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Title: Notwithstanding

Author: Louis De Bernieres

Narrator: Mike Grady

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-16-11

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of Captain Corelli's Mandolin; a heart-warming collection of stories inspired by life in an English village. Casting his mind back to the village where he grew up, Louis de Bernières brings us a forgotten England: where a lady might dress in plus fours, a retired general might give up wearing clothes and a spiritualist might live with her sister and the ghost of her husband. Here we find the atmosphere of those times as it was in the countryside, and the people whose lives are worth celebrating.

Members Reviews:

Lovely collection of interwoven short stories

Have you listened to any of Mike Gradys other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not yet, but will keep him in mind. He was truly wonderful to listen to and enhanced my enjoyment of the book.

Any additional comments?

Louis de Bernieres is always a joy to read or in this particular case, listen to as an audiobook. I even love the appropriately wry title.

LdB can just as easily turn his hand to a simple refreshing tale such as this, or to the sweeping fact/fiction sagas of Birds Without Wings and Captain Corelli's Mandolin. His satirical War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts is highly entertaining. He seamlessly moves from having a twinkle to a tear in his eye with his poignant and perceptive narratives, which remain in one's mind long after the book is finished. Pathos and humor are handled with equal skill and delicacy.

Red Dog was not well received in written form (too short), but was made into the most delightful family movie - worth watching.

Set in the fictional English village of Notwithstanding, each chapter is a short story about the oddball characters and noteworthy incidents in the village, moving across different time zones. As a rule, I am not a fan of short stories, but the personalities in this small community intersect enough between the stories to tie them together into a single canvas.

I heartily recommend this light enjoyable book with its deadpan turns of phrase. If the subject matter doesn't appeal, you are bound to find a book of his that you will enjoy.

If you like Correlli...

Superbly written and very entertaining from start to finish.The depth and complexity of both the characters and the story are fantastic. I was truly sorry when I had finished.

Notwithstanding

This is a funny and thought provoking story which I have read in print twice before. Sadly the voice doesn't do it justice, too pofaced. However it was a description of the life in a small I can identify with.

Stick to Captain Correli's Mandolin

Really didn't rate this book. Some of the stories went on far too long, and others stopped just as they got started.

Disappointing.

Delightful

Not sentimental but compassionate. Notwithstanding has been such an enjoyable listen that the book could easily have been twice as long and I would have loved every bit of it.

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Title: Like a Charm

Author: Karin Slaughter (author/editor), Mark Billingham, Lee Child, John Connolly, John Harvey, Lynda La Plante, Denise Mina

Narrator: Susan Ericksen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-19-11

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Desire leaves a man destroyed.... A young girl's curiosity reveals secrets better left hidden.... An accidental encounter on a train ends violently.... Ambition leads to a curious exchange.... An uncanny likeness changes two lives forever.... Here is a novel in 16 chilling parts, linked by a glittering charm bracelet that brings misfortune to everyone who handles it. In Like a Charm, the cream of British and American crime writers combine for a must-have collection. From 19th-century Georgia, where the bracelet is forged in fire, to wartime Leeds, a steam train across Europe, the violent backstreets of 1980s Scotland, present-day London, a Manhattan taxi, the Mojave Desert, and back to Georgia, each writer weaves a gripping story of murder, betrayal and intrigue.

Members Reviews:

Terrible book!

This is by far the worst book I've ever listened to. Chewed through the first few chapters - long winded, boring and incredibly racist. Stopped it after a few chapters.

Probably my worst purchase so far

Extremely disappointing and not the quality of work I would normally associate with Karin Slaughter, Mark Billingham, etc. whose books I have enjoyed in the past.

Not for me

The summary sounded good, but I found the stories a bit too brutal. There was too much violence against women and the story on the train with the young man who was a bit slow was a distasteful I my opinion. I got half way through and didn't want to listen to any more. I listen to fiction to be entertained but I didn't find this book entertaining.

loved it! thank you!

it was my first audio book ever and i found it extremely hard to stop listening to it

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Title: By the Horns of a Cow

Subtitle: A Sam Jenkins Mystery

Author: Wayne Zurl

Narrator: David Colacci

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-14-11

Publisher: Mind Wings Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A 14-foot-tall statue of a cow is stolen from a market in Prospect, Tennessee. Police Chief Sam Jenkins enlists the help of his friend, a TV reporter, who broadcasts an appeal for help. With the laughs and giggles that inquiries bring regarding the theft, Jenkins is not happy. Soon an informant calls offering a tip on where to find the stolen cow - for a price.

Editorial Reviews:

A 14-foot-tall cow statue is mysteriously stolen from a small town market and no one sees a thing. Surly Police Chief Sam Jenkins must crack a case that has all the makings of a bad April Fools' joke. Voice actor David Colacci lends a distinct voice to each citizen of Prospect, Tennessee, in a performance reminiscent of classic gumshoe radio dramas. Author Wayne Zurl - master of the crime mystery - dishes out layers of intrigue, complete with good humor and clever riposte.

Members Reviews:

A fantastic read and a keeper!

Wayne Zurl's Sam Jenkins is at it again! Solving the theft of a giant cow is all in a day's work for Sam, who tackles the task with laid-back good humour. Needless to say, the investigation is successful and good triumphs over you know what.

This, like all of the Sam Jenkins series, is well written and funny. The dialogue sparkles with good humour and clever repartee and needless to say, I am highly recommending everyone read it :)

Who Stole the Moo

A fun investigation ensues after someone steals the fourteen foot cow statue from in front of the Prospect TN market. The sheriff goes on the hunt and a plea is issued on the news with the result of a phone call from someone with information leading to the cow's whereabouts. Do they find said cow? Well, you'll have to read to find out.

"Holy Cow!"

The first line of this story really stunned me, "Somewhere in my own town, someone was dragging a really big cow behind his pickup truck." Why was I stunned? Because two-three years ago, at 2 a.m. the police had pulled over a truck that was dragging a cow on a chain behind it. Right in front of our house on Main St., U.S.A., in wild west Utah! The driver had seven guns in his pickup and was a mite drunk! Unlike the cow in Author Wayne Zurl's story ... this was a real, dead, bloody cow! On to this story, the cow is a replica advertising the re-opening after remodeling of Mr. Sanjev Patel's store, 'Git-N-Go Market." Someone had stolen the 14-foot Jersey cow while it still sat on it's trailer. Sonny Richfield, president of Richfield Dairies, owner of the advertising cow, is prepared to do whatever it takes to get his cow back. Poor Police Chief Sam Jenkins ... he doesn't have a clue or any witnesses to start the investigation. Then, he finds out that the hardware store is burglarized of three cases of spray paint. Rachel Williamson, a TV reporter, comes to Sam's aid by televising the theft of the popular Richfield cow (NOTE: I wish Sam would stop telling what he has for lunch! Those pulled pork BBQ sandwiches make me want to quit reading, jump into my car, and go get one!!) Anyway, after talking to a late night drinker at the local bar, Sam gets his first solid evidence about the cow-napper; he drives a white, heavy duty pickup with dual rear axles, and chrome, naked girls on the mud flaps.

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Title: Murder at the Racetrack

Subtitle: Original Tales of Mystery and Mayhem Down the Final Stretch from Today's Great Writers

Author: Otto Penzler (editor), Lawrence Block, Ken Bruen, Jan Burke, Thomas H. Cook, Pat Jordan, Michael Malone, Michele Martinez

Narrator: Natalie Ross, Phil Gigante

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-10

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

An anthology of 13 racetrack mysteries containing original short stories, centered on horseracing, by the following authors: Joyce Carol Oates, H.R.F. Keating, John Lescroart, Lorenzo Carcaterra, Lawrence Block, Ken Bruen, Jan Burke, Max Allan Collins, Thomas H. Cook, Pat Jordan, Michael Malone, Michele Martinez, Julie Smith, and Scott Wolven.

Members Reviews:

I was sold...

The title is a bit misleading in that not all of the stories are set at the racetrack and not all of the stories deal with murder. For instance, "The Hustle" by Pat Jordan is about a senior citizen conman who pulls one too many hustles. However, it's still one of the best stories in the anthology. I was really impressed since I was familiar with Jordan's FALSE SPRING about a baseball pitcher's travails in the minor leagues and hadn't thought of him as a fiction writer.

I'm addicted to the nags, but my real reason for reading this anthology was my good luck in finding new writers via the short story collection route (See TRANSGRESSIONS ed. Ed McBain). Otto Penzler, the editor, also snagged Joyce Carol Oates as a contributor. I've always felt she was a better short story writer than a novelist, and "Meadowlands" seems to prove my contention. Lawrence Block also contributed one of his Keller yarns. Keller has a contract on one of the jockeys if a certain horse doesn't win.

Despite the inclusion of these two heavyweights, the most impressive of these authors may be Ken Bruen whose "Return of the Thin White Dude...Screaming" enticed me to purchase one of his novels. He's an Irish writer writing about New York, and the thin white dude is David Bowie. Penzler describes his work as "among the darkest in the history of crime fiction." I love noir so I'm game.

I also invested in Michele Martinez's MOST WANTED after reading "The Long Shot." A comparison to Raymond Chandler seems fitting in this case. Michele is also a former federal prosecutor in New York City prosecuting drug gangs, so she ought to know her stuff.

There are a few clunkers, such as the too long and predictable "Zuppe Inglese" by Jan Burke and the short and choppy "Pinwheel" by Scott Wolven, but as a whole, this anthology is well worth your money.

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Title: Darktown Strutters

Author: L. A. Wilson

Narrator: Aaron Tucker, Gale Van Cott

Format: Unabridged

Length: 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-30-10

Publisher: Mind Wings Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Its the early 1940s, and Travis Redmond, aka Memphis Red, is in love with his boss's girlfriend, scheming to con money from the mob, and trying to stay under the FBI's radar. He fights these battles on the streets of New York in the midst of its shady nightlife and the driving rhythms of the city. He plays one adversary against the other as a plan to save his life and keep the woman he loves.

Editorial Reviews:

L. A. Wilsons noir novelette features "Memphis Red" on his danger-filled trips in the early '40s underworld connecting entertainment in uptown and downtown Manhattan. Voices and emotions in the Mystery Writers of America member whose short stories frequently appear in mystery and detective fiction magazines range from a sonorous, steady, neutral baritone providing the exposition to impassioned, ethnic expressions of anguish. The interplay brings a unique tension to the story of men and women playing a game, sometimes of love and sometimes death, that forces them to alternate between roles as victims and villains.

Members Reviews:

Darktown Strutter

I really enjoy listening to this book and wish there was a sequel to enjoy...

Not one of my favorite.

I didn't connect with story because there wasn't much of a storyline and somewhat boring. I loved the narrating of the story.

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Title: Ninety Days

Author: Victoria S. Johnson

Narrator: Laural Merlington

Format: Unabridged

Length: 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-10

Publisher: Mind Wings Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Alana Williams has considered herself a bean pole for most of her life; she hasnt had too much luck in anything, including finding a man. Now, with a cast on her right arm, she's out looking for a job. In the process of obtaining it, shes given 90 days to prove herself.

Editorial Reviews:

Skinny single gal Alana Williams is having a bad day. She has an interview at a law firm, but her right arm is in a cast, shes wearing mismatched shoes, and the person she is supposed to meet has left for the day. A chance encounter with a sexy mysterious man catches her off guard. Is her run of bad luck about to end? Will she find both work and love in the same place? Laural Merlingtons performance of novelist Victoria S. Johnsons Ninety Days is spirited, and she conveys Alanas southern charm with ease.

Members Reviews:

Rip off of a credit for only 52 minutes

Rip off of a credit for only 52 minutes. Don't be fooled into buying like I did without checking out the length.

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Titolo: L'Assassino di Via Bel Poggio [The Assassination by Belpoggio]

Autore: Italo Svevo

Narratore: Anna Paola Carrino

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 59 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 07-21-10

Editore: e-Soft s.r.l.

Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 1 voti

Categoria: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Riepilogo Editore:

Si tratta di un racconto lungo. Un facchino uccide e deruba un compagno di sbornie. Compie poi, sulla spinta del senso di colpa, una serie di errori che porteranno al suo smascheramento e al suo arresto. Si avverte l'influenza sulla narrazione di Zola e del naturalismo. Si avvertono, inoltre, echi kafkiani e dostoevskijani, ma sopratutto traspare la passione dell'autore per l'analisi psicologica.

Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

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Title: The Adventure of the Crimson Lady

Author: Belle Book

Narrator: David Ian Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-07-10

Publisher: One Voice Recordings

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

When a mysterious female visitor leaves her hat with a message at the door of Mrs. Hudson, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves always one or more steps behind a thief who leaves intriguing messages and challenges the great detective, again and again, to apprehend her. Though the clues are there, they leave Holmes completely baffled.

Critic Reviews:

"The most incredible one-person audio you have heard. Has to be heard to be believed. David Ian Davies creates theatre in a book." (Charles Prepolec, one of the most respected Sherlockians)

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Title: Tales from Nightscape

Author: David Morrell

Narrator: Robert Forster, Stefan Rudnicki

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-10

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

In "Front Man", an aging screenwriter cast adrift in a youth-oriented Hollywood culture finds a scary way to make it back into the business. In "Nothing Will Hurt You", a father is obsessed by his daughter's murder and will stop at nothing to avenge her. In "Resurrection", a son is determined to preserve and care for a father in cryogenic sleep. David Morrell is a consummate storyteller, investing his tales with passion, sympathy, and irresistible narrative drive.

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Title: 2-Minute Film Noir

Author: Meatball Fulton

Narrator: Tom Lopez, Bill Raymond

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-22-10

Publisher: ZBS Foundation

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

2-Minute Film Noir is a series of two-minute stories based on film noir characters. They are stories about gangsters, bimbos, cons, cops, hookers, lovers, losers, platinum blonds, mink coats, high heels, and neon signs reflected on rain-slicked streets. The writer, Meatball Fulton, wrote 50 stories in total. Can you imagine? It almost croaked him. But he sez it's some of his best work. And that's also true of the composer, Tim Clark - he's done some great noir music for this.

Okay, what is film noir? It's a style of cinema story-telling that took a different slant on the American Dream. Since they were low-budget, "B Movies", the writers and directors often had a fair amount of artistic freedom and created some memorable plots and characters. So, what is 2-Minute Film Noir? Well, look Kiddo, the easiest way to explain it is to hear it. Give a listen. We'll be you ain't never heard anything like this.

Critic Reviews:

"Fifty mini-crime stories each run from a minute-and-a-half to three minutes. These hard-boiled vignettes feature stories about thugs, dames, mobsters, and hat-check girls. They showcase narrator Tom Lopez's talent with jokes, puns, absurd situations, and philosophical insights. The full cast includes ZBS regulars such as Bill Raymond, who adds a wry tone to his private-eye style. These slightly interrelated stories are reminiscent of Damon Runyon - with an existential and hallucinogenic bent. Tightly timed dialogue and jazzy atmospheric music by Tim Clark set the mood in this entertaining collection." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Bland and uninspired.

All the right players are there, from the tough-talking gangsters to the honey-voiced, mysterious women, but the stories fail to sing. The dialogue is flat and uninspired, and the resolutions are often contrived and unsatisfying.