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Title: Cold Fear

Subtitle: Cold Justice Series, Volume 4

Author: Toni Anderson

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-15

Publisher: Toni Anderson

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 167 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A relentless FBI profiler hunts a vicious killer.

When old evidence turns up on a fresh corpse, ASAC Lincoln Frazer is determined it won't delay the execution of a convicted serial killer. But when more young women are brutally slain, it becomes clear - this new killer is intimately familiar with the old murders.

A dedicated emergency physician hides a dark secret.

Former Army Captain Dr. Isadora Campbell helped her mother conceal a terrible crime. After her mother's death, Izzy resigned her commission and returned to the Outer Banks to raise her rebellious teenage sister. But it doesn't take long for Izzy to suspect that someone knows exactly what she did, all those years ago.

If they work together, maybe no one else will die.

With pressure mounting to reopen the old case, Frazer will use any means possible to catch the killer. Thrust together during the investigation, he and Izzy find themselves reluctantly attracted to one another, and begin an affair. Meanwhile, the killer is much closer than they think. Izzy's confession of her secret drives Frazer away as he struggles with her deception. By the time he realizes he's fallen in love with the stubborn woman, the killer has her. Now the race is on to save Izzy and any chance of a future they might have together.

Members Reviews:

Another great installment

A first I wasn't sure I was interested in a story with ASAC Frazer but once it started I was hooked. Frazer wore his mask well but Izzy was able to get behind it and see the real man. ASAC Frazer is a sexy little beast...lol. He had control in everything he did even when things were out of his control.

I loved Izzy. She was a strong character but I was a bit disappointed that we didn't see that strength when it came to protecting herself. We were told she was capable, we felt she was capable but when it came down to it she needed a man's help.

Kit was an annoying little shit but i'll chalk that up to her being a 17yr old who thinks she knows everything and is owed anything she wants.

Overall I enjoyed the story and the writing. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I was listening. This was a great installment in the series. I started the series at book 2 with each passing book i'm more and more determined to swing back to book 1. The tidbits dropped about Parker and Rooney make me believe that their story was an explosive start to a great series.

story 3.5

Narrator 4

Eric Dove is an amazing narrator and I actively search out his work in the romance genre.

A killer suspense

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

Yes I would recommend this audio. From the excellent writing to the marvellous narration, this romantic suspense will keep you enthralled.

What other book might you compare Cold Fear to and why?

This the fourth book in Toni Anderson's Cold Justice Series, and they keep getting better.

What does Eric G. Dove bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

His wonderful narration brings to life Toni Anderson's characters.

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Title: The Zig Zag Girl

Author: Elly Griffiths

Narrator: James Langton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-15-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In the first installment of a compelling new series by Elly Griffiths, a band of magicians who served together in World War II track a killer who's performing their deadly tricks. Brighton, 1950. The body of a girl is found cut into three pieces. Detective Inspector Edgar Stephens is convinced the killer is mimicking a famous magic trick - the Zig Zag Girl. The inventor of the trick, Max Mephisto, is an old war friend of Edgar's. They served together in a shadowy unit called the Magic Men, a special ops troop that used stage tricks to confound the enemy. Max is on the traveling show circuit, touring seaside towns with ventriloquists, sword-swallowers, and dancing girls. He's reluctant to leave this world to help Edgar investigate but advises him to identify the victim quickly - it takes a special sidekick to do the Zig Zag Girl.

Those words come back to haunt Max when the dead girl turns out to be Ethel, one of his best assistants to date. He's soon at Edgar's side, hunting for Ethel's killer. Another death, another magic trick: Edgar and Max are sure the answer to the murders lies in their army days. And when Edgar receives a letter warning of another "trick" on the way - the Wolf Trap - he knows they're all in the killer's sights.

Members Reviews:

Disappointing

Because it was written by one of my favorite authors, I felt good about giving it a try. Now I'm sorry that I wasted a credit. It was fair at best. James Langton was as fine as he always is, but even he couldn't make it a good read and I was glad when it was over. Hopefully, she will go back to what she does well. For a really good mystery read, I prefer Peter Robinson, many of which are also read by Langton. There we find characters we care about as well as a really great story.

Above My Head

I tried to like it, but after 3 chapters it was a no go and I gave up. I hope it works for someone else.

Gets rolling 1/3 of the way through.

As the first novel in new series it isn't a grabber, immediately, but 1/3 through I really connected with the characters, and the mystery itself is great!

Marvelous and wonderful

I almost did not purchase this book due to the lukewarm reviews. This this is a GREAT book, in the finest Agatha Christie tradition. The story line is complex and the characters are intriguing. The narrator makes it easy to distinguish between them. The story line proceeds at a good clip you are not tempted to skip ahead. And as in all great literature there are themes of redemption and heroism from unlikely sources. There is no overt humor in the book but you will smile remembering the story. This is a book you will want to keep and reread by the sea. I was so impressed with this authors work I am buying a paperback for my guest room. And may buy more copies for gifts for my mystery loving friends.

A very entertaining listen

A interesting combination of characters. I am looking forward to hearing from them again in the next installment.

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Title: Make Me

Subtitle: Jack Reacher, Book 20

Author: Lee Child

Narrator: Dick Hill

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-08-15

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Stephen King calls Jack Reacher "the coolest continuing series character" - and now he's back in this masterful new thriller from number-one New York Times best-selling author Lee Child.

"Why is this town called Mother's Rest?" That's all Reacher wants to know. But no one will tell him. It's a tiny place hidden in 1,000 square miles of wheat fields, with a railroad stop, sullen and watchful people, and a worried woman named Michelle Chang, who mistakes him for someone else: her missing partner in a private investigation she thinks must have started small and then turned lethal.

Reacher has no particular place to go and all the time in the world to get there, and there's something about Chang...so he teams up with her and starts to ask around. He thinks: How bad can this thing be? But before long he's plunged into a desperate race through LA, Chicago, Phoenix, and San Francisco and through the hidden parts of the Internet, up against thugs and assassins every step of the way - right back to where he started, in Mother's Rest, where he must confront the worst nightmare he could imagine.

Walking away would have been easier. But, as always, Reacher's rule is: If you want me to stop, you're going to have to make me.

Members Reviews:

great read

this kept my attention and I finished in a week on my commutes. fun read and I enjoyed their travels to various cities. made me wonder about the deep Web.

A trip to the dark side

Another Reacher adventure. Charters were well,developed and easy to follow. Interesting plot which held interest throughout. Dick Hill is always great.

Same story different location and girl

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

all my friends who have read this agree with my comment

What was most disappointing about Lee Childs story?

I have read every Jack Reacher book and love them. This one wasn't exciting or thrilling. It was more Reacher just ambling along and oh yes--someone needs his help.

Which character as performed by Dick Hill was your favorite?

Dick Hill was the saving grace of this book. I have listened to him on other books but HE IS JACK REACHER! He is fabulous and I would have quit the book if it wasn't for his narration.

What character would you cut from Make Me?

no one

Any additional comments?

a little more action. it seemed too sedate

Tedious

I'm an avid Jack reacher fan, but this novel locked his usual flare and personality. I just didn't care for the characters and the way it went on and on with practically no action until the end. Disappointing

I should have listened to this previous reviews.

I've read and enjoyed every Reacher novel, this was by far the worst. Slow, boring and the narration was awful.

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Title: Out of the Deep I Cry

Subtitle: The Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Series, Book 3

Author: Julia Spencer-Fleming

Narrator: Suzanne Toren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 08-28-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Hot on the heels of her multiaward-winning debut, In the Bleak Midwinter, Julia Spencer-Fleming delivers the latest captivating mystery in her acclaimed series.

When the local doctor disappears from the small town of Millers Kill, New York, it doesn't take long for the gossip mongers to start insinuating foul play. Amid escalating suspicions that he was "disposed of" due to his ongoing fight to prevent authorities from cutting his clinic's funding, Episcopal priest Clare Fergusson and police chief Russ van Alstyne are enlisted to investigate. Neither could have bargained for what they discover, however, as they pursue an investigation that takes them deep into the past - to the Jazz Age, Prohibition, and the Great Depression - and to a series of sordid and horrifying secrets one family will risk everything to keep hidden.

Members Reviews:

I haven't been this excited with an author in years!

Best of the first three storylines! Julia knows how to balance a book. Just the right amount of humor, drama and even a sprinkling of spirituality! Narrator brings EACH character to life! Perfect inflection.

PS I also haven't been this excited since I discovered Diane Mott Davidson!

PPS if anyone feels up to correcting my grammar, please do so. LOL

I am enthralled with this series.

I loved this, and can't wait to read the next book in this series. On to the next book

My favorite so far in the series.

The plot is unique and complex. I especially enjoyed the flashback chapters from Mrs. Ketchum in the 1920s. It lead me to research the Adirondacks and their geography. Maps seem to bring a story to life for me even if Miller's Kill is a fictional town. Suzanne Toren's narrative helped me to appreciate the personalities and emotions of the characters especially Rev. Claire Ferguson. On to book four!

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Title: Quicksand

Subtitle: Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Series, Book 3

Author: Gigi Pandian

Narrator: Allyson Ryan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 116 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Historian Jaya Jones finds herself on the wrong side of the law during an art heist at the Louvre. To redeem herself, she follows clues from an illuminated manuscript that lead from the cobblestone streets of Paris to the quicksand-surrounded fortress of Mont Saint-Michel. With the help of enigmatic Lane Peters and a 90-year-old stage magician, Jaya delves into France's colonial past in India to clear her name and catch a killer.

Critic Reviews:

"Charming characters, a hint of romantic conflict, and just the right amount of danger will garner more fans for this cozy series." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Brilliant

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

Great characters, strong female main character. Well written mystery. Characters are well thought out and just all around great series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Quicksand?

Plot twists at the end; setting; history

What about Allyson Ryans performance did you like?

Great Narration; voice inflections. Great performance; can't wait for next installments in series

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

yes

Any additional comments?

Jaya Jones and Gigi Pandian Fan for sure.

Quicksand: Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Mystery Book 3

This was a thrilling Treasure Hunt that Jaya was presented with. Finding a long lost treasure and restoring the reputation of her family's hero were impossible to resist.

I enjoyed the alternating POV(Points of View) between Jaya and her great-granduncle Anand.

While understanding why he did it, I was sad that Lane left Jaya for her own good. I was tickled that he couldn't help but want to protect her afterwards. I loved the way that Jaya put him told him exactly what she thought of his unilateral decision to end their relationship. These two are an entertaining pair.

Excellent narrator!

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Title: Blood Sweep

Subtitle: Posadas County Mystery, Book 8

Author: Steven F. Havill

Narrator: Beth Richmond

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-15

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Gifted 15-year-old Francisco Guzman has become an internationally renowned concert pianist, touring the world under the auspices of his music conservatory. That gives his mother, Posadas County Undersheriff Estelle Reyes-Guzman, plenty of reason to worry - and that's magnified when she learns that he's in Mexico's crime-ridden Mazatlan for a concert series, where he may be the target for scam artists and kidnappers. Estelle's worries go from bad to worse when her uncle - a man she didn't know existed - surfaces in an attempt to mend family ties and leaves a trail of corpses in his wake. Estelle's attempts to glean family history - the story of her childhood in Tres Santos over the border - from her adopted mother, a woman now in her 90s, go nowhere. Meanwhile escalating events put Sheriff Bobby Torrez in jeopardy, as they do newly wealthy rancher Miles Waddell and his pet project, the multimillion-dollar theme park NightZone, set high on a county mesa. Just when his sage advice might be most useful, former sheriff and family friend Bill Gastner takes a dive - in the shadows of his own garage. Now his far-flung family is added to the mix of people and events astir in the bootheel of New Mexico.

Members Reviews:

a good enough one

The first books in thi series were fun to read. So I jumped at the chance to catch this book. I didn't like the plot of this one- too many out of town characters plotting a too big crime wave. But I did enjoy the author's SW living story telling.

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Title: Blood Like the Setting Sun

Subtitle: A Murder on Maui Mystery, Volume 3

Author: Robert W Stephens

Narrator: Dick Hill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-15

Publisher: Eleven 22 Entertainment

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Edgar Allan "Poe" Rutherford works as an unlicensed private investigator on the island of Maui. He does the occasional job for Mara Winters, an attorney who represents some of the wealthiest and most eccentric locals. Poe's latest assignment involves the case of Charlotte Chambers, the elderly owner of the Chambers Hotel. Charlotte's worth tens of millions, and she's been receiving threatening notes in the mail. Her suspects? Her three adult children. She's convinced one of them wants to knock her off, so they can get their inheritance sooner rather than later. At first Poe thinks she's a bit on the delusional side, but then Charlotte receives an even more disturbing note, this one threatening to kill her. Poe immediately enlists the help of his girlfriend, the beautiful detective Alana Hu. Can Poe and Alana find the culprit before Charlotte turns up dead? Blood Like the Setting Sun is the sequel to Wedding Day Dead and Aloha Means Goodbye.

Members Reviews:

Unexpected Great Read

I was quite surprised at the style of the story. I liked it. The unveiling of the players was done very well.

Could not put it down.

A well paced "who done it" read. Again great characters and wonderful setting. This series should be on TV or the big screen. It feels refreshing to have a final outcome of a crime be not the normal conclution.

Good

the book is that takes place in Hawaii and the city's and how two different families have problems with each other

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Title: A Fatal Chapter

Subtitle: Booktown Mystery, Book 9

Author: Lorna Barrett

Narrator: Karen White

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 126 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

While out walking Sarge, her sister's bichon frise, Tricia is led by the agitated dog to a man lying in a gazebo. She's startled when she recognizes Pete Renquist, the president of the Stoneham Historical Society, who appears to be suffering from cardiac arrest. When Pete later dies in the hospital, the discovery of a suspicious bruise and a puncture mark on his arm suggests he may have been murdered.

Haunted by Pete's enigmatic last words to her, Tricia begins to consider who had a motive to kill her friend. Did Pete take his flirting too far, only to have a jealous husband teach him a lesson? Or did he discover something in the town's historical records that his killer wanted kept secret? Tricia is determined to get to the bottom of things before someone else becomes history....

Members Reviews:

Shocking Ending!

I have listened to every book in this series & it's only because I've grown to love Angelica, Mr. Everett & the other townsfolk. The main character, Tricia, is easily one of the most unlikeable unrelateable characters in any cozy mystery series. So, if you like to get into a book where you get attached

to the main character then this series will not fit the bill! Tricia is grumpy, rude, cynical, non charitable & overall someone you are cheering for to lose, which is an odd choice. So be warned about that!

However, I enjoy the other characters so much that I continue to read/listen. And I was very pleased with this latest installment. I did NOT see the ending coming at all, it was a complete shock. If you read all the books you are so entangled in these characters lives that you will be surprised in every way with how it ends. Great story, great plot line & great performance on this story!

Ten Stars

This is the best book in the series. Lorna Barrett has out done herself. I started listening to this book while starting out on my morning errands and did not stop listening until I finished that evening. I am still processing the ending and wondering what Lorna is going to do with Trisha in the next book. All I can say is wow!!!!!

Thank God there's only one more to go ...

Any additional comments?

I've gone this far, I might as well go on to the next. I saw the ending coming a mile away, so it was no big surprise. The surprise, however, continues to be Tricia's amazing unlikeability. Unapologetically, humorlessly judgemental. The author must have awful food issues. I don't think we've ever seen Tricia get through a meal without 'losing her appetite' ... or trying to fat shame anyone who even looks twice at a dessert or potato chip. And even though it has no relationship to the story whatsoever, anyone she meets who fits the bill, needs to be described by how fat they are. Because it's so unnecessary, it's a little jarring to hear. I hate to say it ... but you DO find yourself thinking 'well she deserved THAT' every time something awful happens to her. She always accuses everyone she can think of and then hopes no one will think ill of her. Everyone simply loves her and by the end of every single book, I ask myself why. I was going to quit the series, but when I saw I only had one left, I figured I'd see what happens to the other characters who are rendered much more entertaining to know.

True cozy mystery

i really enjoyed this series so much. can't wait.

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Title: Waking Evil

Author: Kylie Brant

Narrator: Bronson Pinchot

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-26-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When the body of a woman is found in rural Buffalo Springs, forensic investigator Ramsey Clark is called in. Ramsey believes in evidence, not superstition. But when another murder rocks the town, Ramsey begins to wonder if a killer is playing on everyone's fears - or a prophecy is being fulfilled.

Members Reviews:

Just okay

I didn't find it as enjoyable as the first book in the Mindhunters series, but it was an okay read.

Awesome

This book was awesome from beginning to end. I loved not being able to figure out who the killer/killers were. I started to suspect Rollins just before he was revealed which make this book even better for me, because I usually know who it is halfway through a book. Love it!

Hooked on this series!

Had ordered this second book even before I finished the first book in this series. Like the story and the characters! This is an author I will continue to follow....have already ordered the third book! Have recommended this author to friends!

I loved the characters - Caitlin and her assistant

This story was riveting from the beginning. I loved the characters - Caitlin and her assistant. Did not see the unexpected ending. I llke this writer and this series.

Like Nothing I've Read Before...

This is another talented author I am so glad to have recently discovered. Since this book was published in 2009 and only has 20 reviews so far, I'd say Ms. Brant is highly under-rated. If your looking for an extremely well written romantic suspense with multi-faceted characters and an intriguing plot, you should definitely pick this one up. Although it's the second in the 'Mindhunters' series it can absolutely standalone. But the first book in this series 'Waking Nightmare' was so wonderful I'd recommend reading it too. What a delight it was to see the couple from that story make a brief appearance in this one and learn what they were up to now. This does have a bit of the occult but it never overtakes the story and only adds to the mystery and suspense.

Ramsey and Dev were both unique and well-fleshed individuals. I loved the way Dev "got her" on a deeper level. Both have emotional scars, especially Ramsey who has never really known love until Dev. It was just a fabulous read that engaged me in all aspects and threw me for some loops. While I suspected the villain's identity, I was never sure of it. There was a big shocker at the end which I never saw coming either. Besides the heart pounding suspense it had a beautiful romance and let me add that Ms. Brant can write a love scene with the best of them. A truly thrilling read that grabbed my undivided attention from the get-go and never wavered. The writing was exceptionally vivid, smart, and spine-tingling at times. Can't wait for the next one!

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Title: Murder, She Wrote: The Queen's Jewels

Subtitle: Murder, She Wrote, Book 34

Author: Jessica Fletcher, Donald Bain

Narrator: Sandra Burr

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Jessica Fletcher has always wanted to take a transatlantic voyage on the legendary Queen Mary 2. Now, she's finally getting her chance. But when the investigation of a stolen diamond follows her up the gangplank, she must try to enjoy the sumptuous seaborne surroundings while searching for a priceless diamond - and the person desperate enough to take a life for it.

Members Reviews:

Very hard to stop listening to!

I loved having characters from the original tv series reappear! I will definitely be listening to this one over and over again!

Features Three Special Characters from the TV show

I was so excited to hear this book on Audible because we have all waited so long for newer Murder She Wrote titles and this didn't disappoint. The audio sound was very clear, the story was concise, and there were just enough descriptions of the ship, the people, the whole environment, to draw a picture, but not over-embellish and distract. Michael Hagarty, Dennis Stanton, and George Sutherland, oh my! The only thing I wish has been done was to include these other characters (Dennis and Michael) in other books.

Good One

Quick, light and easy read/listen. Great for that afternoon and evening you want to relax.

Much better than anticipated

What did you like best about this story?

I liked this book much better than I thought I would. The characters were fun, the story line was engaging and the ending was surprising.

What does Sandra Burr bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I think she is the best Jessica Fletcher since Angela Landsbury.

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

The ending. The last 20 minutes. WOW.

The Queens Jewels

I really enjoyed the book. Kept my interest the whole time. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the narrator. Other than that it was a great listen.