. Next time get a professional narrator. Not quite horrible This is mercifully short, over-simplified, braggadocios résumé. It's more like a long, mediocre magazine story than a book. The narration isn't totally terrible for an amateur, but the narrator struggles with pronunciation, notably of the word "escalate." Watch out, this is unabridged What disappointed you about Mind Hunter? It's my fault but I didn't notice this was the abridged edition.

Journey into Darkness Audiobook by Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Olshaker) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:34:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Journey into Darkness Subtitle: Follow the FBI's Premier Investigative Profiler as He Penetrates the Minds and Motives of the Most Terrifying Serial Criminals Author: Mark Olshaker, John E. Douglas Narrator: John E. Douglas Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 155 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: There is only one John Douglas. We first met Douglas in Mindhunter, which told the story of his brilliant and terrifying with the FBI until his retirement in 1995. And now, again with coauthor Mark Olshaker, he goes even further. We accompany him on the Journey Into Darkness that marks every case he examines; every instance in which he helps police identify the unknown perpetrator of a violent series of rapes, kidnappings, or murders through his remarkable criminal personality profiling. In this fascinating audio experience, we journey with some of the brilliant and sensitive agents John has trained, who have carried on his work. We take a startlingly fresh look at the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman as if John had been asked by the LAPD to identify the killer through behavioral profiling. And we hear how a lifetime around killers and their victims has shaped his views on justice and punishment. The Journey Into Darkness is a perilous one, but ultimately a hopeful one as well. For not only do we see from the men and women who track the most sadistic of criminals what a powerful weapon profiling has become, we also get advice on how we might better keep our children, our families and ourselves safe from harm. By making the Journey Into Darkness with John Douglas and his colleagues, we come away with an insight into the human condition that no one else can offer. Members Reviews: Totally Amazing I have been a fan of J.Douglas for a very long time. Reading *Anatomy of Motive* first. This book gives insight to the horrid minds of criminals that sometimes is tough to hear,,,But yet we need to hear it. Giving the reader new ways to protect themselves and their familys. I listened to it twice and would recommend this one to everyone. VERY INTERESTING! Would you listen to Journey into Darkness again? Why? Sure. It is very informative. You may catch something you missed before. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The stories of the suspects trials and what became of them did. What three words best describe John E. Douglass performance? Better than Mindhunters. Any additional comments? I really enjoyed this book more than Mindhunter because of the case work that he discusses. Interesting Material but... This is some interesting material, but poorly written and poorly performed. I'm not a writer myself, but I am a reader and can tell when a writer has missed the mark. The authors were FBI agents, and they write in the dry style of a law enforcement officer who writes many reports. Although they try to make it more interesting, too often I found myself thinking that they went in a different direction at a moment where they could have delved deeper into a person or the personal part of situation. Discussion of the situation seems to be where they feel comfortable. Unfortunately, the performance was even dryer, and about half way through the book the author's accent became annoying when he repeatedly pronounced "unsub" like "onsub," and when he pronounced bible like it had 3 syllables (bi-uh-bull). One word of caution: if you can't make it past the first couple minutes, this book is not for you.

Dead by Sunset Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:35:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead by Sunset Subtitle: Perfect Husband, Perfect Killer? Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 664 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The shocking tale from true crime queen Ann Rule. Who is Brad Cunningham? How could five beautiful, intelligent, and successful women believe he was their dream come true? Ask any women who ever longed for "the perfect man". Loni Ann, Cynthia, Lauren, Cheryl, and Sara seemed to have it all - beauty, wealth, children, and a husband who they believed to be this perfect man - Brad Cunningham. He was handsome, charismatic, and mysterious. They adored him and tried to give him all he wanted. But he wanted everything: sex, money, and it seemed, their very lives. How long would it take before he finally got what he deserved? This question haunts Dead by Sunset, Ann Rule's riveting and impeccably researched study of the destructive relationships, multiple marriages, financial manipulations, and monstrous acts of harassment and revenge that surrounded Brad Cunningham and his wives. It is also a penetrating - and ultimately shocking - recreation of Cheryl's murder and the eight years it took to bring her killer to justice. Dead by Sunset is a chilling look at the evil that lurks behind the most charming of facades and a fascinating homage to the kind of courage and brilliance it takes to combat it. Critic Reviews: "Rule provides a perceptive character analysis of a malignant, self-centered, charismatic con artist. It's a chilling, haunting portrait." (Publishers Weekly) "The similarities with the O.J. case are compelling." (The Spokesman-Review) "Fascinating material.... Ms. Rule admirably recounts this labyrinthine tale. (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Great true crime, Great narration. Really enjoyed this true crime book. This was my first Ann Rule novel and I was impressed. Ann uses her story telling skills along with her well researched facts to tell a great tale. The narrator was great. On Audible after the initial review, reviews often follow that are similar in content, and I wonder if this is what has happened with reviews regarding the narrator because he does a fabulous job here. Do not be disuaded. My house is clean, my dogs are exhausted! What made the experience of listening to Dead by Sunset the most enjoyable? This book was so engrossing! I got a lot done during the many hours I listened to the book; scrubbing, weeding and long dog-walks were my excuse to keep listening until it was done! Ann Rule's books have been my guilty pleasure for years. I don't really go for true crime books EXCEPT for hers. The level of detail is so fine that I wonder HOW she is able to get so close to the participants in the stories she tells. And she tells the stories with great respect and regard for the victims. She must be a remarkably compassionate and sincere woman. The story itself is almost unbelievable! If it were fiction, Id probably toss it aside, thinking it was too far-fetched. How could so many smart, attractive women fall for the likes of Brad Cunningham?! Ive read that Ann Rule is not so interested in the big stories like Casey Anthony or OJ Simpson; instead she likes to find stories that might not otherwise be told.

Too Late to Say Goodbye Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:30:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Too Late to Say Goodbye Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 296 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: America's foremost true-crime writer offers her most riveting real-life drama ever: a heartbreaking story of treachery, jealousy and murder. Jenn Corbin appeared to have it all: two dear little boys, a posh home in one of the upscale suburbs of Atlanta, expensive cars, a plush houseboat, and a husband - Dr. Bart Corbin, a successful dentist - who was tall, handsome, and brilliant. But gradually, their seemingly idyllic life together began to crumble. Bart was distraught and Jenn seemed disenchanted. Then, just a few weeks before Christmas 2004, Jenn was found dead with a bullet in her head, an apparent suicide. But Gwinnett County detective Marcus Head was not totally convinced, nor was Jenn's family. Was this death related to another apparent suicide 14 years earlier of a beautiful student who once dated Bart Corbin in dental school? Or was the answer to be found in a secret - even dangerous - relationship Jenn Corbin was having outside her marriage? For Too Late to Say Goodbye, Ann Rule has interviewed virtually everyone related to the story to uncover the truth behind the headlines of these two sensational deaths. What emerges is an incredible tale of jealous rage that runs from the steamy to the macabre. The definitive unraveling of one of the strangest murder investigations of our time, Too Late to Say Goodbye is perhaps the finest achievement of a truly great writer's career. Members Reviews: True Crime Goodness I was turned on to Ann Rule's books through the 2KnitLitChicks podcast. I am so glad that I found this! I love true crime drama and this just satisfied my quest for it. Although I may have been familiar to this story through a 48 Hours Mystery episode, I still found it chilling. The narration was perfect, with the right tones at the right times. I'll definitely read more of Ms. Rule's books! love this book Ann Rule is one of my favorite writers and she does not disappoint with this book. She is such an excellent story teller, and really covers all the details of the story. Wonderful book Ann Rule does it again If you could sum up Too Late to Say Goodbye in three words, what would they be? Well, I can't, but I CAN sum it up in 125 words: I've read many of Ann Rule's books, and the "book-length" ones never fail to hold me in their grip. This true story took place in a Georgia county that I know fairly well, and Rule did a good job of describing it accurately. As always, the book is dense with description of characters and events, including in depth back stories. Rule must be adept at winning the confidence of the people who tell the stories she writes; the level of detail is often astonishing. I haven't enjoyed her "short-story" books nearly as much because the length is just not sufficient to "know" the people involved as I feel I know them at the conclusion of her major works. Ann Rule works hard, and it shows! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, I definitely learned a little more about how to commit the perfect murder - what pitfalls to avoid, and such ; ) What three words best describe Barbara Carusos voice? Not. My. Favorite. Any additional comments? As an aspiring writer myself - of fictional crime - I've learned a lot from Ann Rule about pacing, story development and getting deep into the lives and psyches of the players.

Wiseguy Audiobook by Nicholas Pileggi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicholas Pileggi) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:58:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wiseguy Author: Nicholas Pileggi Narrator: Nicholas Pileggi Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 230 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Nicholas Pileggis vivid, unvarnished, journalistic chronicle of the life of Henry Hill - the working-class Brooklyn kid who knew from age twelve that to be a wiseguy was to own the world, who grew up to live the highs and lows of the gangsters life - has been hailed as the best book ever written on organized crime (Cosmopolitan). This is the true-crime bestseller that was the basis for Martin Scorseses film masterpiece GoodFellas, which brought to life the violence, the excess, the families, the wives and girlfriends, the drugs, the payoffs, the paybacks, the jail time, and the Feds... with Henry Hills crackling narration drawn straight out of Wiseguy and overseeing all the unforgettable action. Now with an introduction by Martin Scorcese. Critic Reviews: "The best book ever written on organized crime." ( Cosmopolitan) Wiseguy goes nonstop...absolutely engrossing." ( The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: ABRIDGED! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? I would not get this unless you are a die hard fan of the story (as I am). What did you like best about this story? This is a great story,because it's true. Have you listened to any of Nicholas Pileggis other performances before? How does this one compare? Pileggi does a decent job as the reader,but I don't think he was the best choice. Any additional comments? Beware of the "actors" playing various characters. They do a horrendous job! Accents way off,inflection bad,just awful casting. I look forward to an unabridged version with a professional narrator (actor) and appropriate casting if needed. I prefer one reader doing all the characters myself. WHERE IS THE UNABRIDGED?!?! 3 hours...... Come on. Very short. Let's hear the whole thing next time. :( No body likes getting short changed The abridgment killed it Whoever did this abridgment ruined this story. Tommy DeSimmone (Joe Pesci's character in Goodfellas) is hardly mentioned. Jimmy Burke is reduced to a shadow. Really this version is really really awful. Don't waste your money Too choppy I think I might have liked this book in its unabridged form, however, as an abridged book it is too choppy. Having only the movie to compare it to-a lot of important elements were left out, such as the murder of Billy Bats, burying the body and eventually the murder of Tommy. All in all the book didn't feel so much abridged as gutted. One good thing the book did was to whet my appetite for the full version. abridged books are terrible. they cut out nearly all of the violence. if i were you i would not buy this book.

Small Sacrifices Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:42:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Small Sacrifices Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Ann Rule Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 197 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Ann Rule's shocking and powerful account of the destructive forces that drove Diane Downs, a beautiful young mother, to shoot her three young children in cold blood. Critic Reviews: "Superb... the most riveting true-crime account since In Cold Blood ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: The book has more information and is way longer Would you try another book from Ann Rule and/or Ann Rule? No What could Ann Rule have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Actually read the book she published...this not even three hour short story remake is an insult to the book she actually did write. The book contains way more information and leads you into the mind of Diane Downs. This audiobook barely scratch the surface. Would you be willing to try another one of Ann Rules performances? no What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Severe disappointment Any additional comments? I wish I could have my money back. flat narration. I enjoy Ann Rule's works most of the time, but this is the first time Ive heard her preform. It was pretty flat, monotone, and terrible. I enjoyed her other books read by others though. Wouldnt recommend this. I accidentally purchased the abridged version What did you love best about Small Sacrifices? I love true crime, especially Ann Rule. I was upset however, that I bought the abridged version. I read the book years ago and it was much longer and more detailed. I will purchase the unabridged version very soon. But this story is so amazing and it boggles the mind how a mother could be so selfish. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? For sure! I loved that Ann Rule herself narrated it. What does Ann Rule bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She is telling HER story that SHE wrote and put her heart and soul into. It makes a difference to have the author retell what she worked so hard on. I love Ann Rule's ability to put it all together. Would you listen to Small Sacrifices again? Why? for true crime lovers this is a must read book--wish this was unabridged What was one of the most memorable moments of Small Sacrifices? Diana on the witness stand Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I find human behavior very interesting--and Downs is a great case study Sacrifice of your money or credit! This was a waste! Ann Rule is an "okay" writer on one of my favorite genres. However, she is not (nor should she EVER be) a narrator!! I found this book reading almost incomprehensible. What a sacrifice!

Garden State Gangland Audiobook by Scott M. Deitche

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Scott M. Deitche) — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 04:47:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Garden State Gangland Subtitle: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey Author: Scott M. Deitche Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The Mafia in the United States might be a shadow of its former self, but in the New York/New Jersey metro area, there are still wise guys and wannabes working scams, extorting businesses, running gambling, selling drugs, and branching out into white collar crimes. And they are continuing a tradition that's over 100 years old. Some of the most powerful mobsters on a national level were from New Jersey, and they spread their tentacles down to Florida, across the Atlantic, and out to California. And many of the stories have never been told. Deitche weaves his narrative through significant, as well as some lesser-known, mob figures who were vital components in the underworld machine. New Jersey's organized crime history has been one of the most colorful in the country, serving as the home of some of the most powerful, as well as below-the-radar, mobsters in the Country. And though overshadowed by the emphasis on New York City, the mob and New Jersey have, over the years, become synonymous, in both pop culture and in law enforcement. Critic Reviews: "Scott Deitche's meticulous and concise research, examines, for the first time, the complete, true account of organized crime in New Jersey. Delicately dissecting over a century of New Jersey's vast Mafia history, Garden State Gangland is a powerful research tool and a necessary addition to any crime library." (Avi Bash, author of Organized Crime in Miami)

Homicide Audiobook by David Simon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Simon) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:24:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homicide Subtitle: A Year on the Killing Streets Author: David Simon Narrator: Reed Diamond Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 586 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Baltimore recorded 234 murders during that year, and the homicide unit investigated dozens of those murders. Homicide, a harrowing, sometimes brutal, and always fascinating look at the dozens of murders investigated by these detectives, is the book that sparked the critically acclaimed television series. Members Reviews: As real as it gets Starkly shows life inside a police homicide unit. Brings a realization of how cheap life is to many people in our society. Great read for anyone wanting to know the inside story of the workings of a police department. Spoils you for other mysteries This book, and the show based on it, are such an unbeliveably realistic, complex, clever, and engaging way of telling a 'mystery story' that I can no longer enjoy pat mysteries where the killer reveals all at the end. This is a phenomenal book, and read superbly by the narrator. It's abridged! I didn't realize it was abridged. Ok... my bad, but it was a bummer to realize that I have to buy it all over again to get the missing parts. The reader is good, but the generic "creepy" music that's piped in at the ends of the chapters is laughable. I think David Simon would scoff at that shiz. A great listen-- This is a superb book on tape. The book is about one year in the Baltimore homicide division. It follows a few detectives as they go about their job. The book is excellent, but the reader puts it over the top. He does a great job of imparting feeling to the characters and the story. Darn!! Abridged... I think I missed that this was an abridged version because I purchased it on my smartphone app - feeling very disappointed about that, as it certainly explains why there is a relatively few number of stories included (as I listened I kept thinking "How did they keep the TV series going so long with so little here to work with). The narrator is fantastic, however, and the writing style is great. I agree with another reviewer about the musical interludes - silly, and don't add to the listening experience at all.

A Fever in the Heart: And Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:23:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Fever in the Heart: And Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 3 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A Fever in the Heart dissects an explosive triangle that led to obsession and murder in a small town in the northwest of America. Ann Rule reveals the story of an alluring wife and the two men desperate for her love; a story with a bizarre and deadly twist that no one could have suspected. In this and several other riveting true-crime cases from her personal files, Ann Rule masterfully probes the delusions of the criminal mind, the fateful circumstances and the unrelenting investigative forces at work in the aftermath of murder. Members Reviews: Not up to par for this author The stories in this book are from the 1970's, the author wrote them but did not publish them until recently. Very slow & loaded with unimportant details. The narrator voices the individual characters very well. Unfortunately, I've listened to two other books in this series, her voice has become repetitive. Overall I would not recommend this Ann Rule Book, not nearly as good as her other novels. Not my favorite, but still likeable What did you love best about A Fever in the Heart: And Other True Cases? Ann Rule always writes awesome books, and I love her True Crime Files books. Would you recommend A Fever in the Heart: And Other True Cases to your friends? Why or why not? I would recommend this book to my friends who aren't put off by graphic details. However, the first story about Morris Blankenbaker was a little long. Which character as performed by Laural Merlington was your favorite? Well, heres the thing. I could have used a different narrartor. Here characterization of the male players in the book was off-putting, and because most of the players in this book were male, it was slightly annoying. first time... ...and enjoyed the stories. Live in Washington so it was all very interesting. thank you Terrible app This was the most useless app I've ever used. It won't play and continues to load. Definitely not keeping the subscription Didn't Like This One- Long and Boring While I like Ann Rule this one is a dud. The first story is so long and frankly, not very interesting. I don't recommend this. Not nearly as good as her others.

At the Devil's Table Audiobook by William Rempel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Rempel) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:24:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At the Devil's Table Subtitle: The Untold Story of the Insider Who Brought Down the Cali Cartel Author: William Rempel Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 278 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemmaa man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate. Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles guerrilla movements and narco-traffickers, including the notorious Pablo Escobar and his rivals in the Cali cartel. Enter Jorge Salcedo, a part-time soldier, a gifted engineer, a respected businessman and family manand a man who despises Pablo Escobar for patriotic and deeply personal reasons. He is introduced to the godfathers of the Cali cartel, who are at war with Escobar and desperately want their foe dead. With mixed feelings, Jorge agrees to help them. Once inside, Jorge rises to become head of security for Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, principal godfather of the $7-billion-a-year Cali drug cartel. Jorge tries to turn a blind eye to the violence, corruption, and brutality that surround him, and he struggles privately to preserve his integrity, even as he is drawn deeper into the web of cartel operations. Then comes an order from the godfathers that he cant obeybut cant refuse. Jorge realizes that his only way out is to bring down the biggest, richest crime syndicate of all time. Thus begins a heart-pumping roller-coaster ride of intensifying peril. Secretly aided by a pair of young American DEA agents, Jorge races time and cartel assassins to extract damaging evidence, help capture the fugitive godfather, and save the life of a witness targeted for murder. Through it all, death lurks a single misstep away. William C. Rempel is the only reporter with access to this story and to Jorge, who remains in hiding somewhere in the United Stateseven the author doesnt know wherebut has revealed his experience in gripping detail. Salcedos is the story of one extraordinary, ordinary man forced to risk everything to end a nightmare of his own making. Critic Reviews: "A fast-paced, heart-racing nonfiction thriller." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Thrilling William Rempel's book reads like a thriller, is filmic in its visual imagery, and is a remarkably thorough piece of journalistic writing. It is a pleasure to read something this riveting and yet layered in character and context. Wow. A must read for all NARCOS fans Well written, researched based account of what happened during the peak of drug cartels in Columbia . I'm glad to know a peace loving geek saved so many lives in the end. El Diablo inside look into the cali cartel . Narrator was great. Recommended this book good story. Don't forget to breath Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a book that immediately pulls you in. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? It was almost impossible for me to put down. You never knew what was coming next. Which character as performed by Fred Sanders was your favorite? I liked the main character. He rocked his life to save his families and "do the right thing" If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Get ready for a roller coaster ride incredible story.

Conspiracy of Fools Audiobook by Kurt Eichenwald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kurt Eichenwald) — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 07:41:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracy of Fools Subtitle: A True Story Author: Kurt Eichenwald Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 834 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Say the name 'Enron' and most people believe they've heard all about the story that imperiled a presidency, destroyed a marketplace, and changed Washington and Wall Street forever. But in the hands of Kurt Eichenwald, the players we think we know and the business practices we think have been exposed are transformed into entirely new, and entirely gripping, material. The cast includes but is not limited to George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Paul O'Neill, Harvey Pitt, Colin Powell, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Greenspan, Ken Lay, Andy Fastow, Jeff Skilling, Bill Clinton, Rupert Murdoch, and Michael Eisner. Providing a you-are-there glimpse behind closed doors in the executive suites of the Enron Corporation, the Texas governor's mansion, the Justice Department, and even the Oval Office, Conspiracy of Fools is an all-true financial and political thriller of cinematic proportions. Critic Reviews: "As an unadorned attempt to get into the heads of some major manipulators, this book can hardly be bettered." (Publishers Weekly) "Conspiracy of Fools is a splendid achievement. Mr. Eichenwald has an encyclopedic grasp of a watershed business collapse, and has turned it into a gripping read, a true tale for our times." (The New York Times) "A page-turning financial thriller....This book compares with Liar's Poker and Barbarians at the Gate in its breadth and depth of coverage of esoteric corporate culture and financial practices, recognizing the compelling human drama beneath the scandal." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great Story Great listen! Couldn't put it down, all 4 volumes and 30+ hours. I was sceptical however read like a story, felt close to the characters like no other non fiction. Movie "Smartest guys..." paled in comparison. Highly recommend especially if intrigued by the scandal. The narration was also exceptional and added to my enjoyment. In Depth Outstanding book that takes you through the whole story of Enron and Arthur Andersen. It allows you to know the personalities involved and make your own judgements. Very informative and enjoyable. Excellent reader also. It is a long book with lots of detail. I am very glad I listened to this book. Brilliant Approach! I loved the way this book was written. The author made me feel like I was getting the inside scoop on how this disaster unfolded. I enjoyed it so much, that I listened to the entire audio twice!! I want to find more from this writer!! I could not put my iPOD away This book is a page-turner from beginning to end. Like other very engaging books, I was swept into another world -- this one a world of corporate greed and human foibles -- and I was upset when it was over. I highly recommend this book. The subject matter might seem dry but Eichenwald cuts through the complications and weaves a fantastic story. The story is all the more chilling in its truth. Well researched and wonderfully written, I give this book my highest recommendation. I only hope that Eichenwald writes a follow-up. The subsequent conviction and death of Ken Lay reminds the reader of the very real toll this true story took on people's lives. Take a Second Look Remember Enron? Well, Kurt Eichenwald gives a blow-by-blow account of what happened and why. This is a good book to read as we are distanced from that disgraceful period in our financial history.

The Midnight Assassin Audiobook by Skip Hollandsworth

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Skip Hollandsworth) — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:35:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Midnight Assassin Subtitle: Panic, Scandal, and the Hunt for America's First Serial Killer Author: Skip Hollandsworth Narrator: Clint Jordan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 245 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A sweeping narrative history of a terrifying serial killer - America's first - who stalked Austin, Texas, in 1885. In the late 1800s, the city of Austin, Texas, was on the cusp of emerging from an isolated western outpost into a truly cosmopolitan metropolis. But beginning in December 1884, Austin was terrorized by someone equally as vicious and, in some ways, far more diabolical than London's infamous Jack the Ripper. For almost exactly one year, the Midnight Assassin crisscrossed the entire city, striking on moonlit nights, using axes, knives, and long steel rods to rip apart women from every race and class. At the time the concept of a serial killer was unthinkable, but the murders continued, the killer became more brazen, and the citizens' panic reached a fever pitch. Before it was all over, at least a dozen men would be arrested in connection with the murders, and the crimes would expose what a newspaper described as "the most extensive and profound scandal ever known in Austin". And yes, when Jack the Ripper began his attacks in 1888, London police investigators did wonder if the killer from Austin had crossed the ocean to terrorize their own city. With vivid historical detail and novelistic flair, Texas Monthly journalist Skip Hollandsworth brings this terrifying saga to life. The introduction and epilogue are read by the author. Members Reviews: A Fascinating Cold, Cold Case Any additional comments? I find books about historical murder cases fascinating, the best of its kind being "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larsen, which happens to take place in roughly the same time period as this case does. Like Larsen, this author goes to great lengths to contrast the technological growth spurt and hopeful high spirits of the people of Austin in the late 19th century with a series of truly horrible crimes that knocked its citizens for a loop. Although Hollandsworth spends a bit too much time in the setup and is not the literary magician that Larsen is, this long lost tale of horror obviously haunted and obsessed him for some time, and the product of his obsessive research is worth reading. The comparisons with the Jack the Ripper case are tantalizing, and the fact that future of forensics, psychology and even public lighting were influenced by the details of this forgotten case is amazing. Took some patience in the beginning, but I was glad I stuck with it by the end. Amazing Literary Accomplishment... An enthralling true crime story of America's first documented serial killer. An absolute must for the true crime lover! Not Very Interesting It had a lot of facts about Austin, Texas during that time period but I was expecting much more suspense and excitement. Mind numbingly boring The author mostly writes about rich white Austin residents unrelated to the story. He has very little to say about the people who were actually at risk of being killed. Obviously what was important was how having their servants killed affected Austin society. it's Okay if you need to fill a few hours I know the author put a lot if work into this book. it is very hard to make a book about conjecture compelling. Nice try.

The Onion Field Audiobook by Joseph Wambaugh

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Wambaugh) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:04:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Onion Field Author: Joseph Wambaugh Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 594 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Hollywood. Saturday night. A broken taillight leads to a routine traffic stop. It shouldnt have changed the lives of the four men involved, but it did. The Onion Field is the frighteningly true story of a fatal collision of destinies that would lead two young cops and two young robbers to a deserted field on the outskirts of Los Angeles, towards a bizarre execution and its terrible aftermath. The Onion Field is the basis for the movie starring James Woods and John Savage. Critic Reviews: More ambitious than In Cold Blood and equally compelling. (The New York Times) Wambaugh is the best in the business. (Kathy Reichs) No other writer illuminates the heart beneath the badge better or more honestly than Joseph Wambaugh" (Robert Crais) Members Reviews: Haunting This true story is of a murder that shocked the City of Angels, and became the impetus for dramatic change in police procedure, both in potential hostage situations, and, much later, in recognizing and understanding emotional trauma, PTSD, and survivor's guilt. The characters are depicted with precision. I feel like I know them, or knew them, as the last of the four recently died (2012). Wambaugh is a master, a former policeman who writes with sensitive eloquence, an understanding of the people and places that makes his work leap off the page and seize your senses. I first read this book many years ago and have never been free of its spell. The audiobook is even better. The memorable individuals, immortalized in this, Wambaugh's best work, continue to puzzle and fascinate. The onion field is very near what is now Interstate 5 in California's San Joaquin valley, just over the Grapevine from LA. I travel this road frequently, and never pass it without a nod and a prayer for the victims, the fateful events so hauntingly penned here, and the loss of innocence that touched so many people. Thank you, Joseph Wambaugh, for this historical treasure. Sublime narration from a well written book Any additional comments? This is my favorite true crime book. Joseph Wambaugh brings three dimensional personalities to these real life characters, without judging them; That is left up to the reader/listener. A mixture of comedy within this awful tragedy. Jonathan Davis is a superb narrator for this particular book. If you have seen the film (a must if not) Mr. Davis skillfully captures a fine interpretation of the actor's voices...especially James Wood. Excellent book! What made the experience of listening to The Onion Field the most enjoyable? The narrator, the prose like writing, so many things. What did you like best about this story? It's very hard to say what was best. This book is so intense about so many human feelings and behavior. Have you listened to any of Jonathan Daviss other performances before? How does this one compare? Not sure,but he was terrific! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes I did many times. Mostly cried especially for the officers. Any additional comments? This book is long, so I wasn't sure I'd like it. It is worth every minute of time. Has to be one of the very best books I've listened to or read. Incredible! Still fascinating after all these years This incident happened before I was born, but my Dad was always a reader of Joseph Wambaugh so I thought I'd check it out. It's very well done, without sensationalism or exploitation.

American Murder Houses Audiobook by Steve Lehto

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Lehto) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:28:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Murder Houses Subtitle: A Coast-to-Coast Tour of the Most Notorious Houses of Homicide Author: Steve Lehto Narrator: Barry Press Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: There are places in the United States of America where violent acts of bloodshed have occurred. Years may pass - even centuries - but the mark of death remains. They are known as Murder Houses. From a colonial manse in New England to a small-town home in Iowa to a Beverly Hills mansion, these residences have taken on a life of their own, gaining everything from local lore and gossip to national - and even global - infamy. Here, writer Steve Lehto recounts the stories behind the houses where Lizzie Borden supposedly gave her stepmother "40 whacks", where the real Amityville Horror was first unleashed by gunfire, and where the demented acts of the Manson Family horrified a nation - as well some lesser-known sites of murder that were no less ghastly. Exploring the past and present of more than 25 renowned homicide scenes, American Murder Houses is a tour through the real estate of some of the most grisly and fascinating crimes in American history. Critic Reviews: "[American Murder Houses] is an excellent read with useful information about not just the houses but into the killings as well." (Reading Ghost Book Reviews) Members Reviews: Engaging and engrossing stories. A history of american homes in which famous murders had been committed. The book not only tells the stories of the murders and the murderers, but also covers what happened to the homes afterwards. A wonderful narrator caps off the book. The book starts off in the late 1800's and goes up to this century. The stories are in order by date. Many of them occurred in the last 50 years. interesting I'm a fan now of true crime novels, it will never stop amazing me, how real horror and non fiction, is phenomenally worse than the fictional counter part. Just knowing these crimes actually took place, and a few of them I can remember from when I was younger, are interesting to me, and I've often wondered what happened to the house of these horrible atrocities. The narrator, Barry Press is fantastic, no complaints. Fascinating! I am oddly fascinated by "stigmatized real estate" due to a love of a history and a philosophical curiosity. Is there a residual feeling in these houses? An energy? Why do some people have little difficulty living in such a property while others can't even imagine it? Who lived in the house, what were they like? Why did the crime occur? Could I live in such a home? On and on. This book served my curiosity well offering a tour of many stigmatized properties and the stories behind them with excellent narration. I'd love a sequel exploring more homes that were not necessarily as notorious. Many houses have a fascinating history! Lots of interesting stories but not much scare.
The book was very informative but didn't have much scare. I did however enjoy the narrator. Accurate and entertaining Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Definitely would recommend this to a friend. It's really informative, goes into the background of each house with enough details without being super overwhelming. I really enjoyed listening to this narrator as well. Overall this was done very well.

The Serial Killer Whisperer Audiobook by Pete Earley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pete Earley) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:04:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Serial Killer Whisperer Subtitle: How One Man's Tragedy Helped Unlock the Deadliest Secrets of the World's Most Terrifying Killers Author: Pete Earley Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 571 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Fifteen-year-old Tony Ciaglia had everything a teenager could want: good grades, good athletic skills, and good friends - until he suffered a horrific head injury at summer camp. Pronounced clinically dead three times by helicopter paramedics before he reached a hospital, Ciaglia lapsed into a coma. When he emerged, his right side was paralyzed and he had to relearn how to walk, talk, and even how to eat. The areas of his brain that were damaged required him to take countless pills to control his emotions and rages. Abandoned and shunned by his friends, he began writing to serial killers on a whim and discovered that his traumatic brain injury - which made him an outcast to his peers - enabled him to emotionally connect with notorious murderers in a unique way. Soon many of America's most dangerous psychopaths were revealing heinous details to Tony about their crimes - even those they'd never been convicted of. The killers opened up to him, trusted him, and called him a "best friend". But there was a price. As Tony found himself being drawn deeper and deeper into their violent worlds of murder, rape, and torture, he was pushed to the brink of despair and, at times, forced to question his own sanity - until he found a way to put his unusual gift to use. Asked by investigators for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for help in solving a murder, Tony began launching his own personal searches for forgotten victims, incredibly with clues often provided to him voluntarily by the killers themselves. The Serial Killer Whisperer takes listeners into the minds of murderers in a way that has never been done before - straight from a killer's thoughts. It is also an inspiring (albeit sometimes terrifying) tale of an American family whose idyllic life is shattered by a terrible accident and how healing and closure came to a tormented man in the most unlikely way: by connecting with monsters. Members Reviews: Fascinating true story True conversations between convicted serial killers and one young man that detail the serial killers crimes in every graphic and horrific detail. Very well written and narrated. Please do not download if you would be offended by detailed murder and crimes that to the general population are unimaginable because you will be offended. This book is for you if you enjoy true crime. Awesome book. Outstanding True Crime Story-- with a twist! First off, this book pulls no punches. A lot of it contains letters from REAL serial killers, and believe me, they are even more messed up than you can imagine! The author did an excellent job of letting the letters pretty much guide you through the story. I had never heard of most of these serial killers, but the author gives them a voice that makes them unforgettable. This book is graphic, and very gory at times, so be warned. However, if you like true crime books, this one is a MUST. Imagine your 3 favorite true crime books rolled into 1, and this is what you get. Narraration is spot on. Couldn't have chosen a better reader. Highly recommend! Definitely graphic, entertaining This book was better than average. It is very graphic.

The Accidents Audiobook by Caleb Hannan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Caleb Hannan) — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 17:38:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Accidents Author: Caleb Hannan Narrator: Jon Pinnow Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-17 Publisher: Books to Life Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Had fate dealt Harold Henthorn an unimaginably cruel hand? Or was he a murderer? Harold Henthorn wanted to do something special for his wife, Toni, on their 12th wedding anniversary. But the romantic hike he planned ended with her broken body lying at the bottom of a steep cliff. In the aftermath of Toni's shocking death, grief wasn't the only thing shared by her friends and family. So was suspicion. Nearly 20 years before, Harold's first wife had also died under gruesome and mysterious circumstances - she was crushed to death under a car while changing a flat tire. Just as with Toni, the pair had been married for exactly 12 years. Two accidents decades apart. Two tragedies in which Harold was not only the lone witness but the lone beneficiary, too. It was a coincidence too extraordinary to believe. This time, Harold would pay - in a true-crime story of vows broken and a family's fight for justice. Members Reviews: Fantastic I was held the entire story, not only was this a tragic story the authors approach is Fantastic! I seldom give 5 stars on each point but I may have a new favorite author. It may seem silly however I even appreciated the epilogue when the writer humbly thanked the family for allowing him to tell their story. I have held onto a tragic story for many years hoping someday my tip could be passed along to an author I felt could tell the story with justice... I am currently contacting this author! I read hundreds of these stories every year and the one has taken a seat in the top 10.

Blood in the Fields Audiobook by Julia Reynolds

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Julia Reynolds) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:54:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood in the Fields Subtitle: Ten Years Inside California's Nuestra Familia Gang Author: Julia Reynolds Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The city of Salinas, California, is the birthplace of John Steinbeck and the setting for his epic masterpiece East of Eden, but it is also the home of Nuestra Familia, one of the most violent gangs in the United States. Born in the prisons of California in the late 1960s, Nuestra Familia expanded to control drug trafficking and extortion operations throughout the northern half of the state and left a trail of bodies in its wake. Award-winning journalist Julia Reynolds tells the gang's story from the inside out, following young men and women as they search for a new kind of family, quests that usually lead to murder and betrayal. Blood in the Fields also documents the history of Operation Black Widow, the FBI's questionable decade-long effort to dismantle the Nuestra Familia, along with its compromised informants and the turf wars it created with local law enforcement agencies. Reynolds uses her unprecedented access to gang members, both in and out of prison, as well as undercover wiretaps, depositions, and court documents to weave a gripping, comprehensive history of this brutal criminal organization and the lives it destroyed. Members Reviews: Informative, but neither gripping or compelling. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I grew bored and lost interest - although detailed in some aspects, most of the material is from court documents/transcripts and not from what the "Ten Years Inside..." subtitle might suggest. As a result, it reads like an Academic paper with the occassional flash of artistry. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? The material could be condensed into half or 2/3 volume while not losing thrust. A heavy reliance on transcripts/interviews/etc comes across. Would you listen to another book narrated by Cassandra Campbell? Yes, her efforts to inflect a Chicano/a accent into the characters dialogue should be noted. 1 thing though; "Tule" is not prounounced "tool", it's "Two-Lee". Gracias Could you see Blood in the Fields being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Yes - more artistic license might actually breath some compelling life into the featured characters. Any additional comments? Not a bad book, but I'd skip it unless you are pursuing a career in Law Enforcement, Legal, and/or Social Services. Great read into the opposite side of laEME at first I was not really into the book it sounded like one of those books where they just tell you the history of what it's going on. And then you started reading about the characters and what was really going on in the streets in the prisons I love the way the narrator try to make her voice sound like a gangster or a chola I thought I was pretty entertaining very very very good book It's ok Good Story it would have been better if someone who spoke Spanish read the book. Kind of boring. I gave up 2/3rds way through the book. It was really dull and jumped around too much for my liking. Also, hearing the female narrator do a Hispanic gangster voice is like dragging nails across a chalkboard.

He Said, She Said: The Spokane River Killer Audiobook by Jon Keehner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Keehner) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:43:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: He Said, She Said: The Spokane River Killer Author: Jon Keehner Narrator: Alex Zonn Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-17 Publisher: Jon Keehner Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: During the winter and spring of 1990, three Spokane area women were found dead, their bodies dumped along the Spokane River. The murders were similar enough that police considered them the result of one person and believed them to be the work of a serial killer. But as quickly as the murders began, the killings seemed to end. Detectives suspected the Spokane River Killer was either dead, incarcerated or had moved out of the area. Six years later, the bodies of murdered women once again began turning up all around the Spokane area. In 1999, Robert Lee Yates was arrested and police hoped they had finally found their killer. In 2000, he plead guilty to killing 11 women from the Spokane area between 1996 and 1998. During the investigation however, Yates was ruled out as a suspect in the 1990 slayings. DNA recovered from underneath the fingernails of the third victim was eventually identified as being from a man. But no match could be found. Their man was still on the loose. In 2009, DNA from a federal inmate was matched to the DNA recovered from underneath the fingernails of the third victim. The inmates fingerprint was also matched to a print recovered from a bottle of vaginal lubricant found in a dumpster along with the second victims discarded belongings. Police finally believed they had their man. But did they? The DNA match belonged to a female inmate. Members Reviews: Good story, mostly well written Presented differently than most true crime stories which is a plus in this case. Mostly well written but a good editing might have avoided some clunky wording. Love local authors and books I have read all books from Dr. Jon keehner and I really enjoy his work. Being that this book happened fairly recently and involved Spokane, I found myself googling addresses. The Dalton house is very close to where I work. Jon, I am impressed and look forward to your next book. Fascinating read Beginning of book, I questioned if I would like, what I interrupted a poetic type of writing style. Particularly for a true crime story. But quickly became mesmerized w/ the story. At times I even felt some sympathy for Doug/Donna Perryâs naiveness, his tortured childhood, his and his families mental health. (Would have liked to have known more about his father.) At the same time, I could feel the frustration his neighbors and law enforcement had because of his behaviors (and his family). It spoke a great deal to a law system that I realized I was naive to. The story challenges and makes one grapple with emotions and thoughts to prostitution, addiction & mental illness. For instance, why didnât I feel more sympathy for the prostitutes/ addicts. Summarized quite nicely by author at the end. Creepy, Strange and Captivating The book was well researched and written. The author really got into the head of the villain and his/her victims, as well as some of the periphery characters, too. Also, it was such a completely bizarre story. Truth is always more interesting than fiction, and this debacle's telling is definitive proof. It's a crazy, scary world out there, which is both terrifying and fascinating, at the same time.

Crime Beat Audiobook by Michael Connelly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Connelly) — Wed, 03 May 2006 12:45:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crime Beat Subtitle: A Decade of Covering Cops and Killers Author: Michael Connelly Narrator: Len Cariou, Nancy McKeon, Carl Franklin Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Before he became a novelist, Michael Connelly was a crime reporter, covering the detectives who worked the homicide beat in Florida and Los Angeles. In vivid, hard-hitting articles, Connelly leads the reader past the yellow police tape as he follows the investigators, the victims, their families and friends, and, of course, the killers, to tell the real stories of murder and its aftermath. Connelly's firsthand observations would lend inspiration to his novels, from The Black Echo, which was drawn from a real-life bank heist, to Trunk Music, based on an unsolved case of a man found in the trunk of his Rolls Royce. And the vital details of his best-known characters, both heroes and villains, would be drawn from the cops and killers he reported on: from loner detective Harry Bosch to the manipulative serial killer the Poet. Stranger than fiction and every bit as gripping, these pieces show once again that Michael Connelly is not only a master of his craft, but also one of the great American writers in any form. Critic Reviews: "The author is strongest bringing quiet moments to life, such as the despair of parents hoping that a missing child will still turn up, or the patient, resigned professionalism of weary detectives." (Publishers Weekly) "This volume works on several levels: as a source of insight into Connelly's craft; as a collection of compelling true-crime stories; and as a great primer for journalists." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Disappointment I have enjoyed Michael Connelly's fiction and had high hopes that I would enjoy this book as well. The performance is monotone and unemotional, which makes the stories less interesting. Yes, these are stories that he wrote as a reporter in the 80's and 90's. There is some interesting information that the public does not consider. But I think this could have been written and read better. It's a missed opportunity. I did not finish listening due to the performance. BASICALLY JUST A READING OF HIS JOURNALISM - This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? reporters What was most disappointing about Michael Connellys story? boring - not a story! just a reading of reports and repetitive Who would you have cast as narrator instead of the narrators? no - the narrator(s) were fine the material is not a subject for a book If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Crime Beat? most I just finished HOMICIDE SPECIAL by Miles Corwin - this is a fact bast reporting style no-fiction crime story and it is VERY GOOD Any additional comments? I like Mr Connellys work and would like to hear theses stories as stories not just regurgitating his reporting Not up to Harry Bosch True Crime is a different kind of writing than crime fiction. The author must hew to the facts as they happen. These true stories lack the sparkle than the reader usually associates with Michael Connelly and instead of giving a fascinating inside look at police work, drag on. The author's own voice narrating the first segment is not a good readers' voice. Len Cariou is such a genius. he should have read the entire thing. Wonderful Michael Connelly is never less than wonderful. This true crime memoir is a fascinating look into crime reportage. Repetitious It was just reading from newspaper stories and each one just kept repeating.

The Orchid Thief Audiobook by Susan Orlean

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Orlean) — Fri, 03 Aug 2001 20:01:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Orchid Thief Subtitle: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession Author: Susan Orlean Narrator: Jennifer Meyers Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-01 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 244 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: New Yorker writer Susan Orlean followed Laroche through swamps and into the eccentric world of Florida's orchid collectors, a subculture of aristocrats, fanatics, and smugglers whose obsession with plants is all-consuming. Along the way, Orlean learned the history of orchid collecting, discovered an odd pattern of plant crimes in Florida, and spent time with Laroche's partners, a tribe of Seminole Indians who are still at war with the United States. There is something fascinating or funny or truly bizarre on every page of The Orchid Thief: the story of how the head of a famous Seminole chief came to be displayed in the front window of a local pharmacy; or how 700 iguanas were smuggled into Florida; or the case of the only known extraterrestrial plant crime. Ultimately, however, Susan Orlean's book is about passion itself, and the amazing lengths to which people will go to gratify it. That passion is captured with singular vision in The Orchid Thief, a once-in-a-lifetime story by a truly original journalist. Critic Reviews: "Stylishly written, whimsical yet sophisticated, quirkily detached...It shows Orlean's gifts in full bloom." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Orchids are just the vehicle. Yes, it's about orchids, but it's really about obsession, passion, collecting, and the meaning of life. Also theft, greed, bizarre collectors and explorers. This is the best book I've listened to in a couple of years. Would the real Susan Orlean please stand up I listened to this in addition to reading the book in preparation for a book review. I was surprised at how sarcastic the narration came across in this audio version. It gave me a completely different view of the author and I can't help wondering what the book would have felt like if the author had preformed the audio herself and from which perspective she would present herself. As far as the writing went I appreciated the author's ability to share the diverse personalities, flaws and all, of her subjects and still present a friendly view of them. I learned a huge amount about florida, orchids, smuggling and the people attracted to all three. With so much detail to cover and many tangents to intigrate into the book Orlean's writing style is well suited to the material. The result is a very human view of a odd microcosim within our human family. Fascinating story well told and narrated I recently read this book after seeing the movie ADAPTATION which is exactly that, an adaptation of this book. It's a wonderful book about a man obsessed by orchids and it's about orchids, obsession, and also veers off into the history of Florida real estate to boot. I found it to be a fascinating 'journey' about things that don't usually interest me in the least. It's very well written and researched and it's also very unusual and hard to describe since it's not really a story but more of a quest to discover what motivates people. Highly recommended, it was exactly the kind of book that translates well into an audiobook, easy to follow and full of navigations off the beaten path. A real pleasure. Nice Cover, Nice Story, Nice Trip I've visited Florida, as a European at an age of about 25. It's now 15 years ago.

Sin, Shame & Secrets Audiobook by David Yonke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Yonke) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:42:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sin, Shame & Secrets Subtitle: A True Story of the Murder of a Nun, the Conviction of a Priest, and the Cover-up in the Catholic Church Author: David Yonke Narrator: Dave Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: David Yonke Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In this unique and compelling true-crime story, journalist and author David Yonke presents and analyzes the only case in US history in which a Roman Catholic priest was arrested for the murder of a nun. Father Gerald Robinson of Toledo, whom friends and associates described as a timid and mild-mannered man, was arrested by cold-case detectives in April, 2004, and charged in the brutal slaying of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl 24 years earlier. The 71-year-old nun had been choked to the edge of death, covered with an altar cloth, and stabbed 31 times in the face, neck, and chest. Her body was found in the sacristy of a Catholic hospital, her habit pulled up to her chest and her undergarments around her ankles. It was Holy Saturday morning, 1980, the day before Easter and the day before the victim's 72nd birthday. Cold-case investigators said the first nine stab wounds, made over the nun's heart, were in the shape of an upside down cross, one of many signs that Sister Margaret Ann was the victim of a ritual killing. "Sin, Shame & Secrets" unveils how cold-case investigators decided to reopen the case in 2003 after a Toledo nun testified that Father Robinson abused her in satanic rituals when she was a child. The nun's testimony before the Toledo Catholic Diocese's Review Board also alleged that a number of children had been killed by the cult. A lengthy police investigation followed, resulting in Robinson's arrest at age 66 on April 23, 2004. After a three-week trial, covered gavel-to-gavel by Court TV (now truTV), the priest was convicted of murder on May 11, 2006, and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Yonke, the award-winning former Religion Editor and reporter at The Toledo Blade, reviewed hundreds of police files, interviewed dozens of principles, and covered every minute of the trial to give listeners a thorough and examined look at events as they unfolded, as well as providing background information for the story and the people Members Reviews: Very disturbing but an excellent read. What did you love best about Sin, Shame & Secrets? I am a Practicing Catholic and was mortified by the perversions that were being covered up by the Church, but this story was simply horrific I thought. Priests are just men and should be treated like the rest of us when they've committed a crime. Very enlightening, though disturbing. I couldn't put it down.

Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors: And Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:43:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors: And Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 16 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 242 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Its a chilling reality that homicide investigators know all too well: The last face most murder victims see is not that of a stranger, but of someone familiar. Whether only an acquaintance or a trusted intimate, such killers share a common trait that triggers the downward spiral toward death for someone close to them: They are masters at hiding who they really are. Their clever masks let them appear safe, kind, and truthful. They are anything but - and almost no one can detect the murderous impulses buried deep in their psyches. These doomed relationships are the focus of Ann Rules 16th Crime Files collection. In these shattering inside views of both headlined and little-known homicides, Rule speaks for vulnerable victims who relied on the wrong people. She begins with two startling novella-length investigations. In July 2011, a billionaires Coronado, California, mansion was the setting for two horrifying deaths only days apart - his young sons plunge from a balcony and his girlfriends ghastly hanging. What really happened? Baffling questions remain unanswered, as these cases were closed far too soon for hundreds of people; Rule looks at them now through the eyes of a relentless crime reporter. The second probe began in Utah when Susan Powell vanished in a 2009 blizzard. Her controlling husband, Josh, proved capable of a blind rage that was heartbreakingly fatal to his innocent small sons almost three years later in a tragedy that shocked America as the details unfolded. If anyone had detected the depth of depravity within Josh Powell, perhaps the family that loved and trusted him would have been saved. In these and seven other riveting cases, Ann Rule exposes the twisted truth behind the facades of Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors. Members Reviews: The Evil People Do What did you love best about Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors: And Other True Cases? Based on facts. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The inner evil contained in the hearts of human beings. What about Laural Merlingtons performance did you like? Pleasant voice. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Pure Evil Any additional comments? I enjoy everything that Ann Rule writes. Would love to see some movies based on her stories. Wow! The first case had so many details. It was shocking and unbelievable. I haven't been so engrossed in a true crime story before. Great Job Ann on the detail and investigation. That story originally disgusted me.....but wow...it makes me want justice for the victims more than ever....even though that obviously won't happen now. Great book. I have suggested to friends already. You won't be disappointed. Narrator was ok... yup, I'm creeped out after this one. if you're the type that wants to read a book that will leave you paralyzed with fear, as apparently I am, this will do the trick. narrator killed it for me... struggled to listen because narrators voices were comical, most stories not interesting except first one. hang in there I always find that Ann Rule has a great way to recreate true crime stories, but unfortunately, this can all be lost if the narration is sub par. I personally could not deal with the overly dramatic interpretations as the voices of little kids, frightened victims, authority, etc.

Homicide Special Audiobook by Miles Corwin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Miles Corwin) — Thu, 22 Jan 2004 04:18:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homicide Special Subtitle: A Year with the LAPD's Elite Detective Unit Author: Miles Corwin Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: When a call girl from Kiev dies, detectives Chuck Knolls and Brian McCartin seek her killer among a circle of Russian women who have been sold unwittingly into white slavery. When a gangster's daughter, brought up in Las Vegas, takes a bullet, veterans Jerry Stephens and Paul Coulter trace clues scattered across the country to one of Manhattan's wealthiest real estate magnates. A cold case is reopened; a suspicious mother-daughter drowning and a baffling rape/murder case are solved. And finally, Corwin re-creates the investigation surrounding the late Bonny Lee Bakley, a woman driven by the desire for fame, who was allegedly murdered by her actor-husband, Robert Blake. Compulsively readable, artfully written, and surprisingly redemptive, Homicide Special offers a thrilling insider's report on some of the nation's most high-profile and complex homicides and the extraordinary men who solve them. Critic Reviews: "[Miles Corwin] vividly renders a handful [of homicide cases] that exemplify the range of entrenched social fissures and seedy criminality that have long defined Los Angeles." (Publishers Weekly) "Corwin's book will enthrall true-crime fans." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Great narration, good story! Homicide Special was a good listen. The information was great and certainly kept my interest. There was a lot of switching gears back and forth from case to case throughout the story, which made it difficult to follow at times (especially while multitasking when listening). The descriptions throughout the book were vivid. A good listen for true crime fanatics! Other reviews are too generous. This book is meh. Stories about detectives trying to catch the bad guy are inherently fascinating. The stories in this book are no exception. However, the writer of this book added little. The writing style was jumbled. I had a hard time following the author's description of events. The author kept randomly switching between crime A, crime B, crime C, for no apparent reason, even though the crimes were unrelated to each other. Unless you have a specific interest in the recent history of the LAPD in particular, I recommend passing on this book. And even if you do have some special interest, don't expect any deep or novel insights. This book is just a plain matter-of-fact description of some recent investigations, and not very well organized. Jonathan Davis did a fine job with this material, as always. Great book in a year of crimes. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes because it's a very interesting look into to lives of police during just one year. What did you like best about this story? How much work these officers do on a daily basis. Have you listened to any of Jonathan Daviss other performances before? How does this one compare? He's teriffic! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No Any additional comments? This is really an eye opener. It's hard to imagine how these officers and all officers do it. This book shows how. Very good listen! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Being a criminal investiagtor, and understanding the techniques of the trade this book correlates with the way we handle criminals in California. If a reader wants to read a true crime book this is it. Wow! Great audio book! Enjoyed the content, as well as the presentation.

If You Really Loved Me Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:32:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If You Really Loved Me Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Ann Rule Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In 1985, 32-year-old David Brown seemed to have it all. A computer genius with a million-dollar business, married for the fifth time - most recently to a 23-year-old beauty, Linda, the mother of his new-born baby - he was the living emobodiment of a rich playboy. But the signs of the dream life's dark underside were already emerging - especially in Brown's penchant for divorcing his young wives as soon as they matured to full womanhood. The darkness came into full, violent bloom the night Linda was found shot to death in her own bed. Shockingly, Brown's 14-year-old stepdaughter Cinnamon confessed, earning a prison sentence for the murder in a case that rocked California's Orange County community. But even after the verdict was in, officials in the District Attorney's office suspected that all the facts were yet to be revealed. What their further investigations uncovered was a trail of lechery, deceit and betrayal - a trail that began and ended with David Brown. Filled with horrifying findings from the author's exclusive access to the details of the investigation, If You Really Loved Me is Ann Rule's most compelling work yet - a chilling true crime masterpiece! Members Reviews: As a huge fan of Ann Rule this had to be the worst Would you try another book from Ann Rule and/or Ann Rule? YES, Because Ann Rule is an amazing leader-of-the-pack true crime author. Would you ever listen to anything by Ann Rule again? Absolutely. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ann Rule? Laurel Merlington If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from If You Really Loved Me? All of it. Any additional comments? Maybe because it's abridged, I never was able to connect with the victims. Ann Rule needs to stick to writing and not narrator. I absolutely love Ann Rule but this book was a waste of my time and honestly painful at times to my ears. Two thumbs down. : ( Hard to get through! My first thought was it would be great to have the book read by Ann Rule. I have been a fan of her true crime books for years. Wow, was wrong! I had to stop listening numerous times. She read this as if she had never seen this book before in her life. Very disappointed. Book was quick I was hoping for a more in depth story. I'd have liked more background. This story was only two hours. :( not so good I really can't understand why anyone would want to read an abridged book. so much is left out. I saw the movie and was very interested in reading the book. i usually don't read abridged books but it was cheap. But it was still not worth the money spent. I didn't understand the book because it was very hard to follow because so much is left out. I'm sorry I also have to say the performance was awful. you can't even distinguish between the characters because the performance is so flat. I would have to say that this wasn't very good and don't waist your money Not intersting What disappointed you about If You Really Loved Me? The movie was way better than the book. I wish I had not wasted my money on this book. Would you ever listen to anything by Ann Rule again? NO Would you be willing to try another one of Ann Rules performances? Maybe What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointed that the movie was better than the book.

Empty Promises Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:32:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empty Promises Subtitle: And Other True Cases Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 149 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In this unnerving collection drawn from her personal crime files, "America's best true-crime writer" (Kirkus Reviews) Ann Rule brilliantly dissects the convoluted love affairs that all too often end in violence. Expertly analyzing a shocking, headline-making case, Rule unmasks the deadly motives inside a seemingly idyllic marriage: a beautiful young wife, a rising star in America's top-ranked computer corporation, and a prosperous husband, the scion of a family building business. With an adorable son and a gorgeous home, the couple seemed to have it all. But a furtive evil permeated their days and nights, dragging them into a murky world of drugs, sordid sex, and con operations. In this realm, one of them would prove to be a virtual innocent, the other a manipulator with no conscience. Sudden, violent death brought their charade of a fairy-tale romance to a tragic end - with a brutal crime that might never have come to light were it not for the stubborn detectives and prosecutors whose fight for justice spanned an entire decade. Empty Promises recounts several other cases where the search for love brought only lies and betrayal - a cautionary primer, perhaps, for those who trust too much too soon. Powerful because they strike so close to home, the cases in Empty Promises will leave listeners shaken by the realities of love gone terribly - and fatally - wrong. Members Reviews: great stories It is very sad that these occurrences happened but Ann depicted it well and respectfully. garbage I had to skip several chapters throughout the book due to poor audio quality. I deleted and downloaded several times and it fixed nothing. I wasted my money. very disappointed Ann Rule does it again these true crime books amaze me about human nature.... my family having experienced a crime is what compels me to study the human mind A Good Read As always Ann Rule is at the top of my favorite authors. Unbelievable the characters are all real!

Dead Man Running Audiobook by Ross Coulthart, Duncan McNab

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ross Coulthart) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:32:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Man Running Subtitle: An Insider's Story on One of the World's Most Feared Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs ... The Bandidos Author: Ross Coulthart, Duncan McNab Narrator: Michael Carman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: "We are the people our parents warned us about" is the motto of the Bandidos, one of the world's most feared outlaw motorcycle gangs. For ten years, Steve Utah was a Bandidos insider. He arranged the security of their clubhouses. He 'cooked' ecstasy and ice for them. He was at meetings where interstate and overseas drug and weapons smuggling was planned. He saw stolen military weapons being sold. He witnessed vicious beatings, helped dump corpses. He saw men executed in front of him. It all became too much and, in an attempt to regain control of his life, Utah resorted to the unthinkable: he rolled over to the Federal Police and told them all he knew about the Bandidos. This shocking, unflinching, tragic story is Steve Utah's confession. He knows he is a dead man running - that inevitably the Bandido code will be honoured and he will be silenced. But not before Utah gets his chance to wake Australians to the looming threat in their midst - the relentless rise of sophisticated organised crime networks inside outlaw motorcycle gangs and the apparent inability of the Police and legal system to deal with it. Members Reviews: Reads like a bad textbook. Don't waste your time. What disappointed you about Dead Man Running? This book was extremely boring and in my opinion very poorly written. There were a few ok points but for the most part, it was a total waste of time. It seemed to keep switching from an AUTO-biography to a text book about random crime facts and statistics that had little to do with the book, to a biography. This book seemed to be all over the place with the writing and very hard to follow. The only thing good about the audiobook was the narrator, who did a good job of reading the text and being very articulate. The narrator was the only thing about the book that was worth anything. Don't waste you time or money. Skip this one, you'll be much better off for it. Boring at best Takes place in Australia and make no sense what so ever. Boring at best more bullshit then fact. I don't know where this asshat got his "facts" from but it is very clear that it is all 2nd and 3rd hand bullshit. 15min into it I had to go put on my rubber boots just to wade through the ever compiling shit. From the origination of HA's colors to who was responsible for the first Baditos chapter in AU. Murder and Mahem Who was your favorite character and why? Steve Utah, he's the real deal and the Aussie Feds screw him over big time. When he gets beat within an inch of his life it's like, "Have a good day mate" and "Deal? What Deal?". Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It wasn't that good, not bad but parts became a history lesson. Any additional comments? Nice look at outlaw motorcycle gangs and their crimes around the globe. It's too bad this wasn't written by Steve Utah himself. Lots of Steve Utah quotes, but something is lost in translation when it doesn't come out of your own mouth. Scary, dark, true crime = must listen What made the experience of listening to Dead Man Running the most enjoyable? The readers voice. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Not really but i don't think this book was meant to like that.

Escape from Alcatraz Audiobook by J. Campbell Bruce

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. Campbell Bruce) — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 01:16:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Escape from Alcatraz Author: J. Campbell Bruce Narrator: Patrick Cullen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Mobster Al "Scarface" Capone, "Machine Gun" Kelly, Robert Stroud, aka the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals went to Alcatraz Island, called "The Rock" and known for its harsh conditions. This gripping true crime classic, originally written in 1963 and newly reissued, tells the story of life on The Rock and of 14 ingenious escape attempts by the prisoners. Most notable perhaps was Frank Morris, whose daring plan of escape was the basis for the memorable 1979 Clint Eastwood movie Escape from Alcatraz. ©1963 J. Campbell Bruce (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Dramatic...thrilling...remarkable." (Los Angeles Times) "Much more than a prison chronicle, much more than a tale of escape." (Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: Four star history Would you consider the audio edition of Escape from Alcatraz to be better than the print version? I think it would be easier to read than to listen to, it is more historical than entertaining. What was one of the most memorable moments of Escape from Alcatraz? Probably the information on the way they kept the prisoners isolated from each other and without any news on the outside. What about Patrick Cullens performance did you like? I think he did a great job in general. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Prison of the mind. Any additional comments? If you are a history buff than you will like this detailed account of Alcatraz and its detailed account of some notorious inmates. I want more! After listening to this book, I want to learn more about the prison. I really enjoyed the Bird Man of Alcatraz movie and now I want to see if there is a book about him. The history of the island, Al Capone, the escapes and the escape methods were fascinating. If you like history, this book moves along and is not boring. Interesting book The writing does a good job at what the daily life at Alcatraz was like. Great piece of non-fiction. Recommended. Escape from Alcatraz I have a morbid interest in the lives and sometimes deaths of scumbags and prison life , but not actually wanting to go there myself Very interesting ,historically and another light cast upon the film of the same name well worth a credit or cash An education about Alcatraz This book only has a section about the actual escape from Alcatraz. The rest of the book is filled with fascinating insights into the workings of the prison, including the various methods used to break down prisoners psychologically. The piece on Al Capone was very interesting. I found this whole book a great education on Alcatraz itself and would highly recommend it. The narrator did a great job of bringing the details and facts to life.

Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder - and Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:30:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder - and Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 12 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Real-life murder. Real-life mystery. In some murder cases, the truth behind the most tragic of crimes crystallizes with relative ease. Not so with these fascinating accounts drawn from the personal files of Ann Rule, America's #1 best-selling true-crime writer. What happens when the case itself becomes an intractable puzzle, when clues are shrouded in smoke and mirrors, and when criminals skillfully evade law enforcement in a maddening cat-and-mouse chase? Even the most devoted true-crime listener won't predict the outcome of these truly baffling cases until the conclusions revealed in Ann Rule's marvelously insightful narrative. An ideal family is targeted for death by the least likely enemy, who plotted their demise from behind bars... A modest preacher's wife confesses to shooting her husband after an argument - but there's more to her shattering story than meets the eye. These and other true cases are analyzed with stunning clarity in a collection you won't be able to stop listening to. Members Reviews: Pretty Good This Is typical Ann Rule, well written & interesting. I do, however, find these books covering multiple cases a bit tedious at times. So many stories of evil & murder in one book are a little overwhelming. I really like Laural Merlington's narration with the exception that she consistently mispronounces the word "short-lived," pronouncing it with a long "i" sound. Recommend All ver riveting, interesting cases. Didn't think I would enjoy this book as much as I had the books that focused strictly upon one event however, I found this to be just as compelling. Although I cannot say that I "enjoy" listening to the events recalled within these pages, the information, people and events need to see the light of day. Listen, pray and take heart, because you just never know anyone as well as you assume, and you never truly know what hell the man or woman next door might be living through. Another great book and performance. Ann Rule never dissapoints and Laurel Merlington always gives a great, consistent performance. Great Book. Biography, not crime. Repetitive and booooring. This book should be shelved with biographies, not with crime stories. I got bored and gave up on this book without even getting to any murder or any other serious crime. It's a shame, because the reader, Laural Merlington, is actually quite good. She does as well with this material as anyone can expect.

The Spy Wore Red Audiobook by Aline, Countess of Romanones

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Aline) — Fri, 20 Oct 2000 15:39:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spy Wore Red Author: Aline, Countess of Romanones Narrator: Grace Conlin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: When Aline Griffith was born in Pearl River, New York, in 1923, one might have guessed from her exceptional beauty that a career as an actress or model might be in her future. Few would have imagined that twenty-one years later, she would find herself in Spain as a deep-cover OSS agent, infiltrating the highest levels of Spanish society, or that five years later still, she would marry a Spanish grandee and become one of the most watched, most admired, most fascinating women of international society. This is the story of Aline, Countess of Romanones, a story of courage, beauty and success that is far more exciting than any fictionalized thriller. ©1987 by Aline, Countess of Romanones (P)1995 by Blackstone Audiobooks Critic Reviews: "Her narrative reflects sensitively and accurately the clandestine intrigue and strategic maneuvers that marked the struggle between the secret services" (William Casey, Former CIA Director) Members Reviews: entertaining a lot of characters to keep track of, but intriguing life she led. I would recommend. A must read!! Where has this book been all my life!? it ended much too soon!! What a great story! Reallife WWII thriller. Why shouldn't I want to fight for my country? Aline asked that question to her blind date one night. Turned out he was John Derby, a director of OSS and so Aline was offered a chance to become an OSS agent. The Narration of this Book Was So Poor I Quit What would have made The Spy Wore Red better? The narration was flat and uninspired, so poor, in fact, that I was unable to finish listening to the book. Exciting What did you love best about The Spy Wore Red? A real life war time mystery adventure What did you like best about this story? It was never dull and kept you guessing. Which character as performed by Grace Conlin was your favorite? Aline the young spy. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No it came close Any additional comments? Wonderful characters. The book is just excellently written

Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 09:42:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 15 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 113 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: I'll be watching you. Walking home on a dark night, you hear footsteps coming up behind you. As they get closer, your heart pounds harder. Who is closing in with dangerous intent - a total stranger? Or someone you know and trust? The answer is as simple as turning around, but dont look behind you . . . run. Ann Rule, who shared her own nerve-jangling account of unknowingly befriending sadistic sociopath Ted Bundy in The Stranger Beside Me, chronicles other fateful encounters with the hidden predators among us in this riveting collection, fifteenth in the best-selling series drawn from her personal files. First in line is a stunning case that spanned thirty years and took a determined detective to four states - ending, finally, in Alaska - where he unraveled not one but two murders. A second case appears to begin and end with the hunt for the Green River Killer, focusing on a Washington State man who was once cleared as a suspect in that deadly chain of homicides. But the millionaire property owner believed he had successfully buried his own murderous past and the awful truth behind his young wifes disappearance. She vanished soon after she left for a day at the Seattle Worlds Fair, and her three small children grew up believing their mother had abandoned them. But one amazing witness remained - the missing womans best friend, who heard her last words in a frantic phone call - Hes coming! - before the line went dead. Only since Robert Hansens suicide has the monster within been revealed. In another true story, a petite woman went to a tavern, looking only for conversation and fun. Instead, she met violent death in the form of a seven-foot man who had seemed shy and harmless. Youll feel a chill as you uncover these and numerous other cases of unfortunate victims who made one tragic mistake: Trusting the wrong person - even someone theyd known intimately, or thought they knew. Members Reviews: Another excellent book If you could sum up Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases in three words, what would they be? Gripping, compelling, fascinating What other book might you compare Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases to and why? Very similar to Ann Rule's other true crime novels. Cases are very engrossing and well researched and presented. DON'T BOTHER....... After being an Ane Rule fan for 30 years, I'm have repeatedly been dissatisfied by her recent "True Crime Files" collections. This book, like most in her 18 or 19 book series, is nothing more than a bunch of regurgitated, rehashed, uninteresting crimes from the 1960s and 1970s. All usually about low self-esteem women with no sense at all. WHO CARES?!? There are a kazillion felony crimes perpetrated in the past 20 years that Rule could use her previous outstanding research and insight (Scott Peterson, Sandra Smith, even OJ Simpson). Now all she's doing is proselytizing and preaching to a generation like us who is as savvy as she is about criminals. Before the advent of forensic shows on television, Anne Rule had this genre sewed up tight. But now, all of us are "armchair" Drs. Michael Badens and Henry Lees, blood splatter experts, document examiners, pathologists, and FBI phychological profilers. Rule claims in her bios to have been a former police officer.

Stranger Beside Me Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:28:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stranger Beside Me Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Ann Rule Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-14-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Ann Rule was working on the biggest story of her career, tracking the trail of victims left by a brutal serial-killer. Little did this future best-selling author know that the savage slayer she was hunting was the young man she counted among her closest friends. Everyone's picture of a natural winner, Ted Bundy was a bright, charming, and handsome man with a promising future as an attorney. But on January 24, 1989, Bundy was executed for the murders of three young women - and had confessed to taking the lives of at least 35 more women from coast to coast. Ann Rule, who kept in constant contact with Bundy throughout the investigation, tells his story as no other person can, capturing the essence of his magnetic power, unholy compulsion, and demonic double life. Available for the first time on audio, this shocking true story is an unforgettable listening experience. In an emotional reading, Rule tells us about Ted Bundy - the man she thought she really knew...the stranger beside her. Critic Reviews: "As dramatic and chilling as a bedroom window shattering at midnight." ( The New York Times) Members Reviews: Painful at best Someone HAS to be honest with a writer who decides to narrate their own books. Not everyone is cut out to be a narrator and as good an author as Ann Rule is, she is absolutely NOT a narrator! I read this book quite a while ago and really enjoyed it, but listening to the abridged version read by Ann was painful. Save your money and buy the book, you will enjoy it so much more! Five stars if only it were unabridged! This is a fascinating look at Ted Bundy through the eyes of someone who knew him, as she says, about as well as anyone could. Ann Rule's narration is saved only by the fact that she's Ann Rule, but the story is fascinating, as she had a very unique perspective on this prolific serial killer. I am sad that it was abridged, but I'm still glad I got it. Facinating & Disturbing OtherSide of Ted Bundy To be sure - I make no excuse, wish for no pardon (too late), and generally believe those so broken as to become serial killers should likely be removed from society permanently. Whether by death penalty or actual (no parole) life entirely separate from their prey. However - Ann Rules telling of a more personal account of a clearly complex and highly intelligent, yet irrecoverably depraved, disturbed and dangerous man ... was both chilling and horribly sad. Bundys crimes will forever be part of American crime lore. Horrifying and unforgivable. Yet, I find myself wondering if he could have gone a different path. One that didnt include the brutal murder of so many beautiful, brown-haired women. Lives who will go down in history as victims of one of the most famous serial killers. Women who had lives and potential so far beyond what they will always be remembered. After listening to Ann Rules first hand account ... it just makes me wonder if there is a trigger or point where maybe he (or someone like him) could be steered from becoming a murderous icon. Or, was he just born bad. So intelligent that maybe even Ann was fooled. That his ability to manipulate every relationship to suit his world view was one and only ... that there is an element of pre-destination because of his psychology & neuropathy would inevitably lead to violence? Loved it Ann Rule is one of the best true crime writers out there and the fact that she had a friendship with Ted Bundy is insane.

Shattered Audiobook by Kathryn Casey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathryn Casey) — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:21:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shattered Subtitle: The True Story of a Mother's Love, a Husband's Betrayal, and a Cold-Blooded Texas Murder Author: Kathryn Casey Narrator: Coleen Marlo Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 267 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In Creekstone, Texas, a small, quiet suburb of Houston, football was king and David Temple was a prince. A former high school and college gridiron-star-turned-coach, he had a fairy-tale marriage to bright, vivacious Belinda Lucas, a teacher at the local high school who was so warm and popular her colleagues called her "The Sunshine Girl". The fairy tale ended savagely on January 11, 1999, when Belinda's lifeless body was discovered in a closet. Her skull had been shattered by a shotgun blast at close range. She was eight months pregnant. There was no damning evidence directly linking the brutal murder to husband David, who stood by emotionless and dry-eyed as police searched the crime scene. But a dogged eight-year investigation would expose a shocking history of cruelty and domination, infidelity and rage - ultimately resulting in an epic courtroom battle for the ages - as the scandalous truth was revealed about love betrayed and innocent lives shattered. Critic Reviews: "Kathryn Casey is one of the best true crime writers today." (Ann Rule) Members Reviews: WELL DONE STORY IN A DECLINING GENRE Ever since I read Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood", I became a huge fan of true crime books. At one time I owned so many print versions that I probably would have been arrested if law enforcement ever raided my house! There was a time when I could name just about every known serial killer AND describe his "signature". I always thought I'd be a great help to the detectives if I was somehow involved - innocently, of course - in a murder case. Guess what? It didn't happen like that. When my husband was shot and killed in a home invasion robbery, I was literally PARALYZED from shock and trauma for over a decade! There was quite a while where I had to lay off my "guilty pleasure" of reading every true crime book published, although not completely. When I could handle it, I returned to find that books in this genre had lost much of the in-depth research and expert writing that veteran authors such as Ann Rule and Gregg Olsen had become famous for, thereby shaping the standards for the genre. But, recently, Ann Rule's recent "True Crime Files" compilations had become out-dated, rehashed blips on the "radar screen" which barely qualify as real stories. She stopped delivering the fantastic writing quality of her earlier works and seemed to shy away from recent "millennium" crimes as if she doesn't want to bother with the requisite research. Instead, she's giving us offenses from the 1960s and 1970s BEFORE the advent of forensics and DNA. I'd just about given up on ever enjoying a true crime book again when I came across "Shattered". Kathryn Casey has picked up the baton dropped by Rule in this 1999 account of a murder in Texas. I thoroughly enjoyed this book just as much as I used to with Ann Rule's early works. It is well-researched, expertly written, and compelling. Narrator Coleen Marlo complements the book perfectly. I will be buying more of Ms.

A Taste for Murder Audiobook by Burl Barer, Frank C Girardot JR.

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Burl Barer) — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:46:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Taste for Murder Author: Burl Barer, Frank C Girardot JR. Narrator: Eddie Frierson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-16 Publisher: WildBlue Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Frank Rodriguez, a much-loved counselor of troubled teens, lies dead on the bedroom floor. His wife and step-daughter are in shock, and so is the medical examiner when he performs the autopsy. Aside from being dead, Frank is in perfect health. Demanding to know the cause of her husband's death, Angie Rodriguez badgers the police, insisting that Frank was murdered. The cops attribute her assertions to overwhelming grief, but soon they too believe that Frank didn't die of natural causes. When the police enlist their number one suspect to help in the investigation, things spiral out of control until police are dealing with a daring plot to murder Angie's best friend, and allegations of another homicide so evil and perverse that even seasoned LA County detectives are shocked beyond belief...and so are listeners! Members Reviews: Interesting Tale This book offered some intriguing insights and information about the subject. The story itself was well-written and engaging but the narration was very difficult to listen to. The reader used off-putting accents that were distracting. Unwound have preferred a straight telling of the story without phony accents. It took me out of the tale and let me to wonder if he had heard the people speak or if he was making it up. It sounded unnatural and I enjoyed his normal voice so much that it didn't seem needed. Glibness and one-liners around incest. Ick. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This woman is a monster. No doubt. For me, however, she wasn't the most disturbing element of the book. That fell to the occasional moments of "bros elbowing each other" banter between the writers, you can almost feel them high-fiving at their cleverness. These moments generally emerge in scenes of rape and incest. Not exclusively there, not by a long shot, but persistently in that context. Consider this line in author's notes re: disassociative personality disorder resulting from years of incest. The victim turned murdering heartless protagonist is Angie, Victoria is a personality she developed to endure being raped repeatedly for years by her grandfather: Emphasis mine. "Victoria took over...victoria knew all the right moves...it was Victoria who, MORE OUT OF EAGERNESS TO ENGAGE IN THE ACTS THAN ANY DESIRE TO PROTECT ANGIE, shoved Angie out of the way... And soft little Angie never minded letting Victoria fill her shoes...or her panties."Thanks, authors/rape experts. You creep me out. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Moderate nausea. Shock at the depth of the authors' misunderstanding of victim guilt around pleasure experienced in abuse. Kind of also made me take a jog to exorcise the anger. And I don't jog! And I'm not even a survivor! These guys are turkeys. The actual case is colorfully depicted. Who cares. Not a Thriller, but Real Life Rarely Is Interesting, factual story told from the point of view of a reporter. Performance was well done. For true crime fans. A tortured soul So this book is your typical cut and dry true crime. But I couldnt help note that theres a distinct misogynistic tone. There are slurs thrown about freely, that I didnt care for. Yes, the woman was a calculated murderess. But when you hear her story you couldnt help ,but feel like she needed psychiatric help and not our criticism.

Under the Banner of Heaven Audiobook by Jon Krakauer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Krakauer) — Fri, 18 Jul 2003 03:54:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Banner of Heaven Author: Jon Krakauer Narrator: Jon Krakauer Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 504 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Krakauer takes readers inside isolated communities in the American West, Canada, and Mexico, where some forty-thousand Mormon Fundamentalists believe the mainstream Mormon Church went unforgivably astray when it renounced polygamy. Defying both civil authorities and the Mormon establishment in Salt Lake City, the leaders of these outlaw sects are zealots who answer only to God. Marrying prodigiously and with virtual impunity (the leader of the largest fundamentalist church took seventy-five "plural wives," several of whom were wed to him when they were fourteen or fifteen and he was in his eighties), fundamentalist prophets exercise absolute control over the lives of their followers, and preach that any day now the world will be swept clean in a hurricane of fire, sparing only their most obedient adherents. Weaving the story of the Lafferty brothers and their fanatical brethren with a clear-eyed look at Mormonism's violent past, Krakauer examines the underbelly of the most successful homegrown faith in the United States, and finds a distinctly American brand of religious extremism. The result is vintage Krakauer, an utterly compelling work of nonfiction that illuminates an otherwise confounding realm of human behavior. Critic Reviews: "Krakauer lays the portent on beautifully, building his tales carefully from the ground up until they irresistibly, spookily combust." (Kirkus Reviews) "Krakauer presents details that indeed sound stranger than fiction." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Not bad, but a bit biased Krakauer's UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN is interesting and well researched. His examination of the origins of the Mormon church were eye-opening as was his breakdown on the origin of the fundamentalist sect of the LDS church. I am not a Mormon but one flaw I found here was a disturbingly anti-religious bias on the part of the author. Although he claims toward the end to be fascinated by the "culture" and "faith" of Mormons and other religious folks, it comes off as a bit disingenuous after many statements throughout the book which belittle people of faith or cast all people of faith in the same light. Again, I'm not a Mormon and my personal opinion of Mormonism is not entirely favorable from a theological point of view; however, I am a person of faith myself and hate to see any group of people painted with the same broad brush. Yes, the murders detailed in this book are deeply disturbing and some of the history of the LDS church past and present gives one the impression that it's a bit cultic in nature. But to say all Mormons are exactly alike, that they're all just like the two murderers in this book, is patently unfair to mainstream Mormons. To go further and suggest that ALL people of ANY faith are equally corrupt, as he does suggest in more than one spot, is even less fair-minded and betrays the author's admitted agnostic bias; that bias makes the book as a whole a bit suspect. That said, there's a lot of good information and a fascinating "read/listen" to be had.

No Regrets: And Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:04:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Regrets: And Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Volume 11 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 67 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A ship's pilot legendary for guiding mammoth freighters through the narrows of Puget Sound, Rolf Neslund was a proud Norwegian, a ladies' man, and a beloved resident of Washington State's idyllic Lopez Island. Virtually indestructible even into his golden years, he made electrifying headlines more than once: after a ship he was helming crashed into the soaring West Seattle Bridge, causing millions in damages; and following his inexplicable disappearance at age 80. Was he a suicide, a man broken by one costly misstep? Had he run off with a lifelong love? Or did a trail of gruesome evidence lead to the home Rolf shared with his wife, Ruth? On an island where everyone thought they knew their neighbors, the veneer of the Neslunds' marriage masked a convoluted case that took many years to solve. And, indeed, some still believe that the old sea captain will come home one day. "The Sea Captain" is a classic tale as blood chilling as murder itself. Along with six other equally riveting, detailed accounts of destruction and murder committed without conscience or regret, Ann Rule takes listeners into frightening places they never could have imagined in No Regrets. Members Reviews: Finally...worth it! I really enjoyed this book. Unlike the others, this book doesn't ramble on and on. Some of the others I would fast forward just to get through it. The cases are interesting as well. It had a ray of different types of cases. I do recommend this book to those who love Ann Rule. Could not stop listening!!! I have fallen in love with Ann!! Her retelling of true crime makes you feel as if you were right there!! Loving This Author Strange journies into the human mind scare and enlighten me. I can't wait to jump into more of her books. We may never fully understand why these monsters do what they do, but we can learn some interesting things about them and hopefully how to spot them out and protect ourselves from a potential psychopath.

The Informant Audiobook by Kurt Eichenwald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kurt Eichenwald) — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:53:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Informant Author: Kurt Eichenwald Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-05 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: But as the FBI and federal prosecutors closed in on ADM, using stakeouts, wiretaps, and secret recordings of illegal meetings around the world, they suddenly found that everything was not all that it appeared. At the same time Whitacre was cooperating with the Feds while playing the role of loyal company man, he had his own agenda he kept hidden from everyone around him: his wife, his lawyer, even the FBI agents who had come to trust him with the case they had put their careers on the line for. Whitacre became sucked into his own world of James Bond antics, imperiling the criminal case and creating a web of deceit that left the FBI and prosecutors uncertain where the lies stopped and the truth began. A page-turning real-life thriller that features deadpan FBI agents, crooked executives, idealistic lawyers, and shady witnesses with an addiction to intrigue, The Informant tells an important and compelling story of power and betrayal in America. Critic Reviews: "Eichenwald's punchy prose...keeps a listener's attention to the end." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Truth is stranger than fiction I found this book fascinating. It's a true story based on Mark Whitacre who was a whistle-blower on a huge corporation's price-fixing scheme in the 1990's. The only hitch was that Whitacre turned out to be a wee-bit bonkers. He had trouble staying grounded to reality as he lied, double-dealed and embezzled his way into millions of dollars and lots of legal troubles. Yet, Whitacre remains strangely sympathetic as a smart guy who got in over his head and went off the rails. Fun stuff! It's one of those books that are so fun that you don't want it to end. Loved it! It does read like a thriller, and trying to figure out whether the informant is for real or not kept me listening. I'd never have guessed I could become so engrossed in a tale about this bizarre line of business. The reporting and storytelling are excellent. Great Story If you've seen the Family Guy episode where Stewie keeps saying "cool hwip" then you'll understand what the narrator does for the whole twenty something hours of this audiobook. That, however, is the only thing I didn't like about it. It's an interesting and sometimes funny saga that had me struggling to get my head around the fact that this book is non-fiction. There are so many lies and twists that seem so unbelievable at times but if you don't let that frustrate you then you should enjoy the story. Conspiracy to bore you If the author's goal was to put you to sleep, he knocked it out of the park. Unlike his previous novel, Conspiracy of Fools, this dramatization of a true story is about as engaging my kid's grade one performance of Swan Lake. Hey Guys! The central figure of this immensely complicated tale is so cute and puppy-dog like ("Hey! Guys!") no wonder he gets away with everything! I wonder how much government dollars he cost . . . .

This House of Grief Audiobook by Helen Garner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Helen Garner) — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 20:38:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This House of Grief Subtitle: The Story of a Murder Trial Author: Helen Garner Narrator: Kate Hood Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-16 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: This House of Grief is a heartbreaking audiobook by one of Australia's most admired authors. Anyone can see the place where the children died. You take the Princes Highway past Geelong, and keep going west in the direction of Colac. Late in August 2006, soon after I had watched a magistrate commit Robert Farquharson to stand trial before a jury on three charges of murder, I headed out that way on a Sunday morning, across the great volcanic plain. On the evening of 4 September 2005, Father's Day, Robert Farquharson, a separated husband, was driving his three sons home to their mother, Cindy, when his car left the road and plunged into a dam. The boys, aged 10, seven and two, drowned. Was this an act of revenge or a tragic accident? The court case became Helen Garner's obsession. She followed it on its protracted course until the final verdict. In this utterly compelling audiobook, Helen Garner tells the story of a man and his broken life. She presents the theatre of the courtroom with its actors and audience - all gathered to witness to the truth - players in the extraordinary and unpredictable drama of the quest for justice. Members Reviews: Fine telling of sad story Helen Garner has recreated a very long trial and retrial which few of us would have sat through. It is a fine book, very well read here. Terrible narrator I just couldn't stand the narration on this, it made me cringe the entire book. It was so over the top theatre drama student and distracted from the narrative. captive storytelling by Helen Garner. Kate gave a great performance that rang true to Helen's voice. The story was raw with real emotions. I loved the book. Normally I wouldn't have read about the subject; to painful. Helen Garner is an amazing, honest writer. Her writing had me captivated the whole time. Worst reader EVER I hate this reader so much. She ruined an extremely good book. When reading normally she was quite good, but as soon as characters spoke she put on horrible accents, as it's a court-based story, speech is constant. She gave the defendant and witnesses terribly done, 'occa Aussie' accents making them sound like they had low IQs and were idiots. The judges and prosecutor had hoity toity pseudo-British accents for some stupid reason, and the defence lawyer had a mixture of both. This also made the story seem biased, as it was a crime story - seemed like the narrator wanted the listener to think the defendant was stupid and guilty and the prosecution superior and more educated to the defence. This impression would not have come across in the text as written. Then she started putting on accents for American witnesses and it got to be too much. Not to mention her revolting depiction of people expressing emotion - whenever the text read '...she cried' or '...said through a choked voice' etc she put on this very hard to listen to pretend crying voice complete with sighs and whinging noises for bad effect. I really enjoyed the story of this book but she absolutely ruined it to the point of every time a person spoke, I'd cringe and grimace waiting for her stupid voices to stop. I wish I'd just read the book not listened to it as I hated it and would never recommend it to anyone with this narrator. Sensitive analysis of a sad story the story is a sad one, the telling of it is intriguing.

Horror Stories: Terrifyingly Real Stories of True Horror and Chilling Murders Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hannah J Tidy) — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 22:58:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Horror Stories: Terrifyingly Real Stories of True Horror and Chilling Murders Author: Hannah J Tidy Narrator: Martin James Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Night Terror Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Warning: Please be aware. All the stories in this book have been verified as being true horror stories that really took place! These stories are not made up in any way they are backed up by facts. Maybe disturbing for some! Youll learn about unexplained mass murders, haunted hotels, phantoms of the night, and unsolved cold cases. In this new 2nd edition of Horror Stories, youll find a new horrifying chapters of stories that have all happened recently within the past few years try to sleep after you read this stories. In one particular chapter youll discover of a modern day cannibal that roams the streets 'til this day. So if you love to be thrilled and chilled by real-life stories of danger, loss, and the unexplained, or if you're intrigued by the dark and unknowable depths of human nature, this is the book for you! In this frightening and intriguing book, Hannah J. Tidy describes several mysterious and horrifying tales...including one story about house that could be considered a gateway to hell itself! Members Reviews: Terrifying? Horror? Not So Much for This Reader. In the context of this book I believe the terms "horror" and "terrifying" are relative terms. My definitions of those terms are obviously different than the author's. I am an older reader and have read many stories similar to these over the years so it seems rather repetitive to me. To less familiar readers these may seem scary, but for me, not so much. Editing was lacking in places throughout the book and I gave it three stars for effort in hopes the author hones their skills for improvement in the future. I Loved Each One Of These Stories. I really loved these scary stories. They were not to long that I could not read thru a few chapters before bed. They were scary and terrifying enough to hold my interest. I would recommend this little book to those who love to read about the paranormal and bizarre mysteries. . Well written I really enjoyed this book. I wish it was longer, I would recommend this book to others. Thanks Want to read more. Loved it! Well, I chewed this one up and spit it out! I didn't want to put the book down until it ended. I really enjoyed the theme of it. I do wish it was longer, but for short, it was a very decent read. It's that time of the year and all I want to do is read something scary and Hannah Tidy came through. Great author! The stories are very well written. If you enjoy horror/supernatural, this one has a great collection. I would definitely recommend. I am definitely interested in the authors Ghost Stories book, too. Sort Of Some stories were OK good, some kinda "what?" and a few downright bizarre. The author does present the question of "what the heck is THAT!"

The End of the Dream: The Golden Boy Who Never Grew Up and Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Fri, 10 May 2013 07:20:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The End of the Dream: The Golden Boy Who Never Grew Up and Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 5 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 139 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: An explosive account of lethal greed and twisted desire from the files of America's number-one true-crime writer, Ann Rule. They were best friends, four talented and charismatic young men who lived charmed lives among the evergreens of Washington state: Kevin, the artist; Steve, the sculptor; Scott, the nature lover and unabashed ladies' man; and Mark, the musician and poet. With their stunning good looks, whip-sharp minds, athletic bodies - and no lack of women who adored them - none of them seemed slated for disaster. But few knew the reality behind the leafy screen that surrounded Seven Cedars, Scott's woodland dream home - a tree house equipped with every luxury. From this idyllic enclave, some of these trusted friends would become the quarry for a vigilant Seattle police detective and an FBI special agent, who unmasked clues to disturbing secrets that spawned murder, suicide, million-dollar bank robberies, drug-dealing, and heartbreaking betrayal. When the end came in a violent standoff, the ringleader of the foursome - the fugitive dubbed "Hollywood" for his ingenious disguises and flawless getaways; the persuasive talker who turned his friends into accomplices - faced a final chapter no one could have predicted. In a blast of automatic gunfire, the highest and lowest motives of the human heart were, at last, revealed. Along with four other true-crime tales, The End of the Dream is a masterful and compelling tour of the criminal mind from Ann Rule. Members Reviews: BORING for Ann Rule This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? The other reviews were spot on!. this is one boring case that she chose to write about. Good boy with good looks and no brain making idiotic decisions about his life. End of story. No murder or mystery. Has The End of the Dream: The Golden Boy Who Never Grew Up and Other True Cases turned you off from other books in this genre? no How could the performance have been better? pick a more interesting case. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? waiting for more the entire time Any additional comments? Don't buy The Ann Rule Imposter Must be an imposter writing under Ann Rule's name. Surely, she wouldn't bore us with a so-called "book-length" first story and then further insult us with a couple short ones. Come on, Ann, and grab your good name for yourself. No doubt, this book should not be in your Library - unless it's a giveaway. Boring Not the usual Ann Rule "stuff" Won't be wasting money or credits on her stuff again . I don't usually write reviews but the narrator was monotoned so it was a good source to help me fall asleep The End Of Ann Is there anything you would change about this book? Laural Merlington drives me crazy, she has ruined the listening experience of Ann Rule. If youve listened to books by Ann Rule before, how does this one compare? All of her new short story cheapies she is throwing together, ahhhhhhhh. What three words best describe Laural Merlingtons voice? Make me cringe If this book were a movie would you go see it? Maybe the bank robber story but that is only because I watched the 20/20 episode on these guys years ago, sad story. Any additional comments? I am over Ann Rules hastily done garbage.

Blind Faith Audiobook by Joe McGinniss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe McGinniss) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:41:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blind Faith Author: Joe McGinniss Narrator: James Naughton Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The Marshalls were the perfect family in the perfect town. They had new cars and a permanent place in the country-club set. Then, on a chilly September night, Maria Marshall - the beautiful wife and mother - was murdered in cold blood. The tragedy had only just begun. While sympathy poured in for Maria's husband, Rob, and their three sons, the shocking facts were slowly revealed - facts about money-hungry Rob Marshall, about debts, affairs, and hitmen. And when a police investigation turned into a relentless prosecution and a dramatic trial, an even darker truth came out: Rob Marshall would use anyone - even his sons - to cover his crime. From best-selling writer Joe McGinniss, here is the powerful true story of a horrifying murder, the quest for justice, and the disintegration of an American dream. Members Reviews: Chilling, Rveting and Hard to Fathom Excellently written and performed. If an unabridged version exists, I would listen all over again. Abridged Felt cheated after hearing the word abridged. Totally should have been more careful when ordering.

Blood Diamonds Audiobook by Greg Campbell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Campbell) — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 03:13:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Diamonds Subtitle: Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones Author: Greg Campbell Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 142 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Blood Diamonds is the gripping story of how diamond smuggling works, how the rebel war has effectively destroyed Sierra Leone and its people, and how the policies of the diamond industry, institutionalized in the 1880s by the De Beers cartel, have allowed it to happen. Award-winning journalist Greg Campbell traces the deadly trail of these diamonds and the repercussions felt far beyond the poor and war-ridden country of Sierra Leone. Critic Reviews: "A vivid, hair-raising tale of brutal proportions that outdistances any fictional tale of derring-do." (Washington Times) "This is an important, gut-wrenching story, one still unfolding in the wake of the war and September 2001." (San Francisco Chronicle) "Mr. Campbell tells this complex tale from a personal, feet-on-the-ground perspective....He reminds us that there is no longer any such thing as an isolated conflict that governments and corporations can ignore with impunity." (New York Times) Members Reviews: Very bloody and very real. This book is not really tracing the path of the conflict diamonds very far, it is describing the conflict and the politics involved in the civil war in and around Sierra Leone. The book is very exiting to listen to since this book was written after "on location" research in the conflict zone. The book is well written and it is not difficult to imagine the bloody details described in this book, like people having their hands chopped of by RUF rebels because the president had asked the population to hold hands and face the problems as a united country. Highly recomended! Diamonds are not for love Any American lady who reads this book will no longer think that diamonds stand for love. They stand for hate and greed and mutilation. An eye-opening read that will make you think twice I wish that I had read this book sooner to warn me about the vicious brutality that has been perpetrated in Africa over diamond mining. It is sad how poorly regulated this industry is, and what a slick business the de Beers corporation has done to manipulate the market to keep prices artifically high and their pockets fat. I only have one diamond and I have to wonder if some poor soul had limbs hacked off over this tiny bit of rock. I am glad that I read this book because it has opened my eyes to the industry. If I ever buy another diamond it will be from the Canadian mines, cruelty free and from workers paid a decent wage. Excellent People don't count when it come to big business .... Ruthless , Frightening what's happening for the sake of diamonds.. Leave item on the shelves.. Great inside look at the diamond industry What did you like best about this story? The detailed investigative journalism. If you could give Blood Diamonds a new subtitle, what would it be? Amputations live forever. Any additional comments? I made this purchase to learn more about Sierra Leone, it's civil war and the attitude sierra leoneians have about the industry that holds them in bondage. All of my questions were answered. I was pleasantly surprised by the detailed look into the history of the industry and the way it operates today. One of the most interesting parts of the book was about the connection between the 9/11 attacks and the diamond fields of Sierra Leone.

Green River, Running Red Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:03:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Green River, Running Red Subtitle: The Real Story of the Green River Killer, America's Deadliest Serial Murderer Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Michele Pawk Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-05 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 238 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: For 21 years, the Green River Killer carried out his self-described "career" as a killing machine, ridding the world of women he considered evil. His eerie ability to lure his victims to their deaths and hide their bodies made him far more dangerous than any infamous multiple murderer in the annals of crime. A few men eventually emerged as the prime suspects among an unprecedented 40,000 scrutinized by the Green River Task Force. Still, there was no physical evidence linking any of them to the murders until 2001, when investigators used a new DNA process on a saliva sample they had preserved since 1987, with stunning results. Green River, Running Red is a harrowing account of a modern monster, a killer who walked among us undetected. It is also the story of his quarry of who these young women were and who they might have become. A chilling look at the darkest side of human nature, this is the most important and most personal audiobook of Ann Rule's long career. Critic Reviews: "Rule once again validates her standing as one of the pre-eminent chroniclers of modern serial murder....Perhaps her greatest achievement is bringing Ridgeway's victims to life as distinct individuals." (Publishers Weekly) "Interweaving her individual profiles of the murdered women with the story of Ridgway and the officials who caught him, Rule gives full, heartbreaking emotional weight to what America's most notorious serial killer truly wrought." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Pedestrian prose... I've listened to some of the serial killer books, including Zodiac and BTK Killer, and I must admit that while Zodiac was fast-paced and a breeze to read, and BTK Killer almost novel-esque in its tone and writing style (literary, almost), this particular book was terribly pedestrian in its writing style. It appears that this author is popular (I like Stephen King, so nothing wrong with popular authors), but this book was simply a digest of this horrific killer's deeds and nothing more. It's like a bad magazine article that just goes on and on, or one of those uninformative segments on a 30-minute TV show that somehow wound up to be an unnecessary mini-series. I recommend the other two mentioned, and hope that someone else tackles this killer's story in a more meaningful fashion. Captivating and Depressing Ann Rule's "Green River, Running Red" is a fascinating and saddening account of the Green River Killer. In what becomes almost a homage to the dead, Ann Rule spends a lot of time on who the victims were and the circumstances that eventually led to their deaths. It is appalling that the killer eventually managed to kill 49 (and presumably more) young girls before getting caught. While the book is captivating, I personally would have preferred more details about the investigation. She does explain somewhat why it took so long to bring the killer to justice, and there is some delving into his background and the events that fuelled his hate and murderous rages, but for a police effort so large that took so much money and time I would have liked more insight into the politics and machinations of such a massive investigation.

The Murder Room Audiobook by Michael Capuzzo

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Capuzzo) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:25:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder Room Subtitle: The Heirs of Sherlock Holmes Gather to Solve the World's Most Perplexing Cold Cases Author: Michael Capuzzo Narrator: Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Thrilling, true tales from the Vidocq Society, a team of the world's finest forensic investigators whose monthly gourmet lunches lead to justice in ice-cold murders. Good friends and sometime rivals William Fleisher, Frank Bender, and Richard Waltera renowned FBI agent turned private eye, a sculptor lothario who speaks to the dead, and an eccentric profiler known as the living Sherlock Holmeswere heartsick over the growing tide of unsolved murders of innocents. They decided one day over lunch that something had to be done, and pledged themselves to a grand quest for justice. The three men invited the greatest collection of forensic investigators ever assembled, drawn from five continents, to the Downtown Club in Philadelphia to begin an audacious quest: to bring the coldest killers in the world to an accounting. Named for the first modern detective, the Parisian Eugéne François Vidocq - the flamboyant Napoleonic real-life sleuth who inspired Sherlock Holmes - the Vidocq Society meets monthly in its secretive chambers to solve a cold murder over a gourmet lunch. The Murder Room draws the listener into a chilling, darkly humorous, awe-inspiring world as the three partners travel far from their Victorian dining room to hunt the ruthless killers of a millionaire's son, a serial killer who carves off faces, and a child killer enjoying fifty years of freedom and dark fantasy. Michael Capuzzo's brilliant storytelling gifts bring true crime to life more realistically and vividly than it has ever been portrayed before. It is a world of dazzlingly bright forensic science; true evil as old as the Bible and dark as the pages of Dostoevsky; and a group of flawed, passionate men and women, inspired by their own wounded hearts to make a stand for truth, goodness, and justice in a world gone mad. Editorial Reviews: Michael Capuzzos The Murder Room is a dark and bloody scrapbook of some of Americas longest standing cases. A gripping experience, it also explains the rise of forensic science to the glamorous discipline now ubiquitous across network television. If the subject matter is disturbing, the treatment is undeniably glamorous, and the contrast between subject and treatment should make for queasy listening. Thankfully, Adam Gruppers narration acts as a counterbalance to the sensational material: his measured delivery doesnt dwell on the macabre details, nor does he relish the ghoulishness. It is surprising how true the clichés of crime literature turn out to be. Here, for example, we have Richard Walter, the cerebral, classics-living forensic psychologist obsessed with things that decent people were happiest not knowing about. Frank Bender is his Dionysian opposite, a brilliant forensic artist whose clay models rescue vanished faces, yet whose unconventional private life is given a little too much attention by the clearly smitten author. Capuzzos writing can be compared to contemporary crime masters such as Michael Connelly and Linda Fairstein. Like the forensic experts he chronicles, the author reanimates crimes long-since filed away through the power of his imaginative observations: moments before her death, a victim is dreaming her thoughts into the bleak grey sky. He is also good at the time-honored need to reframe senseless crimes through a metaphysical lens.

The Candy Man of Houston Audiobook by Brian Lee Tucker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Lee Tucker) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 07:16:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Candy Man of Houston Subtitle: The Dean Corll Story Author: Brian Lee Tucker Narrator: Larry A. Brewer Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Brian Lee Tucker Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Dean Corll was an electrician for Houston Power and Light, but most of Henley's friends knew him as the Candy Man, so named because he had labored for years in the candy manufacturing plant that he and his mother had once owned. Corll was famous for giving away candy to the kids. Little did they know that "the Candy Man of Houston" was in fact a sadistic, cruel, remorseless rapist and murderer. Between September 25, 1970 and August 3, 1973, Corll killed at least 28 young men and boys, and the actual number of victims may have been more than 30. They were all systematically lured into his trap and then beaten, tortured, raped, and strangled to death, and most victims found bore evidence of sexual torture: pubic hairs had been plucked out, genitals had been chewed, objects had been inserted into their rectums, and glass rods had been shoved into their penis and smashed. In the aftermath, two young men, Elmer Wayne Henley and David Brooks, Corll's two main accomplices in the heinous crimes, confessed that they had been forced to participate against their will, and Corll himself - by now having been shot dead by Henley - was the lone culprit in the torturous murders. But was he? Author Brian Lee Tucker - having culled information from documented interviews, taped confessions, newspaper coverage, magazine articles, and court transcripts, provides an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into who the real culprits were in the crimes, which at the time of their discovery, the Houston Mass Murders were considered the worst example of serial murder in American history. Members Reviews: a truly great story If you could sum up The Candy Man of Houston in three words, what would they be? terror knows no bounds What did you like best about this story? the way the suspense built slowly Which scene was your favorite? i loved the murder scenes Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? yes, it was terrifying, in a good way Any additional comments? the author is under-rated

Abandoned Prayers Audiobook by Gregg Olsen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregg Olsen) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:06:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Abandoned Prayers Subtitle: Murder, the Amish, and Little Boy Blue Author: Gregg Olsen Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-10 Publisher: Gregg Olsen Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: On Christmas Eve in 1985, a hunter found a young boy's body along an icy corn field in Nebraska. The residents of Chester, Nebraska, buried him as "Little Boy Blue", unclaimed and unidentified - until a phone call from Ohio two years later led authorities to Eli Stutzman, the boy's father. Eli Stutzman, the son of an Amish bishop, was by all appearances a dedicated farmer and family man in the country's strictest religious sect. But behind his quiet façade was a man involved with pornography, sadomasochism, and drugs. After the suspicious death of his pregnant wife, Stutzman took his preschool-age son, Danny, and hit the road on a sexual odyssey ending with his conviction for murder. But the mystery of Eli Stutzman and the fate of his son didn't end on the barren Nebraska plains. It was just beginning.... Critic Reviews: "A riveting and deeply disturbing chronicle of true crime. Olsen has done a superior job." (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Members Reviews: YUK, Don't waste your time or your money!! What would have made Abandoned Prayers better? I spent years as a cop and don't consider myself a prude, but this book was one I could barely get through, more about his sex life than a crime book. I also listened to Starvation Heights by the same author and it was alright. This book was just way too much even for a person who spent a life time in law enforcement. I am amazed that anyone gave this book higher ratings. Has Abandoned Prayers turned you off from other books in this genre? No I would never let one book or even author sour me on other books or authors. However I do have another crime book in my library that tells a terrible story, (beyond bad), hopefully it will be told in such a manner to not totally turn off the listener. How did the narrator detract from the book? The narrator was ok, it's just too bad what he had to work with. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Honestly... none that I can think of, it was just way to much after listening for just a short time I would want to turn it off. I kept listening thinking maybe it would get better, but no such luck. Interesting story, but confusing The story was interesting, but it was so complex with so many different characters, I had trouble keeping track of who was who and what their role was in the story. It was a true story, so it is what it is, but I can't help thinking that some of this could have been edited down to make for a better flow. I was not put off by the sexual detail as I think this was central to the main character. The performance was solid. It was worth a listen, but not something I'm going to tell everyone they need to hear or read. Uncomfortable listening at times A detailed account of a true crime incident, and the events that led up to it, but the graphic details of homosexual encounters made for uncomfortable listening at times. long...but very intense This book is very thorough it goes into great detail into the life of Eli Stutzman. From his childhood throughout his life you are given an intense look into this man who killed his son. disappointed This story was written with too much emphasis on the homosexual acts. The story became very dry and hard to finish.

Gangster Squad Audiobook by Paul Lieberman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Lieberman) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:59:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gangster Squad Subtitle: Covert Cops, the Mob, and the Battle for Los Angeles Author: Paul Lieberman Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A harrowing, edge-of-your-seat narrative of murder and secrets, revenge and heroism in the City of Angels - the real events behind the blockbuster Warner Brothers film starring Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone. Gangster Squad chronicles the true story of the secretive police unit that waged an anything-goes war to drive Mickey Cohen and other hoodlums from Los Angeles after World War II. In 1946, the LAPD launched the Gangster Squad with eight men who met covertly on street corners and slept with Tommy guns under their beds. But for two cops, all that mattered was nailing the strutting gangster Mickey Cohen. Sgt. Jack OMara was a square-jawed church usher, Sgt. Jerry Wooters a cynical maverick. About all they had in common was their obsession. So OMara set a trap to prove Mickey was a killer. And Wooters formed an alliance with Mickeys budding rival, Jack The Enforcer Whalen. Two cops - two hoodlums. Their fates collided in the closing days of the 1950s, when late one night The Enforcer confronted Mickey and his crew. The aftermath would shake both LAs mob and police department, and signal the end of a defining era in the citys history. In 2008 award-winning journalist Paul Liebermans seven-part Los Angeles Times series Tales from the Gangster Squad was optioned by Warner Bros. He spent over a decade tracking down surviving members of the real police unit as well as families and associates of the mobsters they pursued. Gangster Squad is a tour-de-force narrative reminiscient of LA Confidential. Members Reviews: Gangster Squad A few good things about this is the writer did an amazing amount of research, he also notes when stories he has can contain hyperbole or be untrue. The characters are all good characters to hear about especially the Whalen family. Really one of the boring parts was Mickey Cohen sure he was interesting till he went to prison the first time, after that he seems just like a has been and the story could have been better suited towards other things the intelligence division did. The origins the writer goes back to are excellent he mentions the fruit cart selling black hand people and details how in the early days LA was the wild west and was notorious for corruption. It is a great overall read. Not the movie This is the story of the real gangster squad - I really enjoyed this production. It was interesting & very entertaining. Big thumbs up! Nothing Like the movie Would you try another book from Paul Lieberman and/or Robert Petkoff? It is up in the air. I do not normally listen to non fiction. This book did grab my interest once I got past that the book was a historical narative of the years in LA in the police force. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) It is a well written and well documented book that does not leave gaps in the telling of the LA police forces fight to keep the Mafia out of its City. What three words best describe Robert Petkoffs performance? Easy to listen to. He is very clear in his reading. Was Gangster Squad worth the listening time? Initially I was unhappy as it claims to be the basis of the Movie. As with Band of Brothers by by Ambrose as opposed to the HBO series it is not very much alike. Once I started to listen though, the book did catch me and I was not able to stop listening to it. Have truly enjoyed it.

A Death in Belmont Audiobook by Sebastian Junger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sebastian Junger) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:60:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Death in Belmont Author: Sebastian Junger Narrator: Kevin Conway Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 336 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Two years later, Albert DeSalvo, a handyman who had been working at the Jungers' home on the day of the Belmont murder, who had often spent time there alone with Sebastian and his mother, confessed in lurid detail to being the Boston Strangler. By turns exciting and subtle, A Death in Belmont chronicles three lives that collide, and are ultimately destroyed, in the vortex of one of the most controversial serial murder cases in America. The power of the story and the brilliance of Junger's reporting place this book on the short shelf of classics beside In Cold Blood and Helter Skelter. Critic Reviews: "He's a hell of a storyteller, and here he intertwines underlying moral quandaries....This perplexing story gains an extra degree of creepiness from Junger's personal connection to it." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Intriguing mystery I went into this book cold, no idea who the Boston Strangler was or of any of the murders. The book contains a good deal of background information but for the most part it is interesting and presented well. The story is extraordinary enough to sell itself, but Junger does a good job of laying it out and keeping your attention. A good audiobook lets you escape for a while and this is definitely one of those. Excellent narration work by actor Kevin Conway, too. Completely Intriguing This piece of writing immediately grabs the reader and doesn't let go until the end. Though provoking and well researched. Well Done This was an excellnt book that broke all the rules that say you must start from your conclusion and then write a book to support that idea. This book takes you on a jorney adn a thought process that is well worht the trip. Marvellous history of early sixties America Sometimes an event is a lens into an entire culture. Sebastien Junger's account of a serial killer in Boston, follows the threads into the Deep South, the New England immigrant communities, and the workings of pre-CSI police forces. Junger has a personal connection to the event, since the killer worked briefly for the family. It's an engaging book that doesn't try to solve what is still a partially unsolved case. Like Junger's previous book The Perfect Storm, A Death In Belmont follows the case from the first murder through the ninth, and on into several trials. One trial bizarrely ends in the midst of national shock at Kennedy's assassination; felt even more in Boston where Kennedy had been a senator. Excellent I am a criminology doctoral student who has studied serial killers, as well as a former journalist. This book is an excellent telling of the complexities such a gruesome and controversial set of crimes can create. It is personal, compelling, and rigorous in its facts. The narrator brings gravity to the tale without weighing it down. Overall, both story and performance are well worth your time and money.

In the Still of the Night Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:60:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Still of the Night Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: From true crime legend Ann Rules comes this riveting story of a young woman whose life ended too soon - and a determined mothers 11-year crusade to clear her daughters name. It was nine days before Christmas 1998, and 32-year-old Ronda Reynolds was getting ready to travel from Seattle to Spokane to visit her mother and brother and grandmother before the holidays. Rondas second marriage was dissolving after less than a year, her career as a pioneering female Washington State Trooper had ended, but she was optimistic about starting over again. "Im actually looking forward to getting on with my life," she told her mother earlier the night before. "I just need a few days with you guys." Barb Thompson, Rondas mother, who had met her daughters second husband only once before, was just happy that Ronda was coming home. At 6:20 that morning, Ron Reynolds called 911 and told the dispatcher his wife was dead. She had committed suicide, he said, although he hadnt heard the gunshot and he didnt know if she had a pulse. EMTs arrived, detectives arrived, the coroners deputy arrived, and a postmortem was conducted. Lewis County Coroner Terry Wilson, who neither visited the death scene nor attended the autopsy, declared the manner of Rondas death as "undetermined." Over the next eleven years, Coroner Wilson would change that manner of death from "undetermined" to "suicide", back to "undetermined" - and then back to "suicide" again. But Barb Thompson never for one moment believed her daughter committed suicide. Members Reviews: Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? Can I receive a half credit refund? I paid for a whole story and only got half, struggling through the 29 parts of this book only to arrive at the last part to listen to "Maybe this person murdered the victim, bur maybe it was that person." What's with that? I have read or listened to several of Ann Rule's books. I thought that Green River, Running Red was very well written. Ms. Rule cleverly switched back and forth between a narration of the victim's histories and a detailed biography of the killer. This device kept the reader engaged, telling bits and pieces of the killer's twisted background, while telling the sad stories of the many, many victims. This book plodded on, turgidly recounting over and over the greed and coldness of the victim's husband and presumed killer. Only toward the end did the focus shift, and I will not go there and spoil it for other potential readers. I read on, eagerly waiting to learn the killer's identity, judgment and punishment. But this was not to be. The book ended with speculation, plus a dark hint that Ms. Rule was in possession of information that she could not yet reveal. Other authors have had the integrity to abandon a project that could not be resolved. Ms. Rule should not have written this book, and I should get a half credit refund. :) Never a dissapointment! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If you like true crime novels, Ann Rule is the best. She developes the characters to the extent that you can see and sense them. They become your neighbors and friends.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Audiobook by John Berendt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Berendt) — Tue, 02 Dec 1997 18:23:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Author: John Berendt Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-97 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Genteel society ladies who compare notes on their husbands' suicides. A hilariously foul-mouthed black drag queen. A voodoo priestess who works her roots in the graveyard at midnight. A prominent antiques dealer who hangs a Nazi flag from his window to disrupt the shooting of a movie. And a redneck gigolo whose conquests describe him as a "walking streak of sex". These are some of the real residents of Savannah, Georgia, a city whose eccentric mores are unerringly observed, and whose dirty linen is gleefully aired, in this utterly irresistible audio. At once a true-crime murder story and a hugely entertaining and deliciously perverse travelogue, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is as bracing and intoxicating as half-a-dozen mint juleps. ©1994 by John Berendt; (P)1995 by Random House Audio Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved Under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions, Reproduced by Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Uproarious...a rich, irresistible mix of snobbery, mayhem, sex, mind-boggling parochialism, and mildewed magnolias....A glorious vanity fair of human folly." (The Boston Globe) Members Reviews: My Mistake I Thought I was buying the unabridged version. The Narrator is good, the story is great but you just miss too much in the abridged version, you don't really get the flavor of the story - just the facts. I would strongly suggest that you buy the unabridged version. Not the full version! I've read this book more times than I care to admit. Occasionally I buy an audiobook of a book I've read just to hear it while driving, which is why I bought this. I was so disappointed over the editing of this recording....whole sections were taken out, such as the Lady Chablis crashing a debutant ball and the intro of Emma Kelly, the lady of 6,000 songs. If you want to get the full experience, buy the printed book! Garbage Disposal Please Would you try another book from John Berendt and/or Anthony Heald? NO What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? READ HEADER Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Anthony Heald? Author great...the rest need a garbage disposal You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? I control the on/off Any additional comments? Singularly the worst Audio vs Hardcover I have suffered. Amazing I love visiting Savannah and the Mercer house during the summer time this book just makes the tripe even more worth the wild.

Isadore's Secret Audiobook by Mardi Link

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mardi Link) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 22:49:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Isadore's Secret Subtitle: Sin, Murder, and Confession in a Northern Michigan Town Author: Mardi Link Narrator: Anne Jacques Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-16 Publisher: Mardi Link Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A gripping account of the mysterious disappearance of a young nun in a northern Michigan town and the national controversy that followed when she turned up dead and buried in the basement of the church. Says New York Times best-selling true crime author Gregg Olsen: "An astonishing story told with beautiful, lyrical prose that never overshadows the facts. Mardi Link's achievement with Isadore's Secret is nothing short of stellar." This true story was the basis for the Broadway play, The Runner Stumbles, and the movie of the same name. In 1907, a Felician nun disappeared from her rural convent. When her bones were found buried in the dirt-floored basement of the remote, Gothic church she served, it caused a national sensation. Who killed her? The handsome priest? The jealous housekeeper? And, what other secret was uncovered along with her bones? Members Reviews: Rich, Lyrical Prose... Link proves not only a thorough researcher in this elegant piece of true crime literature but also a considerably graceful writer as well. The murder of a nun, suspicions of sex, jealousy and corruption. A complex and complicated tale told masterfully by this accomplished writer. Better than most Had to give this 5stars , even though I became bored with some of the repetition of characters stories.It's so much better than a lot of true crime. The writing is straightforward and clear. One is introduced to the time and place as well as the people of the area, without drawn out descriptions.My credit was well spent on this one.Very interesting story. secrets of a little rural church loved this story of betrayal broken vows cover up did she do it did she cover for some one . did she change after conviction.. the church has been caught in other cover ups Great read. Educational and intriguing. This is a "page turner". I plan to buy it in print. I'm not a true crime reader, but I found this case interesting, so I thought I'd give this book a try. I mostly read fiction, but this book definitely opened my mind to the true crime non fiction genre. This book details so much more than just the murder and trial. It paints a picture of how this case was received by the early 20th century public, press, church, and people directly involved with it. It shows how this mystery effected an entire community, and how they moved forward after it concluded. It examines the victim and people involved with the victim, crime, investigation and trial as flesh and blood human beings, and not caricatures of a sensational tabloid worthy story. I am not from Michigan, and I don't know much about early 1900's Michigan, but this book did not just suffice my curiosity, it was also very educational. I saw this case on Deadly Women, and it peaked my interest, so I googled it and found this book. I am so glad I did. I love that show, but this book really makes the Deadly Women retelling look like an amateur YouTube documentary with terrible lighting and bad camera angles. Like a Christie cozy in an English village & true like a Christie cozy but it's true. well crafted mystery, we'll told, and interesting to the end.

Unholy Messenger Audiobook by Stephen Singular

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Singular) — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:52:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unholy Messenger Subtitle: The Life and Crimes of the BTK Serial Killer Author: Stephen Singular Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The self-named BTK (for Bind, Torture, Kill) had terrorized Wichita for 31 years, not only with his brutal, sexually motivated crimes, but also through his taunting, elusive communications with the media and law enforcement. In 1974, BTK committed his first murders, torturing and strangling four members of the Otero family, and wrote the police an audacious letter declaring his responsibility for the Oteros' deaths and labeling himself, for the first time, BTK. Thus he established a pattern, stalking and killing a series of 10 victims, then bragging and claiming ownership of his crimes, that ended in 1991 but left law enforcement confounded and the public with deeply troubling memories. Until, that is, he resurfaced in 2004 with another string of letters that would finally lead to his arrest. Drawing from extensive interviews with Rader's pastor, congregation, detectives, and psychologists who worked the case, and from his unnervingly detailed 32-hour confession, best-selling author Stephen Singular delves into the disturbing life and crimes of BTK to explore fully, for the first time, the most dangerous and complex serial killer of our generation and the man who embodied, at once, astonishing extremes of normality and abnormality. Critic Reviews: "Singular has written a solid account that will both fascinate and terrify." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: It's a Christian Book!! this book highly frustrated me. the first half just skims over crimes and events, while the second half is about Christ and saving Denis raders soul. warn the readers before they waste their money Wait? Was this about BTK or Pastor Clark?! Would you try another book from Stephen Singular and/or Alan Sklar? Possibly. Depends on the topic I suppose. Has Unholy Messenger turned you off from other books in this genre? No. I am a devoted true-crime listener/reader and have listened to/read the very best, the very worst, and everything in between. I predict I will continue to do so. Would you listen to another book narrated by Alan Sklar? Sure. He was just doing his job by reading the material in front of him. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Anger and frustration. Too much sympathy for Rader and his family and a negligible amount for the victims and their families in this side of the story. The almost incessant talk of God and faith became laughable, and then annoying. This man savagely murdered 10 people and ripped apart the hearts and souls of the families involved. Where was God exactly? Any additional comments? Although I don't find Rader the most interesting of the known serial killers, this book could have been so much more than it was. A Haunting Factual Book on B.T.K. This is an excellent book on the BTK murderer, Dennis Rader. Living within 2 miles of BTK for many years, my interest in this case goes very deep. This book gives you many more details than the "Nightmare In Wichita" book. This gives the reader a greater sense of who BTK really is. More details on the crimes, the victims, those he killed and the family members left behind. You will also learn more about the over zealous Sedgwick County prosecutor, the detectives who worked these cases for many years.

Hell's Angels Biker Wars: The Rock Machine Massacres Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (RJ Parker PhD) — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:21:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hell's Angels Biker Wars: The Rock Machine Massacres Subtitle: Crimes Canada: True Crimes That Shocked the Nation, Book 8 Author: RJ Parker PhD, Peter Vronsky PhD Narrator: Don Kline Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: For eight years, two outlaw biker clubs fought to control street-level drug sales in Quebec, Canada. The notorious Hell's Angels went up against local drug dealers, the mafia, and a rival biker club, the Rock Machine. Bombings and bullets were no stranger in the streets, and many unfortunate bystanders got caught in the crossfire. When the smoke cleared and dozens of outlaws were arrested, over 150 people were dead. This true-crime book depicts the history of both clubs and the events known as the Quebec Bikers War. Members Reviews: Total Waste of Money! This I poorly written and biased. Even that "documentary show" did a better job telling the story. Shame on these people for using the HA name on such trash. I hope you paid for the rights!

Strange Piece of Paradise Audiobook by Terri Jentz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terri Jentz) — Wed, 24 May 2006 11:18:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Piece of Paradise Author: Terri Jentz Narrator: Margaret Colin Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-06 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Fifteen years later, Terri returns to the small town where she was nearly murdered, on the first of many visits she will make "to solve the crime that would solve me". And she makes an extraordinary discovery: the violence of that night is as present for the community as it is for her. Slowly, her extensive interviews with the townspeople yield a terrifying revelation: many say they know who did it, and he is living freely in their midst. Terri then sets out to discover the truth about the crime and its aftermath, and to come to terms with the wounds that broke her life into a before and an after. Ultimately she finds herself face-to-face with the alleged axman. Powerful, eloquent, and paced like the most riveting of thrillers, Strange Piece of Paradise is the electrifying account of Terri's investigation into the mystery of her near murder. A startling profile of a psychopath, a sweeping reflection on violence and the myth of American individualism, and a moving record of a brave inner journey from violence to hope, this searing, unforgettable work is certain to be one of the most talked about books of the year. Critic Reviews: "Her story is chilling and will enthrall true crime readers." (Publishers Weekly) "This powerful memoir...moves with great skill back between the year of the attack and the years of her investigation." (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Strange Piece of Paradise--a compelling listen! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I have recommended this book to friends. It tells a true tale, both horrifying and remarkable. The author, Terri Jentz, faces the demon who attacked her and her friend, in college, and whose specter haunted her for many years. She pursues him with tenacity and confronts him and the justice system that chose to look the other way. Who was your favorite character and why? The author was my favorite character; it was she whose determination made the outcome possible. What about Margaret Colins performance did you like? The reader was fine; good and clear. She has a pleasing voice and I never had to rewind to hear what she had said. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, the story was far too long to hear in one sitting. Gruesome and captivating real life account At 1st I was not in love with the narrators voice, but I grew to like it and accept her as the true story teller. This was a great book if you've been into podcasts like "Serial," or "Up and Vanished." Real life search for a man that ran over her with a truck and chopped her with a hatchet. Recommend. EXCELLENT STORY! You will not be sorry you purchased this book. My husband and I were both riveted from beginning to end... Very good story, well read Well written and read. Even though I already knew the outcome I had to keep listening. Without giving the story away, I just can't believe the system is so bad, incredible. I love Oregon and plan on a camping trip in this same area this summer. I will definately be keeping my ear to the wall. Good story, badly read The text is interesting, but the narrator has a real problem pronouncing the "s" sound! I found it very distracting. Speech correction required!

Everything She Ever Wanted Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:36:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everything She Ever Wanted Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Betty Buckley Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Ann Rule uses her characteristic insight and exclusive access to the facts to create a gripping portrait of that rarity in crime: a female sociopath. Critic Reviews: "Rule's tautly written study of this diabolical woman constantly fascinates." (Library Journal) "Betty Buckley uses a gentle Southern accent for a quiet, but compelling delivery." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: OK, but not one of Anne Rules best books This book was fine. But not one of Ms. Rules best. Audible only offers Anne Rules books in the abridged format. So, maybe that is why I was left feeling like the story was wanting. So Not Worth It Any additional comments? I know it's and abridged version, but I've read the hardcopy and they cut out some of the most interesting things about the case. I can't complain too much, I did know I was getting an abridged version, but yikes, if other abridged books are like this, I'm amazed anyone bothers. The narrator and I think the actual recording itself are terrible. I can't hear her well at all, no matter how much I turn up the volume, use headphones, etc. Its a very poor recording. The narrator doesn't do anything to help, she's bland and forgettable. Really, its worth just reading the actual book rather than listening to this. Big disapointment and waste of credit The reader managed to irritate me (listen to the sample before purchasing, I know I should have). The stories manage somehow to be uninteresting. Female Psychopath perfectly presented This is a gripping, fast moving story about a female psychopath following her nature by executing elaborate plots to gain material advantages. The story pulls you along down the labyrinth of a psychopathic mind. Deceptions, their playing out over time and their devastating effects are presented in a story that you can't stop reading. Short but good As always Ann delivers... She managed to tell a story in great detail in a small amount of time! The narrator was perfect!

Fire Audiobook by Sebastian Junger

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sebastian Junger) — Fri, 05 May 2006 09:12:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire Author: Sebastian Junger Narrator: Sebastian Junger, Kevin Conway Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Few writers have been to so many desperate corners of the globe as has Sebastian Junger; fewer still have provided such starkly memorable evocations of characters and events. From the murderous mechanics of the diamond trade in Sierra Leone to the logic of guerrilla warfare in Afghanistan and the forensics of genocide in Kosovo, this new collection of Junger's nonfiction will take you places you wouldn't dream of going to on your own. Critic Reviews: "Danger junkies rejoice!" (Publishers Weekly) "Well worth the time, Junger's varied writings make the listener as peripatetic as the author." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Fire is hot ,the rest is not This book is actually a collection of short narratives by the author about various experiences he has had;among those the one dealing with his work with forest fire fighters is the most engaging .The other articles are less entertaining and account for the fact I gave this a three star rating ,on its own the narrative about the fire fighters was a four star..F I've always liked his writing--this did not disappoint I've always liked his writing--this did not disappoint. It is several different mini-documentaries about his journalism ventures--from fires to war-torn areas. Excellent (for me) historical information also. Does not disappoint. I look forward to reading the rest of his books.. Five Stars If you know his works then you will like this Not really a novel, more a collection of Junger's ... Not really a novel, more a collection of Junger's short essays. If you've already read all the mainstays of this author, this book can give you that Junger fix. Almost Not quite done reading but so far, very interesting read. I was surprised when the story of the Hotshots ended and the author moved on to Kosovo, and Kashmir. Still have about 100pp left but am already a fan of the author of "A Perfect Storm" and the number of documentaries he reported.

A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:55:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 6 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed for her "devastatingly accurate insight" (The New York Times Book Review) into the criminal mind, Ann Rule has chronicled the most fascinating cases of our time in her bestselling Crime Files series. For this sixth stunning collection, Rule has culled from her private files the most-asked-about homicide cases - riveting accounts of seemingly normal men and women who are compelled by a murderous rage to suddenly lash out at innocent victims. Torn from the headlines, here is the case that shocked a nation: the Seattle city bus ride that turned to mayhem and murder at the hands of a gunman. Ann Rule unmasks the forces that drove quiet, clean-cut Silas Cool to shoot the driver, causing the bus to plunge off the Aurora Bridge into an apartment building. The catastrophe left three dead - including Cool - and dozens injured. While the scene unfolds as in a terrifying movie, Rule finds very real answers to the haunting question "how could this happen?" - and expertly constructs the unseen chain of events that resulted in an explosive and shattering tragedy. Included here are nine other sensational cases that illuminate Rule's unique and authoritative view of the human psyche gone temporarily berserk. No one can match Rule's meticulous research, or reveal the motives to murder in such explicit and chilling detail. You may think you know who is safe and who is dangerous; in A Rage to Kill, Ann Rule frighteningly shows that none of us are truly protected from the flashes of irrational violence that can erupt from the killers among us. Members Reviews: Ann Rule Rocks! As usual, the stories were attention grabbers....couldn't stop listening. Listening even improved my jogging time.

Dirty Indiscretions Audiobook by Roxy Sinclaire

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roxy Sinclaire) — Tue, 16 May 2017 11:25:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dirty Indiscretions Subtitle: A Dark Mafia Romance Author: Roxy Sinclaire Narrator: Wade Vessey, Piper Fairweather Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Roxy SInclaire Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Luke: I was loyal to my boss, Greco. I was there to protect him at all costs. Against all threats. But then I met her. Elda caught my eye in a way I could never imagine. I knew I had to have her. One of Greco's men betrayed him. But he thought it was me. He tried to get me. I wasn't going to have any of that. Elda: Greco was my father. Not the one who raised me, but by blood. See, he had an affair with my mom, who didn't know he was married, and she got pregnant with me. He tried to have her killed, but she ended up going into hiding and died while giving birth to me. Ever since then, I knew I was going to avenge her death. Even if it meant doing it against Greco. I trained for years to be at the level I am at now. I just needed the right moment to do it. But then I met Luke right when the moment presented itself. And we hooked up in the closet. And I have no regrets. But I will have my revenge against Greco. And I will give myself to Luke. One way or another. This is a standalone dark mafia romance novel. There is no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happy ending! Members Reviews: Started great.......then dragged Appreciated the POV. I think I was easily distracted by this book due to the writing.... the end dragged which I am not used too. "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." Dark Mafia Romance What made the experience of listening to Dirty Indiscretions the most enjoyable? The duo POV narration. Who was your favorite character and why? Luke, he was very dark and secretive. Which scene was your favorite? The whole book. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Hitman Vs Hitwoman Good Listen Would you listen to Dirty Indiscretions again? Why? I would listen to this book again. Mafia genre are a favorite of mine. I found the story of two "hit men" to be appealing since one of them was a woman. The book has some unexpected twists. Have you listened to any of Wade Vessey and Piper Fairweather s other performances before? How does this one compare? Wade Vessey was new to me, while I've listened to Piper Fairweather before. I thought they did good with their accents, but it sounded to me that Piper was more Russian than Italian. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I did not get the opportunity to listen to it all in one sitting as I was interrupted with work and phone calls. Next time I will definitely try to listen to it all at once. Any additional comments? I received this book as a gift and have voluntarily written this review. Entertaining Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, it's entertaining, and it's good for a quick, sexy listen. What about Wade Vessey and Piper Fairweather s performance did you like? They both have nice voices. Wade has a nice deep voice. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yeah, it's a quick one and I was interested where it would go. Any additional comments? Whew! This book sure does get right to the hot stuff! This book features quite a few sexy times, which I think the author did a great job of writing. I appreciate this book for what it is, which is a book that doesn't dig too deep emotionally, but provides an entertaining, quick read.

Finders Keepers Audiobook by Mark Bowden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Bowden) — Fri, 20 Dec 2002 22:49:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finders Keepers Subtitle: The Story of a Man Who Found $1 Million Author: Mark Bowden Narrator: Mark Bowden Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-02 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Joey Coyle was down and out - the affable, boyish South Philadelphian hadn't found dock work in months, he was living with his ailing mother, and he was fighting a drug habit and what seemed like a lifetime of bouncing into and out of bad luck. One morning, while cruising the streets just blocks from his home, fate took a turn worthy of Hollywood when he spotted a curious yellow tub he thought might make a good toolbox. It contained $1.2 million in unmarked bills - casino money that had just fallen off the back of an armored truck. Detective Pat Laurenzi, with the help of the FBI, was working around the clock to track it down. Joey Coyle, meanwhile, was off on a bungling, swashbuckling misadventure, sharing his windfall with everyone from his girlfriend to total strangers to the two neighborhood kids who drove him past it. To hide the money, Joey turned to the local mob boss - a shadowy, fearsome man who may or may not have helped launder it. But as adrenaline-filled nights began taking their toll, Joey Coyle's dream-come-true evolved into a nightmare: Whom could he trust? By one of our most evocative and versatile chroniclers of American life, Finders Keepers is not only a gripping true-life thriller; it is the remarkable tale of an ordinary man faced with an extraordinary dilemma, and the fascinating reactions - from complicity to concern to betrayal - of the friends, family, and neighbors to whom he turns. Critic Reviews: "Bowden's quick and intense story is like a joyride in print." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Ummm, a little detail I found this book tedious and repetitive, as well as frustrating. It was painful to listen as the protagonist's meth-addled brain charted an increasingly loony and doomed course. The detail I refer to above is addiction. It seems that meth was the real main character. Somewhat lacking From one of the best chroniclers of modern life and crime, I would expect a lot more. This book fizzled in the middle compared to his other works. Compared to Black Hawk Down and Killing Pablo, it's just good. But if you haven't read Bowden and want a short account, this is a really good read. Interesting & well read. Mad story though! This was good, as were all of Bowden's books I've read so far. Nice to hear the man himself narrate rather than an actor - he does a good job & tells the story well. The story itself is interesting and bizarre. It's more of a tragady than a comedy. I found Joey's utterly cluelessness frustrating at times, but that added to the story rather than detracted from it. Worth a listen.

Dark Place to Hide Audiobook by A J Waines

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A J Waines) — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 03:57:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Place to Hide Author: A J Waines Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-17 Publisher: Novel Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: She's trying to tell you - if only you'd listen... About to break the news to his wife, Diane, that he's infertile, criminology expert Harper Penn gets a call to say she's been rushed to hospital with a miscarriage. Five days later, when Diane fails to return from the village shop, police think she must have taken off with a secret lover, but Harper is convinced the online messages are not from her. In the same Hampshire village, plucky seven-year-old Clara has retreated into a make-believe world after an accident. Then she, too, goes missing. As Harper sets out on a desperate quest to find them both, he has no idea what he's up against. Could the threat be closer than he thinks? And is there a hidden message in Clara's fairytales? Dark Place to Hide is a chilling psychological mystery with a cold-blooded deviant lurking at the core. Members Reviews: So gripping A fantastic book I was gripped from the beginning, you become so invested in the characters I wanted it to keep going with the story. The reader has an unusual pace that I had to get used to but his different voices were great .

Kentucky Bloodbath Audiobook by Kevin Sullivan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kevin Sullivan) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 05:20:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kentucky Bloodbath Subtitle: Ten Bizarre Tales of Murder From The Bluegrass State Author: Kevin Sullivan Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: WildBlue Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Listeners who find themselves with this new work from the author of Vampire: The Richard Chase Murders, and The Bundy Murders are in for an excursion into the weird and the bizarre. It ranges from a medieval-esque murder in a small town museum to the jilted boyfriend who decided that his former girlfriend needed to die on her 21st birthday. And then there's the demented son who returns home to live with his mother and stepfather, and one night in their beautiful mansion sitting atop a high bluff overlooking the Ohio River, slaughters them. Each case will keep you on the edge of your seat. Members Reviews: Great read Love true detective stories makes you realize how many sick people there are in our world. I received this for an honest review. Very good true crime shorts !! What did you love best about Kentucky Bloodbath? That all ten cases were new to me. I knew nothing about any of these crimes. It was a short listen but each story feels complete and not just bare facts. What was one of the most memorable moments of Kentucky Bloodbath? Not memorable but this books tells you about the worst of human nature and what horrible things people can do to each other. I wouldn't call the crimes bizarre - I would call them terrifying and blood thirsty ! What does Kevin Pierce bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I love his voice and have only listened to him read nonfiction. I enjoy him well enough that I am going to try one of the fiction books he reads to compare the difference. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? Just realizing how many crimes are committed that we never hear about. This was the first book written by Kevin Sullivan that I have read and I am impressed, I will not hesitate to buy more of his books. Any additional comments? I was given this book free in exchange for an honest review. An interesting collection of horrific murder tales Title: KENTUCKY BLOODBATH: Ten Bizarre Tales of Murder from the Bluegrass State Author: Kevin Sullivan Type of Book: Audiobook - Unabridged Narrator: Kevin Pierce Length: 2 hours and 58 minutes Genre: True Crime, Non-Fiction Release Date: August 14, 2015 Publisher: WildBlue Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~ I received a free copy of this audiobook through AudioBookBlast dot com in exchange for an honest review. This audiobook is a compilation of ten criminal homicide cases that took place in the state of Kentucky over the past 50 years. The title "Kentucky Bloodbath" is very appropriate. The murders and heinous attacks that are detailed in this audiobook are truly bloody and horrific. I enjoy reading true crime novels, but this one is particularly graphic. That is because it is not just a single story about a single crime. ~ I would caution potential listeners that this audiobook should not be played where anyone under the age of eighteen might hear its content. The length of this audiobook is perfect. It is neither too long nor too short. I listened to this audiobook on my daily commute to work and was able to hear the entire book in two days. Author Kevin Sullivan has extensively researched each of the ten murder cases and has included background information on each of the victims and perpetrators.

A Death in the Lucky Holiday Hotel Audiobook by Pin Ho, Wenguang Huang

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pin Ho) — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 13:25:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Death in the Lucky Holiday Hotel Subtitle: Murder, Money, and an Epic Power Struggle in China Author: Pin Ho, Wenguang Huang Narrator: James Chen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The downfall of Bo Xilai in China was more than a darkly thrilling mystery. It revealed a cataclysmic internal power struggle between Communist Party factions, one that reached all the way to Chinas new president Xi Jinping. The scandalous story of the corruption of the Bo Xilai family - the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood; Bos secret lovers; the secret maneuverings of Bos supporters; the hasty trial and sentencing of Gu Kailai, Bos wife - was just the first rumble of a seismic power struggle that continues to rock the very foundation of Chinas all-powerful Communist Party. By the time it is over, the machinations in Beijing and throughout the country that began with Bos fall could affect Chinas economic development and disrupt the worlds political and economic order. Pin Ho and Wenguang Huang have pieced together the details of this fascinating political drama from firsthand reporting and an unrivaled array of sources, some very high in the Chinese government. This was the first scandal in China to play out in the international media - details were leaked, sometimes invented, to non-Chinese news outlets as part of the power plays that rippled through the government. The attempt to manipulate the Western media, especially, was a fundamental dimension to the story, and one that affected some of the early reporting. A Death in the Lucky Holiday Hotel returns to the scene of the crime and shows not only what happened in Room 1605 but how the threat of the story was every bit as important in the life and death struggle for power that followed. It touched celebrities and billionaires and redrew the cast of the new leadership of the Communist Party. The ghost of Neil Heywood haunts China to this day. Members Reviews: Entertaining but unnecessarily long Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Some of the time was well-spent, I suppose, but the book seemed far too long -- padded out with details that were unnecessary to the plot and in some instances irrelevant. Would you ever listen to anything by Pin Ho and Wenguang Huang again? Maybe. What three words best describe James Chens voice? Neutral, well-paced. Do you think A Death in the Lucky Holiday Hotel needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No. Nothing sufficiently incomplete or interesting to warrant follow-up.

Hitman Audiobook by Howie Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howie Carr) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:33:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitman Subtitle: The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano, Whitey Bulgers Enforcer and the Most Feared Gangster in the Underworld Author: Howie Carr Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Brothers Bulger comes the story of Johnny Martorano, whom the FBI called the most feared man in the underworld. Martin Scorceses The Departed barely touched his story, but radio talk show sensation, crime reporter, and Boston Herald columnist, Howie Carr, takes us into the heart of the life of Johnny Martorano. For two decades Martorano struck fear into anyone remotely connected to his world. His partnership with Whitey Bulger and the infamous Winter Hill Gang led to 20 murders for which Johnny would serve only 12 years in prison. Carr also looks at the politicians and FBI agents who aided Johnny and Whitey and at the flamboyant city of Boston which they so ruthlessly ruled. But most of all, Carr depicts Johnnythe most fascinating crime figure Carr has ever encountered. A plethora of paradoxes, he was Mr. Mom by day and man-about-town by night. Surrounded by fast-living politicians, sports celebrities and show biz entertainers, Johnny was charismatically colorfulas charming as he was frightening. After all, he was in the enda hitman. After graduating from high school, John Martorano turned down seven football scholarships and instead stayed in Boston. Hanging out in the notorious Combat Zone, he fell under the guidance of Stephen Flemmi--high ranking Winter Hill mobster and close associate of James "Whitey" Bulger--and by the age of 25, Martoranowas a professional killer.He became one of the Winter Hill Gang's most prolific--and feared--enforcers. This is the gripping true-life story of Martorano's years killing for the Winter Hill Gang, told in Carr's arresting inimitable style. Critic Reviews: Howie Carr weaves a frightening tale of unlawful conduct, and its all true. (Bill OReilly, Fox News commentator and bestselling author) Members Reviews: Great book but I am a huge Howie Carr fan and love his writing (and radio show) but honestly the narrator of this book ruined it for me. He speaks in a fake wise guy manner which is only interrupted by an even worse fake Boston accent. As a life long resident of the area, I cringed each time he did it. You might not be as affected by this as I was...and honestly it's a great story which is very well written. Worth purchasing but be warned.. My audible listening enjoyment has taken a hit I usually like mafia books, but this one is below mediocre. Although the publisher promoted the book by saying Johnny Mortarano was an unlikely hitman, he's a psychopath, with the lowest moral character, who is among the likeliest to become a murderer and criminal. The writing has no panache. The author introduces so many characters, that it is extremely difficult to keep track of them. The writing is merely a bland recitation of the events. The story is told through the cross examination of Mortarano through a defense attorney who is trying to impeach Mortarano's credibility. It's a good device - but hey- everything else about the book sucks. Although the author says Mortarano never went to college, wikipedia says he played football for the Boston College Eagles. He's even listed on the Boston College Eagles, wikipedia page. WTF. Real life is can be crazier than fiction It's amazing to to hear about the real hamsters of the world.

Every Breath You Take Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Fri, 04 Jan 2002 18:56:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Every Breath You Take Subtitle: A True Story of Obsession, Revenge, and Murder Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Blair Brown Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-02 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 228 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: When beautiful, blond Sheila married the charming, handsome Blackthorne, she was convinced she had found her perfect soul mate, and helped him reach his goal of living the privileged life of the country club set. But behind Allen's smooth facade, she discovered a violent, controlling sociopath - a liar, a scam artist, a sexual deviant. When she finally fled with their two young daughters, she was skeletally thin, bruised, and beaten. Although Sheila recovered, remarried, and was starting a new life and family, she still felt she was doomed. Joyously pregnant, she and her new husband expecting quadruplets, Sheila still feared Blackthorne, who had sworn to her he would monitor her every move and "every breath you take." And, in fact, Blackthorne inevitably tracked her down, as did her killer, who left her in a pool of blood marked by the tiny footprints of her two-year-old toddlers. The questions remained: Could the authorities ever link Sheila's murder to Blackthorne himself? Was his true obsession high-stakes golf and his extravagant pink mansion - or was it to destroy Sheila? Following a trail of deception from Oregon and Hawaii to Texas and Florida, Ann Rule gained complete access to Sheila's family, friends, and neighbors, as well as to the detectives and prosecutors on the case. With Every Breath You Take, Ann Rule has written a heart-pounding account of obsession, revenge, and murder that will enthrall readers from beginning to end. Critic Reviews: "As usual, Rule excels at painting psychologically perceptive portraits of all the characters in this stranger-than-fiction but nevertheless real-life drama." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Well worth it As an insatiable devotee to "Forensic Files," "City Confidential," and "American Justice," I could not wait to download and listen to Rule's "Breath." Though I was somewhat familiar with the subject matter, I found Rule's telling, complete with details not covered within any of the aforementioned television programs, entertaining, educational, and interesting. Her grasp of the criminal mind, and her ability to present it for the layman, are what drive the content of "Breath," and render it difficult to abandon once started. I strongly recommend both of the Rule books available at this site, and would encourage Audible to aquire those works outstanding. As always, Ann Rule provides a great story What made the experience of listening to Every Breath You Take the most enjoyable? The full-length details of this story is my kind of book. I like the complete info that is given, Although the details were numerous, the writing makes it easy to follow. I like how she will 'remind' readers/listeners who each player is as the story goes. If a person is not spoke about for a while in the book, she will remind us who that person is, how they are related to the main character, etc. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Indeed.

The Innocent Man Audiobook by John Grisham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Grisham) — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 08:05:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Innocent Man Subtitle: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town Author: John Grisham Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In 1982, a 21-year-old cocktail waitress in Ada named Debra Sue Carter was raped and murdered, and for reasons that were never clear, police suspected Ron Williamson and his friend Dennis Fritz. The two were arrested and charged with capital murder. The prosecution's case was built on junk science and the testimony of jailhouse snitches and convicts. Dennis Fritz was found guilty and given a life sentence. Ron Williamson was sent to death row. If you believe that in America you are innocent until proven guilty, this audiobook will shock you. If you believe in the death penalty, this book will disturb you. If you believe the criminal justice system is fair, this book will infuriate you. Members Reviews: Better Than His Great Fiction John Grisham has told a shocking tale in a most gripping manner in this book. As great as his fiction has been, this book sets a new mark for his skills as a writer. I listened to the book while exercising and I did not miss an exercise session while moving through The Innocent Man because I could not wait to learn the next twist and turn in this convoluted account of misjustice. Buy it! A return to the old Grisham While I am not a fan of some of John Grisham's latest books, Skipping Christmas and the Painted House. This book is a return, for me, to some of his more compelling writing the Last Juror or The Testament. While some of the people mentioned in the book have out right condemned Grisham for his telling of the facts - it i certain that two innocent men we imprisoned wrongly while the real killer walked free. A truly enjoyable listen. Engaging A very engaging story of a human tradgey that should never have happened - well written by an excellent author of fiction turned novelist. The book changed my opinion of the Innocence Project and the people they take on as clients. Innocent Man compelling but gut-renching - how systems are developed to provide human and civil rights, yet small groups of threatened, conniving individuals are allowed to circumvent those systems as an escape from their own inadequacies as human beings!! Fiction versus Non-fiction As is quoted in this well written piece..."The only difference between fiction and non-fiction is fiction must be plausible." This story is so amazing that if taken to an editor and billed as the latest novel, the editor would pass saying it just isn't believable. This is an entertaining and enjoyable read.

A Twisted Faith Audiobook by Gregg Olsen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregg Olsen) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:33:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Twisted Faith Subtitle: A Minister's Obsession and the Murder That Destroyed a Church Author: Gregg Olsen Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: On December 26, 1997, near the affluent community of Bainbridge Island off the coast of Seattle, a house went up in flames. In it was the shy, beloved minister's wife, Dawn Hacheney. When the fire was extinguished, investigators found only her charred remains. Her husband, Nick, was visibly devastated by the loss. What investigators failed to note, however, was that Dawn's lungs didn't contain smoke. Was she dead before the fire began? So begins this true-crime story, which is unlike any other. It investigates Nick Hacheney, a philandering minister who had been carrying on with several women in the months before and just after his wife's death. He would be convicted for the murder five years to the day after the crime. From one of the foremost names in true crime, this is a gripping and truly unforgettable story of a man whose charisma and desire rocked an entire community. Critic Reviews: Olsen is a top-notch writer. (Michael Connelly) Members Reviews: Hard to believe it's a true story- but it is This story took place in my home county, and I'd even met the anti-hero of this book, Nick Hackney, many years before this all took place, but I had no idea how twisted and shocking all the details of this case really were. Since finishing this book last week I can't stop thinking about it, and have had amazing discussions with people who knew Nick very well. The story of the murder and arson following it are very interesting, but even better is what happened in the five years between the murder and Nick's eventual arrest. He used the sympathy-factor of his wife's "tragic death" in a fire to cajole what seemed like every woman he was close to into a sexual relationship. If it would have been a fictional story it would have seemed too ridiculous to believe, but the fact it is a true story made this a story I couldn't stop listening to. If you enjoy listening to true-crime stories this book is a must-listen. Like all true-crime books, you can't say it's "awesome", because real lives were destroyed, but this story is a fascinating look into the persuasive power a diabolical liar can posses over his unsuspecting victims. I am a sucker for "true" crime. I must say, I enjoyed this book. Sad to say that because a woman was murdered. What I mean was I am fascinated that people behave in such awful ways. Yes, some of them were incredibly stupid. Others were vain. While it was hard believe real people could be so ridiculous, the author made it all work in my mind. I found this one compelling for that reason. Sad but true. Good story but wrapped up too quickly I liked this book and I really enjoyed Dennis Boutsikaris' performance. However, I thought the "third book" should have been drawn out a bit more. There was so much time spent going into how Nick Hacheney got his claws into so many of the church women and how the events after his wife's death unfolded but then it seemed like the author lost interest once Nick's schemes began to unravel and wrapped the book up too quickly. I would have liked it more if the author have delved into the investigation and trial instead of just giving us a perfunctory epilogue. My heart goes out to Jimmy Glass though.

The Other Side of the River Audiobook by Alex Kotlowitz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex Kotlowitz) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:57:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Other Side of the River Author: Alex Kotlowitz Narrator: Stanley Tucci Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Two Michigan towns, St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, separated by the St. Joseph River, are geographically close, yet worlds apart: St. Joseph is a 95% white, prosperous lakeshore community, while Benton Harbor is impoverished and 92% black. When the body of a black teenaged boy from Benton Harbor is found in the river, unhealed wounds and suspicions between the 2 towns' populations surface as well. The investigation into Eric McGinnis' death inevitably becomes a screen onto which each community projects its resentments and fears. Beautifully written and painstakingly reported, The Other Side of the River sensitively portrays the lives and hopes of the town's citizens as they wrestle with this mystery and others - and reveals the attitudes and misperceptions that undermine race relations throughout America. Critic Reviews: "A riveting portrait of a racially troubled America in the 1990's." (Publishers Weekly) "A vivid American microcosm, a telling tableau of the way we are." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Not interesting subject for me Well I read this book for an ethical issues class and I have to say that it wasn't really that interesting. I know its discussing a serious issue in America which is racial inequality and maybe I don't get a real sense of this issue because I'm alien from it because I wasn't really drawn to it. I have to admit that the writer tried his best to make it seem like a detective story by getting random hints and clues in there but there was no serious scene that made me sincerely interested, like there was no quote that was, at least for me, unique for this book. Also, the ending was disappointing for me and I'm pretty sure even people who get in to this book will hate it as well. Overall, this book wasn't that good for a normal read and was kinda generic but I guess a person might like it if they were getting into the racial inequality issue.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Audiobook by M. William Phelps

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. William Phelps) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:46:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Author: M. William Phelps Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In May 2003, an Arizona man who'd bought dozens of sealed boxes at an auction of unclaimed property made a horrifying discovery: the bodies of three plastic-wrapped infants, one of which had become mummified over the years. Police traced them to Dianne Odell, 50, a mother of eight children, who admitted the babies were hers but claimed that they'd died of natural causes. Justice Deferred.... In 1989, police had found the remains of a long-dead infant in a suitcase in the trunk of a car Odell had abandoned. The statute of limitations on manslaughter had saved her then from prosecution. She maintained that the fetus was the product of a rape by her father, and stillborn. Baby-Killer's Fate.... Odell said her own domineering mother had forced her into teen prostitution and murdered what she viewed as "bastard children". Both parents were dead and unable to contradict her. Would Odell's stories sway the jury and buy her the mercy her babies were never granted? Or would she be forced to face the consequences of bringing innocent lives into the world - only to end them in cold blood. Members Reviews: Ultimately Boring! I didn't even finish this book. It was completely boring!

Over the Edge Audiobook by Greg Child

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Child) — Fri, 05 Apr 2002 03:12:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Over the Edge Author: Greg Child Narrator: Armand Schultz Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-05-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In Over the Edge, the four climbers-Jason "Singer" Smith, John Dickey, Tommy Caldwell, and Beth Rodden-finally tell the complete story of their nightmarish ordeal. In riveting detail, author Greg Child re-creates the entire hour-by-hour drama, from the first ricocheting bullets to the climactic and agonizing decision the climbers had to make in order to gain their freedom and survival. Set in a powder-keg region of narcotics trafficking and terrorism, this is a deeply compelling book about loyalty and the unshakeable human will to survive. Critic Reviews: "A charged and unforgettable look into the many faces of international terrorism and human nature itself." (Amazon.com) Members Reviews: Less Than Compelling Subject Matter: A retelling of the brief (6 days), less than harrowing adventure of four American climbers who come off more as spoiled whiners than victimized hostages. Yes, they did endure cold, hunger, thirst, and fear, but not to the degree that makes for a truly compelling narrative. There is so little content that the author seems forced to insert a lengthy recap of the unsettle politics of the region. If you want to explore true heroics, try ?Endurance: Shackelton's Incredible Voyage? by Alfred Lansing. Now that?s an adventure! Narrator: Greg Child - Excellent; he handles the difficult pronunciations well and provides convincing accents when needed. Audio Quality: Reviewed-Format 4 Excellent, distortion-free with consistent sound levels Well I liked it.. Yea there were a few parts that seemed to drag, but I listened as though I was in the story doing and being there with Beth and Tommy. There was a lot of comic relief too. Its not the best book I've ever listened to, but I'd still recomend it. The author really did his homework The author really did his homework on this novel. I think the tepid rating is because he focuses less on the action and more on geopolitics, characterization, and impartiality. Great story with some dry spells, still worth it. This is a great story but has some serious dry spells in the middle, but still worth listening. The dry spells are political history of the recent past. Some may find this fascinating. Regardless, this is a great story. a different world Rebel forces, revolutionaries, wise guy outdoor types...mix them all together and see what comes out. This is more than a story about kidnapping. It is also a story about the fall of communism and the various parties that saw this change as an opportunity to stake out their role in the new world.

The Devil's Rooming House Audiobook by M. William Phelps

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. William Phelps) — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:00:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil's Rooming House Subtitle: The True Story of America's Deadliest Female Serial Killer Author: M. William Phelps Narrator: Eddie Frierson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-15 Publisher: M. William Phelps, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A silent, simmering killer terrorized New England in 1911. A heat wave unlike any that had come before killed people in the streets, caused others to drown in the waters where they sought relief, and drove still others to suicide. As more than 2,000 people died during the natural disaster, another silent killer began her own murderous spree. Amy Archer-Gilligan operated the Archer Home for Elderly People and Chronic Invalids in Windsor, Connecticut. What was thought to be a respectable business run by a pioneering woman was exposed as little more than a murder factory. Amy would be accused of murdering both her husbands and dozens (as many as 60) of her elderly patients with cocktails of lemonade and arsenic - all for money. She would be convicted and sentenced to hang, and her story would shock turn-of-the-century America and provide the inspiration for the Broadway sensation and classic film Arsenic and Old Lace. Acclaimed crime writer and New York Times best-selling author M. William Phelps has written the first book to tell the true story of greed and murder even more shocking than its fictional counterpart. Readers will enter a kind of Twilight Zone where a Bible-thumping caretaker and entrepreneur of the nursing home industry became one of history's most evil female serial killers. With first-hand accounts from Amy's "inmates", riveting trial transcripts, and accounts from the investigative journalists who covered the case, Phelps puts readers face-to-face with a woman who was both a Black Widow and an Angel of Death. And Phelps paints a vivid, spine-chilling portrait of turn-of-the-century New England. This is historical true crime at its best. Members Reviews: Not exactly Jack Olsen, or even Gregg Olsen, but it is well researched and decently presented in a narrative style. Almost anyone familiar with true crime or serial killers has heard about this early 1900's case of the Christian boarding house killer, and it is nice to finally have a comprehensive book that tells the story. Strays away from the main story much too often! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Yes and No. Being a true crime and investigative book fan, I was a little disappointed mainly because of the lack of detail of the events and the constant mention of the heat wave that occurred during this time. I feel the author goes on and on about the weather and strays away too frequently from the story. Although the story of Amy Archer Philips is interesting, I believe maybe because of the lack of information available or lack of research on the author's part caused the author to try to elongate the book by constantly mentioning the heat wave. Maybe this book should have been titled "The heat wave of 1912 and the first female serial killer." Obviously not a good title but you get my point. I would have enjoyed more information on the trial(s). Has The Devil's Rooming House turned you off from other books in this genre? Not at all. Which scene was your favorite? The events leading up to and including Amy's arrest and trial. Did The Devil's Rooming House inspire you to do anything? To write reviews on audible books I've read.

Thunderstruck Audiobook by Erik Larson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erik Larson) — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:01:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thunderstruck Author: Erik Larson Narrator: Tony Goldwyn Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Set in Edwardian London and on the stormy coasts of Cornwall, Cape Cod, and Nova Scotia, Thunderstruck evokes the dynamism of those years when great shipping companies competed to build the biggest, fastest ocean liners; scientific advances dazzled the public with visions of a world transformed; and the rich outdid one another with ostentatious displays of wealth. Against this background, Marconi races against incredible odds and relentless skepticism to perfect his invention: the wireless, a prime catalyst for the emergence of the world we know today. Meanwhile, Crippen, "the kindest of men", nearly commits the perfect crime. With his superb narrative skills, Erik Larson guides these parallel narratives toward a relentlessly suspenseful meeting on the waters of the North Atlantic. Along the way, he tells of a sad and tragic love affair that was described on the front pages of newspapers around the world, a chief inspector who found himself strangely sympathetic to the killer and his lover, and a driven and compelling inventor who transformed the way we communicate. Thunderstruck presents a vibrant portrait of an era of séances, science, and fog, inhabited by inventors, magicians, and Scotland Yard detectives, all presided over by the amiable and fun-loving Edward VII as the world slid inevitably toward the first great war of the 20th century. Gripping from the start, and rich with fascinating detail about the time, the people, and the new inventions that connect and divide us, Thunderstruck is splendid narrative history from a master of the form. Critic Reviews: "Larson has a knack for creating genuine suspense in his writing, and his latest is thoroughly enthralling." (Booklist) "Splendid, beautifully written....Thunderstruck triumphantly resurrects the spirit of another age." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Again? Larson struck gold with The Devil in the White City, and he decided to go back to the well again. He again tries to pair a crime with an event, this time the invention and development of the radio by Marconi. Larson doesnt really explain the science behind radio waves and Marconi was an obsessed, unpleasant but ultimately not very interesting man. The famous Crippen Case was interesting but the most fascinating part, how the crime was committed, is drawn only in outline. And the two stories have a weak linkage. The are two parallel tales. Not a terrible read but this one should not win an Edgar. Great story I enjoyed the story very much. It was a superbly written book about an era I love, the turn of the last century. I did not care for the significantly over dramatic tone of the narrator. I felt like I was listening to a 1950's radio commercial where every syllable of every word is over annunciated. Some listeners may enjoy that style. It is just not my preference. I do recommend the book though, especially if you enjoyed Mr Larson's other book , Devil in the White City. educational entertainment fascinating way of intertwining two historical stories--one well known and the other not as much Solid read Would you listen to Thunderstruck again? Why? No, I only listen to stuff once. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Nice storyline I enjoyed it. Any additional comments? Typical Larson read I look forward to my next purchase of his material.

Empty Promises and Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:59:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empty Promises and Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 7 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In this unnerving collection drawn from her personal crime files, "America's best true-crime writer" (Kirkus Reviews) Ann Rule brilliantly dissects the convoluted love affairs that all too often end in violence. Expertly analyzing a shocking, headline-making case, Rule unmasks the deadly motives inside a seemingly idyllic marriage: a beautiful young wife, a rising star in America's top-ranked computer corporation, and a prosperous husband, the scion of a family building business. With an adorable son and a gorgeous home, the couple seemed to have it all. But a furtive evil permeated their days and nights, dragging them into a murky world of drugs, sordid sex, and con operations. In this realm, one of them would prove to be a virtual innocent, the other a manipulator with no conscience. Sudden, violent death brought their charade of a fairy-tale romance to a tragic end - with a brutal crime that might never have come to light were it not for the stubborn detectives and prosecutors whose fight for justice spanned an entire decade. Empty Promises recounts several other cases where the search for love brought only lies and betrayal - a cautionary primer, perhaps, for those who trust too much too soon. Powerful because they strike so close to home, the cases in Empty Promises will leave listeners shaken by the realities of love gone terribly - and fatally - wrong. Members Reviews: Not bad, but not one of my favorites. I don't really know how to write this review. I didn't hate it, but I wouldn't recommend it. Good book! Great book. I have enjoyed many of her titles and will enjoy many more! Absolutely wort it!

The Silencer Audiobook by Mike Ryan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Ryan) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:14:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silencer Subtitle: The Silencer Series, Book 1 Author: Mike Ryan Narrator: Brian Hutchison Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: Mike Ryan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: CIA Black Ops agent John Smith is on his latest assignment in London. Little does he know, it'll also be his last. Barely surviving an attack on his life, Smith lays low for six months until he returns to the United States. His flight is strangely diverted to Philadelphia, where he meets a mysterious man who already knows about his past and recruits him for a job. Needing a new identity, Smith becomes Michael Recker. He tries to prevent bad things from happening to innocent people while also interacting with several crime factions who are battling for control over the city. All the while, Recker begins to plan his revenge on Agent 17, who is responsible for a heinous act that Recker will never forget. Members Reviews: Kind of a mixture of Mike Hammer, Person of Interest and Denzel's the Equalizer As far as protagonists go, Mike Wrecker is a throwback. The thought of purchasing women's undergarments for a friend in hiding makes him cringe but a triple-tap in the chest of a bad guy, while not something he relishes, is no big deal. Author Mike Ryan rolls out his black ops anti-hero in the first of the Wrecker series with his origin story. Wrecker, not his real name, is set up on an assignment engineered by his CIA handlers to eliminate him. He'd been deemed radioactive. For what reason, he doesn't know. But Wrecker is a survivor, kills his would-be assassins and goes into hiding. But collateral damage haunts him. Ryan spends quite a bit of the narrative in Wrecker's head, explaining how he interprets things. He's a killer, and a good one. But he's got distinct set of values. He's a protector. After six months in hiding, Wrecker emerges, revenge on his mind. He'd been shot. But rather than intercept his former colleagues and have it out, he's taken aside by a fellow who calls himself David Jones. Jones, a former NSA employee, has a proposition: "Work for me and help people who need help." Jones has piggybacked a way to sift NSA data to find regular people who need help. With Wrecker he hopes to prevent murders, rapes and other unsavory acts. Wrecker's intrigued and joins up. And the fun starts. OK. So it all reminded me of "Person of Interest," created by Jonathon Nolan and starring Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson with Wrecker as Caviezel's character and Jones as Emerson's. And even after reading the first five novels in the series, I still think so. However, that's where it ends. Wrecker's his own guy with his own demons and his own repressed desires. He wants a normal life, but he's hunted by the CIA. Only his association with Jones and his newfound role as the Silencer, a guy who does good without requiring anything in return, keeps him under the radar. At least initially. After consuming this, I read four more of the books like I was plowing through Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer novels. And there are some grammar flubs and odd misused words, but generally Ryan conveys a hard-edged narrative about a hero who gets the job done. Silencer Enjoyed reading this. Love good guys win, bad guys lose kind of books. Look forward to more books with these characters. Reminds me of a tv show I also really liked A good read, even with some writing issues A good read, but Ryan needs a primer in English grammar and writing style.

Conspiracy of Fools Audiobook by Kurt Eichenwald

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kurt Eichenwald) — Fri, 11 Mar 2005 19:05:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracy of Fools Subtitle: A True Story Author: Kurt Eichenwald Narrator: Stephen Lang Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 162 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Say the name 'Enron' and most people believe they've heard all about the story that imperiled a presidency, destroyed a marketplace, and changed Washington and Wall Street forever. But in the hands of Kurt Eichenwald, the players we think we know and the business practices we think have been exposed are transformed into entirely new, and entirely gripping, material. The cast includes but is not limited to George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Paul O'Neill, Harvey Pitt, Colin Powell, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Greenspan, Ken Lay, Andy Fastow, Jeff Skilling, Bill Clinton, Rupert Murdoch, and Michael Eisner. Providing a you-are-there glimpse behind closed doors in the executive suites of the Enron Corporation, the Texas governor's mansion, the Justice Department, and even the Oval Office, Conspiracy of Fools is an all-true financial and political thriller of cinematic proportions. This audio also includes an exclusive interview with the author and a "cast of characters" list. Critic Reviews: "As an unadorned attempt to get into the heads of some major manipulators, this book can hardly be bettered." (Publishers Weekly) "Conspiracy of Fools is a splendid achievement. Mr. Eichenwald has an encyclopedic grasp of a watershed business collapse, and has turned it into a gripping read, a true tale for our times." (The New York Times) "A page-turning financial thriller....This book compares with Liar's Poker and Barbarians at the Gate in its breadth and depth of coverage of esoteric corporate culture and financial practices, recognizing the compelling human drama beneath the scandal." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Conspiracy of Fools This is one of the best books I have ever "read". It's a great crime novel, unfortunately a true story. The author makes it very easy to understand all of the theft and fraud that took place at Enron. Do not feel daunted by the length of the book. It is a compelling listen. what a story! Eichenwald does a great job of putting the listener right into the picture of what was going on at Enron. You feel as if you were looking over the shoulders of the key players as it was happening. Very Complicated and Difficult to Follow What disappointed you about Conspiracy of Fools? The cast of characters was unbelievable....were they all necessary for the telling of this story? There were as many people as in a Movie epic; just more and more names...it just got very complex. I would like to have a condensed version of how it all came tumbling down, but so many people were involved that it was difficult to keep track of them all. Also, there is a lot of conjecture in this story. I did not really enjoy this book. I don't understand a lot about finances, so maybe that was my problem. What I was looking for was Enron for Dummies 101. What do you think your next listen will be? My next listen will be Dickens or Austen....an entirely different genre. What does Stephen Lang bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He did a good job...it's pretty straightforward, so it was fine. Not great, just fine. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? This book filled me with anger at the incredible GREED of the people involved. I could not believe how greedy Fastow was and yet, he got off with the least amount of time.

The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins Audiobook by John Pearson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Pearson) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:43:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins Author: John Pearson Narrator: Martin Shaw Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-12 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Heroes or villains? You decide.... In the 1960s, Londons gangland was ruled by two men: Reggie and Ronnie Kray. Building an empire of crime by intimidation, extortion, and terror on a scale never seen before or since, they feted stars of stage and screen, sportsmen, and even politicians to gain the respectability they craved. On the March 17, 1995, Ronnie Kray died suddenly of a heart attack while serving a life sentence for murder. His funeral was watched by over 50,000 people. Five years later, Reggie Kray died of cancer, thus closing a particularly dark chapter in the history of London's underworld. Read by acclaimed actor Martin Shaw, this is the true story of their rise and fall. Members Reviews: great story aand it is true Would you listen to The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins again? Why? yes - very interesting What about Martin Shaws performance did you like? exceptional - has a great voice to listen to. He gives each character a personality. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? ruthless Intriguing story I find the Kray twins fascinating and this book captures their story very well. Enjoyed it so much listened to it for a second time. Great narration! Very interesting Enjoyed the back story of where the twins came from and about life during mid-century England only issue was with the performer was the constant swallowing/spit / mouth noises. ..can't these be edited out? His overall reading was great and all the different accents were wonderful Good book but not all true I enjoyed this book it was better than some books about the twins. But still not all is as is wrote I spotted one error and a big piece of krays history missing but all in all a good book True crime Would you listen to The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins again? Why? I have read this book but love this version Martin Shaws Cockney and Irish accents is superb Who was your favorite character and why? Both reg and Ron Which scene did you most enjoy? Loved their early childhood and the escapades with the army Any additional comments? Listening to this I feel I'm there in that period it's very engrossing

And Never Let Her Go Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:58:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: And Never Let Her Go Subtitle: Thomas Capano, the Deadly Seducer Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Melissa Leo Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: From America's most celebrated true-crime writer comes the heartbreaking, real-life drama of a doomed young woman hopelessly trapped in a web of sexual intrigue, political manipulation, and emotional deception by her charming and successful -- but ultimately deadly -- lover. On June 27, 1996, 30-year-old Anne Marie Fahey, who was the scheduling secretary for the governor of Delaware, had dinner with a man she had been having a secret affair with for more than two years. "Tommy" Capano, 47, was perhaps the most politically powerful man in Wilmington. Although recently estranged from his wife, he was a devoted father to his four beautiful young daughters, the trusted son of his widowed mother, and the backbone of his extended family. But sometime after 9:15 that night something terrible happened to Anne Marie. It would be forty-eight hours before her brothers and sisters realized that she had disappeared entirely. Ann Rule brilliantly traces the lives of both Fahey and Capano as she discloses the intimate details of their ill-fated bonding. A vulnerable, trusting woman becomes spellbound by a charming, duplicitous married man, and what begins as a seemingly unremarkable affair is slowly transformed into an obsessive, convoluted, and deadly relationship. Destined to become a classic, ...And Never Let Her Go is a riveting account of forbidden love and murder among the rich and powerful, and a chilling insight into the evil that sometimes hides behind even the most charming facade. Members Reviews: Ann Rule never disappoints... We really enjoyed listening to the story, but when we bought it, we didn't realize it was the abridged version! We are still wondering what we missed. We try to buy only the unabridged versions. Abridged version leaves too much out What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? It should be offered in unabridged format. So much detail and description is left out - and that is what makes Ann Rule's books so interesting. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Tom Capano's secret,double life is the most interesting. Least interesting was the repetitive and much too detailed descriptions of Anne Marie Fahey's personality. So she did have an affair with a married man - not very moral, but Ann Rule tries to compensate for her 'sin' and 'save' her reputation way too hard. How did the narrator detract from the book? She sounded like she was very bored and sleepy and pronounced Capano like Capana sometimes - unless this is an alternate pronunciation. Other words were not pronounced correctly which is very annoying. What character would you cut from And Never Let Her Go? Too much emphasis on Anne Marie Fahey's family. They seem like great and caring people but a good story is balanced and more about Tom Capano and his family should have been included. Any additional comments? I could not finish listening to this audio book. I would recommend reading the book - it was great! So disappointed with the audio version. Good Read Overall, this is a good read. I was a little disappointed that this is an abridged version. I do like the way. Ann Rule really set everything up and talked about each family. She really got into the history of the families and their influence in Delaware.

The Killing Season Audiobook by Alex French

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alex French) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 23:44:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killing Season Author: Alex French Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: For fans of True Detective and Making A Murderer, The Killing Season is a true crime saga, the story of a double murder that went unsolved for more than 35 years, and a chilling portrait of a small town upended by unimaginable violence. In the summer of 1975, the sprawling valley town of Grand Junction, Colorado, is stunned by the grisly double murders of 24-year-old Linda Benson and her baby daughter Kelley. For Jim Fromm and Doug Rushing, the two young detectives assigned to the case, the investigation is a chance to earn their stripes and prove their mettle. At first, Fromm and Rushing peg the woman's mercurial husband, a pipe-fitter who works outside of town, as the primary suspect. But as their case against Steve Benson unravels, the detectives find themselves short on leads - and running out of time. With the city on edge and anxious for answers, a notorious serial killer goes on the lam, and yet another young woman and her children turn up dead. In The Killing Season, acclaimed journalist Alex French traces the story of the Benson murders from the night Linda and Kelley's bodies are found strewn across their second floor apartment, to an improbable discovery, made more than 30 years later, that enabled a new breed of detectives to crack the case and bring closure to those who'd watched justice slip away. Writing in taut, atmospheric prose, French has crafted a heart-pounding tale of tragedy, resilience, and redemption - set against the burning-red vistas of the American Southwest. Alex French is a freelance journalist. His reportage and oral histories have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, BuzzReads, GQ, New York Magazine, Grantland, This American Life, and a variety of other venues. He lives in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Members Reviews: crime good book with lots of details. gory crime novel with lots of descriptive facts. i love crime novels. lots of sadness with justice served.. Boring What disappointed you about The Killing Season? The performer's voice had no emotion, just very dull. What was most disappointing about Alex Frenchs story? Too confusing. Jumps back and forth too much. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of David Drummond? Someone that can change the tone and seem like he's telling a story. What character would you cut from The Killing Season? Ted Bundy? I didn't even know he was in this book. Any additional comments? No. Litany of murders, clues and frustrated dectives What would have made The Killing Season better? I don't think there was an effort to make this book into a story. Yes, there were lots of murders and they are all horrific -- but that in itself does not lend itself into a book. What could Alex French have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Personally, I didn't get the point of why this was made into a book. There was nothing interesting about it. No characters to care about. What does David Drummond bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He is an excellent narrator, not his fault story is all over the place. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I was annoyed with this story.

Actual Innocence Audiobook by Barry Scheck, Peter Neufeld, Jim Dwyer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barry Scheck) — Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:16:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Actual Innocence Author: Barry Scheck, Peter Neufeld, Jim Dwyer Narrator: Michael Boatman Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-00 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Tragically, this is no movie script, but reality for hundreds of American citizens. Our criminal justice system is broken, and people from all walks of life have been destroyed by its failures. But science, and a group of incredibly dedicated crusaders are working to repair the damage. In the last ten years, DNA testing has uncovered some stone-cold proof that 65 completely innocent people were sent to prison and death row. But the criminal justice system only frees prisoners in cases where there is physical evidence after a torturous legal process. Incredibly, according to many trial judges, "actual innocence" is not grounds for release from prison. At the Innocence Project, Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld have helped to free 37 wrongly-convicted people, and have taken up the cause of hundreds more. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Jim Dwyer has been covering innocence cases for a decade. In Actual Innocence, Scheck, Neufeld, and Dwyer relate the harrowing stories of ten innocent men - convicted by sloppy police work, corrupt prosecutors, jailhouse snitches, mistaken eyewitnesses, and other all-too-common flaws of the trial system - and tell of the heroic efforts to free them. Critic Reviews: "This may be the most important book on American criminal justice in a decade." (William Bernhardt, editor of Legal Briefs) "[A] timely, troubling book...compelling." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Hard To Believe I found this book fascinating- though a little dated. It exposes the complete lack of justice in criminal justice system. The book focuses mostly on the 80's and 90's as DNA came into use. What is shocking is how badly prosecutors behave and how juries convict on virtually no evidence. It is somewhat disturbing to hear how poorly our judicial system functions. I think the book is worth your time. You will be amazed by how little evidence is used to send someone to death row. Great book, bad recording. This is an excellent book that deals with important issues. The narration is quite good. IMPORTANT NOTE however, this audibook is recorded in format 2 (low fidelity) rather than the usual format 4. As a result, the sound is scratchy and weak, and this detracts from the experience. Audio Distorted What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The audio was extremely distorted. At first I thought it was my iPod or headphones but music and another audio book sounded great. Would you ever listen to anything by the authors again? If the audio wasn't distorted. Would you be willing to try another one of Michael Boatmans performances? If the audio wasn't distorted. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Actual Innocence? I only listened to about 3/4 of the audio book. Maybe I'll try downloading it again and see if the audio is any better. Terrible sound quality Book is fine, the old-timey crackly radio effect makes it hard to listen to Excellent Story, Awful Audio! The book was very good! It was very thought-provoking and, at times, very sad. Just hearing about some of the injustices in our country was very scary and disturbing. The audio, however, was horrible. I highly recommend this book but not the audio version.

The Snakehead Audiobook by Patrick Radden Keefe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick Radden Keefe) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:52:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Snakehead Subtitle: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream Author: Patrick Radden Keefe Narrator: Feodor Chin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The figure who came to dominate this Chinese underworld was a middle-aged grandmother known as Sister Ping. Her path to the American dream began with an unusual business run out of a tiny noodle store on Hester Street. From her perch above the shop, Sister Ping ran a full-service underground bank for illegal Chinese immigrants. But her real business - a business that earned an estimated $40 million - was smuggling people. As a "snakehead", she built a complex and often vicious global conglomerate, relying heavily on familial ties, and employing one of Chinatown's most violent gangs to protect her power and profits. Like an underworld CEO, Sister Ping created an intricate smuggling network that stretched from Fujian Province to Hong Kong to Burma to Thailand to Kenya to Guatemala to Mexico. Her ingenuity and drive were awe-inspiring both to the Chinatown community, where she was revered as a homegrown Don Corleone, and to the law enforcement officials who could never quite catch her. Indeed, Sister Ping's empire only came to light in 1993 when the Golden Venture, a ship loaded with 300 undocumented immigrants, ran aground off a Queens beach. It took New York's fabled "Jade Squad" and the FBI nearly 10 years to untangle the criminal network and home in on its unusual mastermind. The Snakehead is a panoramic tale of international intrigue and a dramatic portrait of the underground economy in which America's 12 million illegal immigrants live. Members Reviews: But Is It a Crime? Patrick Keefe has written a wonderfully informative book about illegal immigration of Chinese into the U.S. This work balances the stereotypical view of illegal immagration as a "Mexican" thing alone. The ramifications for immigration policy, Homeland Security, and providing healthcare to the undocumented are never far from the reader's mind. This is the story of one "Sister Ping" and her trafficing of Fujianese into the U.S. If you are looking for elegant language, you may not find it here. If you are looking to understand the immigration issue in a broader context, this is the book for you. If you are just a concerned voter and want to understand the immigration issue, don't miss this book. For those interested in true crime, this is an interesting read as well. Those interested in reading further about international crime might also try "The Accountant's Story" by Roberto Escobar and "Gomarrah" by Roberto Saviano. All three books are informative, well read and available from Audible. Highly Recommended!! This book is a phenomenal account of human smuggling in modern day New York. The book is incredibly well written and well read. The story takes you through the lives of the smugglers and the smuggled, the law enforcement decisions and the immigration consequences. It is a truly moving work that will forever change the way you look at Chinatown NYC. Little Old Ladies Are Criminals Too Would you consider the audio edition of The Snakehead to be better than the print version? I vaguely remember the news about the leading incident in the book, wherein a ship wrecks and discharges its payload of would-be immigrants on a riverbank in NYC, as close to its destination as possible.

Hotel K (Kerobokan) Audiobook by Kathryn Bonella

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathryn Bonella) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:60:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hotel K (Kerobokan) Author: Kathryn Bonella Narrator: Nicholas Bell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Internationally best-selling book, Hotel K is the home of the Bali Nine and the Bali Bombers. Not to be missed. Welcome to Hotel Kerobokan, or Hotel K, the tongue-in-cheek nickname for Kerobokan Jail, Bali's most notorious prison. It is a dark, bizarre and truly frightening underworld of sex, drugs, violence and squalor. Hotel K has become home to a procession of the infamous and the tragic, from the Bali Bombers to the Bali Nine. In Hotel Kerobokan's filthy, cramped and disease-ridden cells, a 'United Nations of prisoners' - Australians, Americans, Germans, Brazilians, French, English, Scottish, Mexicans, Italians - live crushed together in misery. Petty thieves and small-time drug users share cells with killers, rapists and gangsters. Hardened drug traffickers sleep alongside unlucky tourists, who've seen their holiday turn from paradise to hell over an ecstasy tablet. Hotel K is the shocking inside story of the jail and its inmates, revealing the wild 'sex nights' organised by corrupt guards for prisoners who have the money to pay, the rampant drug use, the suicides and killings, and the days out at the beach. It takes you behind the grim walls and exposes the jail's role in supplying high-grade drugs to tourists and dealers on the outside, the gang that rules the jail with terror, the corruption that means anything is for sale, and the squalor and misery endured by prisoners in stinking, overcrowded conditions. Members Reviews: nope. this book is basically a bunch of stories that hop all over the place and loosely follow a shallow plot. of all the prison survival books I've read, THIS is the worst. Meh Maybe it was the way it was read and/or maybe it was the way it jumped from one little story to the next, but I really didn't get into this book. However, the genre and topic of the book were right up my alley; and the content certainly wasn't boring. Kinda depressing I hated the ending, However it was very interesting to read about how this jail worked and how the people survived there. I had no idea what all goes on behind the walls If this is based on facts, then WOW if this means survival... thinking twice about visiting Bali anytime soon, if so, just pick your friends carefully. A LOT OF GOING ON'S BEHINS THOUSE GATE'SWERE UNKNO This book draw's you in,you think twice about travel,and trust no one.How do they last ,if they make the time?A great listening where everyone stay's quiet.It is beyond human treatment,and living condition ---I listened to it 3 times now and it still get's to me. great story but sadly non fiction--Traveler beware--I know one of the bali 9 he needed money quick and wanted to travel.-sounded easy!!!!

Cruel Doubt Audiobook by Joe McGinniss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joe McGinniss) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:11:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cruel Doubt Author: Joe McGinniss Narrator: Stacy Keach Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The gruesome true story of a small town murder in 1988. Critic Reviews: "Personable, cocky North Carolina college student Chris Pritchard, fond of marijuana, coke and LSD, and obsessed with the acting-out fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons, conspired in 1988 with two fellow D & D players to have his mother and wealthy stepfather murdered so that he could inherit $2 million....crisply written." (Publishers Weekly) "In a book that's more a psychodrama than a detective story, McGinniss has drawn a riveting portrait of parental devotion that flies in the face of the truth. His reputation as a brutally honest storyteller will attract many readers." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: A good true crime story The VonStine case is layed out in a not over long fashion. very good narration by Stacey Keach. There's no great mystery here. it's just a good book to use as distraction as you go about your day.

Possessed Audiobook by Kathryn Casey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kathryn Casey) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:33:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Possessed Subtitle: The Infamous Texas Stiletto Murder Author: Kathryn Casey Narrator: Heather Auden Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The officer responding to a 911 call at one of Houston's hippest high-rises expected the worst. After all, domestic violence situations can be unpredictable. But nothing could've prepared him for what he found: a beautiful woman drenched in blood, an older man lying dead on the floor, and a cobalt blue suede stiletto with tufts of white hair stuck to its five-and-a-half-inch heel. With her stunning looks, magnetic personality, and erratic behavior, Ana Trujillo had a notorious reputation on the downtown Houston scene. She spoke often of occult powers, though few knew how deeply she believed such boasts. Stefan Andersson was a gentle soul, a Swedish transplant with a good career and trusted friends, who was desperate to find someone special. Theirs is a story of obsession, madness, and tragedy. Because once Stefan fell head over heels for Ana, he was under her control - and he didn't have a chance in hell. Members Reviews: Well written This book does a great job of explaining the life and personalities of the people in the book. It's a life story not just a regurgitation of a court case. Very well written and first book I have read/listened to by this author. I will look for more by her now. Narrator did a great job and good accents so you knew who was speaking without constant he said she said after each dialogue. Really enjoyed the listen thanks to the narrator. Drawn out This was a single crime. I like a lot of detail, but the detail here added little or nothing to the story. I found nothing wrong with the narrattion, but then I'm not from Texas! ;) one of the best ever. Would you consider the audio edition of Possessed to be better than the print version? I do not know What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The enormous detail and utter clarity of the narrator. The voice of the author gave me a sense of confidence in a story that was so troublesome and even unbelievable, The writing talent for me was so obviously above most that I would put her on the level and even a cut above Ann Rule. I am going to read more of her books. What about Heather Audens performance did you like? Wonderful! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes, I had a reaction of extreme sadness and longing for a life that will be no longer due to such tragic circumstances. I myself believe that Trujillo was a victim of drugs and cult psychology that gave her the sense of invincibility. She was quite sick and drunk with false ideas and machinations about her greatness, I do not think that she was mentally ill in the slightest. She let herself get sucked into a world where in she surrendered her real mind for that of a drug, alcohol and cult influenced maniac. Any additional comments? See above Fascinating true crime Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I live in Houston where this story was covered extensively, so I appreciated the authors' careful researching of the facts beyond the lurid headlines. I was satisfied that I had an answer to "How could this happen?", but relieved that she didn't try to psychoanalyze the characters or look for a "deeper message". I found myself very interested in the story and finished it in about 2 days. If youve listened to books by Kathryn Casey before, how does this one compare? 1st one.

Bad Girls Audiobook by M. William Phelps

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. William Phelps) — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 01:28:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Girls Author: M. William Phelps Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: "Phelps's writing reads like a mystery novel." Suspense Magazine The crime stunned quiet Mineral Wells, Texas: 49-year-old Bob Dow shot execution-style in his own bed, his invalid mother locked in the next room - and a cache of homemade porn, starring the town's underage girls. The two accused killers - teen lovers Bobbi Jo Smith and Jennifer Jones - were on the run, intent on going out in a cross-country blaze of glory. M. William Phelps exposes a gripping tale of sexploitation, lust, and betrayal, while questioning the court's fateful verdict in a tantalizing forensic puzzle. Were both girls equally guilty of murder? Or was one merely a pawn in the other's dainty, blood-stained hands? "One of America's finest true-crime writers." Vincent Bugliosi Members Reviews: Boring Not a fan of this book. The story was boring and seemed to just drag on never catching my interest. Very compelling story regarding the lack of guilt M . William Phelps did a great job being objective in Bobbie Jo's defence trial. THEDIRTYTRUTH POORLY WRITTEN BOOK AND VERY HARD TO FOLLOW. TAKE MY ADVISE AND SAVE YOUR MONEY!

If You Only Knew Audiobook by M. William Phelps

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. William Phelps) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:44:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: If You Only Knew Author: M. William Phelps Narrator: Jonathan Yen Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: When Vonlee "Nicole" Titlow and her aunt, Billie Jean Rogers, came home from a night of gambling in a casino near Detroit, they told police they found Billie's husband unconscious on the floor of the Rogers' mansion. Just another of his alcoholic benders, they assumed. But this time, Donald Rogers didn't wake up. The investigation would reveal the sordid story behind the death of a self-made millionaire - including transgender adventures in Chicago and Denver, a tangled web of dueling addictions, a mind-boggling history of out-of-control spending, and how a sex change operation may have fueled a motive for murder. Renowned investigative journalist M. William Phelps exposes the riveting details behind one of the most astonishing real-life thrillers to date. Members Reviews: Great book about the death of Don Rogers If you could sum up If You Only Knew in three words, what would they be? Great book about the murder of Don Rogers by Billie Jean Rogers, aided by Vonlee Nicole Titlow. This case was anything but "normal". Very intense story, with the 3 main characters as different from each other as night and day. Phelps researched this very well and was able to convey all the necessary facts in a way for readers to understand what happened and the mind of one of the participants. I was sucked in really quick, from beginning to end, feeling emotionally attached to Vonlee Titlow. This book has become one of my favorites from Phelps and I am sure it will stay with me for a while. M. William Phelps has a way to draw you into the story he is trying to convey. He brings the characters to life. I loved this book. weird narration It's like watching a high school forensics student perform all the parts in a play by changing his voice cartoonishly. For hours. And hours. Will avoid all books by this narrator Jonathan Yen, gives me a headache. Could have been half as long. This author usually delivers a better book. The idea was good enough but much of the first half of the book was repetitive to point where I skipped ahead repeatedly until a new thought began. Good narration.

Stung Audiobook by Gary Stephen Ross

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gary Stephen Ross) — Fri, 17 Jan 2003 15:09:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stung Subtitle: The Incredible Obsession of Brian Molony Author: Gary Stephen Ross Narrator: Stephen Barker Turner Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: He was one of the brightest stars at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a brilliant young banker on his way to the top. But Brian Molony had a secret obsession: he loved to gamble. The unsuspecting bank was soon fuelling that obsession, as Molony helped himself to hundreds of thousands, then millions, of dollars in fraudulent loans. Despite falling deeper and deeper in the hole, Molony convinced himself he could win it all back. Before long, the mild-mannered assistant manager had become one of the biggest high-rollers the casinos had ever seen and earned himself a place in the annals of criminal history. Executive Producer: Jacob Bronstein Producer: David Rapkin Abridgment by Kristin Lesko ©2002 by Gary Stephen Ross (P)2002 Random House, Inc. Members Reviews: Fascinating journey of a man's gambling obsession If you could sum up Stung in three words, what would they be? Magical thinking is devastating! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes - Although I had seen the movie "Owning Mahowny"" a few times, and applaud the now-deceased Phillip Seymour Hoffman for his incredible performance,and the writers/director for capturing the essence of this incredible story -- the movie can not capture the depth of delusion Brian Molony experienced during his years of out of control crazed gambling and theft. The writer (and narrator) takes the reader thru the mind of one who is quickly and quietly being driven to total madness via gambling. Simply listening to how one survives the mere stress of living with the lies, deception, and theft is suspenseful. How Brian Molony didn't suffer a heart attack or nervous break down is beyond me. A phenomenal story about a very "unphenomenal" man who literally, broke the bank. Any additional comments? A great read/listen for any one interested in the gaming industry or those who choose to live there lives chasing the fortunes believed to be won at the gaming tables. excellent film. book makes better. I've seen owning Maloney few times and loved it. the book was great listen if you liked the movie. the narrator was excellent too. Phenomenal Loved this book...engrossing and realistic. I have read it already, but the narrator reading it brought a whole new perspective. A fascinating story of compulsion Having seen the movie I was excited to listen to the original story and wasn't disappointed. Much more detail and it was fascinating. Written to drive the point home of how extreme Brian was willing to get to fulfill his urge. One of my favorite audiobooks Maybe I shouldn't find so many comic moments in this story. This is partly due to the outstanding narrator - from the bookies to the sleazy casino executives, he does a great job. It's a shame he hasn't done any other books. Then there is Brian the banker. Good job, nice girlfriend, good friends and family. This man, who well understands odds and percentages, remains convinced that he will hit the hot streak that will finally bail him out. His debts go from 5, to 6, to 7, and then approach 8 figures, as he takes out one fraudulent loan to cover the others. I do have an interest in gambling and gambling stories, but I think that anyone with an interest in human nature will enjoy this.

Midnight in Peking Audiobook by Paul French

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul French) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:18:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Midnight in Peking Subtitle: The Murder That Haunted the Last Days of Old China Author: Paul French Narrator: Crawford Logan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-12 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Paul Frenchs Midnight in Peking, a gripping, true murder mystery story read by the actor Crawford Logan. Who killed Pamela Werner? On a frozen night in January 1937, in the dying days of colonial Peking, a body was found under the haunted watchtower. It was Pamela Werner, the teenage daughter of the citys former British consul, Edward Werner. Her heart had been removed. A horrified world followed the hunt for Pamelas killer, with a Chinese-British detective team pursuing suspects including a blood-soaked rickshaw puller, the Triads, and a lascivious grammar school headmaster. But the case was soon forgotten amid the carnage of the Japanese invasion...by all but Edward Werner. With a network of private investigators and informers, he followed the trail deep into Pekings notorious Badlands and back to the gilded hotels of the colonial Quarter. Some 75 years later, deep in the Scotland Yard archives, British historian Paul French accidentally came across the lost case file prepared by Edward Werner. Unveiling an undercover sex cult, heroin addicts, and disappearing brothels, the truth behind the crime can now be told - and is more disturbing than anyone could imagine. Not just the unpause-able story of a savage murder, Midnight in Peking is a sweepingly evocative account of the end of an era. Members Reviews: Credit to Paul French for the writing A great many Imperial Brits have had little to make them proud people. Protection and cover up in the past is just as horrible as it is today. This is a story that had to be told. What I found so interesting was how much was discovered during the tumultuous '30's as Japan was invading China. If not already done, this cries out to be made into a good mini series. A movie would have to delete too much detail. China at the time was a home to Russians having escapied the Revolution, Germans the increasing horror of the Nazis, the fall of Emperors, the rise of greedy capitalists and the hopes of the Red Army and the Long March. All this and the old Triads. In amongst all of this one young woman is murdered. This is her story. true story fascinating Where does Midnight in Peking rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? the top 8 Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? really wanted to find out how it ends Which scene was your favorite? Description of old Peking and the Fox tower Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes Any additional comments? SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN CRIME FICTION Incredible story I can really recommend this book for anyone who enjoys crime investigations especially ones with a historical perspective. The story recounted here is incredible - all the more so given that it is a true one. The book also includes interesting descriptions of life in Peking at the time especially for the numerous foreigners who lived there for a whole host of different reasons, which was really fascinating. Exciting Without a doubt one of the better audiobooks in my audible library. The subject matter, the setting, the narrative pace and the extraordinarily gifted reader all blend together to form an unforgettable listening experience. This is one of the few audiobooks that I know I'll return to in a year or so.

Buddy Boys Audiobook by Mike McAlary

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike McAlary) — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 21:24:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Buddy Boys Subtitle: When Good Cops Turn Bad Author: Mike McAlary Narrator: Dan Triandiflou Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A shocking true story of corruption and crime in the ranks of the NYPD in the worst police scandal since the revelations of Fred Serpico. In the 1970s, New York City's 77th Precinct was known as "the Alamo". In Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights, Brooklyn - neighborhoods notorious for drugs and violent crime - some of the worst criminals wore police uniforms and carried badges. Henry Winter was a good cop when he first entered the infamous 77th station house, which was already infamous as a home to the dregs of the NYPD. Before long he and fellow officer Anthony Magno found themselves deeply entrenched in the Alamo's culture of extortion, lies, corruption, and crime - and they were regularly supplementing their incomes by ripping off thieves, drug dealers, junkies, and honest citizens alike. But the gravy train couldn't stay on the rails forever. Winter and Magno were caught and faced a devastating choice: They could betray their crooked friends and colleagues by helping investigators expose the rot that festered at the Alamo's core - or spend the next several years behind bars. In Buddy Boys, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Mike McAlary blows the doors off one of the worst scandals ever to taint New York's uniformed guardians, the men and women sworn to protect and serve the populace. Blistering, shocking, and powerful, it's a frightening look inside the NYPD and an eye-opening exploration of the daily temptations that can seduce a good cop over to the dark side. Members Reviews: just a great story even if this wasnt and true story, it would still be a great story. great book!

Because You Loved Me Audiobook by M. William Phelps

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. William Phelps) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:13:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Because You Loved Me Author: M. William Phelps Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A TRUST BETRAYED Jeanne was a hard-working single mother. Nicole, her 14-year-old daughter, was on the honor-roll and head over heels in love - with an 18-year-old man she'd known only through the Internet. Once the lovers met in person, Jeanne's motherly instincts sensed trouble. If only she'd known that the life in danger was her own. IN THE NAME OF LOVE With a history of psychological trouble and family misfortune, Billy Sullivan's obsessive and controlling power over Nicole contributed to the brutal slaying of her mother. But it was Nicole's stunning confession and guilty plea that led to Billy's sensational trial, where a sordid tale of love, loss, betrayal and murder finally took a cold-blooded killer offline - and on line for justice. Critic Reviews: "J. Charles's narration provides the tension needed to keep listeners engaged." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Excellent Watch out. This book can hurt you. I'm usually able to maintain a suitable distance between myself and the true crime stories I read. However, when I finished this book, I went to the victim's website and cried my eyes out. Good luck. "True?" Crime The characters in this book were portrayed one dimensionally, one is good one is evil.. one is crazy. This is non-fiction, it's inexcusable, and instantly cheapens it to tabloid status. If you're looking for depth, a little learning, not a cheap murder mystery this is *not* your book. Narrator is not the worst I've heard but I'd really wish he'd not give a different voice to each person, it's sooo bad, they all sound like Simpsons characters. Pathetic I'm always looking for sociological insight when I buy true crime, and I'm almost always disappointed - never more so than with this book. The author works so hard to maintain an unbreachable good victim/bad criminal divide that the story (which at least had potential to be interesting) is never told. I'm certain a good author would manage to tell the truth about a victim without disrespecting her memory. In this book, the murderous 16 year old girl was, to hear the author tell it, raised by a saint. It's not only unbelieveable, it's insulting, and it kills any chance the book every had of genuinely affecting the reader. The author also works alarmingly hard at building an unsympathetic portrayal of an 18 year old boy who spent most of his childhood institutionalized for suicidal tendencies. It's very sad that a woman was beaten and stabbed to death, but to spin a fairy tale of saints and demons around what happened is, at best, not helpful - at worst, criminally dishonest. Joe Mcguiness is far better at the genre. narration is horrible Would you try another book from M. William Phelps and/or J. Charles? Not if I saw this narrator What other book might you compare Because You Loved Me to and why? Not sure-It was so hard to listen to that I did not get to hear the whole story Would you be willing to try another one of J.

Are You There Alone? Audiobook by Suzanne O'Malley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Suzanne O'Malley) — Wed, 12 May 2004 09:25:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Are You There Alone? Subtitle: The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea Yates Author: Suzanne O'Malley Narrator: Becky Ann Baker Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: O'Malley argues persuasively that under less extraordinary circumstances, a mentally ill woman would have been quietly offered a plea bargain and sent to an institution under court supervision. But on March 12, 2002, Andrea Yates was found guilty of the murders of three of her five children. She is currently serving a life sentence and will not be eligible for parole until 2041. O'Malley's exclusive personal communications with Andrea Yates and her interviews with Rusty Yates allow her to offer fully realized portrayals of people at the center of this horrifying case. In Are You There Alone? O'Malley makes a critical contribution to our understanding of mental health issues within the criminal justice system. Critic Reviews: "Without pathos or overwrought prose, O'Malley details Yates' serious mental illnesses, including psychotic postpartum depression and probable bipolar mood disorder....This riveting book puts a human face on a larger social issue." (USA Today) Members Reviews: Are You There Alone? Andrea Yates Story Very well written and easy to read (listen to). For those interested in mental health it is an interesting story of errors and blunders in judgment, diagnoses, and law. GREAT TRUE CRIME STORY No doubt most people have read about the Andrea Yates Story...about a young woman that killed her five children. Suzanne O'Mally wrote an excellent book on this very tragic true crime event. I know part of the Andrea Yates tragedy had to do with the system failing to realize how sick she really was. After reading this very telling tale about Andrea, I couldn't help feeling sorry for her. I know the crime was horrible. I also feel her husband recognized the signs and did all he was able to do. This tragedy should fall not only on Andrea, but the Doctors that treated her, and the hospital's inability to recognize how dangerous she would become. Why is it always after terrible event people blame the criminal? There were so many variables involved in this crime. Andrea does not belong in prison...She should be in a hospital setting. My feeling is one day in the not so distant future Andrea should be released after her childbearing years. Such a tragic story! A detailed portrail of Andrea Yates and the struggles this family went through trying to keep her from falling into the abis of mental illness. Such a tragidy for all. I found this story to be engagingly narrated and easy to listed to. It is done in a documentary style packed with facts and interesting commentary from the author. Sad, very sad I listened to this because I remember when it happened.this book is very well written. The world failed the Yates family. There are so many things that went wrong for them, including the mental health profession. They tried to get help, over and over again. Once again, insurance companies dictate to doctors how to help. This isn't the way things should be. Are you there alone? I would recommend this book to anyone interested. I loved the fact that they did such a thorough job of investigating her history of postpartum depression, previous to the deaths of her children. It was an easy listen and well worth the credit.

The Sex Slave Murders Audiobook by R. Barri Flowers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R. Barri Flowers) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:31:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sex Slave Murders Subtitle: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald & Charlene Gallego Author: R. Barri Flowers Narrator: Barbara Whitesides Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-11 Publisher: R. Barri Flowers Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A marriage made in hell.... Barely five feet tall, sweet and innocent looking, Charlene Gallego used all of her charms to beguile pretty teenage girls and young women into the back of a van, where her lethal husband, Gerald, lay waiting. A killer couple bound together by secrets, lies, and sex slave fantasies.... Married multiple times and still in his early 30s, Gerald Gallego found the perfect companion in Charlene. Over a grisly period of 26 months, their bloody and brutal rampage of kidnapping, rape, and murder spanned three states and claimed 11 lives. In this much-more-frightening-than-fiction tale of domination, depraved lust, substance abuse, violence, and murder, award-winning and best-selling criminologist R. Barri Flowers tells the whole story of a couple's twisted relationship, their ghastly crimes and ability to elude the law, how they were finally captured, and the two riveting trials that ultimately pitted wife against husband, with the stakes higher than either one imagined in their murderous bond. Critic Reviews: "Flowers always relates an engrossing story in a hard-hitting and fast-paced manner." (Robert Scott, author of Shattered Innocence and Driven to Murder) "R. Barri Flowers has done a tremendous job, and if you are looking for a true-crime read, this book should not be missed." (RAWSISTAZ.com) "A gripping account of the murders committed by husband-and-wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego. Top true-crime author and criminologist R. Barri Flowers provides his keen insight and expertise into what made these killing partners tick. Flowers knows his stuff. Compelling reading." (Gary C. King, author of Blood Lust: Portrait of a Serial Sex Killer and Driven to Kill) Members Reviews: Save Yourself the Time and Watch the Video I have always believed that the book is always better than the video or in this case the documentary. One of the largest reasons for this is that more information is contained in the book. I have become used to gaining a lot more info in the book. In this book I wanted to find out something new about the murders or murderers. This was not the case for the book. You could Google the same information that is in the book. I was very disappointed in this work. Don't Waste Your Time or Money What would have made The Sex Slave Murders better? Actual information about the crimes not a simple recitation of well known facts and outright conjecture. Has The Sex Slave Murders turned you off from other books in this genre? No How did the narrator detract from the book? Yes, read too fast in many parts. Voice was not compassionate and in several instances stumbled and tried to catch her breath. Novice attempt. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Sex Slave Murders? All of it Any additional comments? This was the most boring 5 hours of my life! Very disappointed in this book. Will NOT listen to another book by this author or narrator. difficult. silly writing leads to bad book i love to read true crime. the point of. wanting to read is the desire to know more then basic summery. this book wasn't that good. im of course familiar with the couple, but thought id get details. the writing was really bad when it came to these fictitious sounding "statements" read like quotes.

Murder In Greenwich Audiobook by Mark Fuhrman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Fuhrman) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 03:12:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder In Greenwich Subtitle: Who Killed Martha Moxley? Author: Mark Fuhrman Narrator: Len Cariou Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Retired L.A. police detective and witness in the O.J. Simpson trial Mark Fuhrman investigates the murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley. Martha was bludgeoned and stabbed with a golf club on the grounds of her family's Greenwich, CT, estate on the night of October 30, 1975. The club belonged to the Skakel family, whose 2 sons, Thomas and Michael, had been with Martha the night she died. But this prominent family - Ethel Skakel Kennedy was the boys' aunt - refused to cooperate with the police and the murder has remained unsolved. Fuhrman's new book covers the case from its beginning and reveals explosive new information, including how local police mishandled information, how the murder weapon was found - and then lost, how wealth and influence interfered with the investigation, and how authorities tried to stop Fuhrman's investigation. (P) and ©1998 HarperCollins Publishers Inc., All Rights Reserved, Harper Audio, A Division of HarperCollins Publishers Editorial Reviews: On a late October night in 1975, young Martha Moxley was brutally murdered, and for nearly a quarter of a century, no charges were levied. In 2002, a prime suspect, Michael Skakel, was convicted of murder. Now, thanks in part to a Connecticut judge granting Skakel a new trial, this audiobook from Mark Fuhrman has taken on an even greater weight. Performed with a rich authority from veteran Len Cariou, Murder in Greenwhich is the complicated and tragic story of murder, wealth, and influence. Fuhram, a retired L.A. police detective, presents a thorough and gripping account of what happened that fateful night and the mistakes that let the killer roam free for so long. Members Reviews: The Kennedy who didn't get away with murder Michael Skakel predicted, "I can get away with murder; I'm a Kennedy". But he was convicted in 2002, a couple years after this book came out. Skakel, nephew of RFK's wife Ethel Skakel Kennedy, was convicted of bludgeoning 15 year old Martha Moxley to death. Early suspicion fell on his brother Thomas, but the case went cold... then "changed stories" by suspects and the involvement of Domenic Dunne and Fuhrman (plus the William Kennedy Smith case) brought the mystery back into the public eye. While this book ends before the conviction, Fuhrman makes a strong case for Skakel's guilt and a likely motive. Len Cariou's narration is good except for one error: I believe the last name of the family is pronounced "SKAY-kll", not "SKAH-kll". For those accusing Fuhrman of being on an ego trip, not so; he does explain how he was brought into an examination of the case, though. Murder in Greenwich I've worked in the criminal justice system for 30 years and I know a good detective. Mark Fuhrman is a good one and got a raw deal. He is also a very good true crime author. This is a book I would recommend. Mispronouncing the subjects name really? It was obvious the performance would be spotty when the narrator mispronounced Skakel (consistently). How in the hell do they not correct that. The book was really just OK. I was familiar with the story, but I thought that this book was helpful by organized information and filling in a few blanks.

Skyjack Audiobook by Geoffrey Gray

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Geoffrey Gray) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:14:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skyjack Subtitle: The Hunt for D. B. Cooper Author: Geoffrey Gray Narrator: Geoffrey Gray Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: I have a bomb here and I would like you to sit by me. That was the note handed to a stewardess by a mild-mannered passenger on a Northwest Orient flight in 1971. It was the start of one of the most astonishing whodunits in the history of American true crime: how one man extorted $200,000 from an airline, then parachuted into the wilds of the Pacific Northwest and into oblivion. D. B. Cooper's case has become the stuff of legend and obsessed and cursed his pursuers with everything from bankruptcy to suicidal despair. Now with Skyjack, journalist Geoffrey Gray delves into this unsolved mystery uncovering new leads in the infamous case. Starting with a tip from a private investigator into a promising suspect (a Cooper lookalike, Northwest employee, and trained paratrooper), Gray is propelled into the murky depths of a decades-old mystery, conducting new interviews and obtaining a first-ever look at Cooper's FBI file. Beginning with a heartstopping and unprecedented recreation of the crime itself, from cabin to cockpit to tower, and uncanny portraits of characters who either chased Cooper or might have committed the crime, including Ralph Himmelsbach, the most dogged of FBI agents, who watched with horror as a criminal became a counter-culture folk hero who supposedly shafted the system. With explosive new information and exclusive access to FBI files and forensic evidence, Skyjack reopens one of the great cold cases of the 20th century. Members Reviews: Unsolved mystery with many layers... Dan ("D.B.") Cooper was one of many individuals who hijacked a jetliner for ransom money or transportation to Cuba in the '60's and early '70's. Cooper's ransom demand included $200,000 and parachutes, and he apparently jumped out of the back stairs of the hijacked 727...and was never seen again (although a small number of the marked bills in his ransom payment were found). To this day, this remains the only unsolved airline hijacking in the US. Geoffrey Gray's book relates 3 tales---the story of the actual D.B. Cooper hijacking and follow-up investigation...the stories of some of the leading suspects...and the story of Gray's personal search for Cooper, which brought him into contact with some, umm, interesting characters. I didn't realize this when I started this book, but apparently, like the JFK assassination, the D.B. Cooper hijacking remains fodder for speculation, conspiracy theory and some unusual ideas. Of course, the D.B. Cooper mystery remains a mystery and there are some oddities in the case, so speculation and conspiracy are not unlikely outcomes, and there is still almost $200K to find...maybe... Skyjack is well written and seems to be a fairly balanced account of the D.B. Cooper story. The book is narrated by the author and he does a very good job with that as well. PS - One reviewer complained that the audiobook seemed to have technical difficulties. I didn't find anything missing or hear any problems. Technical problem? This books seems to end practically in the middle of a sentence. It seems to have a couple of chapters missing or something. I checked it out from the library and it had this problem, so I figured it was a library problem. So, I used my Audible account and it has the same problem. I certainly can't recommend the book. Amazing I am obsessed with the DB Cooper case.

Heart Full of Lies Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Fri, 07 Nov 2003 09:47:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heart Full of Lies Subtitle: A True Story of Desire and Death Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Blair Brown Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Liysa and Chris Northon seemed the epitome of idyllic lovers when they married on a moonlit beach in Hawaii. Their friends admired the romantic couple: Chris, tall, athletic, handsome, a pilot for Hawaiian Airlines; and Liysa, attractive, seductive, with a tanned, perfect body. Their son, Bjorn, looked just like his dad, and they were raising Liysa's son by a previous marriage. But it wasn't long before Chris saw a side of Liysa that he hadn't glimpsed before. Nothing was quite enough for her: she wanted more money, more property, and she was obsessed with becoming a famous Hollywood screenwriter. The marriage seemed to be unraveling, but Chris struggled to hold it together. Until one sunny morning in October 2000, he lay dead in a sleeping bag, while his wife drove four hours to a friend's house. Sobbing inconsolably, she appeared to have been beaten. Questions arose that made Oregon State detectives suspicious. An audiobook that leads the listener from Hawaii to the Northwest to Hollywood, Heart Full of Lies will keep you enthralled to the very last sentence. Members Reviews: One of Ann Rule's Best I have enjoyed many of Ann Rule's books and this one is another winner. The story is weaved so intricately that I spent the whole book trying to guess what the next turn would be. And she has an uncanny ability to keep juggling the many characters so that the listener does not lose track but the story has the feeling of the complexity of the principal character's life. I could not turn my MP3 off. Captivating to True Crime Addicts I find True Crime most fascinating and this story kept me listening to the end. I was in no way disappointed with this audio book. Awful! I have read many of her books but this was just plain awful!! The writing was terrible--repeated the same facts over and over! I was glad when I finished!! I will be hard pressed to buy another one of her books. I agree with the other person who wrote a review that the book left many unanswered questions. Just awful!! RUN!! ok, but a bit tedious Seems like this one could have been told in about half the time. Banal evil I've known true crime novels to be horrifying and hopefully moving in some way but this story of selfish greed is only depressing because it's so dull. I feel for the victim but beyond that, there is no good reason to spend any time with anyone in this book. Ordinary and unimaginative in the extreme, evil just seems worse when it's this dull. I can't think of one good reason to listen to it.

The Brothers Bulger Audiobook by Howie Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howie Carr) — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:24:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brothers Bulger Subtitle: How They Terrorized and Corrupted Boston for a Quarter Century Author: Howie Carr Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: With political corruption on one side and deadly force on the other, the Bulgers shared a diabolic and destructive alliance for decades. James "Whitey" Bulger, the "bad" son, blazed a murderous trail to become Boston's most feared mobster and remains one of the FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. William "Billy" Bulger, the "good" son, wielded the gavel as president of the Massachusetts State Senate and the University of Massachusetts, but was eventually forced from both positions. The parallel stories of these two brothers, rich in anecdote and shocking in their revelations, read like an unholy hybrid of All the King's Men and The Godfather. Critic Reviews: "Compelling." (Publishers Weekly) "A classic, seamy portrait of widespread moral turpitude, conveyed with crackling Boston-Irish sarcasm." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: ZZZZZZzzzzzzzz I bought this book because I heard bob Edwards interview the author. I thought it was very interesting, but hearing about the book was much better than actually listening to the book. First of all, the narrator is extremely annoying. He sounds like he's trying just a bit too hard to sound like a professional. Secondly, the book is very hard to follow. It might be easier in print, but listening to it gets a bit confusing because it jumps around chronologically, plus most of the characters have cartoonish mob nicknames that I had a hard time keeping straight. That's of course unavoidable, since it's non-fiction, and maybe that's just my taxed brain, but the fact is that I'm disappointed in this book. I think what could have been a really interesting story is bogged down in details. I think it would probably be much better in an abridged version, though I wouldn't want to listen to that either if it were the same narrator. Overall review of Brothers Bulger Very good book kept me captivated Extremely satisfied I thought I knew about Boston Politics and crime and how they intertwined but after reading this book I discovered how little I really knew Howie in my opinion is a great story teller the audible version of books is great I spend a 2 hours a day in my car commuting to and from work Learn more than you need to know about the Bulgers For what it is, a factual account of the Bulgers, this was a good story. I only read this book because Whitey was arrested recently and I wanted to learn more about the Bulgers. It is always insightful to see how the "network" works. Always disappointing to see how supposed Catholics behave (yes, I am Catholic) in the infamous Massachusetts subculture. The narrator reminded me of the Laugh-in radio announcer character played by Gary Owens. I'd love to add an image here, but cannot. For those old enough to recall, this announcer was the over the top, take yourself just a little too serious announcer. Anyway, I finished the book, but it was not enjoyable, just informational.

The Killer of Little Shepherds Audiobook by Douglas Starr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Starr) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:24:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killer of Little Shepherds Subtitle: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science Author: Douglas Starr Narrator: Erik Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 313 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A riveting true crime story that vividly recounts the birth of modern forensics. At the end of the 19th century, serial murderer Joseph Vacher, known and feared as The Killer of Little Shepherds, terrorized the French countryside. He eluded authorities for years - until he ran up against prosecutor Emile Fourquet and Dr. Alexandre Lacassagne, the eras most renowned criminologist. The two men - intelligent and bold - typified the Belle Époque, a period of immense scientific achievement and fascination with sciences promise to reveal the secrets of the human condition. With high drama and stunning detail, Douglas Starr revisits Vachers infamous crime wave, interweaving the story of how Lacassagne and his colleagues were developing forensic science as we know it. We see one of the earliest uses of criminal profiling, as Fourquet painstakingly collects eyewitness accounts and constructs a map of Vachers crimes. We follow the tense and exciting events leading to the murderers arrest. And we witness the twists and turns of the trial, celebrated in its day. In an attempt to disprove Vachers defense by reason of insanity, Fourquet recruits Lacassagne, who in the previous decades had revolutionized criminal science by refining the use of blood-spatter evidence, systematizing the autopsy, and doing groundbreaking research in psychology. Lacassagnes efforts lead to a gripping courtroom denouement. The Killer of Little Shepherds is an important contribution to the history of criminal justice, impressively researched and thrillingly told. Critic Reviews: Eloquent.... Starr creates tension worthy of a thriller. ( Publishers Weekly) Starrs heavy immersion into forensics and investigative procedure makes interesting reading.... [A] well-documented mix of forensic science, narrative nonfiction, and criminal psychology. ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Masterly introduction to modern forensic science In this book, Starr expertly weaves the story of turn-of-the-century serial killer Joseph Vacher, with the early heroes of forensic science. The book is simply fascinating, both the tales of Vacher's crimes and the hunt for him, and the various people developing methods in forensics (like how to perform an autopsy, determine a person's height from a few bones, or finding out how long ago a person died). The book is well paced, and the performance of the narrator, Erik Davies, is wonderful. I truly have nothing negative to say about it - it's great. Truly the best true crime/forensic science This is my pick for my audible book of the year. Mesmerizing. A perfect listen. Impressively Researched and Thrillingly Told A riveting true crime story that vividly recounts the birth of modern forensics. At the end of the nineteenth century, serial murderer Joseph Vacher, known and feared as The Killer of Little Shepherds, terrorized the French countryside. He eluded authorities for yearsuntil he ran up against prosecutor Emile Fourquet and Dr. Alexandre Lacassagne, the eras most renowned criminologist.

Blood Echoes Audiobook by Thomas H. Cook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas H. Cook) — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:13:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Echoes Subtitle: The Infamous Alday Mass Murder and Its Aftermath Author: Thomas H. Cook Narrator: Kris Koscheski Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A true-crime account of a vicious massacre and the legal battles that followed. It was not a clever killing. On May 5, 1973, three men escaped from a Maryland prison and disappeared. Joined by a 15-year-old brother, they surfaced in Georgia, where they were spotted joyriding in a stolen car. Within a week, the four young men were arrested on suspicion of committing one of the most horrific murders in American history. Jerry Alday and his family were eating Sunday dinner when death burst through the door of their cozy little trailer. Their six bodies are only the beginning of Thomas H. Cooks retelling of this gruesome story; the horrors continued in the courtroom. Based on court documents, police records, and interviews with the surviving family members, this is a chilling look at the evil that can lurk just around the corner. Members Reviews: Interesting Book I would give this read a solid 3.5 stars. It was a detailed account of a horrific happening in Ga. It offered a lot of the court room information and at times I got a little bored, but stayed with it and do not regret the time spent making my way through the entire book. Well written, but.... This is one I wish I had just read as opposed to listened to. I think the author is quite good but there are a number of times the narrator breaks into cringe-inducing faux Southern accents (I am Southern; I know the real deal). And Albany is not pronounced "all (pause)-BIN-ee." I could understand this if it were an obscure place name, however there's a rather famous capital city in New York that shares its name. Maybe I just prefer my audiobooks without the parts acted out. Overall I did think it was a well written account of the event. Not going to hold my irritations against Mr. Cook, and for most of the journey the reading is adequate. Recommended. Good story What did you like most about Blood Echoes? The story although disturbing as it's a true story, is well researched and well written. Truth is more disturbing than fiction. The writer gives a well balanced account of events looking back at the lives of the characters prior to the event happening. This gives the listener a chance to better understand how events transpired. What was one of the most memorable moments of Blood Echoes? The brutality of the events. What three words best describe Kris Koscheskis performance? Bland Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No Any additional comments? Worth a listen for the story unfortunate that the narrator is a bit flat in his delivery.

A Good Month for Murder Audiobook by Del Quentin Wilber

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Del Quentin Wilber) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 20:53:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Good Month for Murder Subtitle: The Inside Story of a Homicide Squad Author: Del Quentin Wilber Narrator: Johnny Heller Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Del Quentin Wilber tells the inside story of how a homicide squad - a dedicated, colorful team of detectives - does its almost impossible job. Twelve homicides, three police-involved shootings, and the furious hunt for an especially brutal killer - February 2013 was a good month for murder in suburban Washington, DC. After gaining unparalleled access to the homicide unit in Prince George's County, which borders the nation's capital, Del Quentin Wilber begins shadowing the talented, often quirky detectives who get the call when a body falls. After a quiet couple of months, all hell breaks loose: Suddenly every detective in the squad is scrambling to solve one shooting and stabbing after another. Meanwhile the entire unit is obsessed with a stone-cold "red ball", a high-profile case involving a 17-year-old honor student attacked by a gunman who kicked down the door to her house and shot her in her bed. Murder is the police investigator's ultimate crucible: To solve a killing, a detective must speak for the dead. More than any recent book, A Good Month for Murder shows what it takes to succeed when the stakes couldn't possibly be higher. Members Reviews: Fantastic story from behind the scenes! Narration couldn't be better. Nothing more to say about that. As a former violent crimes detective, I expected this be overly dramatic and full of fluff. I couldn't have been more wrong. I got excited when the detectives would have been excited. I got the rush that I would have had if I would have been in the interview room. I felt the exhaustion from the long days and nights of chasing leads. I felt and remember the frustration and the emotional toll that working those scenes takes on a detective. There certainty wasn't any fluff here. It was boots on the ground investigation from the first chapter. I would love to see more books from this author written about different departments. Don't miss this one if you like true crime! Loved it! Absolutely loved this book and I didn't want to end. The reading was excellent and made my 7 hour drive much more bearable! Kind of dull. The plot isn't bad, but isn't captivating either. Not what I expected. narrator did a decent job though

A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:20:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Volume 6 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed for her "devastatingly accurate insight" (The New York Times Book Review) into the criminal mind, Ann Rule has chronicled the most fascinating cases of our time in her best-selling Crime Files series. For this sixth stunning collection, Rule has culled from her private files the most-asked-about homicide cases riveting accounts of seemingly normal men and women who are compelled by a murderous rage to suddenly lash out at innocent victims. Torn from the headlines, here is the case that shocked a nation: the Seattle city bus ride that turned to mayhem and murder at the hands of a gunman. Ann Rule unmasks the forces that drove quiet, clean-cut Silas Cool to shoot the driver, causing the bus to plunge off the Aurora Bridge into an apartment building. The catastrophe left three dead - including Cool - and dozens injured. While the scene unfolds as in a terrifying movie, Rule finds very real answers to the haunting question How could this happen? - and expertly constructs the unseen chain of events that resulted in an explosive and shattering tragedy. Included here are six other sensational cases that illuminate Rule's unique and authoritative view of the human psyche gone temporarily berserk. No one can match Rule's meticulous research, or reveal the motives to murder in such explicit and chilling detail. You may think you know who is safe and who is dangerous; in A Rage to Kill, Ann Rule frighteningly shows that none of us are truly protected from the flashes of irrational violence that can erupt from the killers among us. Members Reviews: Nothing better then listening to Ann Rule Where does A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Their good, just good books to listen too Who was your favorite character and why? no favorites Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? You could, I just like picking her books up and listening to them. I really like true stories

Shadows in the Water Audiobook by Kory M. Shrum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kory M. Shrum) — Tue, 16 May 2017 22:32:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows in the Water Author: Kory M. Shrum Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Timberlane Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Louie Thorne was born with a dangerous gift and a reason to fear the darkness. But when her parents are murdered by the mafia, embracing her power is the only way to exact her revenge. She will destroy the men who destroyed her family - no matter the cost. Robert King may be a retired agent, but he knows trouble when he sees it. First, his old partner returns with a case. Then an old flame begs a favor. By the time Louie enters the picture, King will be lucky to survive the night. Members Reviews: KEEP IT COMING! a great new series from a great author...please, i need the next one asap....cant decide if i like this more than jesse sullivan, i love both but this story has me obsessed already...perfect first installment for a grand story bursting with potential...greedily awaiting book 2 Wow! Different world for me! Interesting concept. It took me a bit to get into and follow this story. After I did, wow! Craziness is the world of Louie. I would like to see more from this world! Kory Shrum has done it again. Lou's story is a real gift and I couldn't sleep until it was done. I've read the book several times, but the audiobook held a new range of voices in my head thanks to the amazing narration by Hollie Jackson. Following the creation of a demented murderer has been done before, but not like this. Making said murderer likable was the icing on the cake. If you're reading this review to decide if you should buy it, I would say you definitely should. who needs another beignet when you can enjoy such a well written and performed story.

Blood Games Audiobook by Jerry Bledsoe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jerry Bledsoe) — Tue, 19 May 2015 20:02:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Games Subtitle: A True Account of Family Murder Author: Jerry Bledsoe Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: ListenUp Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A true story detailing the events surrounding the murder of wealthy North Carolinian Lieth von Stein. The case seemed cold until police followed a trail leading to von Stein's stepson, a smart young man who was obsessed with Dungeons and Dragons and wrapped up in drugs. Members Reviews: Another Jerry Bledsoe success This is not the most exciting true crime book I've ever read but it has all the characteristics of a compelling read and I spent more time listening than I really should have. What makes it different from many true crime stories is the contrast between the potential of the young men involved and the road they chose. Academically they could have succeeded in any number of rewarding careers and contributed to society in so many ways, but while still in their teens they left the 'straight and narrow' and headed down the path to disaster. I'm left wondering why the discrepancy between reported events and the victim's stomach contents was never followed up - it seemed like a really important piece of evidence. As for Kevin Stillwell's narration, my only acquaintance with US accents is from the occasional TV program so I can't comment on its authenticity, but to me it suited the subject matter perfectly and I found the accent, voice, and presentation very pleasant to listen to. Horrible narration Would you try another book from Jerry Bledsoe and/or Kevin Stillwell? The writing is good, but the only way I'd read another is if there is a different narrator. Why on earth does this book have a narrator with a syrup-thick southern accent? Just because the events happened in North Carolina? Since when is regional dialect appropriate for narration? Too distracting. Would you recommend Blood Games to your friends? Why or why not? Not with this narrator. What didnt you like about Kevin Stillwells performance? Really can't stand the accent. Who says "PO-lice" like Boss Hogg in a book narration? It this was an attempt at a "folksy" style, it wasn't well-done. perfect combo... perfect convergence of great writing...great story...great narration...phenomenal to listen to...couldn't wait to get in my car and sit in traffic... Love the author; perturbed with the narrator What made the experience of listening to Blood Games the most enjoyable? Having read several of Jerry Bledsoe's books in print, I was excited to see Blood Games in audio format. I like Bledsoe's meticulous detail in presenting the investigation of the murder, especially since this one involved settings in Raleigh, North Carolina. What other book might you compare Blood Games to and why? Blood Games is similar in its topic to Bledsoe's Bitter Blood. What does Kevin Stillwell bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I had listened to Bitter Blood before Blood Games, and Kevin Stillwell narrated both. He has an easy, semi-southern drawl that works for the regions examined in both books. The most annoying quirk about Stillwell is his pronunciation of the word "police." He pronounces it "PO-lees," with a long "o" sound and the accent on the first syllable. Since both books involved cases in which the law enforcement played vital roles, this annoying pronunciation continued ad infinitum, much to my chagrin.

Murders Unsolved: Cases That Have Baffled the Authorities for Years Audiobook by Mike Riley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Riley) — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 01:34:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murders Unsolved: Cases That Have Baffled the Authorities for Years Subtitle: Murder, Scandals, and Mayhem, Book 3 Author: Mike Riley Narrator: Paul Aulridge Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-14 Publisher: Maica International LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Murders Unsolved is a collection of the most baffling cases of murder from around the world during the last century. From the murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard, the possible basis for the TV show and movie The Fugitive, to the sad and lonely Boy in The Box, and from the cruel murder of Dian Fossey to the still unsolved case of young Amber Hagerman that brought about today's Amber Alert system, these cases are confusing, irritating, and still unsolved! Learn more about the murders of: Listen to the backstories of these cases, the possible suspects, the fumbled investigations, and other incredible facts and theories surrounding them. Also included are any current updates on the cases and where they stand today. Members Reviews: superficial, poorly written The author refers to the violent and brutal murder of Mrs. Sam Sheppard as "the fuss". Her seven year old son sleeping in the next room was not awakened by "the fuss". The writer fails to mention the underlying social and economic factors of the case. Sam Sheppard's father and two brothers were all osteopaths. They owned and opened their own hospital and were taking business from the local medical establishment. All four men were well known womanizers. Anti Semitism was also a factor as these four osteopaths were Jewish. The other cases are fairly interesting. Mediocre book. Unsolved because of shitty Police work. They could have focused on truly baffling cases instead on cases that aren't solved because of crappy procedures. These cases have all the evidence they need but it was mishandled and too many people influenced the investigation. Succinct Interesting cases. Not the most popular ones either. Could be better written and longer. Okay

Stealing the Mystic Lamb Audiobook by Noah Charney

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Noah Charney) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:15:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stealing the Mystic Lamb Subtitle: The True Story of the World's Most Coveted Masterpiece Author: Noah Charney Narrator: John Allen Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Jan van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece is on any art historian's list of the 10 most important paintings ever made. Often referred to by the subject of its central panel, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, it represents the fulcrum between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It is also the most frequently stolen artwork of all time. Since its completion in 1432, this 12-panel oil painting has been looted in three different wars, burned, dismembered, forged, smuggled, illegally sold, censored, hidden, attacked by iconoclasts, hunted by the Nazis and Napoleon, used as a diplomatic tool, ransomed, rescued by Austrian double-agents, and stolen a total of 13 times. In this fast-paced, real-life thriller, art historian Noah Charney unravels the stories of each of these thefts. In the process, he illuminates the whole fascinating history of art crime and the psychological, ideological, religious, political, and social motivations that have led many men to covet this one masterpiece above all others. Critic Reviews: "A brisk tale of true-life heroism, villainy, artistry and passion." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory First of all, the narrator sounded like he should be doing tv infomercials for reusable paper towels. Second, the story should be very interesting ( I am a history buff) but strangely it isn't. Perhaps it was the need to constantly refer to the painting at issue during (especially) the beginning of the book; the inability to see what the author was talking about. The first quarter of the book seemed to be a description of the artwork; the second quarter was a general history of the artwork up to the first world war, the third quarter was about the theft of the panels in the 30's and the last part was about its rescue from the Nazis in WWII. Some of the symbols were discussed, but not the mystic symbolism, other than the obvious. Even the parts which could have been exciting and suspenseful were not written to keep one's interest. I wanted to like it, and I did learn a bit but was irritated the whole time. Perhaps it was the narrator -- listen first and decide if you can listen to hours of the guy. great story poor narration Would you listen to Stealing the Mystic Lamb again? Why? yes. Because there are many details that go missing in a first time through. What was one of the most memorable moments of Stealing the Mystic Lamb? the unique place in history the Lamb occupies How did the narrator detract from the book? The narrator has a Jack Webb type staccato style that lacks suitable inflection to appropriately reflect the drama in the story. He also has a very poor command of French, and other non-English, pronunciation. Granted there are lots of nationalities' names in the story. If you could give Stealing the Mystic Lamb a new subtitle, what would it be? Entertaining story of the life, so far, of an eternally valuable work terrible audio quality Is there anything you would change about this book? the first 7 chapters the reader was going time and a half. all of a sudden starting with Chapter 8 it became a normal audio book. this is one that would definitely be better read. Any additional comments? Very interesting history lesson.

The Nest Audiobook by Semaje Turnage

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Semaje Turnage) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 23:38:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nest Author: Semaje Turnage Narrator: Andrea Amanahi, Semaje Turnage Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-17 Publisher: TURN OF AGES Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: On the gritty streets of Watts, Los Angeles, crime and violence are facts of life. Guns pierce the air like fireworks, and bullets mark the scorched pavement like silent tombstones. Dreams are born, raised, and cut down in a never-ending cycle of blood and despair. Watching it all unfold from the confines of a jail cell, Tyrone Walker - also known as OG Ryder Blak - steps up to make his move. Tyrone knows all the players and dealers in the neighborhood, and hes going to do whatever it takes to make sure he controls Watts and beyond. The cold bars of a jail cell are the only things keeping him from walking these mean streets, but he knows he can take it all back from the pretenders who are happy to see him locked up. From the young foot soldiers to the battle-scarred OGs, The Nest - based on the YouTube series of the same name - is an ultra-realistic look at the life of the inner city. Power, respect, and survival all collide in a volatile mix thats about to explode. But more than a tale of violence and struggle, The Nest is a reflection of an America most people cant see. Caught in an alternative economy fueled by danger, the characters jump to life with unique experiences and viewpoints taken straight from reality. But underneath it all, they bear the burden and try to find the light just like anybody else. And thats where The Nest perfectly exemplifies the modern experience. These compelling characters may speak in a dialect unfamiliar to most people and have uncommon experiences, but underneath it all they are a reflection of this vast nation - the struggle to carry hope against strife, bravery against fear, and redemption against temptation. The Nest is really all about our attempts to find the light - and how, for some people, it can be a lifelong struggle. Members Reviews: A Brutally Honest Look At Something Most Want To Turn Away From The Nest is a brutally honest, well conceived story of the central character's struggles living in the Watts section of Los Angeles. Through the many trials and tribulations of the protagonist named RIDA and those he associates with, we see a side of life and a side of America that is all too painful, all too real, and one some of us would rather turn away from. Every aspect of the difficult things one may encounter in life in the inner city are covered from abject poverty, to various crimes, to time in prison. But for all of this bleakness, the book does contain moments that show humanity and decency. It begins with an absolutely extraordinary poem and then is narrated in the dialect and using the slang that are common in RIDAs neighborhood. This further adds to the authenticity of the yarn being spun as it definitely does not feel like something a journalist who has never lived the life being examined has concocted. Finally, it presents life in the inner city with a clarity that is rare, describes it in a gritty but real way, and has special significance after the atrocities that were committed upon Michael Brown and Freddie Gray and the recent anniversary of the L.A. riots. The book has very few flaws in my eyes. If there is one, I suppose it would be that having never even come close to living the life of the main character or being exposed the type of environment that was presented, it was a little hard at first to put myself in the shoes of RIDA or fully comprehend everything that was happening to him.

Shocking True Story Audiobook by Gregg Olsen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gregg Olsen) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:24:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shocking True Story Author: Gregg Olsen Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: Crime Rant Classics Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Kevin Ryan is a writer in the much-maligned genre of true crime who desperately needs a devious, over-the-top story for the subject of his next book. How else can he keep his wife Valeries roots dyed and keep himself from handing out taco samples at the local supermarket? When Kevin isn't Googling himself or spot checking his books' stock at stores around the country or online, hes bringing the hazards (ie, criminals and other crazies) of his job home to wife Val and twin daughters Taylor and Hayley. Kevin is on the hunt for the big one, the story that could break him out of the mid-list and onto the bestseller lists. And then theres a knock at the door - a story finds him... A distraught 20-year old Jett Carter shows up at the Ryan house because her mother and sister are imprisoned - perhaps if Kevin writes their story and reveals the truth, he might help exonerate them. The Carters' tale is the perfect white-trash-attempted-murder-love-triangle that Kevins editor will love and his fans will devour. He begins to write "Love You to Death." Then on a beautiful summer day, the wheels of homicide are set in motion and Kevins own story begins to eclipse the crime he is chronicling. When his #1 fan is murdered and another body turns up, the Ryans life in Port Gamble and all that Kevin holds dear is in jeopardy. Somewhere in "Love You to Death" and within the "bunch of low rent losers" he's interviewing is the killer. Members Reviews: Awesome...I'm just saying Where does Shocking True Story rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Right at the top. What other book might you compare Shocking True Story to and why? I don't like to compare authors because everyone has their style. I WILL say that I am quickly becoming a fan of Gregg Olsen. What about Jeffrey Kafers performance did you like? OMG! Kafer made this book so much more exciting with his style of narrating. The inflections in his voice as he read made the book come alive. Listening to him read was like sitting in the coffee shop listening to him talk. It was so authentic, and the way he brought the characters to life was remarkable. I hated when I had to get out of my car because I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Definitely, but hey obligations to life doesn't permit that right? Any additional comments? I'm definitely going to buy more Gregg Olsen books and I'm definitely going to look for books narrated by Jeffrey Kafer. The two of them together make an excellent team.

Poisoned Love Audiobook by Caitlin Rother

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Caitlin Rother) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:04:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Poisoned Love Author: Caitlin Rother Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Accident, suicide, or murder? On November 6, 2000, paramedics answered a call to find Kristin Rossum sobbing. Her husband, Greg de Villers, wasn't breathing, and she claimed he had overdosed on drugs after learning that she was leaving him. But family and friends weren't buying Kristin's story - particularly the idea that Greg would take his own life. American Beauty The daughter of a well-to-do California family, Rossum was a brainy blonde beauty whose talent for toxicology had won her a post at the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office. But her sweet smile masked a dark side. Toxic Passion At the time of her husband's death, Rossum was engaged in an illicit affair with her married boss. Investigators found that the Medical Examiner's Office was missing supplies of meth and fentanyl, the narcotic that had killed her husband. With each clue discovered, another piece of Rossum's "good girl" facade fell away. What the world would eventually see was the true face of a murderer - and the hand of justice. Critic Reviews: "A true-crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat...a brilliant job of captivating the inner workings of a female killer." (Aphrodite Jones, New York Times best-selling author) Members Reviews: Highly recommend I really enjoyed listening to it. The performer's voice was a little strange with a sweet, childlike quality at times, but overall i would highly recommend buying. It seems there was plenty of circumstantial evidence for a guilty verdict, but, as another listener pointed out, there didn't seem to be a motive for Kristin -- or especially her lover, Michael -- that made any sense. For me, the central questions in the story are, firstly, can a drug addict do something so horrible that she most likely would never do if she were not using illicit drugs? And secondly, how can someone who appears to be at least on the surface pretty normal (albeit selfish, a thief and a liar) on the inside be a narcissist with absolutely no empathy? The author does a good job trying to figure out her personality. Very well researched with interesting characteristics. Could of been a good story. What did you like best about Poisoned Love? What did you like least? I don't have a favorite part. It's a true crime story. I have 2 hours left, and not sure I'll finish it. Would you be willing to try another book from Caitlin Rother? Why or why not? Yes, I would. What aspect of Tanya Ebys performance would you have changed? I thought at first she was OK but, I can't finish it and it's mostly because of the narrator. She just got to me about halfway thru the story. Can't quite put my finger on what it is that I don't like about the narration. I listen to 2-3 audio books a week, and usually can pinpoint what it is that I don't like about a reading. Could you see Poisoned Love being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Maybe. Any additional comments? It's a story that could of been better.

Notorious C.O.P. Audiobook by Derrick Parker, Matt Diehl

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Derrick Parker) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:44:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notorious C.O.P. Author: Derrick Parker, Matt Diehl Narrator: Richard Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: With their boasts of drugs, extortion, and even murder, in today's world, rappers need rap sheets before they can even hope to have a platinum record. So with all this grandstanding about their criminal nature, why haven't more hip-hop artists been busted for the crimes that they brag of, and why haven't these high-profile crimes, replete with witnesses and media coverage, ever been solved? Derrick Parker knows why. A veteran of the NYPD, Parker served as the lead detective in the Rap Intelligence Unit, the first special force devoted to hip-hop crime. A 20-plus-year veteran of the force, he worked the hip-hop beat and uncovered the truth behind some of music's most notorious crimes. But in the midst of politics and internal strife, Parker's efforts to close the cases were stymied by his own department. Notorious C.O.P. will be the Serpico of the new millennium, exposing the flaws in the NYPD that have rendered it unable to adequately deal with the threat of hip-hop crime. Cops working part-time for the artists they are supposed to be pursuing, combined with the department's lack of understanding of gang culture and drug warfare, has left not only these widely publicized murders unsolved, but has allowed notorious gang leaders to go unprosecuted for decades. Notorious C.O.P. exposes the facts behind the legends and the foibles of the NYPD that have left these crimes unresolved to this day. Critic Reviews: "Full of engaging detail...this is a gritty trip to the nexus of big-money rap and ongoing gang rivalries that Parker equates to the old time Mafia in terms of reach and power. Essential stuff on this turf." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A riveting journey into the dark side of hip hop. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If you are a longtime fan of hip hop, this is a must read. Takes you behind the scenes,cuts through the gossip and gives you an inside view of the industry and its players/characters. On the flip-side, this is a tale of an undercover cop that gained the trust of many people, surveilled and reported their every move to authorities even if they were not committing a crime. Overall it was a very informative read for me. A GREAT ACCOUNT OF THE HIP-HOP GENERATION As a former record industry exec in rap and hip-hop, I give Parker kudos for his indepth account of the hip-hop nation - from the perspective of a police detective. However, many of his theories are a bit overly dramatic, especially about the deaths of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. Parker was THISCLOSE to solving Biggie's murder but chose to focus on the more colorful alleged "East Coast-West Coast rap feud". The real motive, known by industry insiders, isn't as interesting as the tale Parker relates. Parker just didn't interview the right people. (The REAL "coastal feud" had less to with Death Row and Bad Boy than the lack of cooperation between the LAPD and NYPD.) This is a great story about his days as the first "hip-hop cop" with the NYPD, tempered by Parker's repeated chest-pounding about being the ONLY "go-to" person for "hip-hop crime" in law enforcement. He makes himself sound like some hip-hop superhero ("And that's where I come in!" proclaims Parker).

Serial Killers Audiobook by Brian Innes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Innes) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:32:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serial Killers Subtitle: Shocking, Gripping True Crime Stories of the Most Evil Murderers Author: Brian Innes Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: Quercus Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The terrifying story of the most monstrous serial killers through history. Serial killers are the most notorious and disturbing of all criminals, representing the very darkest side of humanity. Yet they endlessly fascinate and continue to capture the public's attention with their strange charisma and deadly deeds. From Jack the Ripper to Ted Bundy and the Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, these killers transfix us with their ability to commit utterly savage acts of cruelty and depravity. Only with modern police detection methods and psychological profiling have these figures that have existed throughout human history finally been identified in the deadliest category: serial killers. These methods, the killers' characters and their crimes are described here in fascinating and terrifyingly gripping detail. The whole history of serial killers is brought to life in 50 chapters, including: Members Reviews: everything you've read already but in one place pacey narration but without much feeling or sensation despite the story. overall nothing new or revelatory but still very interesting and a good reminder of the darker side to humanity ok but nothing new learned my interest in true crime stems from psychological or social perspectives. this is ok but it just gives lots of facts, more like a general guide. it is read quite well, but I struggled to engage content could be better the content of the book could be better there are a lot more interesting serial killers that could of been included the narrative could have been better

Laundry Man Audiobook by Jake Needham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jake Needham) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:11:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Laundry Man Subtitle: The Jack Shepherd International Crime Novels, Book 1 Author: Jake Needham Narrator: Fred Filbrich Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-14 Publisher: Jake Raymond Needham Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Once a high-flying international lawyer, a member of the innermost circles of government power, Jack Shepherd has abandoned the savage politics of Washington for the lethargic backwater of Bangkok, where he is now just an unremarkable professor at an unimportant university in an insignificant city. Or is he? A secretive Asian bank collapses under dubious circumstances. A former law partner Shepherd thought dead reveals himself as the force behind the disgraced bank and coerces Shepherd into helping him track the hundreds of millions of dollars that disappeared in the collapse. A twisting trail of deceit leads Shepherd from Bangkok to Hong Kong and eventually to an isolated villa on the fabled island of Phuket where he confronts the evil at the heart of a monstrous game of international treachery. A lawyer among people who laugh at the law, a friend in a land where todays allies are tomorrows fugitives, Jack Shepherd battles the global tide of corruption, extortion and murder that is fast engulfing the new life he has made for himself in Thailand. Members Reviews: The Teacher who Really was a Detective I love Jack Sheppard's character, he reminds me of Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca's character . Filbrich novels are in general very entertaining and this audiobook in particular certainly dud not let me down...listening to this novel was like actually watching a 1920"s detective story unfold in 2016....wonderfully written, entertaining and awesomely professional narrator and writer...I give Freds, Jack Needham series ... 5 Stars and me and my doppelganger give it Two Thumbs up! An Author DEANN DEVILLE favorite. Riveting read. Needham takes you down to Street level "The Laundry Man" You can smell the garlic burning in the woks on the Soi's of Bangkok dark underbelly. Exciting story, tame narration I loved this story, the backdrop of Thailand, the main character, and the feeling I knew as little as the main character about what was happening to him. Overall a very well crafted story. My only complaint is the narration. The narrator's voice is good, but his passion for the story lacked entirely. I now know what Jack sounds like What did you love best about Laundry Man? Finally after all these years of reading Jack Shepherd novels, its great to put a voice to the name. Welcome Mr Shepherd, you have a voice! I admit, it took me half the first chapter to let go of the voice in my head (the one i was so sure over many years WAS Jacks voice)... and accept the voice that the author himself believed to be Jack's. The character's Jake Needham creates in his books are as authenticate as you can get when it comes to this genre. The narrator did a great job, and by the end of Laundry Man , Jacks "new" voice was entrenched in my brain. Look forward to hearing more in the series. Singapore's own Samuel Tay is next on my list! Well done, and thank you for bringing Jack Shepherd off the pages and into my iPhone! A good mediocre job Narration was very good but story well, it was a good mediocre job. It had suspense and also a detective story with twists and turns, but still from my point of view it was not above the average.

Too Late to Say Goodbye Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:53:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Too Late to Say Goodbye Subtitle: A True Story of Murder and Betrayal Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Karen Ziemba Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: But gradually, their seemingly idyllic life together began to crumble. Bart was distraught and Jenn seemed disenchanted. Then, just a few weeks before Christmas 2004, Jenn was found dead with a bullet in her head, an apparent suicide. But Gwinnett County detective Marcus Head was not totally convinced, nor was Jenn's family, who could not believe she would take her own life. Was this death related to another apparent suicide 14 years earlier, of a beautiful dental student who once dated Bart Corbin in dental school? Or was the answer to be found in a secret, even dangerous, relationship Jenn Corbin was having outside her marriage? For Too Late to Say Goodbye, Ann Rule has interviewed virtually everyone in any way related to the story to uncover the truth behind the headlines of these two sensational deaths. What emerges is an incredible tale of jealous rage that runs from the steamy to the macabre. The definitive unraveling of one of the strangest murder investigations of our time, Too Late to Say Goodbye is perhaps the finest achievement of a truly great writer's career. Members Reviews: Ann's usual fare Ann Rule is not so much a good writer as she is a very good story teller. Her books are always interesting, well paced and very factual. I've read a number of her stories and I've always liked them...this was no exception. It certainly can't rank up there with a great mystery or crime novel, but, it will definately hold your interest. Excellent-True to Ann Rules Style! Excellent book! Well written and true to Ann Rules intense writing style. Excellent Narrator I love and highly recommend this book. I listened to it all day and night. I even listen to it twice. Hard To Put The Book Down... Ann Rule did a great job keeping my interest! The book was well written and well narrated. There was a wealth of information about the case, and Ann's ability to tell a great story was evident. The book elicited empathy and kept me wanting more. Great job! Good Listen What made the experience of listening to Too Late to Say Goodbye the most enjoyable? Ann keeps your interest with the story. I was angry at times What was one of the most memorable moments of Too Late to Say Goodbye? Not realy one, the whole book is a good read and goes fast Have you listened to any of Karen Ziembas other performances before? How does this one compare? No I havent but I will now, she did a great job Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No laughing, I wonder why some people dont get a feeling, to protect them form bad people.

Perfect Murder, Perfect Town Audiobook by Lawrence Schiller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lawrence Schiller) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:29:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Perfect Murder, Perfect Town Subtitle: JonBenet and the City of Boulder Author: Lawrence Schiller Narrator: Ron McLarty Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Nothing written about the death of JonBenet Ramsey can possibly prepare the listener for the revelations in this audio. Here, acclaimed writer Lawrence Schiller reveals for the first time the uncensored true story of the events that unfolded on Christmas night of 1996 and the unthinkable damage suffered by a community in the aftermath. This gripping definitive account finally answers the question: What happened in the town of Boulder, Colorado? With meticulous research, attention to detail, and masterful writing, Schiller creates a portrait of an inscrutable family thrust under the spotlight of public suspicion and an affluent, tranquil city torn apart by a crime it was unprepared to deal with. (P) & ©1999 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Harper Audio, A Division of HarperCollins Publishers Members Reviews: This was steaming mess... What disappointed you about Perfect Murder, Perfect Town? Wow...talk about a discombobulated mess. This book is all over the place. The narrator is horrible. Extremely hard to keep track of who's who as it keeps skipping from first person to third person to author... Don't wast your money or time on this heaping mess. Has Perfect Murder, Perfect Town turned you off from other books in this genre? No. How did the narrator detract from the book? He sucked. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Perfect Murder, Perfect Town? I would not have let it be published. Any additional comments? This sucked. all police work Perhaps I wrongly assumed this book would be about JonBenet and the Ramseys... it was significantly more about the politics surrounding Boulder, the police and the DA. In fact, if you counted how many times the name Thomas, or Hanson or even the reporter's name was used, I am sure they would significantly outnumber the times you heard Patsy, John or JonBenet. Disappointed Lack of educational/entertainment value. I was wishing for more in-depth analysis of the murder and suspects. Pretty good If you could sum up Perfect Murder, Perfect Town in three words, what would they be? Interesting,informative, thought provoking Who was your favorite character and why? N/A Which scene was your favorite? Oh our small foreign faction forgot duct tape, rope,and a note pad AHAHAHAHA =] If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Ego versus politics versus assumptions versus lies versus the truth Any additional comments? Yes It is very interesting that even though Schiller never digs deep into the possibilty of the landscaper commiting the murder yet it is the landscaper/yard man that was first mentioned talking to JohnBenet and then again the question that she asked him about the roses mentioned at the end of the book as well.I just wonder if Schiller had his own personal suspitition?? who knows? Nevertheless the book was quite interesting despite the overwhelming internal problems that exist within the Boulder police department and their so called justice system..

The Brides in the Bath Case & The Penge Mystery Audiobook by Edgar Lustgarten

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edgar Lustgarten) — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:36:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brides in the Bath Case & The Penge Mystery Subtitle: The Famous Trials Series Author: Edgar Lustgarten Narrator: Edgar Lustgarten Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-07 Publisher: Ivan and Inge Berg Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The Penge Mystery In 1877, four people were accused of a particularly horrifying murder. But the events following the verdict were even more remarkable than the trial itself. Editorial Reviews: The Brides in the Bath Case & The Penge Mystery luridly describes two famous murder trials from the 19th and 20th centuries that horrified England. George Joseph Smith has been called "the worst criminal ever known in Britain" - though Jack the Ripper might disagree - and was put on trial in 1915 for the murder of three women; their butchered bodies senselessly found in their bathtubs. This became known as the "Brides in the Bath Murders". In 1877, Harriet Stauntons gold-digging husband and four others were accused of holding her in captivity and starving her to death. It scandalized Victorian England and attending the trial became a twisted kind of viewing party for upper society. Performed ominously, like a brooding Sherlock Holmes, by Edward Lustgarten. Members Reviews: Edgar Lustgarten can tell a great story Edgar Lustgarten is a new favorite of mine, and I've enjoyed all this site's audiobooks he has authored and narrated. This audiobook was one of the first I found, and it is very well-done. Both of the true-crime stories it contains are expertly told. Though I'm not a writer, I can imagine that it would be extremely difficult to give an account of a real-life crime and trial, even a historical one. However, Lustgarten is one of those writers who is very skillful at describing these real human beings. He is very good at getting the listener to visualize the criminal and the victim in terms of their moral character and what events they took part in that led up a horrific murder. Wonderful storytelling. Lustgarten is great.

Just Things Audiobook by Erin Lee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erin Lee) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 08:44:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Things Subtitle: Diary of a Serial Killer, Book 1 Author: Erin Lee Narrator: Michael Goldsmith Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: Bella Tulip Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Sometimes the cravings just take over. Jimmie Putnam is an ordinary man by any measure. By day, he works as a law clerk. At night, when he can't fight the cravings, he becomes a collector. He takes great care of his human things; buying them cherry lipstick and reading to them from his journal. When they've been on their best behavior, he even takes them out of his freezers... Sometimes the need is just too deep. Florel Ross has been mostly invisible since the death of her twin, who died 20 years ago at the hands of a serial killer. Obsessed with justice, Florel is willing to risk anything for the answers she craves: What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? When the two yearnings collide, will it be justice or just things? Members Reviews: Jimmie gets creepier!! Do you like being inside the minds of the sick and twisted? Then Erin Lee wrote a perfect book for you with Just Things! I can't even explain how fun this book was to read... I know, I sound totally sick! This is just utterly fascinating to me! I can't wait to break into the second book! We meet Jimmie... we get to go through his diary and learn all about his depravity through his own eyes. His obsession with things and why he's so attached to some and why he still keeps his others. We also meet Florel Ross, a detective who is just as obsessed as Jimmie... only she's obsessed with him, not his things. Oh my word... hearing Michael Goldsmith narrate for Jimmie was perfection! I can't even explain how perfectly Goldsmith portrayed what I had in my head for Jimmie! It was creepy but it pulled you in! Fantastic audiobook!! Creepy voice ever love it Wow I love when you find an audio that matches how you imagen the person in a story would sound like for this story the narrator was just amazing with that voice.I just love itit was great hear Jimmie

Murder in the High Himalaya Audiobook by Jonathan Green

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Green) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:06:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Murder in the High Himalaya Subtitle: Loyalty, Tragedy, and Escape from Tibet Author: Jonathan Green Narrator: William Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The murder of a young Tibetan nun at the hands of Chinese border guards at the rooftop of the world offers a unique parable for the tale of modern Tibet. Chinese police are instructed to take any measures necessary to protect the border of Tibet. When a group of climbers witness the murder of a young Tibetan nun who is fleeing to India, two men have a choice: turn a blind eye and preserve their climbing careers or alert the world to the grand scale of human injustice played out daily in Tibet. Intrepid journalist Jonathan Green here investigates the clash of cultures at the rooftop of the world. As he gains entrance to a fascinating network of Tibetan guides and safe houses operating in the name of freedom, investigates the tradition of extreme mountaineering in Chinese-occupied Tibet, and establishes contact with surviving refugees, he offers a rare, affecting portrait of modern Tibet and raises enduring questions about morality and the lengths to which we go to achieve freedom. Critic Reviews: Greens steely, factually dense analysis of this unlawful conspiracy sheds light on a perennial human-rights crisis. (Kirkus Reviews) Compelling.(Bookseller) A gripping tale. (Ones to Watch) Members Reviews: Wonderful Book About Chinese Occupation of Tibet The best book I've read about the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Wonderful wonderful book that tell us a lot about the Chinese government few realize. My only fault with the book was that it ran a bit to long the last portion of the book. Highly recommended. Terrific reader. Heartfelt! An interesting and heartfelt book detailing the unrest in Tibet and the turbulent lives of Tibetans. A must read! the secret side of a super power I've been to the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China and seen the face of 'development'. Yes, I experienced a sense of unease between the new population and the indigenous people, yes I saw a heavy military presence but I didn't fully appreciate the true story until I heard this audio book. This a gripping and tragic tale about the face of progress in an amazing part of the world. We'll worth a listen as it depicts how little some aspects of human nature have changed since the times of ghenghis khan.

Justice Delayed: The Catherine Janet Walsh Story Audiobook by Steve Hallock

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Hallock) — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:59:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justice Delayed: The Catherine Janet Walsh Story Author: Steve Hallock Narrator: Kevin Pierce Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-15 Publisher: The Artists' Orchard, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: An estranged husband who was a former high school sweetheart.... A suitor spurned after a night of boozing and dancing.... A secret early-morning lover.... These were three of the five viable suspects police were investigating after 23-year-old Catherine Janet Walsh's parents discovered her half-nude body in her bed that Saturday morning of a sultry Labor Day weekend in 1979. But there was not enough evidence to convict any of them. Thirty-two years later, thanks to the emerging science of DNA forensics, Detective Andrew Gall, who was the initial responding officer to the murder scene, had a prime suspect in this cold case. Sperm left on the stored evidence - a nightgown, a robe tie to bind the young secretary's hands, and a bandana used to strangle her - pointed to one of the five men who had motive and/or opportunity to kill her. But this true saga of liquor- and sex-tinged murder that disrupted a small riverside blue-collar town where crime was rare and everybody was related or friends, was only beginning. Now came the trial - no prosecutorial slam dunk, despite the scientific and forensic evidence - as the story of the murder was told in a courtroom drama involving internationally renowned forensics and DNA experts, conflicting character testimony, questionable alibis, and compromised memories of one long night and early morning of dancing, drinking, partying, and death. Members Reviews: A Really Cold Case The events of this True Crime book are related carefully, and the reader is guided through this complicated case. In addition, the author provides the background context that make the people interesting, believable and multi-dimensional. The book is beautifully documented, too, with extensive transcripts from testimony, police interviews and forensic reports. This documentation adds to the interest, and deepens the understanding of what happened over a very long period of time. However, this book is more than the story of a crime. It presents significant information on the science behind the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigation, and also presents some of the issues surrounding this relatively new forensic tool, including political, ethical and moral issues that are being considered, and the potential effects the use of DNA information could have on criminal investigation and prosecution, both positive and negative. Although reading some of this material required concentration, which removes this from escape reading, I found this book both interesting and thought provoking, and I was impressed with its meticulous attention to detail. Kevin Pierce provided his always superb narration. He reads nonfiction in a low key style, but he is never bland, monotone or lacking in expression. He never dramatizes, but doing so would be inappropriate and distracting in this kind of book, and he always finds, and stays in, just the right key. I received a copy of this book in exchange for this unbiased review via the courtesy of AudioBookBlast dot com. Repetitive but informative about DNA Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Only if they had an interest in DNA. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) You have to agree with the ending.

God'll Cut You Down Audiobook by John Safran

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Safran) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 21:45:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God'll Cut You Down Subtitle: The Tangled Tale of a White Supremacist, a Black Hustler, a Murder, and How I Lost a Year in Mississippi Author: John Safran Narrator: Tom Bromhead Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: God'll Cut You Down combines an unlikely journalist, a murder case in Mississippi, and a fascinating literary true crime story in the style of Jon Ronson. A notorious white supremacist named Richard Barrett was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 2010 by a young black man named Vincent McGee. At first the murder seemed a twist on old Deep South race crimes. But then new revelations and complications came to light. Maybe it was a dispute over money rather than race - or, maybe and intriguingly, over sex. John Safran, a young white Jewish Australian documentarian, had been in Mississippi and interviewed Barrett for a film on race. When he learned of Barrett's murder, he returned to find out what happened and became caught up in the twists and turns of the case. During his time in Mississippi, Safran got deeper and deeper into this gothic southern world, becoming entwined in the lives of those connected with the murder - white separatist frenemies, black lawyers, police investigators, oddball neighbors, the stunned families, even the killer himself. And the more he talked with them, the less simple the crime - and the people involved - seemed to be. In the end, he discovered how profoundly and indelibly complex the truth about someone's life - and death - can be. This is a brilliant, haunting, hilarious, unsettling story about race, money, sex, and power in the modern American South from an outsider's point of view. Members Reviews: Awful awful awful narrator Why why? The narration is so awful the story is fine the narrator sounds like he trying to make every sentence a joke even the not funny ones I hate it. Not good at all Is there anything you would change about this book? Everything. Terrible story. Terrible performance. A yellow journalist who brags about lying and deceiving his subjects. I can't believe a word in the book. One of two books out 300 purchased from audible that I did not finish. Would you ever listen to anything by John Safran again? No, he ruined the entire book. Stunningly bad taste throughout. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No. Quirky in a good way I like true crime books and have read hundreds. This one really stands out , as it was done so differently. Told with a bit of humor when describing some of the odd assortment of characters in the story, it's well worth a listen. An added bonus is the author's accent reading the book. Interesting story, well written and well read. Boring I was bored from the start. Skipped to the last chapter after listening to the first three. I didn't feel like I missed a thing. Quite enjoyable Narrator was perfect. Books gave this Yankee a real sense of Mississippi for better and worse.

The Newcastle Train Murder & Death on the Crumbles Audiobook by Edgar Lustgarten

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edgar Lustgarten) — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:11:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Newcastle Train Murder & Death on the Crumbles Subtitle: The Famous Trials Series Author: Edgar Lustgarten Narrator: Edgar Lustgarten Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-07 Publisher: Ivan and Inge Berg Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Death on the Crumbles In 1924, Patrick Mahon admitted to dismembering the victim's body but denied committing the murder. This fascinating trial was presided over by "The Hanging Judge", Mr Justice Avory. Editorial Reviews: The Newcastle Train Murder & Death on the Crumbles describe two sensational crime trials from the early 20th century. In 1910, John Nisbet, a cashier transporting 370 pounds in his work satchel, was found dead in his train compartment. Due to questionable eyewitnesses and cloudy statements, the police arrested passenger John Dickman for the murder. The ensuing trial gripped Newcastle and all of England. In 1924, a pregnant woman was found brutally murdered in a bungalow on "The Crumbles" beach. Her married lover was suspected, but could anyone prove his guilt? Narrator Edgar Lustgarten engrossingly performs the events of each twisted tale with grim delight. Members Reviews: Flawless Very good stories read out by an astonishing voice. Because Mr. Lustgarten imitates the voices of all actors without becoming ridiculous and aditionally comes up with a nice and perfect style of language (I am german; I am impressed and willing to learn from Mr. Lustgarten's speech), his show is a very intellectual piece of audiofile on Audible. (Even for native English speaking people I think.) Although just reporting of more or less one sinlge trial day per case, the stories get very interesting and intense due to detail and sudden moments of excitement. And the cases as well as their outcomings are real! I liked this show so much that I learned "Death on the Crumbles" by heart word for word. (Yes, this is no joke.) "The Newcastle Train Murder" will follow; and maybe the other shows, too. Tom Ellard from the australian electronic music group "Severed Heads" used some spoken material of "Death on the Crumbles" in their song "Dead Eyes Opened". That is how I came to Mr. Lustgarten's "Famous Trials" and from where others may know short parts of it's content or the voice. The main part of the song is underlaid by the long part where the narrator explains the reason for Patrick Mahon's fright of thunderstorms related to the murder. "[...] As the head of Emily Kaye lay upon the coals, the dead eyes opened, and Mahon fled out to the deserted shore. [...]" (Content cite) Became interested? So did I, when I heard this part. I recommend this file to everyone who is interested in the smart way of audio entertainment. Cover Art Issues Book was ok. I've enjoyed this series but the train murder was probably the least interesting. Second story was good and worth the small outlay. Title suffers from cover art issues though as the cover displayed is for a different title.

Heist Audiobook by Jeff Diamant

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Diamant) — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 09:30:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heist Subtitle: The Oddball Crew Behind the $17 Million Loomis Fargo Theft Author: Jeff Diamant Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The bizarre true story of the criminals behind the second-largest bank heist in American history. One night, in a small North Carolina town, a down-on-his-luck guard at Loomis Fargo manages to steal $17 million - literally more than one ton of cash. Despite being caught on camera wheeling the money from the vault to the getaway van, David Ghantt makes off to Mexico before the FBI can blink. There's just one hitch: Ghantt has entrusted the money to an oddball crew of accomplices who had wooed him into committing this massive theft in the first place - and who, he soon learns, are trying to take him out. Now one of the most wanted men in America, and with the FBI hot on his heels, Ghantt must figure out how to get his money, get away from a hit man, and get even. In this outrageously entertaining book, Jeff Diamant, the Charlotte Observer's lead reporter on the case, offers the definitive inside account of this astonishing true story that has captivated American audiences on the news. Members Reviews: The Gang That Couldn't Steal Straight I grew up in Charlotte and at the time of the heist still had family in the area so I was able to follow the story by proxy when it came to light. It is the story of mentally challenged amateurs who have one incredibly lucky day and spend the rest of the time that they're free acting like; well acting like mentally challenged amateurs. It's not a bad listen despite numerous mispronunciations by the narrator and it's certainly a unique story. Well written, Well read Great read (listen). So goofy seems more like fiction. The writer, being a journalist, does a great job of presenting and keeping the multiple threads of the story clear. At the same time, he gives each of the players life and actually makes them sympathetic - albeit comic - characters. Heist is a great easy read I got this book after watching the not so good movie (Masterminds) on the subject. This was surprisingly because I'm a big fan of Zach Galifianakis. This book is very easy to follow and entertaining. I highly recommend it. It gives the reader all of the details and the real story behind the heist, which is actually much more entertaining than the fictionalised account in the film.

The Professor and the Madman Audiobook by Simon Winchester

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon Winchester) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 23:53:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Professor and the Madman Author: Simon Winchester Narrator: Simon Jones Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Hidden within the rituals of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary is a fascinating mystery. Professor James Murray was the distinguished editor of the OED project. Dr. William Chester Minor, an American surgeon who had served in the Civil War, was one of the most prolific contributors to the dictionary, sending thousands of neat, hand-written quotations from his home. After numerous refusals from Minor to visit his home in Oxford, Murray set out to find him. It was then that Murray would finally learn the truth about Minor - that, in addition to being a masterly wordsmith, he was also an insane murderer locked up in Broadmoor, England's harshest asylum for criminal lunatics. The Professor and the Madman is the unforgettable story of the madness and genius that contributed to one of the greatest literary achievements in the history of English letters. (P) and ©1998 HarperCollins Publishers Inc., All Rights Reserved, Harper Audio, A Division of HarperCollins Publishers Critic Reviews: "Madness, violence, arcane obsessions, weird learning, ghastly comedy " (Literary Review) "An extraordinary tale...a splendid book." (The Economist) Members Reviews: Great Book This is a great book. It tells the story of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. The story centres around two characters primarily, Minor (the madman) and Murray(the professor). It gives bit of a life story of Minor, and tells how he came to be locked up in an asylum. It also gives some information about the history of English dictionaries, and about the process by which the OED was compiled. Minor, obviously bored living in isolation, and besides his madness very intelligent, took to indexing and providing quotations of the words in all his books. As the dicitonary team progress through the alphabet, Minor would ask which words they were working on, and look up in his home made rolodex, the book titles and page numbers in his vast collection of books, then copy out the required quotations and send them to the dictionary team for inclusion. He is said to have been one of the most prolific contributors. There's nothing particularly exciting in this audio book, but it is a fascinating historical story. Interesting story well presented Like most Audible readers, I don't normally "go for" abridged books, but in this case I was glad I did, spurred on by the fact that Simon Jones is my all-time favorite narrator. This is the story of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, a feat that spanned more than half a century, and of two distinct personalities who were the driving force and major contributor to the project, respectively. In this is fascinating and extremely well done presentation, the "madman"--an American medical doctor and Civil War veteran who suffered from an extreme form of paranoia and wound up in Broadmoor, the British institution for the criminally insane--is naturally enough the more intense and interesting of the two title characters. A third major "character" is the dictionary itself, a vibrant and ever-changing force throughout the English-speaking world and a supreme legacy of all the men described here. I suspect that the OED is the character given short shrift in this abridgment, and that the full version of WInchester's book contains much more detail on lexicography and printing. Enjoyed it Overall, I really enjoyed this book.

The Murderer Next Door Audiobook by David M. Buss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David M. Buss) — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:07:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murderer Next Door Subtitle: Why the Mind is Designed to Kill Author: David M. Buss Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-05 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: David Buss's pioneering work has made major national news in the past, and this provocative book is sure to generate a storm of attention. The Murderer Next Door is a riveting look into the dark underworld of the human psyche, an astonishing exploration of when and why we kill and what might push any one of us over the edge. A leader in the innovative field of evolutionary psychology, Buss conducted an unprecedented set of studies investigating the underlying motives and circumstances of murders, from the bizarre outlier cases of serial killers to those of the friendly next-door neighbor who one day kills his wife. Reporting on findings that are often startling and counterintuitive, the younger woman involved in a love triangle is at a high risk of being killed, he puts forth a bold new general theory of homicide, arguing that the human psyche has evolved specialized adaptations whose function is to kill. Taking readers through the surprising twists and turns of the evolutionary logic of murder, he explains exactly when each of us is most at risk, both of being murdered and of becoming a murderer. His findings about the high-risk situations alone will be news making. Members Reviews: Stays with me I am writing this review a couple of years after listening to this book. I didn't like some of the things the book said one little bit, but I had to admit they were probably true. The book opened my eyes to things I had been in denial about. Here are a few of the things that stayed with me: Reputation is vitally important in mate value. People will try to harm your reputation and it does work. Female chastity is valued (according to evolutionary psychology, that is.) If you think someone is scheming to poach your mate they just might be. There are people who set out to poach desirable mates on purpose. All the people who resort to violence in order to defend their reputations after a "dissing" such as their mate being poached--that's not just b.s. (according to the book) it impacts one's mate value if they are seen in the community as a loser who let their mate be poached. All these ugly things are part of human nature that we might sweep under the rug and tell ourselves they aren't true in the modern age...but they just might be. I wish I'd read this book a long time ago so I would have been more savvy (if less idealistic) about how some humans act and why....and my own (deeply buried!) murderous impulses and why I had them!!! Reminds me of a 80's filmstrip What a wonderful and fascinating topic. Too bad it is as dry as a 1950's middle school filmstrip. I felt like the reader was just way out of his league with the topic, and approached the read as a thesis report. Please don't waste your time or money. Read/listen to Ann Rule instead! Good book, horrible reading. I have literally bought hundreds of audio books on Audible and the reading of this book is by far the worst I have ever heard. It is quite possible that the topic is interesting, captivating even, but the narration and delivery is soulless, and insipid. I should have listened to the sample before purchasing, but it is hard to imagine a reading this bad. Try "Stiff" by Mary Roach instead if you like this genre. I liked it Kept me listening. I've heard better, but not bad.

Walking Among the Dead: True Stories from a Homicide Detective Audiobook by Ken Lang

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ken Lang) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:47:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Walking Among the Dead: True Stories from a Homicide Detective Author: Ken Lang Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-12 Publisher: Ken Lang Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In his debut release, former homicide detective Ken Lang transports you from your cozy, comfy chair to the cold, hard streets surrounding Baltimore, Maryland. Witness first-hand the vicious brutality that a human being can inflict onto another, search for that one piece of evidence needed to solidify a conviction, and desperately try to identify a shooting victim whose mangled and burnt body is found at a scene where no clues are left behind. A revealing glimpse of the demanding life as a homicide detective, Ken Lang puts you right into the scene, reveals the evidence, and leads you through some of the most incredible death investigations you will ever experience. Walking among the Dead: True Stories from a Homicide Detective is a must listen for all true crime fans. Members Reviews: Narration is a distraction This story was well written and maintained my interest. The narrator's voice was pleasant but he had a tendency to slur the pronunciation of multi-syllabic words often to the point where it took a few seconds to figure out what the word had been breaking the rhythm of the narration. Two stars for the performance was generous. I enjoyed the book's content. The Narrator ruined the story What would have made Walking Among the Dead: True Stories from a Homicide Detective better? A new narrator. Mike Vendetti's voice and pronunciation of the words really ruined the story. Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? I enjoyed the plot and stories that he wrote about when he was a homicide detective. What didnt you like about Mike Vendettis performance? Really annoying voice and the way he read the story was really bad. Staggering Among The Sentences What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I've never "read" a book narrated by Mike Vendetti so I don't know if it was his style, or the way the words were presented to him, but listening to this book was difficult. The abrupt...cadence...that ended before sentences did...and started just as...abruptly...became frustrating. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The descriptions of the Baltimore underbelly and its crime was interesting. The needlessly flowery descriptions made me want to fast forward to the good parts. How could the performance have been better? The performance was terrible. The only improvement would be to get another person to re-read this book. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I was disappointed with this book. I've "read" many crime books and this was sub-par.

The Demon in the Freezer Audiobook by Richard Preston

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Preston) — Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:29:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Demon in the Freezer Subtitle: A True Story Author: Richard Preston Narrator: James Naughton Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Peter Jahrling, the top scientist at USAMRIID, has ORCON security clearance that gives him access to top-secret information of bioweapons. His most urgent priority is to develop a drug that will take on smallpox - and win. Eradicated from the planet in 1979, the smallpox virus now resides, officially, in only two high-security freezers - at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, and in Siberia, at a Russian virology institute called Vector. But the demon in the freezer has been set loose. It is almost certain that illegal stocks are in the possession of hostile states, including Iraq and North Korea. Jahrling is haunted by the thought that biologists in secret labs are using genetic engineering to create a new superpox virus, a smallpox resistant to all vaccines. USAMRIID went into a state of Delta Alert on September 11 and activated its emergency response teams when the first anthrax letters were opened in New York and Washington, D.C. Preston reports, in unprecedented detail, on the government's response to the attacks and takes us into the ongoing FBI investigation. His story is based on interviews with top-level FBI agents and with Dr. Steven Hatfill. Critic Reviews: "This book will give you nightmares. Preston...turns a story about science and medicine into a theme-park ride of a thriller." (The New York Times) "As exciting as the best thrillers, yet scarier by far, for Preston's pages deal with clear, present and very real dangers." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent and Timely! Preston does it again (also wrote the Hot Zone about Ebola virus) with an outstanding depiction of the current smallpox crisis. If this doesn't send chills up your spine, nothing will. Excellent descriptions of the effects smallpox has on the body and how easily it can spread. He takes you behind the scenes with the real life people working on this problem today. Narration quality - very good. Very highly recommended. Riveting... Anybody who has ever thought of Smallpox as "not that big a deal" or referred to it as "a bad case of Chicken Pox, right?" has GOT to hear this book. Extremely detailed without being gratuitous, the author really drives home the reality of deadly substances like Smallpox virus and Anthrax, and their consequences to our everyday lives. I literally could not pull myself away from my iPod! It's True, May Provoke Nightmares! This is one of the few Audible books I've downloaded that is Abridged. And boy am I glad it didn't last longer than 6 hours because I just couldn't stop listening until it was finished! This book ended up being a very quick, very informative and very frightening 6 hours. The story opens with the 2001 anthrax outbreak, but it quickly shifts to Preston's greater concern, smallpox. Unlike anthrax, smallpox is highly infectious. We are led to believe that smallpox was stamped out in the 1970s. Supposedly, the only samples left of the virus were kept frozen in guarded vaults in Atlanta and Moscow. We NOW know that in the 1980s the Soviet Union's military produced the smallpox virus in large quantities, for use in special warheads. That effort is over, however, absolutely NO ONE is SURE how much of the material escaped destruction.

Accusation Audiobook by Ron Good

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Good) — Mon, 22 May 2017 02:42:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Accusation Subtitle: The Grey Ham Series, ParaCW, Book One Author: Ron Good Narrator: Arthur Flavell Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-17 Publisher: Ron Good Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Retired police lieutenant and avid amateur radio operator Don Wood, who is also a new Prepper because of his Bible study of the End Times, stumbles on a new form of communication he calls "ParaCW" while experimenting with his ham radio gear, computer, and an old smartphone. After a surprise visit at Don's local amateur radio club meeting by FCC Enforcement Agent Larry Turner, Don soon realizes that the FCC and, eventually, the FBI are quite interested in his find, but for what purpose? They claim it's to help out his government, he thinks it's for other reasons. As the story unfolds, one of FCC Enforcement Agents becomes a friend and the other a foe. As book one closes, Don relives one of the most difficult times of his life as a law enforcement officer when he suffers a loss. Members Reviews: Highly recommend Being a ham radio operator I was curious about this book starting from the unique cover with dits and dahs on it. The pages between front and back cover delivered on my curiosity venture. Sometimes as I read the pages reality was being exposed in some unique way. Then the end setting up book 2 in this series was awesome. A must read and looking forward to book 2. Easy read, Interesting topic & good fun. For his first book, I have to say that I am impressed by RG's talent. It keeps a nice steady pace, doesn't go off topic and a truly Interesting story line with a promise of a more adventuresome & complex second novel. I like the way he implements his home life & a little wife humor into the story. I'll look forward to his second book. Great Read! Had a hard time putting this down but could not wait to see what happened next. Am not a ham myself but was amazed at all the tech info that was mentioned. Will be waiting to see where the next book takes us. Come on August! Pretty Fun Read As a ham radio operator, I look forward to books that discuss the hobby. While ParaCW, as described in the book, doesn't exist, we had love tinkering and experimenting. Thanks for writing a fun book that educates about the hobby. de kf5ygb Great Clean Fiction with a Ham Radio Theme This is a great fiction book that is clean and appropriate for any reader. The HAM radio theme to the book is great, but you don't have to be a radio enthusiast to enjoy the book. The contrasting moral values of the characters is really interesting along with the change in values and priorities that progress through the series.

The Golden Age of Murder Audiobook by Martin Edwards

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martin Edwards) — Thu, 07 May 2015 13:08:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Age of Murder Author: Martin Edwards Narrator: Leighton Pugh Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A real-life detective story, investigating how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction, writing books casting new light on unsolved murders whilst hiding clues to their authors' darkest secrets. This is the first book about the Detection Club, the world's most famous and most mysterious social network of crime writers. Drawing on years of in-depth research, it reveals the astonishing story of how members such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers reinvented detective fiction. Detective stories from the so-called "Golden Age" between the wars are often dismissed as cosily conventional. Nothing could be further from the truth: some explore forensic pathology and shocking serial murders, others delve into police brutality and miscarriages of justice; occasionally the innocent are hanged, or murderers get away scot-free. Their authors faced up to the Slump and the rise of Hitler during years of economic misery and political upheaval, and wrote books agonising over guilt and innocence, good and evil, and explored whether killing a fellow human being was ever justified. Though the stories included no graphic sex scenes, sexual passions of all kinds seethed just beneath the surface. Attracting feminists, gay and lesbian writers, Socialists and Marxist sympathisers, the Detection Club authors were young, ambitious, and at the cutting edge of popular culture - some had sex lives as bizarre as their mystery plots. Fascinated by real life crimes, they cracked unsolved cases and threw down challenges to Scotland Yard, using their fiction to take revenge on people who hurt them, to conduct covert relationships, and even as an outlet for homicidal fantasy. Their books anticipated not only CSI, Jack Reacher, and Gone Girl, but also Lord of the Flies. Critic Reviews: "Martin is increasingly recognised as one of Britain's most exciting crime writers." (Liverpool Daily Post) "Edwards knows his business. He understands how to parcel out the clues and red herrings so as to feed the reader enough information to keep a variety of possibilities open, while making sure to prepare for a satisfying solution." (Seattle Post) Members Reviews: Should Have Bought the Kindle Book This is a nonfiction book about the founding members of the Detective Club, a club set up by a group of British mystery writers. Some are familiar: Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie, G. K. Chesterton, E. C. Bentley, Ronald Knox, Baroness Orczy and Freeman Willis Crofts, some not so well known, and some downright obscure. I've never thought that Martin Edwards was a particularly scintillating author. I've listened to one of his mysteries and read another. In this case I was interested in the information he provided, but I didn't much care for the narrator and with no way to locate particular passages in the audio book, it isn't nearly as useful as I would like. Something that really annoyed me was the fact that the author was trying not to "spoil" the mysteries which makes it hard to really appreciate what he was trying to say about the books. Of course I belong to the group that believe that no really good book can be spoiled because it is the journey that is interesting not the ultimate conclusion.

Baby X Audiobook by Harry Keeble, Kris Hollington

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harry Keeble) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:55:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baby X Subtitle: Britain's Child Abusers Brought to Justice Author: Harry Keeble, Kris Hollington Narrator: Damian Lynch Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Baby X is a shocking and unforgettable story of how some of the UK's most disadvantaged children escaped their tormentors - and explains why some cases, similar to that of Baby P's, ended in tragedy. When super-tough cop Sergeant Harry Keeble announced he was joining Hackney's ailing Child Protection Team in 2000, his colleagues were astounded. Known as the 'Cardigan Squad', its officers were seen as glorified social workers dealing with domestics. The reality was very different. Within a few months he'd fought machete-wielding thugs, rescued kids who had pit bulls chained to their cots and confronted the horrors of African witchcraft, exposing a network of abuse in the process - all in his unrelenting war against child cruelty. Harry rescued dozens of kids - kids in crack houses, kids living in unimaginable filth and kids who had burned their houses down. Then there were the hostage situations, the lynch mobs, and the almost impossible process of interviewing paedophiles to get a confession. Without wading in sentimentality, he describes how his team - working alongside dedicated but chronically underfunded social workers - operated at the sharp end of child protection. Members Reviews: Opened My Eyes Would you listen to Baby X again? Why? Yes, the story is honestly written Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? Yes, the horrific honest details Which character as performed by Damian Lynch was your favorite? Due to his accent he made them all come alive If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Not for the faint hearted Oooookay I am a big fan of torey hayden, Cathy glass and the like, it's at least in part due to Ms Hayden that I teach special needs learners. So when I saw this which seemed to show a different side of what happens to/with these kids I was curious. I bought it some time ago and it took me a while to start it, but once I did I was hooked. Not a book for the sensitive, you need to have a bit of detachment to listen to what they are involved with, but as a teacher who has also worked in prisons, I have already seen a bit, and felt I could cope. Even then there were a few bits where I cringed, it was tough hearing what these kids have gone through, but there were heartwarming bits as well. This is definitely not a book to listen to if you are tender hearted, but for those who deal with kids on a day to day basis it's an invaluable insight into what the police do and deal with. As to the narrator, I loved him, he does some fab accents, and at times I felt like I was listening to a little girl talk. Case by case Great story telling and disturbing but fascinating at the same time. Real life case by case stories on many horrific crimes against children. Worth a read/listen.

When Honor Dies Audiobook by Robert Vaughan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Vaughan) — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 13:31:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Honor Dies Subtitle: When Honor Dies Series, Book 1 Author: Robert Vaughan Narrator: Thomas Block Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-17 Publisher: Wolfpack Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Not since The Godfather and The Untouchables has the American underworld been so vividly portrayed. It was a time when war was being raged on the streets...And everyone had to choose a side... It was from his best friend Johny Sangremano that Mike Kelly first heard the word mafia. It's a secret crime organization, Johnny tells Mike, and the Sangremanos are one of the most powerful families. But he swears that he will never be a part of it, just as Mike vows never to follow in his father's footsteps and become a policeman. Instead, the two friends set out to barnstorm their way across the country in a beat-up old biplane, eking out a living as they go. But youthful dreams die bitter deaths, and before long they are back in New York. Members Reviews: Historical Crime Fiction Thriller for Mature Audience Only, Set in 1920s Length: Print, 271 pages; not available as an audible book yet, but it certainly should be. Amazon Kindle Sales Rank when this review was posted: 6,474 This historical fiction is a story of suspense and intrigue involving organized crime and romance wrapped up in a mystery. The language used is that typically expected from characters portrayed in this novel. In other words, the f-bomb is no stranger in this work. One point that intrigued me was a point made early in this story regarding the origins of the Mafia during the 1600s. I don't often read books of the time period covered by this story, but, knowing it is a mystery and the beginning of a series, I felt it worthwhile to take a chance. I found this to be an interesting, gritty, crime fiction story with romantic scenes a tad more risqué than I expected. The below expert gives a good feel for the general flow and style of this writer. EXCERPT: âYou wonât be losing anything with us. Youâll be getting the same percentage as you are now. The only thing, we feel we can get the gross up. In the end, youâll be making more money.â Solinger stared at them for a long moment. He had no choice, if he didnât come up with the money soon, he was going to lose this picture and everything he had invested in it. To hell with it. Let them distribute this picture. If he could get out of the contracts he was in now... he could do it again with these people. He had to have the money, there was no way out. "All right,â he agreed. âYou can distribute my pictures.â "And we donât wait for the next picture for you to use my sister,â Vinnie said. âYou use her in this one. "In this picture? No way. This is a war picture, thereâs no place in it for women. Besides, itâs almost finished.â "Find a place,â Vinnie said. "Nurse, grieving wife, sister, find a place. You can go back and put it in.â "All right,â Solinger agreed. âNormally, I donât like my backers telling me who I can use or what the picture is about. But, in this case, Iâll make an exception.â Vinnie smiled. âI thought you would listen to reason,â he said. There was that expression again. It was so perfectly innocent, but it gave Solinger a cold chill. "So, how do I get the money? You write me out a check or what?â Solinger asked. "Youâll need my sister in California, wonât you?â Vinnie asked. "Yeah, sure.â "When she comes, someone will come with her.

The Millionaire's Wife Audiobook by Cathy Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cathy Scott) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:52:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Millionaire's Wife Subtitle: The True Story of a Real Estate Tycoon, his Beautiful Young Mistress, and a Marriage that Ended in Murder Author: Cathy Scott Narrator: Joell A. Jacob Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-13 Publisher: Cathy Scott Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The beloved son of Holocaust survivors, 49-year-old George Kogan grew up in Puerto Rico before making his way to New York City, where he enjoyed great success as an antiques and art dealer. Until one morning in 1990, when George was approached on the street by an unidentified gunman - and was killed in cold blood. Before the shooting, George had been on the way to his girlfriends's apartment. Mary-Louise Hawkins was 28 years old and had once worked as George's publicist. But ever since they became lovers, George's estranged wife, Barbara, was consumed with bitterness. As she and George hashed out a divorce, Barbara fueled her anger into greed - especially after a judge turned down her request for $5,000 a week in alimony. Barbara, who stood to collect $4.3 million in life insurance, was immediately suspected in George's death. But it would take authorities almost 20 years to uncover a link between her lawyer, Manuel Martinez, and the hitman who killed George. In 2010, Martinez agreed to testify against his client... and Barbara eventually pled guilty to charges of grand larceny, conspiracy to commit murder, and murder in the first degree. This is the shocking true story of The Millionaire's Wife. Members Reviews: Great story and narration but... The gap between chapters was too short and felt abrupt. Probably just an editing error but doesnt take too much from the rest of the boom. A woman scorned? What made the experience of listening to The Millionaire's Wife the most enjoyable? I thought it was interesting that the law put much time and energy into what seemed to be an open and shut case; begging the question are tax dollars wasted on this need for justice in a case where it was obviously this was not going to be a serial act? Who was your favorite character and why? My favorite character was the door man, I liked his name, Moses. Which character as performed by Joell A. Jacob was your favorite? Probably the guy who gave the mistress her job back. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I find it odd that a man can throw away his wife and not expect bitterness when she is tossed away like old garbage; and said her flowers this was moving not touching. Any additional comments? My last comment is how can men be ignorant enough to think that a wife who has stood by you and loved you may not retaliate when traded in for a new model. Did he deserve to die, well he may have used his noggin here and should have thought about life insurance policies worth 4 million. A woman scorned a wife scorned I have no sympathy for either party. Only the witnesses to the horror of the crime. I am not God but if my husband thought this was an appropriate action while I would never harm him, I would make his life hell.

Silk Road: The History of the Online Black Marketplace and Its Brief Existence Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trevor Clinger) — Mon, 11 May 2015 02:31:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silk Road: The History of the Online Black Marketplace and Its Brief Existence Author: Trevor Clinger Narrator: Violet Meadow Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-15 Publisher: Trevor Clinger Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: What would life be like if we could buy and sell things online without any governmental regulation or control? That concept is what comprises Silk Road. Silk Road wasn't just an online black marketplace where illicit goods could be sold; it was also a marketplace where you could purchase these illicit goods anonymously. It may have made us reconsider just how much governmental control is really in existence because the power of government control has increased so slowly that we haven't really noticed. Silk Road can be looked at as an historical experiment or as a criminal enterprise, but it is up to you to decide. This book gives an in-depth summary of how Silk Road operated, a detailed history of Silk Road, the arrest and trial of Ross William Ulbricht, a description of Silk Road 2.0 (Silk Road's sequel), the products Silk Road sold, the sales statistics of Silk Road, and the sites that have attempted to copy Silk Road. Members Reviews: I would give this zero stars, but someone might misinterpret that as not having reviewed the book. I regret having purchased this. The narration was robotic. The information was the barest outline that one could glean from news media or public court documents. This should be made in a documentary! Would you listen to Silk Road: The History of the Online Black Marketplace and Its Brief Existence again? Why? Yes, I have listened to it twice already! The narrators voice is perfect for this book, and the author did a great job discussing Silk Road and the many secrets that lie with it. Really cool audiobook on Silk Road The author did a great job at explain what Silk Road and the dark things that it possesses. I can't believe a site like that was allowed to exist for such a long period. An extremely eye-opening audiobook!

Winter of Frozen Dreams Audiobook by Karl Harter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karl Harter) — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 06:42:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winter of Frozen Dreams Author: Karl Harter Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: On a freezing Christmas morning, a distraught young man named Jeremy Davies led police to a corpse he had placed in a snowbank some hours before. They found a man's body, naked, bloody and beaten. Davies insisted that he had not killed the man but that he and his fiancée had simply buried a stranger's body. The police investigation confirmed the fact that the victim, Harry Berge, had died in the apartment of Barbara Hoffman. Hoffman had dropped out of university a few credits short of a degree and had worked in a local massage parlor for some time. She and Davies had recently become engaged. After the police discovered that Berge was an ex-lover of Hoffman's and that he had signed over his house and an insurance policy to her benefit and, further, that Davies had also made her the beneficiary of his insurance policies, they began to suspect that Davies might be in danger. They kept him under watch for a while but eventually had to stop the surveillance. Shortly thereafter, Davies turned up dead, an apparent suicide. However, it was discovered that he had died from cyanide poisoning and, though he had also been beaten, so had Berge. Although Hoffman was never charged for Davies' murder, she was charged and convicted for Berge's murder. The suspicion was that her intended victim had been Davies and that Berge's death was unplanned. Hofmann was convicted for the murder and went to prison with a life sentence. Members Reviews: Too Boring I tried to get through it, but by chapter 20, I had to stop. The thought of getting through 70 more chapters was too much. Found narrator to be The book itself was ok but I think it would have been better if I had read it myself. the narrator bothered me because of his lack of inflection or in some parts it was misplaced. For the most part he talked in a monotone. I will be sure to never choose a book narrated by him again. excellent one of the best a great read very well told and an interesting crime well told and informative a new writer tome will be looking out for more by him

Mass Murder in the Sky Audiobook by R. Barri Flowers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (R. Barri Flowers) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mass Murder in the Sky Subtitle: The Bombing of Flight 629 (Historical True Crime Short) Author: R. Barri Flowers Narrator: Doug Poling Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-11 Publisher: R. Barri Flowers Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Mass Murder in the Sky: The Bombing of Flight 629 is a 7,063 word historical true crime piece about mass killer, Jack Gilbert Graham. It tells the shocking story of hatred, revenge, mass murder, terrorism, and a bizarre dynamite bomb Christmas gift that brought a plane down in the Colorado sky more than half a century ago, killing all forty-four passengers and crew, and the intense investigation that resulted in bringing the killer to justice and paying the ultimate price for his brutal crimes. On November 1, 1955, United Air Lines Flight 629 took off from Denver, Colorado's Stapleton Airfield en route to Portland, Oregon. Eleven minutes into the flight, there was a tremendous explosion that ended the lives of everyone aboard the ill-fated airliner. A coordinated effort between law enforcement agencies, Civil Aeronautics Board investigators, and United Air Lines officials led to identifying the killer as Jack Graham, whose very own mother was aboard the plane and targeted to die. The truth is certainly far more frightening than fiction as this tale will attest to.... Bonus material includes a complete tale on British serial killers, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley by R. Barri Flowers from his upcoming true crime anthology, Serial Killer Couples: Bonded by Sexual Depravity, Abduction, and Murder; and excerpts from the author's bestselling true crime classic, The Sex Slave Murders: The True Story of Serial Killers Gerald and Charlene Gallego. Members Reviews: EH A poorly performed narration of several true crime stories. The stories were factual, but I was expecting something more than I could have read on Wickipedia. Don't waste a credit. Poor A brief history of the title story. Followed by a cobbled together selection of other bits and pieces. Avoid.

Serial Killers: Mysterious True Stories of Savage Serial Killers from the Past Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brody Clayton) — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:07:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Serial Killers: Mysterious True Stories of Savage Serial Killers from the Past Subtitle: Serial Killers and True Crime Box Set Author: Brody Clayton Narrator: John Fiore Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-16 Publisher: Brody Clayton Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Every single person is unique, with different wants, needs, likes, and hates. Serial killers, however, have one thing in common. They kill - for different reasons and for various outcomes. But one thing's for sure, they enjoy it. Their ability to take lives easily, though, is mind boggling. Many kill one or two people, but some have also killed hundreds. It is somehow hard to fathom how these killers can commit such gruesome deeds, and to dig deeper into their stories can certainly be a little worrisome. From poisoners and virgin murderers, baby killers, mysterious point-blank gunmen, and every other kind of vicious serial killer of mankind, this box set offers a rich history of killers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Here is a preview of what you'll learn.... Members Reviews: Horriable Audio What disappointed you about Serial Killers: Mysterious True Stories of Savage Serial Killers from the Past? Audio sounded like it is was in a tunnel and couldn't listen to the story due to the echo What was most disappointing about Brody Claytons story? Audio couldn't under story due to this What didnt you like about John Fiores performance? did care for the tone of reader What character would you cut from Serial Killers: Mysterious True Stories of Savage Serial Killers from the Past? n/a Any additional comments? correct the audio reading creepy but interesting I've never listened to a true crimes book,, this is my first. I found it creepy but interesting. It also surprised mange on how different the law is in different countries. also as time progressed from the 16th century to present day, how the crimes are equally as bad, the punishment isn't. it falls on popular belief art that time or decade. I gave the narrator only four stars , not because of him, but the sound quality. It sounds like it's being recorded in a basement or something. B quality at best.

Think No Evil Audiobook by Jonas Beiler, Shawn Smucker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonas Beiler) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:41:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Think No Evil Subtitle: Inside the Story of the Amish Schoolhouse Shooting...and Beyond Author: Jonas Beiler, Shawn Smucker Narrator: Kelly Ryan Dolan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-09 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: But perhaps even more startling than the violence was the quiet yet powerful response of the Amish community offering unconditional forgiveness to the murderer and reaching out to his family with baskets of food and warm welcomes into their homes. Could such forgiveness be genuine, truly heartfelt? Surely there must be simmering rage behind those peaceful words. Jonas Beiler wondered. He had grown up in that very Amish community. His own pain of losing his daughter in a tragic accident years before resurfaced, and the lingering shadows of other life tragedies loomed darker. As he met with the grieving families, he could see how devastated and broken they felt, and yet he was drawn to the strength he saw in them. Outsiders, too, had difficulty understanding the rock-solid faith of the people in this Amish community. How could they forgive someone who killed their innocent daughters? How could they reach out and embrace his family, expressing unconditional love for them in these circumstances? Letters from around the world poured in, asking these universal questions in the face of suffering. And so began Jonas Beiler's journey into this story - the story behind the headlines, behind the farmhouse doors, around the lantern-lit kitchen tables, at the local market, and alongside the tiny coffins. His quest is now yours to read, his discoveries yours to consider. Walk with those closest to the scene: an Amish grandfather, an ambulance driver, a surviving Amish schoolgirl, and volunteer firefighters. Even look on as the community demolishes t... Members Reviews: A Must Read!! I have always loved the Amish people, but after reading this book I love them even more. They are truly remarkable people. Everyone should read this book. It's teachings are invaluable! book of 2 halves 1st half very informative 2nd half becomes a bit preachy and more about religion than the incident

DarkMarket Audiobook by Misha Glenny

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Misha Glenny) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:59:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: DarkMarket Subtitle: CyberThieves, CyberCops and You Author: Misha Glenny Narrator: Misha Glenny Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: The benefits of living in a digital, globalised society are enormous; so too are the dangers. The world has become a law enforcers nightmare and every criminals dream. We bank online, shop online, date, learn, work and live online. But have the institutions that keep us safe on the streets learned to protect us in the burgeoning digital world? Have we become complacent about our personal security sharing our thoughts, beliefs and the details of our daily lives with anyone who cares to relieve us of them? In this fascinating and compelling book, Misha Glenny, author of the international best seller McMafia, explores the three fundamental threats facing us in the 21st century: cyber crime, cyber warfare and cyber industrial espionage. Governments and the private sector are losing billions of dollars each year, fighting an ever-morphing, often invisible, often super-smart new breed of criminal: the hacker. Glenny has travelled and trawled the world. And by exploring the rise and fall of the criminal website, DarkMarket, he has uncovered the most vivid, alarming and illuminating stories. Whether JiLsi or Matrix, Iceman, Master Splynter or Lord Cyric; whether Detective Sergeant Chris Dawson in Scunthorpe or Agent Keith Mularski in Pittsburgh, Glenny has tracked down and interviewed all the players the criminals, the geeks, the police, the security experts and the victims and he places everyone and everything in a rich brew of politics, economics and history. The result is simply unputdownable. DarkMarket is authoritative and completely engrossing. Its a must-read for everyone who uses a computer: the essential crime book for our times. Members Reviews: Insightful, well-written, and captivating As a bit of a nerd who is involved in security matters, I was initially skeptical about buying this book. I'm really glad I did as it is extremely well researched, and the story is very captivating. The book also covers cross-continental politics and policing, and will make you think twice before ever handing over your credit card to anyone. The reading is also really great. Really glad I read this. Don't be put off by the technical subject matter I nearly didn't buy this book because it sounded very technical and dull, but Misha Glenny explains all of the technicalities from a lamens perspective giving the reader enough background so that you can understand how the complex systems worked. It will certainly make you think twice when next choosing passwords for logins to websites and pin numbers for your credit cards. Misha's other book on Audible McMafia is excellent as well. Highly recommended. interesting and well described a potentially dry subject well brought to life and maintains a good pace and holds the reader's interest throughout A rollicking account of a giant conspiracy Glenny is a fine writer and he has a fascinating story to tell about a group of teenagers and geeks who almost accidentally unleashed a global crimewave. I admit to being disappointed that this is not quite the book I thought it was - the subtitle makes it sound as though it contains a wider discussion of cyber-crime and its importance in the world today whereas this limits itself to a specific aspect of a specific crime. That isn't a criticism of the book - only the subtitle. I would warn that, if imperfectly rendered accents bother you, you might want to read the book.

The Genesis of Justice Audiobook by Alan M. Dershowitz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan M. Dershowitz) — Mon, 19 Feb 2001 18:00:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Genesis of Justice Author: Alan M. Dershowitz Narrator: Alan M. Dershowitz Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-01 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 64 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: What if an angel hadn't stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son Isaac? What does Genesis seem to be telling us about taking revenge? Or what is it saying about capital punishment? Drawing on biblical commentary from throughout the ages and his own actual court battles, Alan Dershowitz shines a brilliant legal light on the stories that comprise the foundation of our society. What he reveals is how our shared tradition has formed our attitude toward modern-day justice - and why we are all engaged in a never-ending quest to separate right from wrong. Critic Reviews: "A thoughtful, provocative book." (New York Times Book Review) "Stimulating and enriching." (Elie Wiesel, author of Night) "...should be [heard] by all who are interested in religion, justice, or both." (Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo) Members Reviews: I Liked It Anyway ... In my line of work (similar to the author's) the last thing I thought I would want to read or listen to was a book about law, let alone Hebrew Law. But the title sucked me in and, then, before I knew it I was hooked; hooked on the subject matter, hooked on the voice, hooked on the engaging argument and all of this even though I didn't agree with a good part of it. I think this says something about the author/reader's celebrity. Not celebrity in the Paris Hilton sense, but in the literal sense. Whatever I might think of his political views, I have to say he puts a pretty good argument, in an engaging and persuasive way. On top of that, I think he makes his points without discrimination. You don't need to be a lawyer to get into this book. You don't need to be religious and you don't need to be Jewish. You just have to suspend your belief that there is nothing to be said and you'll like it anyway. An ambitious book that lives up to its ambitions The title is a great description of the topics in this book. I underwent a quantum leap in my understanding of Torah/Old Testament, its legal ramifications, and foundations of Jewish thought. I have not followed the life or work of author Alan Dershowitz very closely, and I understand in various ways he is controversial. However, his exegesis here of this ancient document in legalistic terms (and of course crediting other thinkers where appropriate, and there is a long line of them), and relating it to our present justice system, is fantastic. I am making a bit of a comparative study of the Abrahamic religions, and have been helped in this also by some works by Karen Armstrong (also available here) on Christianity and Islam. I think it very important that we try to comprehend these faiths (and the history and thinking of their practitioners) on deep levels. The maintenance of lives of millions as free as possible from violence may come to depend on it. I am utterly satisfied with this book as having (brilliantly) furthered these aims. A brilliant study. As a student of the law I found this book truly fascinating. It sounds the intersection between "divine justice" as portrayed by the Book of Genesis and man's justice expressed both in Hallacha (Jewish Law) and the Commonlaw (Anglo-American legal tradition). Dershowitz is a remarkably controversial figure. Much of this is his fault as he often fails to explain his highly nuanced positions almost inviting misunderstanding.

Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:51:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases Subtitle: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 15 Author: Ann Rule Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: I'll be watching you... Walking home on a dark night, you hear footsteps coming up behind you. As they get closer, your heart pounds harder. Who is closing in with dangerous intent - a total stranger? Or someone you know and trust? The answer is as simple as turning around, but dont look behind you . . . run. Ann Rule, who shared her own nerve-jangling account of unknowingly befriending sadistic sociopath Ted Bundy in The Stranger Beside Me, chronicles other fateful encounters with the hidden predators among us in this riveting collection, fifteenth in the best-selling series drawn from her personal files. First in line is a stunning case that spanned thirty years and took a determined detective to four states - ending, finally, in Alaska - where he unraveled not one but two murders. A second case appears to begin and end with the hunt for the Green River Killer, focusing on a Washington State man who was once cleared as a suspect in that deadly chain of homicides. But the millionaire property owner believed he had successfully buried his own murderous past and the awful truth behind his young wifes disappearance. She vanished soon after she left for a day at the Seattle Worlds Fair, and her three small children grew up believing their mother had abandoned them. But one amazing witness remained - the missing womans best friend, who heard her last words in a frantic phone call - Hes coming! - before the line went dead. Only since Robert Hansens suicide has the monster within been revealed. In another true story, a petite woman went to a tavern, looking only for conversation and fun. Instead, she met violent death in the form of a seven-foot man who had seemed shy and harmless. Youll feel a chill as you uncover these and numerous other cases of unfortunate victims who made one tragic mistake: Trusting the wrong person - even someone theyd known intimately, or thought they knew. Members Reviews: Shoot me for buying another Ann Rule loser, please What would have made Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases better? At least SOME interesting facts. Rule's books are now so painful and disappointing I can't tolerate any further words. The very first story, much too lengthy, is a warning that the pain will soon be unbearable. Much rather have my toes extracted and wobble around. At least THAT would be interesting! What was most disappointing about Ann Rules story? The length and the boredom. It's truly disappointing that such a formerly great writer has either lost her talent - or her mind. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Laural Merlington? ANYBODY!!! Enjoyed Merlington's narration the first 1000 books (exaggerated) but at this point each and every one sounds the one before. I find myself ignoring the narrator as I'm nearly positive I've heard it all before. Time to switch narrators so the books sound fresh. What character would you cut from Don't Look Behind You: And Other True Cases? Oh, goodness. I'd chop them all up, douse in gasoline, and throw in the fire pit. The narration makes me resent them all. Any additional comments? Strongly DO NOT recommend. (Same reviews are coming as to other Rule books. They're all the same at this point.)

Dead by Sunset Audiobook by Ann Rule

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ann Rule) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:60:06 GMT

The Injustice System Audiobook by Clive Stafford Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clive Stafford Smith) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:32:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Injustice System Subtitle: A Murder in Miami and a Trial Gone Wrong Author: Clive Stafford Smith Narrator: Jonathan Cowley Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: A man accused of a murder he didn't commit languishes on death row. A crusading lawyer is determined to free him. This powerful book reads like a compelling legal thriller with one crucial difference: Justice is not served in the end.In 1986, Kris Maharaj was arrested in Miami for the murder of his ex-business partner. A witness swore he saw him pull the trigger and a jury found him guilty and sentenced him to death. But he swears he didn't do it. Twenty years later, he's bankrupted himself on appeals and been abandoned by everyone but his wife. Enter Clive Stafford Smith, a charismatic public defender with a passion for lost causes who calls up old files and embarks on his own investigation. It takes him from Miami to Nassau to Washington as he uncovers corruption at every turn. Step by step, Clive slowly dismantles the case, guiding us through the whole scaffolding of the legal process and revealing a fundamentally broken system whose goal is not so much to find the right man as to convict.A bombshell whose final chapter should re-open a long closed case, The Injustice System will appeal to fans of true crime and anyone who has served on a jury. Critic Reviews: "Clive Stafford Smith details a spectacular example of a bogus conviction, and the many lives ruined by it. It is a superbly written account of only one case, but one of thousands." (John Grisham) Members Reviews: Why hasn't this book gotten more attention? Why hasn't this book gotten more attention? If it hadn't been mentioned in a reader comment on a newspaper website, I would have never heard about it. Clive Stafford Smith has written op-eds for The New York Times, yet his book has not been reviewed there. I read as many books about false-conviction cases as I can, but Smith's is the most memorable. Not only is the case itself, and the legal injustice surrounding it, mind-blowing, but Mr. Smith gives the best, most detailed explanation of how the system is almost rigged to ensure injustice. He breaks it down, with chapters about the prosecutors, the judge, the jury, the key witnesses, the defense lawyer, the forensic experts, so that the reader can see, each step of the way, where the system goes wrong. Because it is not a polemic, because the author does not believe that many of the people in the justice system are evil, because he tries to explain events through their eyes, his analysis comes across as exceedingly fair and is the more convincing and devastating for it. Disturbing Story, Very Well Written It may appear quite difficult to obtain a conviction in the US, what with the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard of proof, the requirement of a unanimous verdict, the Miranda warnings, and rules of evidence that sometimes bar the state's best information. And then, even after a conviction is obtained, after all of that, there are those who quibble with everything, in an attempt to set a convicted person free. How are we supposed to lock up the criminals in order to create a safe society? But yet, but yet ...

I Heard You Paint Houses Audiobook by Charles Brandt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Brandt) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:06:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Heard You Paint Houses Author: Charles Brandt Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-16 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: Soon to be a major film directed by Martin Scorsese. "I heard you paint houses" are the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank 'the Irishman' Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the wall and floors. In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews, Frank Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more than 25 hits for the Mob and for his friend Hoffa. Sheeran learned to kill in the US Army, where he saw an astonishing 411 days of active combat during World War II. After returning home he became a hustler and a hit man, working for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino. Eventually Sheeran would rise to a position of such prominence that he was named as one of only two non-Italians on a list of the 26 most wanted Mob figures. When Bufalino ordered Sheeran to kill Hoffa, the Irishman did the deed, knowing that if he refused he would be killed himself. Sheeran's important and fascinating story includes brand-new information on other famous murders and provides rare insight into an infamous chapter in US and Mafia history. Members Reviews: Eye opening stuff! Really enjoyed this book. Especially the follow up bits at the end. Good listen. Recommend. Told with great respect for Sheeran. Brandt has
created a hugely compelling submersion into a very secrative world. This raises the bar forever. I love this kind of stuff This book blew me away! I was hooked immediately, I felt completely immersed. there's a lot of details and names flying all over the place so a second listen will be just as fantastic, and necessary. I can't wait to start it again. gripping story a fantastic insight into the ruthless side of the Mafia. very well narrated by Scott Brick. Will definitely listen to again A chapter of history. If you have an interest in modern American history, this reveals much about political and social impact made by the mafia families.

Deadly Secrets Audiobook by M. William Phelps

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (M. William Phelps) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:01:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/92/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadly Secrets Author: M. William Phelps Narrator: J. Charles Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, True Crime Publisher's Summary: In the lovely town of Pleasant Valley in upstate New York, the maple trees were ablaze with fall's blood-red color. The air was crisp. And a woman named Susan Fassett left her weekly choir practice at a church - when a killer emerged from the shadows and mercilessly gunned her down. ....was a realm of sexual depravity where murder was the last sin. Stunned, the police immediately suspected Susan Fassett's husband and surrounded his home. They couldn't have been more wrong. Susan Fassett had been living a secret life, lost in a world of dominance, lesbian sex, betrayal - and a depraved plan for murder. After detectives untangled a web of secrets and corruption hidden in plain sight, the town of Pleasant Valley would be rocked again when a shocking trial exposed the whole sordid truth. Members Reviews: Great Book! A chilling account of a murder-for-threat plot, a master manipulator and the tragedy of both victims and criminals. One of the best! True crime gem ... M. William Phelps does it again with this true crime book. The narrator is good except when he swallows the last word of a sentence. Sometimes I've had to rewind but now enough to be truly annoyed. So, Phelps and Charles made a good team. another gripping Phelps Hard to believe that this is a true story! Reads exactly like the description another family ruined by sex and power, Narration is Frustrating I am writing this review prematurely, as I have not yet finished the entire audiobook, but I just had to weigh in on the narration. It's AWFUL! I constantly have my hand on the volume control, adjusting to where I can hear the narrator's mumbling, which then becomes too loud because he starts to speak and enunciate clearly. Another reviewer said that the narrator swallows his words at the ends of sentences - that is an accurate description. This is the second time I've listened to this narrator read a book; I'll never make that mistake again. It's a shame, because so far, this is a great "page turner"! unsatisfactory ending but that's what happened. Would you consider the audio edition of Deadly Secrets to be better than the print version? never read print version Who was your favorite character and why? no fave as this was not that kind of story. it was a true crime story. i guess jason. What about J. Charless performance did you like? as always it was great! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? disappointment that the book ended the way it did. but it is a true story and true stories don't always end the way that pleases the reader. Any additional comments? this reminds me of another true story about a guy who was in charge of maintenance of the scenectiy shcool system AND the union for the workers of that dept. if this guy had the chance he would have been another killer. the story i heard was on npr this american life segment. it was amazing how similar these guys are! here is a link. the segment is almost an hour long but worth listening to. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/419/petty-tyrant