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Title: The Right Mistake

Author: Walter Mosley

Narrator: Ezra Knight

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

From award-winning author Walter Mosley comes the third work featuring hardened ex-con turned street philosopher Socrates Fortlow. Organizing other troubled individuals, Socrates starts the Thursday Night Thinkers' Meeting, in which members discuss "the world and what would be the right thing to do."

©2008 Walter Mosley (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic Reviews:

"In the face of gangs, drugs, poverty and racism, Mosley poses the deceptively simple question - What can I do? - and provides a powerful and moving answer." (

Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Saving the best for last

Would you consider the audio edition of The Right Mistake to be better than the print version?

I've never seen the print version, but, in general, I prefer audiobooks if they have the right narrator. In this case, with basso profundo narrator Ezra Knight, I cannot imagine a better, truer voice to bring Socrates Fortlowand Walter Mosley's artto life.

Any additional comments?

The three Socrates Fortlow novels are not always easy to listen to. Walter Mosley's power of description remains brilliant, and his characters absorbing, but these books are much bleaker than, say, his Easy Rawlins novels. Still, Socrates Fortlow's is a voice well worth listening to, and his story pays off magnificently in this third book, The Right Mistake. Like Socrates' Thursday night gatherings of thinkers from all walks of life, this book can make you reconsider all your comfortably known truths, and change your life for the better. You will come to love the characters surrounding Socrates, and you will hold your breath, hoping he will realize that he has grown from a killer into a leader. This novel of love and wisdom will fill your heart.

Walter Mosley doesn't disappoint.

While this is not his best work Walter Mosley delivers a great story to the life of the intriguing Socrates Fortlow. The Right Mistake is a good read that keeps you engaged throughout each chapter in the book.

THE RIGHT MISTAKE

Walter Mosley does not disappoint. Engaging, provoking, entertaining, current and stimulating. There is no one quite like Mr. Mosley. I think he is a very important American writer.

And always execellent readings, Thank you.

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Title: Sudden Death

Subtitle: A Novel of Suspense

Author: Allison Brennan

Narrator: Ann Marie Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-09

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Straight off a job rescuing medical missionaries, soldier-for-hire Jack Kincaid returns to his home base in the Texas border town of Hidalgo only to receive the news that one of his closest colleagues, also ex-military, has been brutally murdered. Faced with an inept local police force, Jack takes matters into his own hands.

Now, as part of a national task force to stop the sadistic killings, by-the-book Megan and burn-the-book Jack form a tense alliance, sparked with conflict and temptation. But they struggle against more than passion, for a vicious pair of killers has only just begun a rampage of evil...and the primary target is much closer than Megan suspects.

Members Reviews:

Romance, Heavy on the Suspense

This book is well written with enough twists and turns, expected and unexpected, to keep you going. It borders on horror with explicit, gory dead scenes but not over the top. If you're even a little squeamish don't read.

The mystery was definitely the emphasis for the book and the romance secondary and if I have any complaints it would be the ending was drawn-out then ended abruptly. The romantic ties drawn too flimsy to be believable for the ending.

All in all I give it thumbs up for the well written mystery, but thumbs sideways for not enough substance for the romance.

another excellent book

Would you listen to Sudden Death again? Why?

Yes, kept my interest. surprising turn of events. Narrator outstanding!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jack was irresistible!

Which character as performed by Ann Marie Lee was your favorite?

She did such a great job with the different characters! I liked Jack and Megan the best.

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

Yes, I could do that if I had time.

Any additional comments?

Very entertaining.

Sick!!!

I have listened to numerous suspense books over the years and some have been pretty gory, but this one I had to stop after just an hour of listening.

If you like severe torture in detail then you will like the book.

For me, it was sick!

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Title: Mr. Monk Goes to the Firehouse

Author: Lee Goldberg

Narrator: Laura Hicks

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-09

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Monk's house is being fumigated, and he has nowhere to go. Fortunately, his assistant Natalie and her daughter are kind enough to welcome him into their home. Unfortunately, their home is not quite up to Monk's standards of cleanliness and order. But while Monk attempts to arrange his surroundings just so, something else needs to be put straight. The death of a dog at the local firehouse - on the same night as a fatal house fire - has led Monk into a puzzling mystery. And much to his horror, he's going to have to dig through a lot of dirt to find the answer.

©2006 Universal Studios Licensing; (P)2009 BBC Audio

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable listen

I believe this is the first MONK novel that this author wrote.

It was entertaining, and I could see the characters and situations that the author was creating.

Although he had the spirit of the characters, I couldn't decide if it is the narrator, or the character Natalie that is whinny.

But after this revelation and seeing another episode of MONK, it is the character and the author did a good job of capturing that aspect of her.

The reason I gave this book a 4 star instead of 5 is because the author insists on using the word 'said' too much (in my opinion). Then the characters talk to each other all you zero in on is 'said... said... said...' , a little annoying but tolerable.

Overall, if you are a MONK fan you will most likely get a kick out of this book.

Terrible narration

Love the Monk TV series but had a difficult time finishing the book because of the terrible narration. The narrator struggled with the various voices. Unfortunately, she was simply unpleasant to listen to.

The story was decent but made Monk seem even more ridiculous than the TV show. In the show, Monk is a growing person, little by little overcoming his "disability". In the book he just seems silly and ridiculous.

I'm not sure if I will listen to the next book or not.

Like the show but longer

This was great! I loved the show and the book doesn't disappoint. I laughed out loud at many different parts. Just what you expect from a Monk mystery; twists, turns and surprises!

Awesome introduction to an amazing man

While a slow start with kids et al. this takes the course of the usual Mr. Monk spellbinders.

Monk is Monk

What made the experience of listening to Mr. Monk Goes to the Firehouse the most enjoyable?

The character is one that I watched on TV for 8 years and still watch the reruns. The book is easy going and delightfull.

Who was your favorite character and why?

MONK. Always, why?? because he's MONK.

Which scene was your favorite?

Monk polishing the fire engine.

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

Yes and did.

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Title: Runner

Subtitle: A Jane Whitefield Novel

Author: Thomas Perry

Narrator: Joyce Bean

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-09

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 321 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

But when a bomb goes off in the middle of a hospital fundraiser, Jane finds herself face to face with the cause of the explosion: a young pregnant girl who has been tracked across the country by a team of hired hunters.That night, regardless of what she wants or the vow that she's made to her husband, Jane must come back to transform one more victim into a runner. And her quest for safety sets in motion a mission that will be a rescue operation - or a chance for revenge.

Critic Reviews:

"[A] deeply satisfying adventure" (Library Journal)

"Blending the frenetic pacing of a top-notch thriller with Native American mysticism, this entry will more than satisfy longtime fans." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Riveting

This plot had me panting and drooling for more. Totally captivating. Well written, full of believable action and vivid descriptions. Makes you feel like you're standing alongside the characters. Also well read by narrator. If you like action, I recommend this book.

great series, great read

I love this series and this is Perry at his best. Jane Whitefield represents alternative thought in her native American background, and in it's own way, alternative ethics. But it's a hard edge story that I did not guess the end to (and I can almost always guess the end).

Intense

This book will keep you on the edge of your seat, and give you some insight into being prepared. Especially for real life in the business world today.

I couldn't even finish listening

The story is very strange with the main character seeing ghosts and other apparitions but the worst part is the narration. I couldn't get past the terrible voices and lack of reflection in her voice. I can usually listen to any book while walking my dogs but this one was just plain irritating.

I LOVED this book

What made the experience of listening to Runner the most enjoyable?

It was exciting engaging & brilliant

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It certainly did. I crochet while I listen because I love reading but don't have the time. This way I can do both but many times I found I'd become so engrossed I forgot to crochet. I even played it while driving - every spare minute I could get I listened

What does Joyce Bean bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I really enjoyed her - she kept pace with the story. Her interpretation made the story more realistic. Some readers can undermine & spoil the book but that was so not the case here.

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

All of it. It was an implausible tale told in a very plausible & educating manner & a lot of thought went into its plot not to mention how well researched the book had to be

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Title: Crewel Yule

Author: Monica Ferris

Narrator: Melissa Hughes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 128 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Snow is not the only thing falling this December - spirits are, too. That's because this year's needlework convention in Nashville is tragically interrupted when Milwaukee shop owner Belle Hammermill tumbles nine stories to her untimely death. At first, Betsy Devonshire thinks the fall was just an unfortunate accident. The trouble is, Belle's unsavory reputation causes suspicions to flare. She has plenty of enemies with more than enough motive. Leave it to Betsy and the other knitting hands to unravel the clues that will put the killer to rest for a long winter's night.

©2004 Mary Monica Kuhfeld; (P)2008 BBC Audiobooks America

Members Reviews:

Light, fun, and easy mystery series

Another 4 stars. This is a light and quick read. The characters lovable and realistic. If you are looking for a series with a likeable, honest, straightforward main character with friends & co-workers that are relatable and a peek into small town life with a who-done-it as the mechanism for spending time with them, this is for you.

Great Narrator

Would you listen to Crewel Yule again? Why?

It was a cute story but I rarely listen to a book a second time.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The hotel manager whose name I forgot. She was a whoot.

Have you listened to any of Melissa Hughess other performances before? How does this one compare?

Melissa Hughes performance was excellent. Here reading was so much better than Susan Boyce whose reading is very robotic and grating.

Another Great!!!

Without sounding like a broken record, I will just say ditto the preceding books. I have purchased all the books available on audio, and am working my way through. I have enjoyed each and every one.

Easy Listening

Love this series. Can't wait until there are more of this series on audible. It is fun and I like the plots and the mystery of whodunit.

You'll get hooked on this series

I've read many of Monica Ferris' mysteries in paperback so I was happy to see there were a few I hadn't read on audible.com. If you like this kind of small town/close community whodunit, you'll love Ms. Ferris' characters, plot action, and clear, move-right-along writing style. I even took up crocheting because of this series of books - it inspired me to try needlework!

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Title: Scales of Justice

Author: Ngaio Marsh

Narrator: Benedict Cumberbatch

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-08

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 148 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Then one of their small community is found brutally murdered; beside him is the freshly killed trout. Both died by violence - but Chief Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn's murder investigation seems to be much more interested in the fish...

Members Reviews:

Cumberbatch is a great narrator!

Have you listened to any of Benedict Cumberbatchs other performances before? How does this one compare?

On par with all of his brilliant voice performances. He's very good at keeping the listener engaged.

Any additional comments?

Inspector Roderick Alleyn is a favourite of mine and Benedict Cumberbatch does a great job. Please have him narrate more if possible.

enjoyable light-mystery; beautifully read

I liked this book better than 'Death in a White Tie' by the same author, especially the character of the nurse. Honestly, though, I could listen to Benedict Cumberbatch read the phone book. For the most part, he is spot on - especially with female characters, which some male narrators can butcher.

BC is glorious

Would you listen to Scales of Justice again? Why?

I would listen to it 10 times just to hear Benedict Cumberbatch read. His voice is wonderful. The story is excellent, old England as we all imagine it to be (well, not with a murderer, but the rest).

What about Benedict Cumberbatchs performance did you like?

His voice is amazing and keeps you coming back for more.

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

Yes.

A wonderful mystery and so well read!

Ngaio Marsh is a Grand Dame of Crime. The mystery is a good length and well read. Enjoyed it in one afternoon.

Abridged

The narrator was the reason I bought this and it was definitely worth it. Enjoy

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Title: Frantic

Author: Katherine Howell

Narrator: Caroline Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-29-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In one terrible moment, paramedic Sophie Phillips' life is ripped apart - her police officer husband, Chris, is shot on their doorstep and their ten-month-old son, Lachlan, is abducted from his bed. Suspicion surrounds Chris as he is tainted with police corruption, but Sophie believes the attack is much more personal - and the perpetrator far more dangerous... While Chris is in hospital and the police, led by Detective Ella Marconi, mobilize to find their colleague's child, Sophie's desperation compels her to search for Lachlan herself. She enlists her husband's partner, Angus Arendson, in the hunt for her son, but will the history they share prove harmful to Sophie's ability to complete her mission? And could one dangerous decision cause Sophie to ultimately lose everything important in her life?

©2007 Katherine Howell; (P)2007 Bolinda Publishers Pty Ltd.

Editorial Reviews:

Australian crime novelist Katherine Howell, who worked as a paramedic for 15 years, brings firsthand experience to this detective novel.

Paramedic Sophie Phillips finds herself with a husband, a police officer, in the hospital from a gun injury and a 10-month-old child who has been abducted. Detective Ella Marconi leads the police search for the child, but Phillips attempts to find her child herself with the help of her husbands partner.

Caroline Lee uses an Australian accent and a gruff, plainspoken delivery that helps to accentuate the grittiness of Frantic and its subject matter.

Critic Reviews:

"A thrilling entry into the crime genre... This is a confident, well-explored and satisfying novel." (Good Reading Magazine)

Members Reviews:

Not For The Faint Of Heart!

Warning: As title implies, this is one thrillingly harrowing mystery....almost TOO thrilling! There were several times listening while driving when I felt like maybe I should pull over, it was so very very harrowing, and I'd be gasping, "No! Nooo!" while in heavy traffic.

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Title: Murder at Ford's Theatre

Subtitle: Capital Crimes #19

Author: Margaret Truman

Narrator: Richard Allen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

There's Virginia Senator Lerner himself, rumored to have had a sexual relationship with Nadia - and half the women in D.C. under ninety...Clarice Emerson, producer/director of Ford's Theatre and ex-wife of the senator, whose nomination to the head of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is now threatened by the scandal...Jeremiah Lerner, her aimless, hot-tempered son, said to have been sleeping with Nadia when his famous father wasn't... Bernard Crowley, the theatre's controller, whose emotions overflow at the mention of the crime... faded British stage star Sydney Bancroft, desperate for recognition and a comeback, and armed with damning information about Clarise Emerson...and other complex characters from both sides of the footlights.

Members Reviews:

Murder Behind the Scenes

Would you listen to Murder at Ford's Theatre again? Why?

Yes, its a complicated story that is even better the second time around.

Which character as performed by Richard Allen was your favorite?

Mac, love his character even when he's not the main character.

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

Yes, hearing some of the history of the theatre.

Another Great Story

I've read a number of the entries in this series and I've never been disappointed.

The pace is brisk. the settings and characters interesting and I'm not able to guess the outcome ahead of time. That's an ideal combination when I want to be entertained.

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Title: Fire Sale

Subtitle: V. I. Warshawski, Book 13

Author: Sara Paretsky

Narrator: Sandra Burr

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Through young Josie Dorrado, V. I. meets the girl's mother, who voices her worries about sabotage in the little flag manufacturing plant where she works. The biggest employer on the South Side, discount-store behemoth By-Smart, pays even less, and Ms. Dorrado doesn't know how she'll support her four children if the flag plant shuts down.

The elder Dorrado's fears are realized when the plant explodes; V. I. is injured and the owner is killed. As V. I. begins to investigate, she finds herself confronting the Bysen family, who own the By-Smart company. Founder William "Buffalo Bill" Bysen, now in his eighties, has four sons who quarrel with each other and with him; the oldest, "Young Mr. William," is close to sixty and furious that his father doesn't cede more power to him. And then, there's "Billy the Kid," Young Mr. William's nineteen-year-old son, whose Christian idealism puts him on a collision course with his father, his grandfather, and the company as a whole.

When Billy runs away with Josie Dorrado, V. I. is squeezed between the needs of two very different families. As she tries to find the errant teenagers, and to track down a particularly cruel murderer, her own life is almost forfeit in the swamps that lie under the city of Chicago.

Members Reviews:

Recording staff should be fired

The whole book is presents in a sing song pattern which is disgusting. I'm not sure where it was the person who over saw the recording, the reader or just a total screwup, but they ruined a great story as I was annoy d during the day ntire story.

Fire Sale Review

Would you consider the audio edition of Fire Sale to be better than the print version?

I have not read the book, so I cannot say.

Who was your favorite character and why?

V.I. is my fav; and the reason I purchased the novel.

How could the performance have been better?

Though I'm sure the reader did her best, (she also had to contend w/ the fact that Kathy Bates has also narrated Ms. Paretsky's V.I. books), I would recommend that she give V.I. back her "teeth". Her vocal personification of V.I.'s character is just too girly-girl to be believed. Also, it might be good for her to listen back to Jean Smart's rendition of this series' characters. I felt that the subtleties and nuances of the various accents was missing.

Any additional comments?

Offer more books in this series w/ Jean Smart as the narrator, if that is possible. :0)

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Title: The State Counsellor

Author: Boris Akunin

Narrator: Steve Hodson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-19-08

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A knife, bearing the initials "CG", is thrust up to the hilt in the victim's chest, and State Counsellor Fandorin is allegedly seen fleeing the crime.

But all is not quite as it seems. Someone is intent on framing Fandorin - he must discover who they are and find out who is really responsible for the murder.

Critic Reviews:

"All in all, a delicious confection." (Evening Standard)

"Lively characters and a sinuous plot amply explain why Akunin's Fandorin thrillers have sold in their millions." (Financial Times)

Members Reviews:

Narrator limits story

I have listened to several Fandorin novels previously, all with a different reader. I really like the stories, but find that this reader made it more difficult to enjoy and follow. Specifically, the narration is always on the same voice and time, frequently making it difficult to know quick character is speaking and frequently all of the characters sound as though they are showing

speaking in a flippant manner.