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Title: Through Gates of Fire

Subtitle: Volume 1: Wingless Flight

Author: Steve Bonenberger

Narrator: Mike Chrisman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-07

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story of paradise found, paradise lived, and paradise lost.

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Title: Catherine Wheels

Author: Leif Peterson

Narrator: Scott Brick

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-27-06

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

After her unexpected arrival into this grim corner of the world, Catherine slowly breaches the isolation and penetrates the self-absorption. Like the prayer wheel on the wall of a nearby convent, Catherine gently but surely pulls the various dying people around her into the robust company of the loving and living.

Catherine Wheels is a lyrical novel of hope and redemption, the honest story of men and women who have had all the zest for life knocked out of them, damaged souls who are slowly brought back to health by a little girl who knows something the rest of them either never knew or had forgotten: something about prayer, love, and sacrifice.

Members Reviews:

Art, Faith, & Tragic Beauty

Imagine, hidden within the wall of an ancient convent, a prayer wheel once used to send prayers to the nuns to bring before God. It's the intriguing and fitting metaphor at the center of this story of hope in the midst of life's inescapable tragedies.

Like the strands of an old rope, Thomas's life has unraveled. At every turn, he finds only more pain. When he receives news that his older brother, an Episcopal priest, has killed himself, it seems nothing will ever be right again.

But from the moment a mysterious nine-year-old girl enters Thomas's life, her spiritual insight begins to work miracles.

Readers, I must warn you: if you'll sit with Catherine awhile, she might challenge you to your very core. But if you've ever hurt for someone you cannot help, ever struggled with doubt in the face of God's seeming coldness, ever borrowed the grace of others in a time of deep loss, you may just find something life-changing in this story.

Ultimately, this is a tale of the sometimes agonizingly slow process of redemption. Peterson offers no formula, no familiar landmarks for navigation. There is no clear answer to the great conflict waged at the center of life. Yet I defy the contemplative reader not to be compelled.

The ever-present shadow of deep beauty makes this book irresistible: you want to savor it, to read it slowly and make it last. The force that keeps you turning the pages is not so much what's going to happen next, but what this now is going to feel like.

The understated awakenings in Peterson's characters, and his incisive observations about their souls, are startling. While reading, I was Thomas passing through "an unnamable threshold-divided into before and after."

Catherine Wheels gives the sense that no philosophy can answer our deepest questions better than a story. And I, for one, am richer for the reminder.

A Journey to Hope

Catherine Wheels is an introspective, gentle-paced novel detailing a man's journey from emotional isolation to love, hope, and healing. Peterson seamlessly incorporates many dream sequences and flashbacks into his story, giving it the feel of a narrative essay. I savored his rich descriptions, vivid similes and metaphors, careful word choices, subtle symbolism, and elements of the unexpected (e.g., the story is set largely in a castle in Montana).

I love a book that is so well-written that I forget it is a book. In fact, Leif Peterson uses first-person voice so expertly that I felt like was the main character, Thomas, exploring my feelings and trying to make sense of my tragedy-shaken world.

Through his characters' dialogue, Peterson provides some thoughtful insights on loss, grief, and the human condition.

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Title: The Gathering

Author: William X. Kienzle

Narrator: Edward Holland

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-11-04

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

The late William X. Kienzle is best known for his Father Koesler mysteries, starring priest/detective Father Robert Koesler. Here, we go back to Father Koesler's past, to a time when young Catholic men and women were encouraged, even expected to become priests and nuns. Kienzle follows a group of young men and women through the paths of their religious life, as they test their commitment, their faith, and their vocation against the high standards of the Catholic Church. Together and separately, they struggle, making difficult choices and facing guilt. Now, twenty years later, one of their number has been murdered, and Father Koesler must intervene to solve the case and tie up the unspoken threads of the common life they have chosen.

©2002 William X. Kienzle; (P)2002 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"This highly intelligent, wonderfully human, and compassionate novel, the 24th in his Father Koesler series, is a reminder of how good a writer [Kienzle] could be." (Publishers Weekly)

"Koesler's natural flair for detection is surpassed only by his deep and abiding compassion for the human condition." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

For me, nostalgia

While I have to agree that the teenagers in this book speak like no teenagers ever did - they all sound at least ten years older than they're supposed to be - for me reading a novel set largely in Holy Redeemer parish in Detroit is a bunch of happy. I grew up in Holy Redeemer, though a good twenty-five years later than this story begins, and it's lovely to see the place I knew so accurately recorded here.

I bought this book for my Kindle because I was first reading Judged By Love, Bill Kienzle's biography, and I thought I'd give one of his novels a try. I'm glad I did, even though the consensus seems to be that this is probably his weakest mystery. Since I love mysteries, I'll try another too. =)

"The Gathering", Kienzle goes out with a whimper

How unfortunate that "The Gathering" is the last book that William X. Kienzle wrote. It is nothing more than a vapid retelling, and retelling, and .... (get the picture) of five young people,how they came to arrive at the decision to enter religious life and the events that occurred along the way. The solving of "THE" murder, which really isn't one, doesn't pan out (and at that very weakly) until the very last few pages of the book. Until that point the reader suffers through how Rose and Alice and Mike and Manny and Benny and yes, the hero, Robert Koesler, came to the decision to choose a religious life and the trials and tribulations that played out along the way.

The book begins as Fr. Koesler returns to a now defunct seminary building in anticipation for a reunion with the surviving five religious and former religious who formed the "group". That brief glimpse of the aging priest doesn't last long. The novel then takes the reader back to the time when these young people either made the decision to enter religious life or had the decision made for them. The dialogue is weak, repetitive and lacks any spark of life. It is too bad that Mr. Kienzle discussed the most questionable tactics of one priest who used the "missionary's privilege" to pave the way for a most unwilling candidate to enter the seminary.

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Título: Cielos de la Tierra [Earth Skies]

Autor: Carmen Boullosa

Narrador: full cast

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 05-06-04

Editor: Recorded Books

Calificaciones: 1 de 5 de 4 votos

Categorías: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Resumen del editor:

Esta novella toma lugar en una sociedad del futuro llamada Atlantida, donde el poder governamental quiere destruir toda la historia humana encontrada en la memoria de aquellos "sobrevivientes del futuro". El uso del lenguaje ha sido prohivido. Lear, una curiosa paleografa, secretamente investiga un manuscrito que la llevara de vuelta al Mejico colonial.

Opiniones de los miembros:

The worst book. El peor libro en mi vida

This book is not only bad, but the reading is awful as well.

Los actores lo leen como lo hacen los ninos en acto de teatro colegial de fin de a?o. La historia de los Atlantidas no llega a ninguna parte y la de los humanos tampoco. El libro es demasiado malo para ser deprimente. El valor historico del relato del indio se pierde entre los comentarios absurdos de la supuesta Alantida y de otro personaje que al encontrar el supuesto manuscrito aparece y desparece sin proposito alguno. Lastima que teniendo tan pocos libros en espanol han escogido uno tan malo. Especialmente habiendo tantos escritores buenos Latin Am?rica y Espana. Para lo ?nico que posiblemente pueda tener valor es para vocabulario del castellano ya que la escritora tiene una pronunciacion didactica el libro es bueno para personas que estan estudiando castellano a nivel avanzado

The actors read the book the way children perform end of the year school plays. The story about the Atlantid does not go anywhere nor does the story related to the humans. The historical value of the indian tale is lost among absurd conmentaries from the alleged woman from Atlantid and for the other character who presumably found the alleged manuscript. The Book is too bad to be depressing.

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Title: The Sword and the Miracle

Author: Melvyn Bragg

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-23-00

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

In the seventh century, at the dawn of Christianity, Bega, a bewitching Irish princess bestowed with miraculous powers, and Padric, a charismatic British prince gifted with the fiery power of the sword, sacrifice themselves for what they believe to be a greater destiny. Weaving historical details and the power of religious faith into a charged loved story, Bragg brings vigor to the Dark Ages in a riveting historical novel.

©1996 by Melvyn Bragg; (P)1998 by Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic Reviews:

"An absorbing epic...as splendid a ripping yarn as any of the best classics...The violence is truly awe-inspiring, the battles magnificent." (Daily Telegraph)

Members Reviews:

Romance

You could read this book in two ways - as a swashbuckling story in an Ireland and Scotland of yesteryear or as an historical novel. If you read as just an adventure book it would rate OK, but if you read as an historical novel, it falls flat on its face. This is quite surprising, as I have previously enjoyed Bragg's History of English and I would have thought he could be both quite precise in depicting the history correctly and create a good narrative. He fails on both counts. It only goes to prove that very few (if any) historians and writers of non-fiction can make the passage over to the fictional stage. I would invest my money elsewhere.

Good tale but Too long!!

I found this story unsatisfactory in the extreme. Too much was repeated too often and i found the ending did not suit what had been come before. The reader also tended to swallow his words and slur to some degree so it made it harder to listen to. I would not recommend this as easily as I would other audio books.

the characters seem just obsessed with each other

I stopped listening to this audio book because I was tired of how obsesed the characters seemed with each other and how they were fated to not be able to be together. Its good though if you want a big romance story.

I couldn't....I tried!....but I just couldn't!

I don't even want to give this book one star, quite honestly.

I tried to listen to "The Sword and the Miracle" but only got about an hour into Part I (12-something hours!!!). I can't even imagine how horrible it would have been to try to listen to part II (another 12-something hours???)

This was the most boring book I had ever started to listen to. But, who knows? It may not have continued to be that bad had there been another person performing the reading. There was absolutely no emotion, no dramatization, no voice fluctuation, and quite honestly, I couldn't understand a lot of what was being said. The narrator was a poor choice for this book. Someone more along the lines of Geraldine James, who reads "The Outlander" series would have been so much better!!! Listen to the entire "Outlander" series, you'll enjoy those books a whole lot better than this one!

One of my favourites

I have listened to this many times. Always enjoyable. I love the historic references too

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Title: Though None Go With Me

Author: Jerry B. Jenkins

Narrator: Jerry B. Jenkins

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 09-28-00

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Though None Go With Me is a powerful novel depicting one courageous woman's determination to stand faithful in all circumstances. It is a moving saga of forgiveness and peace amidst the loves, trials, and joys of an American family. And ultimately, it is a portrait of the far-reaching impact of a life that fully embraces the steadfast promises of God.

Members Reviews:

What a great read!

This book inspired me to continue trusting God no matter what happens and to know that maybe I am influencing others who haven't yet expressed it. I only wish it had been an unabridged version.

A Sure Cure For Optimism

Have you ever been told you are so heavenly minded you are no earthly good? Do people look at you and comment on your happiness or joy? Do sunrises bring you a sense of peace with limitless potential? Are you guilty of being a called a hopeless romantic who sees good in everything from thunder clouds to bee stings?

Well, my friends, if that is you, this book is your sure cure. In this book, the characters do not just have half empty glasses, the other half of their glasses are filled with hemlock. Jerry Jenkins is a great writer who has brought us some wonderful literature. And to be completely honest, there are about ten minutes at the end of this book that are actually powerful and poignant. But other than that, it seems as if Mr. Jenkins had an arrangement with his publishers to be paid by how many dead bodies he could scatter along the way; hence the title, Though None Go With Me. In the end there was no almost one left to go with anyone. This book makes Saving Private Ryan and The Killing Fields seem like Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. In fact Mr. Jenkins killed so many people off, that constantly coming up with new ways to do them in was getting a bit tedious.

In the future, if ever I need to be brought down, I will do something easy like walk off a bridge, or sky dive without a chute. But I will not recommend this book.

My advise to you. Just walk in busy traffic. it will be cheaper.

Unforgetable!

This is such a great story! I read it a long time ago and kept it for my 15 year old dauther and will keep it for all my daughters when they reach the age of reading such a story. It teaches faith, loyalty and commitment through adversity and yet, there is a sweet reward at the end. This is a story I will never forget, and I would like to THANK Mr. Jenkins for writing it. You will not regret this purchase.

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Title: Fire of Heaven

Subtitle: Fire of Heaven Trilogy, Book 3

Author: Bill Myers

Narrator: Bill Myers

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Newlyweds Brandon and Sarah Martus have been chosen to become Revelation's two prophets. As the couple prepares for the final showdown against Satan himself, they must live and proclaim the truths Christ has given his end-times church. From America, to archaeological ruins dating back to Bible times, to the Himalayas, and finally to Jerusalem, Brandon and Sarah battle the forces of man and hell while learning the true cost of following Christ...and experiencing a Love far deeper than either could have imagined.

©1999 Bill Myers (P)1999 Zondervan

Critic Reviews:

"...crisp, fast-paced, provocative, and laced headily with Scripture. A very compelling story." (Frances Rivers)

Members Reviews:

GREA READ - A Twist on Revelation's Two Witnesses!

The author, Bill Myers, states in the books prologue that "this book is not for everyone" which is a very gutsy statement that could be to his publisher's dismay with a negative bottom line. However, I found the risk to be worth the effort with this author's twist on the two witnesses from the Bible's book of Revelations.

I am a devote believer in Jesus and the Bible and would recommend checking your religiosity at the table of contents and enjoy a griping and thought provoking novel. I read this book completely 3 times because I LOVED the story and the characters, who were so real, and throughout the novel saw correlations to ways God has worked in my life.

I would give more details of the novel's story but once I got started I wouldn't be able to stop so it would be best if you purchase this book, open your mind and enjoy a great novel!!

Thank YOU Bill Myers!

Amazing, haven't read a trilogy this good in a long time. Kept me glued to the books and wondering if it could really be that easy. I will be reading alot more Bill Myers in the near future. I didn't even know he had written all those books. Then i found out he was the creator of a series my kids had when they were all home too called McGee And Me. I'm impressed, thank YOU Bill Myers!

Great writer and intriguing story!

Great writer and intriguing story!

Great writer!!!

I love all of Bill Myers books! They are my favorite for out of the box christian fiction. I especially enjoy how Bill Myers brings the realm of the spirit into day to day life experiences. It really opens your eyes to the possibilities of what God is and does and how things might be happening around a person unseen..... Awesome!

Great work of fiction but stirs the imagination and makes me want to learn more about how God can use me.

I was a fan of the first book, "Blood of Heaven" when I was a child and wasn't at all interested at the time in reading the second or third in the series or I did not know about them. I was excited to find there were 2 more in the series and as I read each on my phone, I would fight falling asleep to finish chapters! I loved the story, the characters and of course the spiritual significance in these last days.

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Title: The Campaign

Author: Marilyn Tucker Quayle, Nancy Tucker Northcott

Narrator: Marilyn Tucker Quayle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Known for his rock-solid integrity and devotion to his family, Grant finds himself caught in a sinister web of suspicion and controversy, with mounting evidence of a plot that will not only derail his political career, but also destroy him as a person. Racing against time to prove his innocence and find the real killer, he follows a trail of clues that lead him from Georgia to the backrooms and corridors of power in Washington, D.C.

Members Reviews:

Next Time I'll Get the Unabridged Version

The summary of this audio-book made it sound intriguing to me. I was very disappointed. I bought it with the idea it was a Christian mystery. There was not one mention of God, Christ or anything vaguely Christian. The on-line summary was more interesting than the whole book. The story seemed too contrived and incomplete. Well, I realized it was because it was the abridged version. I borrowed the original book from the church library and what a difference! It's actually captivating. I wonder if the authors know what the abridgement has done to their story? It ruined it. Just pass this audibook on by.

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Title: Chief

Author: Michael G. Uva

Narrator: Jeffrey Ott

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-03-16

Publisher: Michael G. Uva

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Chief is a story of an underprivileged, not-so-good-English-speaking Hispanic immigrant who meets a wrong side of the tracks Gringo. He's the freshmen high school class clown. Both of their wayward lives soon change when they somehow become cops. Santiago, although limited by his migrant background, attempts to rise through the police ranks. His new goal in life is to become the first Hispanic Chief of Police in Los Angeles. Then tragedy steps in and cuts one of the two buddy officers down in a horrific, yet heroic way! When all is certainly lost, a heavenly visitor steps in. The enduring officer's life soon changes drastically in a most unsuspecting way!

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Title: Growing Faith

Subtitle: Stories with a Message for Todays Youth

Author: Edith Edremoda, David C. Russell, Kim Leatherman, Cheryl Rogers

Narrator: Cheryl Rogers

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-18-14

Publisher: Cheryl Rogers

Genres: Fiction, Religious & Inspirational

Publisher's Summary:

Growing Faith is a short story collection delivering a powerful message to young people. In six stories, by four authors, the audiobook encourages listeners to surrender to God, love others, obey the law, prayer for others, surrender their lives to God, and walk in the gifting and calling of the Holy Spirit. In the popular audiobook format, the collection can provide family entertainment on road trips as well as individual entertainment while jogging, doing chores, or relaxing.

Members Reviews:

"Growing In Faith" I feel is a very beautiful set of inspiritualational reading for young and old alike!

I thought that Cheryl and the other authors who helped write this book did a magnificence job ! I really enjoyed these stories about faith in Jesus Christ. It was a real uplifter of inspiration! And yet they were very short stories as well.

I gave this book"Growing In Faith," five stars because I felt that Jesus said to do this on account of how well this book was written. I recommend this book to young and old who likes very short inspirational stories to that help build o e's faith which I think all of us Christians need even more than in previous years because of all that we have to endure with the ungodly type of people and all the trials that can come our way nowadays, don't you think so too reader to be?

I received this book free and in exchange I am now giving an honest review after having read it.

By Angela L.