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Title: Shadows of Tockland

Author: Jeffrey Aaron Miller

Narrator: R. Paul Matty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-15

Publisher: Jeffrey Aaron Miller

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A harrowing post-apocalyptic adventure.

David Morr runs away from an unhappy home to join a traveling circus and meets a quirky assortment of characters who test and challenge him as he struggles to come out of his shell and embrace his new life on the stage.

But the world is full of sickness, and life on the road is fraught with peril. A plague sweeps across the land, turning ordinary people into mindless monsters. Soon, the performers find themselves fighting for their lives against crazed mobs. All the while, the Empire of Tockland is on the rise, the cruel tyrant, Joseph Mattock, conquering one city after another, and the black and silver flag will soon fly over every nation.

Unwittingly, David and his fellow performers find themselves traveling deeper and deeper into the very heart of darkness, where plague and madness and tyranny collide in a brutal struggle for survival.

Members Reviews:

AWESOME!! BRILLIANT!!

Would you listen to Shadows of Tockland again? Why?

Yes! Shadows of Tockland by Jeffrey Aaron Miller is a reamarkable crafted, dark, suspenseful and engaging exploration of the price of both running away from life and the ramifications that come with that choice. Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the plot is well paced by beautiful, strong characters dealing with their demons and intense imagery filled with humor and intrigue.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shadows of Tockland?

I could easily see myself in the shoes of the main character, David Morr. Life is not going as planned so he runs away from it only to find himself on a much darker journey with suspenseful twists and turns while facing his own inner demons. I could especially relate to making choices amidst his own wounds and scars without contributing to his pain or the pain of other people. Powerful!! As he meets his own dark night of the soul, he has to make choices.. I also especially liked Belle (her courage and strength) and her desire to defend the helpless. The parasitic plague was also intriguing as it is all believable!

What about R. Paul Mattys performance did you like?

Truly exceptional narration with impeccable timing. Outstanding work of playing all of the diverse characters by bringing out their personalities with an engaging flair! He does an incredible job of bringing everything to life!! At times, I was sitting on the edge of my seat due to the dark suspense and tension! It was powerful to experience the book this way as it would not have been the same experience if I had read the book. I really experienced the range of emotions from happy, sad, depressed, fear, compassion, and love! A great narrator will bring the words to life, stimulate your imagination, and keep you engaged while providing a new and unique experience! Paul Matty is a great narrator.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"Soul Survival in the Heart of Darkness""Soul Survival of traveling with the clown crew deep into the Heart of Darkness""Inner demons will keep you captive, Letting go will set you free"

Any additional comments?

Brilliantly read. Moments of humor followed by suspenseful drama the next. Great plot, characters and message. Loved it.

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Title: I Will Breathe

Author: Regina Puckett

Narrator: Hollie Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-15

Publisher: Regina Dee Puckett

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The year is 2836. It has been 800 years since The Great War. There are small groups of people scattered in isolated pockets around the world, but most are too suspicious of each other for any intimacy. If they don't stop hiding, and learn to help each other, there won't be anyone left on earth.

Liberty has grown up in this post-apocalyptic world. Her home is an airship built by her adopted father. Since his death, each day is just another day trying to survive in a hostile environment. That is until her father's dying friend asks if she'll take custody of a small, child-like robot. The last thing Liberty needs is another responsibility. Surprisingly, once the endearing robot is aboard Airus, she discovers there is more to life than just living, and loving someone can be as easy as breathing.

Members Reviews:

Great YA story...

So I really enjoyed listening to this book. It is a cute YA (young adult) fantasy / sci fi story. It has air ships and robots. I loved the character Boy (the robot). I found this story to be original and totally charming. This would be a great story for a Sunday dinner with the entire family! It reminded me of the old- fashioned Disney movies (so to speak). The author, Regina Puckett did a great job on this novella. Excellent plot too. The narrator, Hollie Jackson, delivered a perfectly flawless and enjoyable narration. Excellent job all.

I received this audio book as a gift in exchange for a honest review.

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Title: Negative Zero

Subtitle: Tomek, Book 1

Author: Jimm Grogan

Narrator: Clay Teunis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-15

Publisher: Jimm Grogan

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A trained vigilante finds himself on an interplanetary run in Jimm Grogan's thrilling debut novel, Negative Zero.

Tomek lives a seemingly quiet life as a spacecraft engineer for the interstellar Azten Empire of Federated Worlds. But no one knows that during Tomek's frequent "vacations", he volunteers for his planet's police force, tracking down convicted criminals and delivering them to justice. Known for taking on cases that no other volunteer will touch, Tomek uses the code name Negative Zero in order to protect himself and those he loves.

Tomek takes on the investigation of a lifetime when he tracks down those responsible for two major crimes: one in which thousands of farmers die of a suspected plague and another in which the mass murderer uses a mysterious drug to force victims to hand over their wealth before dying. As Tomek unravels the mystery behind those responsible, he is confident they will be brought to justice.

But the sinister Trident group has other plans in mind when they eventually find out who Negative Zero really is. As they close in on his location, using corrupt imperial guards as their henchman, Tomek must fight for his life if he is to survive.

Jimm Grogan earned an associate's degree in electronics and a bachelor's degree in computer science before launching a career as an engineer for Hewlett Packard, Inc. and PMC-Sierra, Inc.

Grogan lives with his spouse in Northern California.

Members Reviews:

Completely unrelate-able protagonist.

Any additional comments?

It's hard to develop a character who's written to be perfect from the start.

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Title: Crossfire

Subtitle: The Minus Faction, Book 2

Author: Rick Wayne

Narrator: Matt Thurston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-24-15

Publisher: Rick Wayne, Author

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The Minus Faction is an audiobook series about extraordinary abilities and how not to use them.

Xana Jace keeps her head down. It isn't easy when you stand seven feet, eight inches tall. She works the night shift and stays out of trouble, striving only to be reunited with her son. But she's running out of time. The strange disease that compels her body to grow also threatens to choke her heart. When a masked gangster terrorizes the small community that shelters her, Xana is left with a terrible choice, and just 24 hours to discover the truth that everything she believes is a lie.

Members Reviews:

Too short and too spaced.

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

I'm going to have to wait until they are all out before starting from the start again. It's torture waiting for them to be completed. Sadly I don't have time to read now, else I would be finishing the Kindle versions...

Unique and interesting story

Exciting, fast moving, suspenseful. Mr. Wayne is a great story teller. Can't wait to read the next book in the series. Loved Mr. Thurstons reading.

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Title: A Fate Worse Than Beath

Subtitle: Zombie RiZing 2

Author: Matt J Pike

Narrator: Justin Braine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-16-15

Publisher: Zombie RiZing Productions

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

After surviving another heart-racing day in Zombie RiZing, Beath and the gang are now stuck a long way from home. Worse still, it's the middle of the night, and things have escalated. Now it's not just Zombies (grunts) they'll have to look out for; it's giants, other smarter zombies, and some seriously nasty looking flying things!

The gang is going to need to seriously level up their zombie-fighting skills and magic powers if they've got any hope of surviving long enough to find food. And that's not to mention Sonny's flatulence, which.... Actually can we not ever mention Sonny's butt bugle again? There, that's better.

Members Reviews:

Hi

It was really good and way better then I thought. I am excited for the second one !!! My friend also really liked it

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Title: Stopav prvodce galaxií

Author: Douglas Adams

Narrator: Vojtch Dyk

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-03-15

Publisher: Tympanum s.r.o.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Ano, stopovat po Galaxii se dá, dokonce za mén ne ticet altajskch dolar denn. Zde je seznam toho, co k tomu potebujete: kámoe, kter u má projetou vtinu galaktickch bar; pivo; runík; pouze reziduální pud sebezáchovy; vstícnost k jinm formám ivota. A nesmí vás znervózovat, e se moná nestihnete vrátit na Vánoce dom. To je pesn pípad Arthura Denta, kterému doslova hoí Zem pod nohama, a a chce nebo ne, vydat se stopem po nekonench rozlohách prostoru a asu je poád lepí, ne zaniknout spolu s lidstvem kvli budování galaktické dopravní infrastruktury.

©1980 Completely Unexpected Productions Ltd. (P)2008 Tympanum

Members Reviews:

Excellent Czech rendition of the classic

Loved it, good quality production. Narrator is excellent. Super práce chlapi, jen tak dál a je co poslouchat.

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Title: The Mechanic

Author: Tim O'Rourke

Narrator: Joy Nash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-15

Publisher: Ravenwoodgreys

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of the number-one best-selling Kiera Hudson and Samantha Carter Series comes a dark fantasy romance with a subtle mix of horror and steampunk.

The Mechanics were built to help people. They looked and behaved just like humans. But when the Mechanics malfunctioned and started to kill those who had given them life, they were hunted down and destroyed, until only one remained.

When 22-year-old Hope Last has a chance encounter with a mysterious man named Aidan Croix, an immediate and intense attraction forms between them.

Hope soon fears that Aidan is keeping a terrible secret. She begins to suspect he might not be human after all, but the last of the Mechanics the world has been hunting for. But Hope knows that it isn't just her heart, but her very life Aidan holds in his hands.

Written by Tim O'Rourke and hidden away in the "box" beneath the stairs for many years, The Mechanic, is published for the first time.

Members Reviews:

Another Twist

I have decided that Mr. O'Rourke is the king of twist! This blew me away. keep up the great work!

Rubbish

If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

not sure

What will your next listen be?

whatever takes my fancy, History, SF, crime.

How could the performance have been better?

the accent of the mane character was very annoying in the early part of the story..........it got less pronounced as the 'story' progressed.

Any additional comments?

The writing was very repetitive and dragged on far too long, it may have worked a bit better as a short story, the ending was so predictable it was a joke.

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Title: Dying Days: Origins

Author: Armand Rosamilia, Lisa McKinney

Narrator: Jack Wallen, Jr.

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-15

Publisher: Armand Rosamilia

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The prequel tale to Tosha Shorb, featured in Dying Days 2 zombie novella as well as short stories set in the Dying Days world.

Includes two bonus stories: "Dying Days: Randy Jackson", featuring the main character from the Highway to Hell zombie novella; and "Dying Days: Eric White", the origins short for the character featured in the Dying Days series and written by Lisa McKinney!

Members Reviews:

Holy Cow! What an amazing experience!

If you could sum up Dying Days: Origins in three words, what would they be?

Amazing! Outstanding! Mind Blowing!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tosha Shorb. My gosh what spunk this girl has. The endurance that she exuberated during this story, kept it alive and fresh.

Which scene was your favorite?

The very first scene with Tosha at the party was my favorite. She acts just like me. One heck of a spit fire! I love her wittyness.

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

I loved Jack Wallen's voice with this book. He made me laugh, he made shiver, he made me want more of this book. I kept replaying certain scenes because I love the way he described them.

Any additional comments?

If you are into Zombies this is a MUST read book. I loved the audio version because I could move around and do stuff and even listen to it in the car. Armand Rosamilia writing is very fresh and stunning. I wish they would make this into a movie. If this would have come out before the Walking Dead it would have blown it out of the water.

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Title: Railroad!

Subtitle: Volume Two: Dogs of War

Author: Tonia Brown

Narrator: JoBe Cerny, Julia Farmer, Dan Levy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-15

Publisher: Tonia Brown

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Railroad is a fast pace steampunk story of gadgetry, gunplay and grit.

Rodger Dodger decides to take on the job of security for the unusual standalone train, only to find the professor's precocious niece has been taken hostage. Join him as he straps on the biggest pair of guns this side of the Mississippi and tracks down the kidnapped damsel, finding his own distress along the way.

The dogs of war have it out for our Dodger, and it will take every ounce of skill he possesses if he wants to survive.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

It is a crazy train!

Railroad! Volume Two: Dogs of War

A must read, very good, great entertainment. I really enjoyed the characters, I truely felt a connection with them. Tonia is able to make you feel like you are a part of the action. Makes you want to jump on the train and join the adventures.

Love it

rollicking fun

a fun fantasy read with interesting, likeable characters. So easy to read! If you like an old world western feel, with some new world gadgets thrown in, you'll love these books.

Railroad Rules! pt 2

I love these novellas. I wish they were longer but I am totally addicted. If you have read The Dark Tower from King, you will love these too!

Doubleshot Reviews book review

Tonia Brown has yet again sucked me in and left me hanging...this time for a lot longer than a week. **DAMN YOU, Tonia Brown!!** This time around in Railroad Volume 2: Dogs of War, our protagonist, Rodger Dodger, is headed out of town preparing for his new position as security for the Sleipnir. Unfortunately, his services are needed a lot quicker than even he expected as an unwelcome messenger shows up with an ultimatum from his boss to come to their camp or the girl gets it. What girl you ask? Well, we briefly met Lelanea in Volume 1, but we learn a lot more about Ms Lelanea in Volume 2. She has a spunky don't mess with me attitude, is very intelligent and is the niece of the Professor. Upon entering the encampment of the 'pack' we meet the leader Butch who personality and appearance, honestly, just fits his name...just add in the furriness and features of a dog. Thaddaus is one of Butch's pack members, but he sees that the way Butch wants to run the group is not necessarily the best way to go about doing so.

As with Volume 1, Railroad Volume 2: Dogs of War is filled with action and suspense, a hint of romance...or maybe not. Dog people, an engineer with a secret (I've already guessed) , a ghost and many more off the wall characters that you can't help but love and find entertaining.

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Title: Long Ago, Far Away

Author: Murray Leinster

Narrator: Jim Roberts

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-25-15

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

An earth tremor is noted by all the scientific stations in Antarctica, but it is the American crew that comes upon what appears to be a crashed spaceship and four alien children. International tensions mount as word of the alien "invasion" tears across the planet. The children are swiftly hidden at a secret military base where top brass hope to learn their secrets. A public relations attempt to present the "alien monsters" to the world goes very wrong when a gang member steals from one of the children.

Head scientist Soames uses alien technology to track down the villain and recover the item. The children are now feared around the world for what they can do and what America can gain with their powers. But it is the real reason the children have come that sets everyone on their trail when one makes an escape from the military base. They have to find him before disaster strikes and prevent him from completing his mission. A fabulous science fiction story with a satisfying conclusion.

Members Reviews:

Long Ago, Far Away

Another classic story from Murray Leinster. If only it had been longer. Characters were so real, human and and familiar. Always just enough there to make them real. Not too many scientific details to detract from the tale about people getting by facing a possible near-future situation. Another beautiful human thought trip from one of the great science fiction authors of the 20th century. It will charm readers 100 years from now.

Jmattv

Great golden age of sci-fi

Well written with great characters. Draws you in and very enjoyable story. I will be getting more of his books, look forward to reading them

Long ago

This One did not come up to par with the other Murray Leinster books I have read. Just did not have it. I think it was from too long ago.

nice little story

dates but rittme is ok, not really much sci fi but entertaining any way, you can no bet free and Murray is ok as writer

Enjoyable

I enjoyed a good story, by a great story teller. I recommend this book and look forward to reading more by Leinster.