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Title: The Manhood of Edward Robinson

Subtitle: A Short Story

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: Hugh Fraser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Sane and sensible Edward Robinson secretly dreams of fast cars, adventurous women, and danger, but his fiancée, Maud, keeps him grounded in reality. When Edward wins money in a newspaper competition, he immediately buys the sleek red car of his dreams without telling Maud. Adventure swiftly ensues, as he is embroiled in high-society scandals that lead him to a significant transformation.

Members Reviews:

A Mitty-esque Gem from Christie

Would you listen to The Manhood of Edward Robinson again? Why?

Most definitely. For the story itself and the narrator.

What did you like best about this story?

The lighthearted nature of it. Just a quick, engaging nice story.

Which character as performed by Hugh Fraser was your favorite?

Edward

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. It could easily be done in one sitting as it's fairly short, between 30 to 40 minutes.

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Title: The Dream

Subtitle: A Hercule Poirot Short Story

Author: Agatha Christie

Narrator: Hugh Fraser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-12

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Hercule Poirot is reluctant to answer a letter demanding his services by the reclusive and eccentric millionaire Benedict Farley. Farley wants him to diagnose his recurring dream of death, in which he shoots himself at precisely 3:28 p.m. Then, a week after dismissing Poirot, the dream becomes real. Each member of the Farley household that Poirot questions seems to be more puzzled than the one before. Was Benedict Farley's death a suicide? Or are darker forces at work?

Members Reviews:

The Dream

I picked up quite a few of Ms. Christie's short stories, all for a very low price, I was quite pleased with all of them, they do not have the detailed background as her longer works, but she never fails to please. Plot is very good, and writing excellent.

Hercules Poirot

Is called into interpret a dream for a client, a dream of violence. Is it a portent, or is it a scheme?

this one was a suprise

I would not have chose this one but on a whim I took a chance on this story. I was not disappoint not one bit. I would read it over and over again and again. Give it a try you will love it as well.

"Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep,..."

Mr. Benedict Farley wants M. Poirot's advice,..but when it doesn't keep him from dying, that doesn't sit well with Hercule. Surely you can't just dream yourself to death, so to speak,.. or can you? Leave it to our favorite little Belgium sleuth to solve this mystery,..don't you just love that little guy?

Waste of time

THis was a waste of time. It wadon't like boring books.s ponderous and boring, and I

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Title: The Factory

Subtitle: And Other Stories

Author: Brian Freemantle

Narrator: Robin Sachs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-03-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A dozen stories of espionage in Berlin, from one of the genres masters

In 1990after the Iron Curtain has lifted but before East and West Germany become onean uneasy truce exists between the spy agencies of Berlins two halves. As the governments of the divided state negotiate reunification, espionage continues quietly. That calm is about to explode. An English agent, on a routine collection of microfilm on the other side of Checkpoint Charlie, is arrested for spying, and all hell threatens to break loose. He is the fourth officer in six months to fall, and the arrest confirms everyones fear: There is a mole in English intelligence.

Responsibility falls on Samuel Bell, the head of the Berlin espionage department, nicknamed the Factory. But Bells search for the molean unwanted strain on his alcohol-frayed nervesis only one of this collections dozen stories of life in the Factory, where deception is rampant and death is never far behind.

Members Reviews:

an underappreciated cold war author

A good solid read for those interested in the cold war...generally well written...the kindle version has a few typos, but far less than I have found in other books...somewhat of a unique twist at the end...I will read more by Freemantle.

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Title: The Setup

Subtitle: A Short Story

Author: Pamela Samuels Young

Narrator: R. C. Bray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-12

Publisher: Goldman House Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

When a star running back is gunned down by a cop with a questionable history, the city of L.A. is on the verge of a racial explosion. Enter a lawyer who comes to the cop's defense...but a desire for justice has nothing to do with it.

Members Reviews:

A Police Shooting Amongst Racial Unrest

This story moves rapidly into the account of a defense attorney who covets the publicity the high profile murder case could bring him when he takes on the defense of a cop with a questionable past.

Drugs and a dirty cop along with racial tension set the tone of this story. It left me wanting to hear the story developed into a full unabridged novel because the plot was captivating and suspenseful. I would not normally bother with short stories, but Pamela Samuels Young stories are very interesting and hold my attention so well that I ordered the three shorts available on audible.

R.C Bray is one of my favorite narrators. He is a fantastic narrator of these novels.

Well written and well narrated short story!

The Setup story is superb. I have two of Pamela Samuels Young's full length novels in my Audible library that I look forward to reading. RC Bray's narration is excellent as always. I continue to think of him as a SciFi narrator, but he does mysteries very, very well.

Seems incomplete

What made the experience of listening to The Setup the most enjoyable?

The narration and concept was nice, I was getting wrapped in, then... nothing....

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I would have completed it... I mean the story was developing but was suddenly over. And, all that was left were questions. I understand that this is a short story but I've heard jokes that have better character development and an ending better than this...

Great!

A fun and well written short story with a great twist, I definitely didn't see it coming. Very impressive. Listen to this narration, it's good.

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Title: Rumpole and the Angel of Death

Author: John Mortimer

Narrator: Frederick Davidson, Wanda McCaddon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-18-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Horace Rumpole, the comic, courageous, and corpulent great defender of muddled and sinful humanity, is joined by a winning cast of villains and victims in this collection of six tales in which wry humor and sparkling wit deftly send up the British legal system.

In Rumpole and the Angel of Death, our hero achieves new, resounding triumphs over the forces of prejudice and mean-mindedness. One adventure involves Rumpole in the world of hunters and the hunted, animal rights, and human wrongs, while in another he finds that international justice is as fallible as the domestic variety. And for the first time, Hilda, She Who Must Be Obeyed, tells a story all her own.

Critic Reviews:

As always, Mortimer writes with a Wodehousian elan but, unlike Wodehouse, he incorporates a spirited if indirect wrestling with the social and political issues of the dayRumpole is by turns acutely sensitive and brazenly bullheaded, as Mortimer dances nimbly around thorny subjects with his trademark ease, applying all-knowing wit and painstaking characterization. (Publishers Weekly)

The irascible but always entertaining Rumpole is back, this time in a series of short stories that have him facing the usual assortment of human detritus at the Old BaileyMortimers stories may lack the gritty drama associated with the hard-boiled arm of the genre, but what he does provide is class, charm, and a wry commentary on a way of life. (Booklist)

Six more briefs for the indomitable defender of the guiltiest-looking defendants the Old Bailey has ever seengive Rumpole more than his share of hopeless casesThe bonus here, Hildas Story, gives Mrs. Rumpole, She Who Must Be Obeyed, the chance to recount Rumpoles defense of an alleged parricide from her own point of view. (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

More romps with rumpole

first time I've tried the short stories versus novel length triumphs of Rumpole, these are perfect for bedtime read, light but satisfying. it helps to have some background of earlier trials and clients to more fully appreciate references to the Timsons and the glory of the Penge Bungalow case.

Five Stars

Who can compare with this excellent writer. Even the reader is great!

Great book !

I love the rumpole books & enjoyed rereading them ! John Mortimer is such a fine writer combines mystery & humour !

More Stories About the Always Enjoyable Rumpole of the Bailey

"Rumpole and the Angel of Death" is a collection of 6 stories featuring the late John Mortimerâs immortal creation, Horace Rumpole. I donât know if these were previously published, for example in magazines, or if they were original to this volume printed in 1995, but I do know that Rumpole is best read at short story or novella length, as that seems to be Mortimerâs greatest strength.

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Title: The Accidental Exorcist

Author: Joshua Graham

Narrator: Melissa Strom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-29-12

Publisher: Dawn Treader Enterprises, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

When forensic psychiatrist Abigail Lee meets a baby-killing mother who has been declared criminally insane and acquitted, she discovers something lurking beneath the surface. Something far deeper and more insidious than mere psychopathy. But can she come to terms with her own struggle with science and faith in time to confront it?

Members Reviews:

the accidental exorcist

this was a very quick read. it had a slow start, but the ending chapter moved quickly.

Exorcist

Good read but doesnt have that Yikes factor I need . Nice Narration by Strom.

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Title: Victorian Villainy

Subtitle: A Collection of Moriarty Stories

Author: Michael Kurland

Narrator: Steve Coulter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-05-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Among the world's great fictional villains Professor James Moriarty stands alone. Doctor Fu Manchu, Hannibal Lecter, Count Dracula, Iago, Voldemort, Darth Vader, Bill Sikes, Inspector Javert, and the Wicked Witch of the West all have their fans, all have their place in popular fiction. But for every one who can tell you whose life Iago made miserable, fifty honor that Professor James Moriarty was the particular nemesis of Sherlock Holmes. But just how evil was he?

These stories by Michael Kurland explore an alternate possibility: that Moriarty wasn't evil at all; that his villainy was less along the lines of Fu Manchu and more like Robin Hood or Simon Templar. And the reason for Sherlock Holmes' characterization of him as "the Napoleon of crime" was that the professor was one of the few men he'd ever met who was smarter than he - and he couldn't stand it!

Members Reviews:

Moriarty = More Holmes than Holmes Himself

Michael Kurland's collection of four stories features Professor James Moriarty as the protagonist (and even, one might say, hero). All four fit within Arthur Conan Doyle's canon -- or, at the very least, they don't contradict it -- but offer a very different perspective. From Kurland's Moriarty-centric point of view, Moriarty is a consulting detective in his own right, called "criminal" only because he's more practical in his means and willing to be creative in how he funds his scientific experiments. Despite the fact he operates in a "grey area" with regard to the law sometimes, he is consulted by various officials including Inspector Lestrade and even Mycroft Holmes when necessity requires it.

The portrait listeners get of Sherlock Holmes is of a petulant, adolescent-like personality, at once willing to learn from Moriarty but also terribly jealous and suspicious of him. Throughout the course of the four stories, we see Moriarty offering pearls of wisdom that Holmes would later mimic and claim as his own insights.

"Years Ago and in a Different Place" explores how Moriarty and Holmes first met (when the former was a lecturer and the latter a student) and the tragedy that caused Holmes to develop a lasting antipathy for his nemesis -- and, for that matter, distrust of women.

"Reichenbach" tells the "real" story of why Holmes and Moriarty together staged their deaths at Reichenbach Falls and what they were up to as their respective circles mourned them.

"The Paradol Paradox" and "The Picture of Oscar Wilde" are told from the perspective of Moriarty's very own Dr. Watson -- alas, no Sebastian Moran here! -- an American news reporter turned partner-in-crime. Moriarty's solution to the latter mystery, a case first refused by Holmes, shows how Moriarty is willing to act in ways Holmes is not while tidying up an investigation. (To be fair, this is a question of degree, not kind, as Holmes proves willing in canon to break all manner of laws.)

These stories are very well written and engaging, with entertaining glimpses into the international affairs and personal politics of the era. I personally would have preferred a different Moriarty, not one who is more Holmes than Holmes himself, and a study of his relationship with Moran and perhaps even the other Moriarty brothers.

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Title: Unguarded Moment

Author: Louis L'Amour

Narrator: William Bogart

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-24-12

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Arthur Fordyce is an ordinary man blessed with a budding career, a lovely fiancee, and a sunny future. He is hardly a criminal - until he finds a wallet stuffed with money at the racetrack. In one "unguarded moment" he removes the cash and throws the billfold away - unaware that he is being watched by a petty crook named Bill Chafey.

Unscrupulous and conniving, Chafey approaches Fordyce to demand a payoff. And Arthur Fordyce, frightened and guilty, takes his first step toward a downward spiral of violence, duplicity, and near ruin.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

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A morality tale told by the master of Westerns, in a dark noir style.

This short story is a departure from the usual Louis L'Amour western stories that I enjoy. It's really a modern day story about Arthur Fordyce, an up and coming executive who accepts a free ticket to his boss's box at Belmont race track and finds a wallet bulging with money.

Arthur picks it up and before he knows it his whole life is unraveling. A petty pickpocket notices him and begins blackmailing him after taking half of the loot. His rich girl friend notices the changes in him and doesn't know if he is right for her anymore.

This is a great story about how easy it is to take a wrong turn and how hard it can be to get back on track. This story is more hard boiled detective/film noir type than anything else I have ever read by Mr. L'Amour.

It is only a little over an hour to listen to but well worth the time.

A surprise! A success!

I've been a fan of this story ever since I heard it--over ten years ago! Probably one of L'Amour's best, although I will say that some changes have been made from the original text--changes which, in my opinion, actually enhance the plot and character development. The acting is somewhat corny but effective, the music the same. All in all, a suspenseful, enjoyable story. I recommend listening to it at night.

Really a treat for L'Amour fans!

This is great! Louis L'Amour sure could write, even when it wasn't about westerns. This audio tape is lots of fun -- the poor guy just gets himself in more and more trouble. The acting is excellent and the story is a blast. This is one of my favorites -- a hidden gem.

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Title: The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: David Ian Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-12-12

Publisher: One Voice Recordings

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

In this adventure we are at last introduced to Sherlock Holmes brother, Mycroft, the only relative of whom Watsons friend has ever openly spoken during their long assocation. Mycroft, says Sherlock Holmes, is Sherlocks superior in intelligence and observation but cannot put the gifts to practical use. They stroll to the singular accomodations of the Diogenes Club, and as Dr. Watson becomes acquainted with the elder Holmes, Mycroft introduces them to a Grecian interpreter. The mans bizarre story draws the detective and his companion into a case of extortion, kidnapping, fraud, cruelty, and violence.

Critic Reviews:

"The most incredible one-person audio you have heard. Has to be heard to be believed. David Ian Davies creates theatre in a book." (Charles Prepolec, one of the most respected Sherlockians)

Members Reviews:

Nice plot

This is another entertaining short story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring Sherlock Holmes. Plot is very interesting: on a summer evening, while engaged in an aimless conversation that has come round to the topic of hereditary attributes, Doctor Watson learns that Sherlock Holmes, far from being a one-off in terms of his powers of observation and deductive reasoning, in fact has an elder brother whose skills, or so Holmes claims, outstrip even his own. As a consequence of this, Watson becomes acquainted with the Diogenes Club and his friend's brother, Mycroft.

Mycroft, as Watson learns, does not have the energy of his younger brother and as a consequence is incapable of using his great skills for detective work:

â If the art of the detective began and ended in reasoning from an arm-chair, my brother would be the greatest criminal agent that ever lived. But he has no ambition and no energy. He will not even go out of his way to verify his own solution, and would rather be considered wrong than take the trouble to prove himself right.â

In spite of his inertia, the elder Holmes has often delivered the correct answer to a problem that Sherlock has brought to him. On this occasion, however, it is Mycroft who has need to consult Sherlock. Mr. Melas, a Greek interpreter and neighbor of Mycroft, tells of a rather unnerving experience he has recently gone through.

Melas was called upon one evening by a man named Harold Latimer to go to a house, supposedly in Kensington, to do some translation in a business matter. On the way there in Latimerâs coach, Melas noticed that the windows were papered over so that he could not see where he was. Latimer also produced a bludgeon, laying it beside him as an implied threat. Melas protested, saying that what Latimer was doing was unlawful. The kidnapper replied that he would make it up to Melas, but also threatened him with unspecified retribution should the eveningâs business ever be made public.

For approximately two hours they rode, at last arriving at a house. It was dark, and Melas only got a general impression of a large lot as he was hustled out of the coach and into the house. The house itself was poorly lit, but Melas made out that it was quite big. In the room into which he was led by Latimer and another, nervous, giggling gentleman â whose name is later discovered to be Wilson Kemp â Melas noticed a deep-pile carpet, a high marble mantel, and a suit of Japanese armor.

Another man was brought into the room.

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Title: Angle of Investigation

Subtitle: Three Harry Bosch Stories

Author: Michael Connelly

Narrator: Len Cariou

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-11

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

In "Christmas Even", the case of a burglar killed in mid-heist leads Bosch to retrace a link to his past. In "Father's Day", Bosch investigates a young boy's seemingly accidental death and confronts his own fears as a father. In "Angle of Investigation", Bosch delves into one of the first homicides he ever worked, back as a uniformed rookie patrolman, a case that was left unsolved for decades.

Together, these gripping stories span Bosch's controversial career at the LAPD and show the evolution of the haunted, legendary investigator he would become. Utterly unputdownable, they are proof that "Connelly is a crime writing genius." (Independent on Sunday).

Members Reviews:

Typical of the author - very well read.

If you could sum up Angle of Investigation in three words, what would they be?

very interesting plots

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Don't think I could improve on the original.

Which scene was your favorite?

The talk with the saxophone player about the boat experience.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When he gave the sax back.

Any additional comments?

Worthwhile read - well done.

More short story investigations

I Listened to all 3 short story collections back to back. Im normally a fan of the long story, where the small side plots eventually feed into the bigger narrative. This collection isnt like that and feels like a group of stories that couldnt be developed into a bigger or more dynamic story. Each short is enjoyable enough but I didnt feel as fullfilled as I do with the longer Bosch stories. Very much worth a listen and Im glad I did as a Bosch fan. Some seriels change narators or use a good performer regardless of context but for me Len Cariou is Bosch, I dont know what Bosch looks like (I have an image in my head) but I know what he sounds like and its len Cariou is performance isnt the most textured but its perfect for the old time detective.

Rip off

Any additional comments?

This is mostly a reuse of cutouts from one of the later novels.

No real narrative.