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Title: The Tale of Two Thieves

Subtitle: The Untold Story

Author: JD Snyder

Narrator: Guy Veryzer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-30-15

Publisher: Nomadic Heretic, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

The Tale of Two Thieves: The Untold Story by J. D. Snyder is a novel of redemption, courage, and faith. It was written by an author who has experienced all of these through the Lord despite, and perhaps because of, tragedy in his own life. Listeners who are struggling with their faith, and even ones who are not, will be deeply touched by this story.

The cover design is beyond beautiful. I love the colors. Such a rich look! The cover and title make clear the type of book this is. The author will immediately find his audience of listeners who are open to stories about Christianity.

The story itself is not for children; it is violent and touches upon tough issues, although with restraint and not prurience. I was immediately taken into the time, place, and setting where the author wanted me to go. The story is gripping.

I hope many people discover this wonderful author and story.

Members Reviews:

READ the book...Different Narrator Please...:-(

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

The story was AWESOME and it really made me think about who the thieves could have been and how they arrived at their death sentence,

Who was your favorite character and why?

Titus...He believed that Jesus was the Messiah.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Guy Veryzer?

ANYONE! Terrible narrator, i will avoid any book narrated by him. Shame, because the short book was unique and thought-provoking

Could you see The Tale of Two Thieves being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes. I would love it if PURE FLIX made the movie, they are getting better and better!

Any additional comments?

NEW NARRATOR!

inspired

I've never even considered why the two thieves were divided in the way they treated Jesus but this story makes me think on those little things we often overlook

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Title: Whiskers of the Lion

Subtitle: An Amish-Country Mystery

Author: P.L. Gaus

Narrator: George Newbern

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-15

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Sheriff Bruce Robertson is charged with finding a young Amish woman on the run from a murderous drug ring, so she can testify in federal court. Wrestling with a recurring childhood nightmare of a deadly lion, the Holmes County sheriff finds himself torn between allegiance to the legal system he upholds and the beliefs of the people he is sworn to protect.

Members Reviews:

Great Addition! Wonderful Author!

Hard to believe that this is the ninth book in this series. Each book builds this series to an even stronger read. I love each of the characters and how the author develops them. He really is able to bring his characters to life. I am so glad to have found this author and his books. He takes the time to research and set each scene and each scenario in the book. It helps that I also know some of the area in which his books are taking place. I will continue to read this author and pray he continues to write these wonderful novels.

In this book, Fannie is still on the run from both the drug ring and the law. Which will find her first? Meanwhile, the Sheriff is struggling in his own life. Will he be able to settle this matter or will this be the case that will break him? While it is a continuation of the 8th book, this book can be read as a stand alone. With all the twists and turns in the mystery, one cannot but keep turning the page. I would highly recommend this novel!!

Engaging

Having read all the previous books in P. L. Gaus' series of Amish Country Mysteries, I was eagerly awaiting this latest one. Even though I was familiar with many of the characters already, in this book Gaus developed several of them with great sensitivity and introspection. The plot takes some unexpected turns to keep the reader engaged and guessing. My only disappointment was that the book ended, and I'll have to wait for another to be written and published. Please keep writing, Mr. Gaus!

Enjoyable

I've enjoyed this series, and keeping up with the character's lives and their development. While an exciting mystery, I feel this was more people driven than the mystery itself. It is a slow paced story with lots of extra information about the Amish, which I assume was correct (such as woman's dresses, etc). I wish I had paid more attention to the dates and times at the start of each chapter, and I also wish I would have reread the previous novel "The Names of Our Tears", then the mystery would have been easier to predict who did it. All in all, an enjoyable read.

Completes "The Names of Our Tears"

This book completes "The Names of Our Tears" story line. It helps to read the entire series from the beginning since characters from earlier ones reappear in them and each book is one year later, building on your knowledge of the town and it's inhabitants. This series is family friendly. There are murders to be solved, but without detailed graphic violence or explicit sex. I would be comfortable letting a teenager read any of these books.

Another good book by this author

This writer has improved in his writing style, although his books are always interesting. He used to write in phrases, now uses full sentences, which I like better. The story is somewhat improbable, but I did enjoy the book.

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Title: Emails from Heaven

Author: Sam Neumann

Narrator: Greg Hernandez

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-26-15

Publisher: Top Drawer Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

David Grasso has gotten an email from no one. He knows this is impossible, but with a blank "sender" field and no other identifying marks, he's left incapable of tracing the source. The email claims to be from his brother, but David knows it can't be, because his brother is dead.

Upon reading the body text he becomes furious, not at the obvious attempt at deceit, but at what the email says. Furious someone would use his brother's name to perpetuate a lie. Furious the lie existed at all.

Emails from Heaven is a novel following David Grasso's struggle to make sense of the email and those that followed. As a graphic designer at a high-powered ad firm in downtown Chicago, David spends most of his waking hours at the office. He's unmarried, has few friends, and his coworkers bore him. His life is a monotonous running clock. But when the email arrives, his world is turned on end, and he will go to any length to reveal the source and explain the seemingly inconceivable circumstances that led to it showing up in his inbox.

This is the story of one man's struggle with mystery, death, and the idea of faith. When logic is suspended, all that remains is one timeless question:

What if?

Members Reviews:

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good fiction ...

I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good fiction read. I'm not really a "reader" but I took a chance on this book because I read his last book and was intrigued to see what this was about. Surprisingly it wasn't what I expected with a title like Emails From Heaven. While the title lead me to believe that this may be another super religious book, it wasn't that at all. I enjoyed the character development of the main character and at many points had a hard time putting it down because I wanted to see what would happen next. Overall I would recommend it.

Iâll say it right from the beginning â Mr. ...

Iâll say it right from the beginning â Mr. Neumann got me with Emails from Heaven. The teaser 'email' intrigued me quite a bit, and when I started reading it, I was absolutely and completely drawn in. I read front to back in one day....couldn't put it down!! Itâs rare that I find a novel that so riveting that I was wrapped up in to the mystery and found myself faithfully asking 'What it'? Mr. Neumann is an outstanding, creative writer!!

... second book I've read by Sam Neumann and my favorite so far

This is the second book I've read by Sam Neumann and my favorite so far. I literally couldn't put it down. Emails from Heaven forces you to think about the bigger picture and what you should do with this short life you're given. I fell in love with the characters and found myself rooting for them as I read. I finished the book last night feeling content and looking forward to whatever Sam has up his sleave next.

An engaging surprise

It's not really about the emails. It's about so much more. The more you read, the more you're drawn in. The main character David, is like someone we all know, an ordinary guy, trying to make sense of his life and what's important, what's not. If you've ever worked in an office you'll easily relate to the "office politics." I loved the supporting characters, and the fishing trip David takes with the offices "outcast" Martin.

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Title: Into the Canyon

Subtitle: A River Novel

Author: Michael Neale

Narrator: Michael Neale

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-15

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Some stories take generations to unfold. Gabriel Clarke has the River in his blood: The River that he loved as a child. The River that took his father, John. The River he feared, fled...and has come back to now. Jacob Fielding owes the last twenty years of his life to John Clarkethe stranger who drowned saving him and his brother from their own boyish recklessness. Since that day Jacob's gratitude has extended to everyone around him...especially Gabriel, that brave man's son. But while the death of John Clarke became a powerful force for good in Jacob, it has been an unshakable source of darkness in another man. When gratitude and guilt meet at the River two decades after that fateful day, Gabriel finds himself face to face with a stark choice for his own future: anger or forgiveness, hatred or love, death or life. So much more than an allegory, Into the Canyon will inspire you to love deeply, forgive extravagantly, and live large.

Members Reviews:

An Inspirational Journey on The River

In this sequel to The River, Gabriel Clark learns to become a river guide. Jacob Fielding, the man Gabriel's father saved at the expense of his own life, takes him into his family and the into his guide business. Gabriel is still struggling with his fears of The River, but the more he learns the more he trusts himself and feels The River is his true home.

The book is peopled with characters from The River: Jacob Fielding and his daughters Tabitha and Sadie, Ezra Buchanan, Gabriel's mother, Maggie, and Rio, his marvelous dog. The book is a continuation of Gabriel's struggle to forgive, give of himself, and find love. The plot is very simple, no twists or complex threads, but it you enjoy inspirational reading, this is a good book.

For me, the major problem with the book is that the writing is very simple and sometimes awkward. However, this doesn't distract too much from the description of the wild river and surroundings. In fact, The River is the major character in the book. The other other character including Gabriel are rather one dimensional. They suffer, but it is almost a foregone conclusion that they will succeed. It seems too easy.

The descriptions of white water rafting are worth reading the book for. They are accurate and exciting. If you enjoy the outdoors, camping, hiking, and rafting, you'll enjoy this book. Likewise if you like inspirational books, this is one for you.

I reviewed this book for Thomas Nelson's BookLook Bloggers.

Healing, Closure and Friendship At The River

Michael Neale in his new book, âInto The Canyonâ Book Two in The River series published by Thomas Nelson gives us another adventure with Gabriel Clarke.

From the back cover: Some stories take generations to unfold.

Gabriel Clarke has The River in his blood: The River that he loved as a child. The River that took his father, John. The River he feared, fled . . . and has come back to now.

Jacob Fielding owes the last twenty years of his life to John Clarkeâthe stranger who drowned saving him and his brother from their own boyish recklessness. Since that day, Jacobâs gratitude has extended to everyone around him . . . especially Gabriel, that brave manâs son.

But while the death of John Clarke became a powerful force for good in Jacob, it has been an unshakable source of darkness in another man.

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Title: The Last Sacrifice

Author: Hank Hanegraaff, Sigmund Brouwer

Narrator: Doug Lamoreux

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-23-15

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Helius, Nero's most trusted advisor, anticipates the death of his sworn enemy, the legendary warrior Gallus Sergius Vitas, scheduled to die a gruesome death in the arena. However, the badly beaten man who appears in the amphitheater is not who he seems.

Rescued by a stranger and given a mysterious scroll, Vitas is told that he must decipher this letter to find the answers he needs - a letter that Helius is also determined to decipher and to keep hidden from Nero.

As Nero's reign of terror grows, so does his circle of enemies.

Members Reviews:

While Exciting, the Novel Suffers from a Lack of Plot

While an enticing sequel to the previous book, The Last Sacrifice suffers heavily from a lack of clear direction.

Pros:

A lot of the pros from the previous book still stand. The characters are still interesting and complicated, the eschatological view is still great, and the book is still page-turning and very hard to put down. While none of these are as top-line as in book one, they're still good enough to keep the book interesting.

Cons:

While this was present in the previous book, this becomes very noticeable in this book: namely, that the book as a whole doesn't have a real plot. There's no discernable goals for many of the characters, other than to stay alive and escape. As a result, the story is mostly driven by the character's reactions to events rather than acting to events. And so you don't really feel like the story has gotten anywhere at the end of the book. It has set up the last book really well. But it feels like, plot-wise, that's all the story is: set-up. And so while it was an enjoyable read, it feels like it should be 50% shorter and part of Book 3, instead of its own separate book.

As a follow-up to the above point, the book has a really abrupt ending. Not as in a cliff-hanger ending--I love good cliff-hanger endings like Empire Strikes Back or Catching Fire. But it really feels like the author just chose an arbitrary point to split Book 2 and Book 3. There's no real climax to this book.

Overall:

This book is a lot weaker than Book One, mostly because, while this happened in book one as well, it just becomes really clear that there's no real plot for each book in the series: the plot is just an overarching one in the series as a whole. This makes each book feel more like an installment in a TV series than a book that is solely good on its own merits. Because most of this book is a set-up for Book 3, then, a lot of how good this book is depends on how good Book 3 ends up being. If Book 3 blows me away, then the set-up was at least partially worth it. Otherwise, while the story is engaging and a fun read, the lack of structure really hurts the story.

All Three Books make for a Good Story

Well written and good character development. This series is a short rebuttal to the Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye.

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Title: Empire of the Angels [Russian Edition]

Author: Bernard Werber

Narrator: Elaine Yatsenko

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-15

Publisher: Interactive Media

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

This is an audiobook adaptation of Bernard Werber's best-selling novel Empire of the Angels (L'Empire des Anges), read in Russian unabridged by Elaine Yatsenko.

For our protagonist, Michael Pinso,n the judgment day has come, and he must decide whether to return to Earth as an initiated master or to escape the reincarnation cycle. From a reincarnated human being, he moves on to become an angel. But in his new guise of guardian angel, Michael discovers that watching over human beings and granting their wishes - even the most absurd - is no piece of cake. More like a taste of hell.

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Title: The Yellow Sock: An Adoption Story

Author: Angela Hunt

Narrator: Becky Doughty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-15

Publisher: Angela Hunt Communications, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Megan and Dave Wingfield want nothing more than to be parents--to welcome a child of their own. When they aren't able to conceive after two years of trying, they decide to adopt and find that journey is also fraught with mishaps and the potential for broken hearts. Can Megan learn to trust God with the desires of her heart?

A novella by Angela Hunt, an adoptive mother, about the special way God uses adoption to bring families together.

Members Reviews:

beautiful asoption story

I thoroughly enjoyed this story by Angela Hunt. As I was reading, I felt as if I were right there watching as the story unfolded. The characters were well-developed and the story realistic and believable. The story follows a young couple and their journey through infertility and adoption. You felt Megan's frustration and despair at not being able to conceive and Dave's struggle to understand and the ups and downs of the adoption process. I also enjoyed the narrator and her skill at reading the story and adding life to the character's voices. I highly recommend this book.

I received a copy of this book from the Publisher in exchange for my honest review which I have given.

Heart touching.. So true to life emotions..

What did you like best about this story?

This was such a realistic story. The characters and the emotions were so true to life believable!

Have you listened to any of Becky Doughtys other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes I have. Another great reading. I like Becky Doughty's readings..

Christian Fiction

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this novel on Audible. The performance was very good--Becky Doughty did an excellent narration of the story. I would recommend this. I received this book through TBCN in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very touching story about a young couple dealing with fertility issues. The reader very easily gets involved in their struggles and emotions. This is a very pro-adoption story in the circumstances that this couple faces. Just when you think that everything is going smoothly, they face another obstacle or glitch in their quest for a child. We see God at work in the whole process, and their journey in trusting Him for His perfect plan is the focus of the story.

Great book!

The Yellow Sock was an awesome story. It brings to life how adoptive parents go through the "birthing process" to receive their gift from God.

Angela has you right there with the characters. Crying with them in their sorrow, frustrated with them in the delays and cheering when there dreams are realized.

This book really gives a person insight into the heart of adoption.

Endearing Adoption Story

The Yellow Sock by Angela Hunt is a realistic look at infertility and the adoption process. The emotional responses of both the hopeful mother and the father are explored. Anticipation and joy, hopelessness and despair, along with guilt and sorrow are all touched on as the reader sees a young Christian couple try for a couple years to have a child naturally only to finally realize that was not in God's plan for their lives. The story is a reminder that God is in control and as we delight in Him, He will give us the desires of our hearts. The Yellow Sock is a reassuring book for those who are dealing with infertility and the adoption process.

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Title: Mouse Tails

Author: Sonny Collins

Narrator: Nick Hart

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-14

Publisher: Sonny Collins

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

A Christmas story for the entire family that introduces several stories from the Bible in a unique and different way - from the perspective of mice. Two orphans are lost in a blizzard when they happen upon kind Nicholas, keeper of the mountain church. Then a young couple arrives as well, slowed down by the storm. Nicholas gives them a haven from the cold as he shares his stories of some very special creatures in this inspirational novella.

Members Reviews:

Beautiful story

I loved both the story and the presentation! I will share this with my grandson.

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Title: Mail Order Brides Collection: Six Christian Western Romances, Book 1

Author: Vanessa Carvo, Lynn Amaru, Bethany Grace

Narrator: Joe Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-14

Publisher: Quietly Blessed and Loved Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

"Amanda and Cecil Get the Boot" is about a young man who takes the bullet for an older man and becomes paralyzed.

"Mail Order Bride: A Little Child Shall Lead Her" is about a widower who was left with a traumatized daughter who cannot see, hear or speak.

"The Western Mail Order: Garret and Meredith": In Montana's Bitterroot Foothills, is the story of a horse rancher who desires a life full of love and marriage, but he is at a loss as to where to find a potential bride.

"Is He a Mail Order Husband Sent by God?: June Finds Rico on the Prairie" is about the oldest of six children who, with their mother in frail health and their father gone for weeks, finds a severely wounded man on the prairie as she takes her normal early morning ride.

"There Is No Need for a Mail Order Husband: Finding Toby Down by the Stream" is a romance about a young woman who helps out as much as she can on her family's farm, but also loves to take a break when she is able, by riding her horse down to a stream on the edge of their property, and reading the bible.

"An Orphan Finds Her Parents": Sally was a devout Christian orphan girl living simply in New York City until a friend handed her a letter, which would change her life forever.

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Title: Mail Order Bride: Four Christian Western Romances, Book 1

Author: Victoria Otto, Amy Rollins

Narrator: Joe Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-30-14

Publisher: Quietly Blessed and Loved Press

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

This collection contains the four Christian Western Romance audiobooks listed below:

Mail Order Bride: Jasmine's Lonely Cowboy, is an emotional story about a lonely man with children who sends away for a mail order bride, and in return, gets so much more than he expected.

Mail Order Bride: Sent by God to the California Cowboy, is about a young woman in New York City who has fallen onto hard times after being released from the orphanage she'd been in for a majority of her life. Two kind women take her into a halfway house, but there is reason for her to leave New York immediately. The only way the women feel they can keep her safe is to ship her off to California, where their nephew, they tell her, needs a good housekeeper and cook for his ranch. When she meets Seth, she quickly learns that his understanding of the situation is very different.

Mail Order Bride: The Pastor's Bible Brings True Love and Marriage, is a romantic Western love story about a well-established pastor who seeks companionship and love from a good woman, who he hopes will love him back and he can make his wife. What arrived on the coach, sent by his aunt, is far different from that. She is stuck-up, an orphan, looks after her 10-year-old brother, and wants to take the pastor for every dollar she can. Through perseverance and love, and the bible, the pastor is able to turn all of their lives around.

Mail Order Bride: Emily Seeks out the Traveling Preacher for Love is the emotional story of a Southern woman, right before the Civil War, who is determined to find a childhood sweetheart in a traveling preacher. When he told her that his life was being an evangelist and that traveling across the country wasn't exactly a good life for a Southern lady, she told him that she wanted to join him in his ministry as she had attended school and learned all about preaching. That didn't suit him and he returned to Colorado.

Members Reviews:

Mail Order Bride

Personally I think a woman narrator would have been better. And the last book was just plain weird. I almost wish I could "unhear" it. The other three were "ok".....not great but ok. I probably won't buy anymore in the series.