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Title: The Snow Angel

Author: Glenn Beck

Narrator: January LaVoy, Ron McLarty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-11

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

A heartwarming novel from Glenn Beck, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Christmas Sweater and phenomenally popular radio and television host.

Rachel Prices one happy memory from her childhood is of playing outside with her father, Mitch, on a cold and snowy day. In that moment he took her hands in his and called her his angel. She felt safe, loved, and protected. Rachels mother dies in a car crash a few years later - a sudden and unresolved ending to a complicated relationship. Mitchs reaction to certain realities surrounding the death pushes Rachel away and confirms her fear that Mitch never truly loved her at all.

Years later, Rachels daughter, Lily, is the only light in her dark life. Rachel is consumed by an abusive marriage but too afraid to escape. On Christmas Eve, Rachels husband raises a hand to Lily in a moment of aggression that finally snaps Rachel out of her docile state. She realizes immediately that she must protect her daughter in ways her own parents didnt protect her and remove Lily from the situation. Through the help of an old and dear friend, Rachel has a safe place to go, but first, she must say goodbye to her father.

As the snow falls on this Christmas Eve, Rachel learns that its never too late to start over. The Snow Angel is a tale about family, forgiveness, and learning to treasure our memories while allowing ourselves sto move forward.

Members Reviews:

Engrossing from beginning to end.

Where does The Snow Angel rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I'm new to audio books. The Snow Angel was great because I feel the narration added so much to a well-written story.

Any additional comments?

I will look for more of Glenn Beck's books.

I enjoyed this book the story and the reading

What did you love best about The Snow Angel?

the story kept moving and i enjoyed the entire book ,they were such a beautiful family ,i will read it again to make sure i didn't miss any of the joy that came to this family ,

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Snow Angel?

I loved when the husband and wife got back together and the whole family were happy again

What about January LaVoy and Ron McLarty s performance did you like?

yes the readings by both were very good

If you could take any character from The Snow Angel out to dinner, who would it be and why?

i think it would be the workmate that pretended to be the new girlfriend ,she was wonderful and there should be more people like her ,

Any additional comments?

real easy read and enjoyed the whole story and it's twists and tuerns,

Worth it!

What made the experience of listening to The Snow Angel the most enjoyable?

Very vivid details in the story that make you 'feel' what the characters are feeling.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Max, because he has deep love for his wife, a great work ethic, and tremendous patience.

Which scene was your favorite?

Making the snow angels.......

If you could take any character from The Snow Angel out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Max, because I would love to hear his life story.

Any additional comments?

Only dissappointment was the ending, it seemed to drop off so suddenly. Maybe I just wanted to know more about what followed for the main characters?

Good story and well written

I liked this book.

I felt that it was very true to how women repeat abuse in their life, stay in denial and don't see how things really are.

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Title: Thr3e [Three]

Author: Ted Dekker

Narrator: Chris Fabry

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-14-11

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

A powerful novel of good, bad, and all that lies in between. Imagine answering your cell phone to a mysterious voice that gives you three minutes to confess your sin. If you don't, he'll blow the car you're driving to bits and pieces.So begins a nightmare that grows with progressively higher stakes. There's another phone call, another riddle, another three minutes to confess your sin. The cycle will not stop until the world discovers the secret of your sin. You have one huge problem: you don't have a clue what that sin is.

Thr3e is a psychological thriller that starts full-tilt and keeps the listener off balance until the very last suspense-filled minute.

Members Reviews:

Good listen.

exciting story. I wouldn't say I loved it, but I did enjoy it. the character resolution was satisfying and the writing/reading was clear and concise.

Fantastic story!

Fantastic story! I've read and listened to this book multiple times! I love Ted Dekker!!!

Abridged?!?

The listing never said anything about it being abridged. There are whole portions omitted. It's hard to follow because of it.

What kind of Audio recording is this!!?

I purchased this book to listen to while reading along with the book. However much to my disappointment, this recording skips sections constantly!!! I can not believe that they chose to cut out some of the text! Why!!??

This also makes it practically impossible to read along with. Someone clearly did not do their job correctly. This is not what it is advertised to be. Don't waste your time with this title.

Disappointed!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

The description for this audio book did not mention that it is abridged. Will be returning it.

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Title: A Marriage Carol

Author: Chris Fabry, Gary Chapman

Narrator: Chris Fabry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-11

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Jake and Marlee, a typical couple, are about to call it quits. Over time, they have drifted apart; the sparks are dead. Marlee is convinced she married the wrong man and Jake feels tied down to the wrong woman. Jake is distant and tired of being controlled, while Marlee is tired of being the only one trying to the save their marriage. They go to bed Christmas Eve, in separate rooms, each rationalizing... life is too short to be miserable...l shouldn't hurt like this... their marriage must end for happiness to return.

But their lives are about to take a turn. The ghosts of Marriage Past, Marriage Present, and Marriage Future reveal to Jake and Marlee how past choices, present realities, and their potential future might look if they do not change their stories. Jake and Marlee experience a Christmas gift that will radically change their thinking and cause them to look at marriage not for what they can get out of it but for what God can do in and through their marriage.

Members Reviews:

awesome read!!

This book is great!! As my husband and I go through a dry season now, we have so many like Characteristics of both of these characters. It just let's me see there are many marriages that go through the ups and downs, but Hope and Love is what we need!! And God put us together for a reason!!

Great plot, shame about Narrative

Clever plot. But the narrator lacked tonal and pace differences when changing characters. Became confusing.

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Title: The Christmas Singing

Subtitle: A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country

Author: Cindy Woodsmall

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-04-11

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

After Gideon coldly broke her heart, can the warmth of the season revive Matties hopes?

Christmas has always been special to cake decorator Mattie Eash, who was born on the wondrous holiday.

Yet the season has lost its appeal in the three years since then, her childhood sweetheart abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve. Mattie has moved on, left Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania and pursued her dreams of a cake shop in Berlin, Ohio and given her heart to someone new. Someone unlike Gideon Beiler. Someone safe.

Then an unforeseen setback forces her home and into painful proximity to Gideon. Will learning the truth behind his rejection restore her Christmas joy - or open the door to even deeper heartbreak?

Members Reviews:

Disappointed

I was excited and anxiously waiting to read Cindy Woodsmall lastest Amish romance, but I have been sorely disappointed. The story line is weak and holds no excitement, or anything that would make me want to continue. The narration is boring and dull. Unfortunately I wasted my credit on this book, and can't even finish it. Cindy Woodsmall is an excellent author, but this is not one of her best.

Exceptional emotional and very touching story.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definitely I would. I actually was brought to tears during a part in which they discussed people who are chronically ill.

What other book might you compare The Christmas Singing to and why?

The Christmas sleigh. Another Cindy Woodsmall book.

Which scene was your favorite?

The mom tearfully admitted to her daughter that if she could have spared telling her and her dad that she was sick, she would have. She was agreeing with her daughters ex boyfriend who had been fighting cancer and was trying to keep it a secret as not to ruin her life, trying to spare her his grief and allow her tohave a normal life even if it meant without him.

If you could rename The Christmas Singing, what would you call it?

I wouldn't. It was perfect and got do well. Perhaps I would have called it The Sacrifice if I really had to.

Any additional comments?

The narrator Cassandra Campbell is one of the best there is. She makes a great story even better. She brings the characters to life and one really becomes lost in the plot.

Good read beyond the Christmas holiday

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend this to a friend that would enjoy the book for a good story. It isn't steamy or action packed but it is worth reading.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main female character, Maddy Lane. She struggles with her feelings in the story and has a nice way of including the reader in her thoughts.

What aspect of Cassandra Campbells performance would you have changed?

I wouldn't change anything.

Was The Christmas Singing worth the listening time?

Definetly worth the time and in the holiday season it was heart warming.

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Title: Eli

Author: Bill Myers

Narrator: Richard Ferrone

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-11

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Writer and director Bill Myers has won over 40 national and international awards and sold more than four million copies of his books and videos worldwide. In Eli, he creates a fascinating scenario that reaches to the heart of Christian faith.

When Conrad Davis crashes his car, he should be dead. Instead, he finds himself in a parallel universe with a single difference from ours - Jesus Christ did not come 2000 years ago! Conrad finds himself in the midst of events surrounding a man named Eli - events that carry strong contemporary echoes of the life of Jesus.

Following Eli, Conrad is challenged to accept what he witnesses, just as Christs apostles must have been challenged. Eli gives a unique twist to a question many people have asked themselves over the past two millennia: How would I react if I lived in the time of Jesus? Richard Ferrones thoughtful narration captures the true conflict of a mans struggle with the decision to give his life over to Christ.

Members Reviews:

Strange but thought-provoking

What did you like best about Eli? What did you like least?

Eli held my attention, but it was not my favorite book. It did make me think about my relationship with Christ, & how I show my faith.

Enjoyable listen, not great but not bad.

Enjoyable listen, not great but not bad. Narrator overly dramatic at points but bearable.

Amazing Story!

Where does Eli rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Eli ranks on my top 10! Great story and parallels!

What did you like best about this story?

The unending love of God. Jesus' story brought into todays society struggles.

Have you listened to any of Richard Ferrones other performances before? How does this one compare?

Richard Ferrone is rate one of my top 5 narrators!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Even with the similarities of scripture, the story was unpredictable and compelling!

Any additional comments?

So talented! Love it!

Interesting approach to sharing the Gospel

Would you consider the audio edition of Eli to be better than the print version?

As with all audio books, the narrator adds his own "tone" to this book. I'm not sure I would interpreted some the scenes the way the narrator did, but it was good, none the less.

What did you like best about this story?

Shared the life of Jesus in a way that relates to the 21st Century without compromising the message as it appears in the Bible.

What does Richard Ferrone bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

His interpretation of the emotions behind the story.

If you could take any character from Eli out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would have to say Julia. She is the character that seemed to need encouragement!

Any additional comments?

This book was very well written and presents a interesting approach to sharing the Gospel of Jesus. I'm considering sharing this book with a young woman who is seeking to know Jesus.

Loved it.

As always, another excellent Bill Myers book. Thought provoking and stimulating. A lot to reflect on while listening to this. Love Bill Myers' work, and love Richard Ferrone's narration.

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Title: All I'll Ever Need

Subtitle: Claire McCall Series, Book 3

Author: Harry Kraus M.D.

Narrator: Pam Ward

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 08-29-11

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

The grueling past months finally seem about to blossom into a happy future together for Dr. Claire McCall and her fiancé, John Cerelli. But their wedding plans are interrupted by circumstances so devastating they threaten everything Claire holds dear: her medical career, her relationship with John, and quite possibly her freedom.

Working through the turmoil caused by a near rape, Claire has sought a counselor to help her untangle her emotions. What the counselor uncovers is shattering, but things are about to get worse. The man who assaulted her escapes from jail - and then, to top it off, Claire is accused of euthanizing a terminally ill patient. But the next death is the one that could shake Claire's world to its foundation. How can so much be happening so fast - unless someone is choreographing this lethal nightmare?

In this exciting sequel to Could I Have This Dance? and For the Rest of My Life, nothing may be as it seems. Not the present. And not the past.

Members Reviews:

All I'll Ever Need

This was the best book in the series. In my opinion it shouldn't have taken 3 books to tell this story.....just my opinion. I wouldn't read them again.

Change of narrator

I did not like the reader of this book. The reader of first 2 books in the series was much better, and to have a change of reader for the last book was just annoying.

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Title: Thunder in the Morning Calm

Subtitle: Pacific Rim Series, Book 1

Author: Don Brown

Narrator: Dick Hill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-05-11

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Lieutenant Commander "Gunner" McCormick is assigned as an intelligence officer to Carrier Strike Force 10, being deployed to the Yellow Sea at the invitation of South Korea for joint exercises with the US Navy. During his pre-deployment briefing, he discovers a top-secret memo revealing rumors that the North Koreans may still be holding a handful of elderly Americans from the Korean War in secret prison camps. As it happens, Gunner's grandfather, who was a young marine officer in the Korean War, disappeared at Chosin Reservoir over 60 years ago and is still listed as MIA in North Korea.

Sworn to silence about what he has read, the top-secret memo eats at him. Gunner decides to spend all his inheritance and break every military regulation in the book to finance his own three-man commando squad on a suicide mission north of the DMZ to search for clues about the fate of his grandfather. Risking his career, his fortune, and his life, Gunner will get his answers, or he will die trying.

Don Brown is building a loyal fan base by writing what he knows best: thrillers with heart. A former Navy JAG officer and action officer in the Pentagon, Brown pens action-packed plots and finely-drawn characters that are credible and compelling. Thunder in the Morning Calm is a novel of bravery, duty, and family love that will keep listeners of all ages fascinated straight through to the last second.

Members Reviews:

Another wonderful listen

If you could sum up Thunder in the Morning Calm in three words, what would they be?

thrilling and uplifting

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. Tense.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hills other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. He is fine. There are some others better.

Who was the most memorable character of Thunder in the Morning Calm and why?

Obviously the hero grandson

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to the sequel

This is an awesome book.

What did you love best about Thunder in the Morning Calm?

I am an avid reader but this is honestly one of the best books I have ever read. I highly recommend this to everyone.

Chuckles to Tears, this is such a good story.

Don Brown has my vote for writing this book. It moves quick and holds the readers interest. The characters are well done. The narrator is perfect.for the characters. Well done.

Very moving and powerful

Any additional comments?

Amazing book - the whole narrative was engaging, but the last hour with the rescue and the revelation that one of the rescued prisoners WAS the grandfather the lead character hoped to find and the Christmas Carols - how beautiful they must have sounded after 60 years of imprisonment - and patriotic songs. VERY powerful. Who cares if it's entirely realistic - it deals with important issues and MIA's int he Asian wars (Korea, Vietnam) great courage. I'm about to order book 2 of the series.

OK...but...!

As a former US Navy personnel for a few years this story had some unconventional situations.

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Title: The Constantine Codex

Author: Paul L. Maier

Narrator: Christopher Prince

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-11

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

For centuries, scholars have speculated about a lost book of the Bible. No one has ever found it...until now. A few pieces of centuries-old parchment tucked inside a tattered book lead famed archaeologist Jonathan Weber and his wife Shannon to what could possibly be the greatest find in church historya discarded biblical manuscript whose ancient pages reveal a secret that will change the way the world views Scripture. Is it one of fifty copies commissioned by Constantine the Great and lost for centuries? Or the most sophisticated forgery of all time? When the manuscript is stolen, Jon is swept into a deadly race to find it and prove its authenticity before its lost forever. Everything hangs in the balancehis career, his reputation, even his lifebut hes willing to risk it all in one final daring attempt to determine the truth.

Critic Reviews:

Just a few pages into it I was hooked. Maier is that rare combination of masterful storyteller and historian. A brilliant use of the power of story to excite and educate. Bravo! (Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast)

Members Reviews:

A full course meal of Biblical archaeology

What other book might you compare The Constantine Codex to and why?

The Da Vinci Code was a tasty read, but Dan Brown played too fast and loose with history making it nothing more than mind candy. The Constantine Codex, on the other hand, is a full course meal that includes a heaping helping of history written by one of the foremost experts on early Christianity. Paul Maiers sense of history is impeccable and he doesnt hide his stripes when it comes to his faith.

Any additional comments?

The Constantine Codex is a work of fiction about the discovery of lost books of the Bible and the effect it would have on the Christian faith. It is part thriller, travelogue, Christian apologia, theological discourse, and history lesson. The writing style is dry, complex and vintage, which pairs well with a book about Biblical archaeology. Nevertheless, Paul Maier presents cutting edge concepts and realistically predicts the future of Christianity. If youre interested in early Christian history, Biblical archaeology or the New Testament canon, I recommend spending a long evening sampling the courses of the Constantine Codex.

Snoozer

I am only three hours into this and I cannot imagine finishing it. No Mystery. No Thrill. This book should be listed under religious propaganda. This is more boring than a textbook on the topic.

Imagine Dan Brown. Imagine Dan Brown Writing Badly

This book has too many words and few connected with interesting ideas. I don't want my money back.. after all, it's caveat emptor here in the free market. What I'd like is my time back. It's not so much money that Maier steals as it is a chunk of your life.

What a waste!

I think this is the only book I have ever had in which nothing happens... Waste one credit and my time.

Thinly veiled God Squad story

This book was just too preachy for my liking, pretty much one sided. I found it somewhat boring.

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Title: Isle of Fire

Author: Wayne Thomas Batson

Narrator: Anthony Brawner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-20-11

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

As Cats memory returns, he realizes that he has lived two very different lives: One as the son of the ruthless Bartholomew Thorne; the other as the recipient of friendship and kindness from Declan Ross and the crew of the Robert Bruce. Now Cat must choose whether to return to the ways of his notorious father and join the evil Merchant, or defy the Merchant and risk his life to save his friends.

The best-selling Isle of Swords adventure continues in Isle of Fire, as ancient mariners rise from legend and cut an all-too-real swath of destruction across the Atlantic. The newly formed Wolf Fleet scours the Caribbean, hunting the pirates they once called comrades. And in the pitiless winds of a monstrous hurricane, whole fleets will be blasted apart and devoured.

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Members Reviews:

Great book

Really enjoyed the book. The reader was not as dynamic as I would have preferred, but Batson's ability to weave a great pirate tale makes up for it.

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Title: The Journey

Subtitle: Kentucky Brothers, Book 1

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Narrator: Jaimee Draper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-05-11

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Can a heart once torn by love's rejection find a new beginning? Titus Fisher has often made poor choices. When he lived in Pennsylvania he chose the wrong girl, who broke his heart. When he moves to Kentucky, he finally discovers that he possesses woodworking skills. Will he stick with it or return to the old comfortsand lovefrom his life in Lancaster? Suzanne Yoders talents dont lie in the traditional Amish kitchen, but she suppresses artistic skills that are frowned on by those in her community who believe a womans place is in the home. Will she find an ally in the broody newcomer? Will each of their journeys to self-worth end with romance in Christian County, Kentucky?

Members Reviews:

Narrator too young.

What would have made The Journey better?

An older narrator.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I "thought" it was going to be a good Amish love story.The narrator removed my interest in it.

What didnt you like about Jaimee Drapers performance?

Jaimee made ALL of the characters sound like "teens with an attitude".

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Journey?

I didn't get far enough into it to be able to make that decision.

Narration needs improvement

What did you love best about The Journey?

The characters were well developed. The story line was easy to follow.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I enjoyed Titus Fisher's growth in the story from the heartbreak, then grief, then forgiveness.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jaimee Drapers performances?

NO! The narrator is too young for this story and has no idea what people from Kentucky sound like. She over exaggerates the "southern drawl" that makes the characters intentionally sound unrealistic. People from Kentucky do not sound this way. I live in Kentucky and it grated on my nerves to listen to this.

The mispronunciations were brutal. Many of the Dutch/German words were mispronounced. She also should have at least done some minimal research into how to pronounce Lancaster, PA. It's the most common place to be referenced in Amish fiction.

If you could take any character from The Journey out to dinner, who would it be and why?

I would rather eat dinner at Suzanne's mother's house to be honest! She sounded like a wonderful person to meet.

Any additional comments?

The author should do a better job at fact checking. She referenced plants in Kentucky that do not grow here in the way that she describes them. It's almost as if she were writing the story with a Georgia or another deep South location and calling it Kentucky. It felt as though perhaps she had done a basic, quick internet research and just plugged in Kentucky to the story as a location.

mispronunciations abound

The reader of this story doesn't seem to know much about the Amish...she continually mispronounces "Ja" (which is a Deutch word and is thus pronounced "ya") and other germanic words. I was disappointed to find I didn't like the way the reader gave expression to the characters...I'm sure the characters were meant to be more likeable.

egerly waiting for part 2

i enjoyed this story at first it was not what i expected but i was quickly attatched to the family and the story was over and i am waiting for the next one