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Title: The Quaker Café

Author: Brenda Bevan Remmes

Narrator: Bahni Turpin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 472 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When Liz Hoole, a free-spirited liberal from the Midwest, marries into a conservative Quaker family, she knows that raising children in compliance with Quaker values will be challenging. Twenty-five years later, she still feels like she's falling short of expectations. Fortunately, her faith and her friends in the small, rural North Carolina town of Cedar Branch keep her strong.

After her best friend's politically powerful father dies, Liz stumbles upon secrets from the past that threaten to unravel the current harmony in Cedar Branch, a town with a history of racial tension. As she researches more and eavesdrops on gossip at the Quaker Café, where everyone meets each morning, Liz soon discovers the truth about an injustice that she cannot reveal to anyone - not even her husband.

Surrounded by a cast of richly drawn Southern characters, Liz learns that even good people can make bad choices. Now, she must decide whether she has the strength to bring a past wrong to light, despite the consequences.

This is a new release of a previously published edition.

Members Reviews:

Misses The Mark For Me

I could not connect or relate to this story or the characters depicted. I know numerous Quakers and have attended meeting for worship as a guest many times. I have never encountered people like the ones in this book. The story seemed overly contrived and limited in depth and understanding. One dimensional with narration that at times was difficult to follow.

Built up to go nowhere

I liked the basic premise of the book but didn't like how it ended; the main "situation" of the story didn't resolve for me, for others it may.

The narration became confusing at times with the wrong "voice" being used for characters when multiple people where in a conversation. I wanted to be left wanting more...

but wasn't.

For the most part boring and simple

What did you like best about The Quaker Café? What did you like least?

The narrator

Which scene was your favorite?

Nothing stands out as memorable

Do you think The Quaker Café needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

no

Any additional comments?

I felt like I was listening to a children's book at first. Very basic non engaging story line.

Enjoyable read

Please have your narrators learn the correct pronunciation of regional words. Southerners don't pronounce pecans "pee cans". It's p'cahn. Drove me nuts. No pun intended. Otherwise enjoyed the book

What a Bore! Skip this one!

Never heard of this author but thought I would take a chance since the story sounded interesting....what a bore!!! The narration was very monotone too... Would NOT get another either by this author or the narrator.

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Title: The Secret Wisdom of the Earth

Author: Christopher Scotton

Narrator: Robert Petkoff

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-06-15

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 300 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

After witnessing the death of his younger brother in a terrible home accident, 14-year-old Kevin and his grieving mother are sent for the summer to live with Kevin's grandfather. In this peeled-paint coal town deep in Appalachia, Kevin quickly falls in with a half-wild hollow kid named Buzzy Fink who schools him in the mysteries and magnificence of the woods. The events of this fateful summer will affect the entire town of Medgar, Kentucky.

Medgar is beset by a massive Mountaintop Removal operation that is blowing up the hills and back filling the hollows. Kevin's grandfather and others in town attempt to rally the citizens against the "company" and its powerful owner to stop the plunder of their mountain heritage. When Buzzy witnesses the brutal murder of the opposition leader, a sequence is set in play which tests Buzzy and Kevin to their absolute limits in an epic struggle for survival in the Kentucky mountains.

Redemptive and emotionally resonant, The Secret Wisdom of the Earth is narrated by an adult Kevin looking back on the summer when he sloughed the coverings of a boy and took his first faltering steps as a man among a rich cast of characters and an ambitious effort to reclaim a once great community.

Members Reviews:

Wow what a great story

This was well worth the read. I openly laughed, silently wept and felt great joy and pride through Kevin's summer vacation and healing. This will become a must read for my students.

Fantastic coming of age tale.

Great read. I couldn't stop listening. The loss and discovery in this book are tangible.

Beautiful Poingnant thought provoking

I didn't know what to expect with this book and am so glad I decided to give it a listen. This will be one of those books that I will think back on. The characters were so beautifully described both in what they said and did. And the author didn't lay it all out in order. The book switched back and forth which added sweet mystery to the lives of the characters. This is a really good book and I do hope the author keeps up his good work. The narrator also did an excellent job.

Loved it in Spite of...

Some of my favorite novels are those told from the *looking back* POV -- those coming of age stories, retelling of events enlightened by hindsight. From King's The Body, to Twain's The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn, and Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, when told with skill and sincerity the shared humanity, no matter how diverse, *strikes those familiar chords* in each of us [*paraphrased from author Daniel Woodrell's NY Times review for this book]. In his debut novel, Christopher Scotton shares the tragedy of a family and strikes those chords with a skill that defies the term 'debut novel.'

The plot of this Bildungsroman is complex in that it is set in 1985 and tackles not only the usual companion issues of growing up after tragedy, but also is intertwined with the complexities of social and environmental attitudes. Kevin recalls the summer when after witnessing the horrific death of his 3 yr. old little brother (truly grizzly), the mother is grief stricken and withdraws into a catatonic state. At the urging of the grandfather (Pops) the two retreat to the mother's childhood home, tucked into the Appalachian Mountains, to heal.

Pops is that stalwart of integrity and honor; a hard working veterinarian with a love for the land and its people.

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Title: The Fallow Season of Hugo Hunter

Author: Craig Lancaster

Narrator: Luke Daniels

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From the best-selling author of 600 Hours of Edward comes the story of a boxer and a sportswriter whose fates are inextricably linked. Hugo Hunter, a would-be champion who never quite made it, is on his last legs. Thirty-seven years old, soft around the middle, and broke, hes plummeted from his glory days of title fights to small-time bouts against brawlers and punks. Watching ringside for nearly twenty years has been Mark Westerly, a sportswriter who has struggled to keep a professional distance from the man whose life and career have become enmeshed with his own tumultuous trajectory. Hugo and Mark share a history that runs deep and has at times gotten ugly. As Hugo lands on the ropes again, Mark steps in to try to save him - and unburdens himself of long-held secrets regarding Hugos past. But can these two men, whove lived so long under the weight of their own tragedies, finally help each other find redemption?

Members Reviews:

Craig Lancaster rocks

I read the Edward stories and loved them. I bought this book hoping it would as good. I enjoyed this one as much or more. This guy writes with humor and pathos. He moves me to tears but also makes me burst out with laughter. Luke Daniels performs like he is the one who wrote the book. He makes the voices match the personalities to perfection. He doesn't miss one emotional note. Really enjoyed this book.

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Title: Haunted

Subtitle: Bishop/Special Crimes Unit, Book 15

Author: Kay Hooper

Narrator: Joyce Bean

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-02-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 232 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper returns with the new novel in her riveting Bishop/SCU series.

How do you make peace with the dead if the dead arent ready to forgive? In New York Times bestselling author Kay Hoopers new novel, the answer lies in the twisting shadows of a small town, and its secrets yet unearthed....

When Deacon Jamess younger sister Melanie calls him, terrified, he goes to her aid in the small Georgia town of Sociable. What he finds is a scared young woman in the grip of what she insists is a paranormal nightmareand murder. Two local men have been killed under mysterious circumstances. And Melanie is the prime suspect.

Trinity Nichols left a high-stress job for quiet, small-town life. But news of the murders has left herand the townon edge, especially when there is nothing remotely ordinary about how the men died. And her investigation is yielding more than she bargained for, including a group of strangers who have descended on Sociable, some with abilities Trinity finds hard to believe, and agendas she refuses to trust. For some reason, they know a lot more than they should about whats happening in town. And whats happening is growing stranger by the minute.

Members Reviews:

DANGEROUS

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

IT RANK IN TOP

What was one of the most memorable moments of Haunted?

AS THE WOMEN FELT HAUNTED

Which character as performed by Joyce Bean was your favorite?

THE YOUNG WAITRESS

Who was the most memorable character of Haunted and why?

ZANDER BECAUSE HE WAS FUN

Any additional comments?

SCARY BOOK AND GREAT TO LISTEN TO

Nails biting!

Thank you for sharing the websites for animal shelters. I rescued 2 Pitbulls & 1 America Bulldog. They are the sweetest dogs. Haunted was nails biting & chilling. I love it!

Love Kay Hooper

My favorite series!!!! I cannot wait to see what is next in this great series!

Kept getting cheesier and cheesier

While I enjoyed the narration and performance for the most part, the story line really left a lot to be desired. About a third of the way into the book, I found myself thinking more and more about giving up entirely. The fanciful elements turned into downright absurd. I have no issue with bringing the concept of the supernatural into a story, but I think it got to the point where literally every main character -- and most of the secondary ones -- had a host of psychic abilities. Even the dog. It just got to be over the top. The premise for why strange things were occurring in Sociable was not compelling, nor was the final throw down between "good vs. evil." I didn't find the primary heroine, Hollis, to be particularly likeable or convincing. Rather, just...whiney. (For fun, I started counting how many times the narrator said "Hollis sighed....")

The story snd character development started off fairly decently, but that's the best I can say...other than the fact that the author prominently features a pitbull and does so in a positive light. Being a pitbull owner myself, that was arguably my favorite part of the story -- and the most realistic. Glad I got this book on a deal.

Typical Hooper - A book you can use to multitask

If you know Kay Hooper, you know the Bishop series. It's the same formula. You pretty much know what's going to happen and who it's going to happen to. This particular book had a lack of climax.

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Title: A Perfect Life

Author: Danielle Steel

Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 454 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel comes a heartwarming and inspirational novel about a mother and daughter who face challenges, cope with celebrity, and overcome tragedy while maintaining the outward appearance of

A Perfect Life

The epitome of intelligence, high-powered energy, and grace, Blaise McCarthy is an icon in the world of television news, asking the tough questions and taking on the emotionally charged issues of world affairs and politics with courage and insight. A single mother, she manages her well-ordered career meticulously, always prepared on the air or interviewing world-renowned figures and heads of state. To her audience, Blaise seems to have it all. But privately, and off the set, there is another untold story she has kept hidden for years.

Blaises teenage daughter, Salima, was blinded by Type 1 diabetes in childhood, and her needs have kept her away in a year-round boarding school with full-time medical care and assistance ever since. When Salimas school closes after a tragedy, Salima returns to her mothers New York City apartment, and suddenly they face challenges theyve never had to deal with before, and that Blaise feels ill-equipped to handle. A new caretaker provided by Salimas school creates as many problems as he solves. Handsome, accomplished, thirty-two-year-old Simon Ward, with strong opinions on every topic, questions how mother and daughter view themselves and each other. Simon opens new doors for both of them and refuses to accept Salimas physical limitations. He turns their world upside down, and the three become friends.

Then everything starts to unravel and Blaise cant keep her two worlds separate anymore. A beautiful young anchorwoman is hired at the network; it is no secret that she is being groomed to take Blaises place. Her career as she has known it is threatened, and her previously well-ordered life feels totally out of control. For the first time, Blaises life is not perfect, but real.

In this unforgettable tale, the incomparable Danielle Steel has written a novel that pulsates with emotion and honesty as three people face the truth about themselves. A Perfect Life is about what we do when facades fall away and we can no longer run from the truth.

Members Reviews:

Boring

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

The whole story was from the point of view of a narrator with so much repetition of a wonderful life and wonderful this, etc.

What was most disappointing about Danielle Steels story?

There really was no action. Narration was a monotone.

Would you be willing to try another one of Edoardo Ballerinis performances?

NO

What character would you cut from A Perfect Life?

None

Any additional comments?

I wish I could get my credit back. I had to stop after 30 minutes and I deleted it.

a good story

I've been reading her books for many years. I enjoyed this story more than some of them

Political?? seriously???

I always read Daniel Steel for relief and escape, No Thank You this time!!! I don't need to be preached to about gun control in America.

timely and entertaining

a good listen while you're working. narrator was excellent and kept me interested through the whole book. I just ordered another book by this author.

Great Story; Superb Delivery

I really enjoyed this narrators voice. It made the story all the more sweet and enduring. Good job!

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Title: The Girls of August

Author: Anne Rivers Siddons

Narrator: Kate Reading

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-14

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 102 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Every August, four women would gather together to spend a week at the beach, renting a new house each year. The ritual began when they were in their 20s and their husbands were in medical school, and became a mainstay of every summer thereafter. Their only criteria was oceanfront and isolation, their only desire to strengthen their far-flung friendships. They called themselves the Girls of August. But when one of the Girls dies tragically, the group slowly drifts apart and their vacations together are brought to a halt. Years later, a new marriage reunites them and they decide to come together once again on a remote barrier island off the South Carolina coast. There, far from civilization, the women make startling discoveries that will change them in ways they never expected.

Critic Reviews:

"One doesn't read Anne Rivers Siddons's books, one dwells in them." (Chicago Tribune

"Bravura writing...This is Siddons's best, maybe the book she was born to write." (Stephen King)

Members Reviews:

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!

Would you try another book from Anne Rivers Siddons and/or Kate Reading?

Not after reading this book! I was so looking forward to reading a new book by Anne Rivers Siddons because I hadn't read a book of hers for a while and used to REALLY love her books. It was almost as if this was written by a different author. I was so disappointed......

What was most disappointing about Anne Rivers Siddonss story?

The characters were flat.....lifeless....people you didn't really care about as there was no substance to them....nothing to interest you in them or their lives. It was a huge non-story. The ending was absolutely ridiculous. I'm not happy that I wasted one of my credits on this book. But, I did read it to the end just to see if it got any better. It only got worse. Bad characters, bad storyline and unnecessary bad language.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration was terrible....especially Baby! Just awful!

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

All of them!

Ugh

Did I read the categories wrong? Pre-teen would work except for the sexual references. Young adult doesn't fit; I don't know any young adult who is immature enough for this book. Adult? None of them to be found among the "girls". I don't suppose there is a category for soppy, silly, poorly read books. Dumb is the kindest word I can find for this one.

Claire

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

There was no plot and the characters drew very little interest for me. The story went nowhere!!!

What didnt you like about Kate Readings performance?

All the voices sounded the same, except Baby's and the narrator whined all the way through

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

I was very disappointed in this Anne River Siddons novel. In the past I have enjoyed her fiction, but I kept listening for some plot and story and there was none.

Any additional comments?

I would be interested to see what other readers say about this book

A Special Group of Friends

come together to spend 2 weeks together at a house on an island owned by the newest member of the group, a young, beautiful, flighty third wife of one of the group's friends.

Horrible characters

The women in this story are mean hearted and vindictive.

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Title: The Summer Wind

Subtitle: The Lowcountry Summer Trilogy, Book 2

Author: Mary Alice Monroe

Narrator: Mary Alice Monroe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-17-14

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 168 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The Summer Wind is the second book in Monroe's Lowcountry Summer trilogy, following the New York Times best seller The Summer Girls. This series is the poignant and heartwarming story of three half-sisters and their grandmother, who is determined to help them rediscover their Southern roots and family bonds.

It's midsummer, and Eudora, nicknamed Dora, is staying at Sea Breeze, the family's ancestral home on Sullivan's Island. For years, Dora has played the role of the perfect wife and mother in a loveless marriage. Now her husband has filed for divorce, her child is diagnosed with autism, and her house is on the market. Dora's façade collapses under the weight of her grief, and she suffers "broken heart syndrome." Mamaw and the girls rally around Dora - but it's up to Dora to heal herself as she spends the summer prowling the beach, discovering the secrets of the island and her heart. This is a summer of discovery for all the women of Sea Breeze. Carson returns from Florida to face life-changing decisions, Lucille confronts a health scare, and an unexpected visitor has Harper reconsidering her life's direction.

When tropical storm winds batter the island, the women must band together and weather the tempest - both the one outside their windows and the raging sea of emotions within each of them. They must learn again what it means to be a sister. It is up to Mamaw to keep the light burning at Sea Breeze to guide the girls through the lies, the threats, and the rocky waters of indecision to home.

Members Reviews:

loved it!

I grew up in South Carolina, and the description in the book takes me back. it makes me home sick & happy at the same time.

loved it!!

I listened to it in 6 days. Mary Alice Monroe is a great author. I also love that she read the book herself. It was her words so she knew just how to read it. can't wait to listen to the next on the series.

Awesomeness

Great great trilogy!! Each book continues and cover from the past books.. Loved it recommended

Great easy read

What made the experience of listening to The Summer Wind the most enjoyable?

I like the story line. Gets a little slow sometimes

What did you like best about this story?

I like the charcters. I want to know what happens next.

Which character as performed by Mary Alice Monroe was your favorite?

Not sure

Who was the most memorable character of The Summer Wind and why?

All 3 sisters

great sequel

really enjoyed this follow on book, what's happening to each girl and am looking forward to the final installment on the series

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Title: The Mill River Recluse

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Darcie Chan

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-17-14

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 167 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The sensational New York Times best seller The Mill River Recluse reminds us that friendship, family, and love can come from the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy.

From the outside, Mill River looks like any sleepy little Vermont town where everyone knows everyone and people never need to lock their doors. There are newcomers for whom this appeals, from police officer Kyle Hansen and his daughter Rowen, who are starting over after heartache, to Claudia Simon, the schoolteacher who is determined to reinvent herself.

But on closer inspection, there are those in Mill River - including a stealthy arsonist, a covetous nurse, and a pilfering priest - who have things they wish to hide. None more than the widow Mary McAllister, who for the past 60 years has secluded herself in her marble mansion overlooking the town. Most of the residents have never even seen the peculiar woman. Only the priest, Father OBrien, knows the deep secrets that keep Mary isolated - and that, once revealed, will forever change the community.

Critic Reviews:

"Chan's sweet novel displays her talent." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Lovely story with great narration

Would you listen to The Mill River Recluse again? Why?

Yes. It is a lovely, sweet story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mill River Recluse?

There were several scenes between Mary and Father O'Brian, especially during Mary's illness that are extremely touching.

Which character as performed by Amy Rubinate was your favorite?

Claudia is my favorite character, even though she isn't the main character. Ms. Rubinate really captures Claudia.

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

When Father O'Brian realizes that Mary is not going to be around much longer.

Good story. Bad language.

The story did keep my interest until the end, which is why I finished the book. However, it was a struggle to listen to the profane and bad language all the way through the book. It was not just the bad characters who used it but pretty much everyone, which detracted from the story. Having said that, there were many positive things about the storyline; focusing on giving and acceptance. I would rather that the author not have created the impression that crawling under the sheets with someone you just met is ok as long as you are a giving loving accepting person.

Girl With Troubled Past Gets Old and Dies

What did you like best about The Mill River Recluse? What did you like least?

Best: Scenes of village life in Vermont

Least: Not much substance

Was The Mill River Recluse worth the listening time?

Not for me. The story wanders around through decades of time, slowing developing the main character's past, but in the end you don;t get a clear sense of why you care about the main character.

Any additional comments?

This is meant as your basic "good feel" novel I suppose. Not really my kind of book

Narrator is one of the worst I've ever heard.

Great story. Horrible narrator. Read the book yourself. You'll be much happier. I love audio books, but wished I'd read this myself.

Meh

Liked the narrator, as for the book, sugary, predictable, and a little sappy in the end. Meh

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Title: To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Joshua Ferris

Narrator: Campbell Scott

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-14

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 338 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the absurdities of modern life and one man's search for meaning, by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his generation.

Paul O'Rourke is a Manhattan dentist with a thriving practice leading a quiet, routine-driven life. But behind the smiles and the nice apartment, he's a man made of contradictions, and his biggest fear is that he may never truly come to understand anybody, including himself.

Then someone begins to impersonate Paul online, and he watches in horror as a website, a Facebook page, and a Twitter account are created in his name. What begins as an outrageous violation of his privacy soon becomes something more soul-frightening: the possibility that the online "Paul" might be a better version of the real thing. As Paul's quest to learn why his identity has been stolen deepens, he is forced to confront his troubled past and his uncertain future in a life disturbingly split between the real and the virtual.

At once laugh-out-loud funny about the absurdities of the modern world, and indelibly profound about the eternal questions of the meaning of life, love, and truth, To Rise Again at a Decent Hour is a deeply moving and constantly surprising tour de force.

Members Reviews:

One of My Favorites

This is one of my favorite books in quite some time. Without repeating the Publishers Summary, the story is told in the first person from the point of view of the central character, Park Avenue dentist Paul ORourke. It most certainly is an unusual and pleasantly quirky book that caught my attention from the beginning. I wasnt sure where it was going, but I was captivated and eager to find out.

Brilliantly written, parts of the story are really funny although this book is not a comedy. It questions the existence of God, although it is not a book about religion. With many references to professional baseball, particularly the Boston Red Sox, it is not a book about sports.

Paul ORourkes dental staff consists of three women his ex-girlfriend and current office manager Connie (ORourke never did give her this work title), his hygienist and devoted Catholic Mrs. Betsy Convoy, and Abby; his assistant with whom he works eight hours a day but never converses with. He sees her eyes and feels she is judging him behind her pink paper mask.

In an effort to get to the bottom of the mystery about who created his unwitting online persona; a professional website for his practice, a personal Facebook page, and Twitter account (with lots of activity), Dr. ORourke is led down a rabbit hole that causes him to look at just who he is and his purpose in life.

Excellent book and perfectly narrated by Campbell Scott I give it Five Stars across the board. Highly recommended!

Engaging and surprisingly moving book.

A wonderful book--I felt that I came to really know the characters, quirks and all, and I found the story to be very engaging. It was a surprisingly moving book as well. And very thought provoking too in getting at some of the big questions about life and how we find the strength to go on. But there is nothing heavy handed in the author's deft exploration of these issues.

Recommended

Any additional comments?

My favorite books take me to a new reality, or identify the reality I know in a stronger, clearer light. This does both.

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Title: The Old Silent

Author: Martha Grimes

Narrator: Steve West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-13

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 158 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In the tenth murderous case for Richard Jury, the New Scotland Yard superintendent witnesses a killing in a West Yorkshire inn called the Old Silent, while his highborn, amateur colleague, Melrose Plant wishes to he could perform one as he drives his impossible Aunt Agatha to the Old Swan in Harrogate.

Caught up in a triple murder, Jury would go to any lengths to help Nell Healey, the lovely widow of one of the victims. But Nell Healey remains silent as the Yorkshire moors, quiet as the grave, while the scope of the mystery widens.

Members Reviews:

Slow to getting to the point...

What disappointed you about The Old Silent?

I really wanted to like the story, but I have gotten used to Ms. Grimes love of pointless musing, irrelevant storylines, and flights of fancy of her characters. The dialogues in her stories can be frustrating at times, especially when you are not sure what this has to do with moving the story along. This story was 2 hours in and I was ready to pull my hair. All the internal dialogue, the witty repartee with no direction, and a whimsy that was very juvenile at times. It just took forever to get to the point.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Not, sure. Having a hard time finding anything right now.

Which character as performed by Steve West was your favorite?

I love Steve West, his performance is the only reason I kept reading

What character would you cut from The Old Silent?

Not so much the characters, but the dialogue.

At tightly twisted tale

This multidimensional murder investigation by a a notoriously famous and supremely self analytical detective inspector

Intriguing and sad; they are getting sadder!

Would you listen to The Old Silent again? Why?

Yes; because Martha Grimes is brilliant as is Steve West's delivery of her mysteries.

What other book might you compare The Old Silent to and why?

All of the other Richard Jury mysteries; the same characters are strung throughout in the most beguiling manner.

Have you listened to any of Steve Wests other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes; eleven other Richard Jury Mysteries. This one is just as unique and laden with unexpected turns.

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

I would love to be friends with Melrose Plant--I want to date Richard Jury, CID; so a nice romantic dinner with Richard please!

Any additional comments?

This is yet another book, in the series, where poor Richard is drawn to a woman who is either unavailable or who dies soon after he starts-up a romance; the man is cursed!

I love The Old Silent

Having read almost all of Martha Grimes Richard Jury stories, it is a real pleasure listening to them again and reminiscing about the plots. The old gang from Long Pid does not disapoint.

Too Much Music, Not Enough Mystery

Would you try another book from Martha Grimes and/or Steve West?

Yes ~~ have been a fan of Martha Grimes and the Richard Jury series for over 20 years, but for some reason missed The Old Silent ~~ am now grateful for small favors !! Have seldom been so disappointed in a book !! It was not a "mystery" ~~ more an anthology of early R&B artists (John Coletrane, Charlie Parker, etc.).