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Title: Blackout

Author: John J. Nance

Narrator: John J. Nance

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Kat Bronsky, FBI agent and terrorism specialist, is assigned the hunt for a Challenger-class business jet seen nearby just before the incident. The case poses countless questions: was the flash a pilot error, a missile attack, or a malfunction? Or was it some new kind of weapon? And why are several government agencies interested in what Kat uncovers?

Members Reviews:

She's not an FBI agent, she's Super Girl!!

A really good novel depends on the reader suspending disbelief. This one left me saying to myself, "C'mon!" on nearly every page.

The heroine of the piece, FBI agent Kat Bronsky is way too good to be true. I expected her at any moment to rip off her blouse and reveal herself as Super Girl or Wonder Woman.

Starts out the author shares with us that she has a degree in psychology. OK. She specializes in terrorism. OK. She has a small aircraft pilot's license, OK. One interesting side note - this novel was written before 9/11...but at one point one of the characters hypothesizes terrorists taking off from JFK and flying into the world trade center. Maybe the real FBI should've paid attention.

Later she has to pilot a helicopter and, oh, by the way, she had a few hours of helicopter training. Then she's required to pilot a business jet and guess what? Yep, she's qualified on twin engine jet.

This nonsense just goes on and on, ruining for me at least, what is a pretty good plot. Also, one narrow escape after another often depending on way implausible coincidences further ruins the experience.

I know a lot of people really liked this book, but I'm not one of them.

A female super James Bond....and that's not a good thing.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book and have bought the next one

Thoroughly enjoyed this book and have bought the next one. It was action from the start and every page brought a new exciting development. Whether you believe the plot is far fetched or not and you could bend either way it is one of the best escapism novels I've read for a while. Can't wait to read the next book.

poor quality WHO DONE IT that I eventually gave up ...

Its been several weeks since i read this book or should I say "almost read this book. I was expecting a book germain to aircraft technology. Instead I got a low level, poor quality WHO DONE IT that I eventually gave up on and I didn't finish the last 60 or so pages. My Nance is a qualified aeronautical persona, but his fictional writing does not inspire me. I guess Ive been spoiled by books by Michael Connately and John Sandford. I guess it is what it is. Sorry for the negative report, I much prefer to praise rather than demean authors.

ray berger

Journalist + FBI Agent = My Kind of Story

If youâre looking for a story that will have you on the edge of your seat, this book is for you. There is no letting up . . . I really enjoyed the non-stop action on the plane, in the jungle, in Seattle . . . and all points in between. MacCabe and Bronsky make a fabulous team.

Nance does a very good job of writing the plot in a manner that ...

Nance does a very good job of writing the plot in a manner that presents the picture of what is happening.

A great book.

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Title: Silver Tower

Author: Dale Brown

Narrator: Richard Allen

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Iran has been invaded. And America responds in a grueling counterattack by air, by sea - and by a brave new technology that will redefine war. The most sophisticated laser defense system ever. It is called Silver Tower. And it will change the balance of world power forever.

(P)2006 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Members Reviews:

One of my favorites

This is one of my favorite dale

Brown novels. Gravity meets world

War 3. Fast paced story

YGBSM

This book ought to be tossed out and started over. It's set in the 1980s and features a Soviet invasion of Iran and a US space ship in (scientifically impossible) orbit. POTUS micromanages worse than LBJ and Obama together. I think that the tactics might be all right; that's Brown's forte and the interaction of the missile with it's guide rails is discussed. I guess that only Navys fight wars for Brown. The crowning incredulity was when SECDEF called a 1 star general in orbit -- promoted him to 3 stars and made him work for a 2 star. That's when I skipped the middle 3/4 of the book and read the [weak] ending.

Don't buy

Would you try another book from Dale Brown and/or Richard Allen?

Yes, this one is not very good.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Don't know

How could the performance have been better?

Better story line

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Silver Tower?

The whole thing

Any additional comments?

The narrator is just fair.

great entertainment

brilliantly read and dale brown at his best.all the aviation action you could ever wish for.five stars out of five.highly recommended.

Good story, good narration, good pace

(I usually give a good, decent book 3 stars; so 4 stars is, in my view, above average)

I enjoyed this story considerably more than I thought I would - it was a bit of a gamble.

The story, and setting, is excellent. It's 1992 and the Soviet Union is alive and kicking. Without ruining the story, the US is drawn into a conflict in the Persian Gulf.The story revolves around a US space station and the surveillance and military support it can provide to this conflict.

The story is fast-paced with plenty of action to keep the listener engaged - there's plenty of incidents involving, for example, carrier strike fleets under attack. There didnt seem any obvious gaps from this being an abridged story.

The narration is excellent, with characters really brought to life thanks to some decent (if corny!) Russian accents.

If I had to find a criticism, it's that I would like to have heard more about the main theatre of conflict - the Persian Gulf itself! Certainly it gets a fair amount of air time, but I'd happily listen to more on what was a well-researched, well played out cold war conflict.

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Title: Blood Is the Sky

Subtitle: Alex McKnight #5

Author: Steve Hamilton

Narrator: Jim Bond

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Reluctant investigator Alex McKnight finds himself drawn by friendship into a long drive north. The brother of Alex's longtime Ojibwa friend Vinnie LeBlanc works as a hunting guide, serving the rich clients from downstate. It seems that Vinnie's brother and his most recent group of hunters have vanished in northern Ontario, and Vinnie is scared enough to ask Alex to help him find them.

Their arrival sets in motion a heart-pounding string of events that leaves Alex and his friend miles from civilization, stranded in the heart of the Canadian wilderness with no food, no weapons -and no way out. And there's someone out there who definitely does not want them to make it back alive.

At once elegant and enormously suspenseful, Steve Hamilton's Blood Is the Sky heralds his arrival as one of the premier crime writers working today.

Members Reviews:

Narration Killed this story

I often wonder why publishers would change narrators in the middle of a series when the original narrator is fantastic. If you have read my previous reviews of Steve Hamilton's work in this series this review is going to surprise you. I could barely get through this story the narration was so horrible - Jim Bond destroys this book - period. The accent for Vinny and the woman from Canada besides sounding like they are being read to a first grade audience also sound like they are androids, or aliens from a "B" sci fi space movie - and if you do listen to this story and hear them you will see what I mean, it is so annoying and terrible it is almost funny except you are cringing the whole time. Rarely have I recommended not continuing with a series because of the narration but on this occasion I would. Up to this point the stories and narration have been well done, but from this point on it goes downhill like a double black diamond ski slope.

Horrible narration

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

Nobody...worst narrator I've ever listened to. If you've listed to Hamilton's books in order in this series, the change of narrators is disappointing.

Just OK!

Just OK...Not great. The reader left room for a better than this. The story very slow at some places. The first book I listened to by Steve Hamilton was great, it was " The Second Life of Nick Mason". This doesn't compare.

The Best Alex McKnight Novel

Of the first five Alex McKnight novels, this is the best, by far. The narration was good, but the narrator could have used more diverse voices to distinguish between the different characters.

Reader is disappointing.

Love Hamilton's books but the readers is so disappointing that it takes away from the story line. I will not purchase any other books read by him and I listen to audible on my commute every day.

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Title: Vanished: A Novel

Author: Karen Robards

Narrator: Joyce Bean

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 302 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Then, one hot August night, Sarah comes home to hear the phone ringing. When she picks it up, a child's terrified voice whispers, "Mommy, help, come and get me . . ." The call is cut off, but not before Sarah's heart goes into overdrive: she is sure the voice belonged to Lexie. Five-year-old Lexie. Though seven years have passed, she sounds exactly the same.

Frantic, Sarah turns to the police, the FBI, and her co-workers at the County Prosecutor's office, none of whom takes the call seriously. The only person she can count on to help her is Jake Hogan, her closest friend in the world, the man who has provided a strong shoulder for her to lean on throughout the long search. A former FBI agent, Jake is now a P.I., and though he is skeptical about the authenticity of the call, the attraction he feels for Sarah pushes him to help her. He is convinced someone is deliberately tormenting the grief-stricken mother.

Their long friendship explodes into a romance as they try to figure out who, and why - and what happened to Lexie. When the torment escalates to murder, Jake is the only one who can keep Sarah safe. Together, they are caught up in a nightmare search for Lexie that just might end with Sarah's death.

Members Reviews:

A GREAT story with a GREAT ending.

What made the experience of listening to Vanished: A Novel the most enjoyable?

It was a mystery, romance and some thriller all in one.

What did you like best about this story?

The author brought the plot and the character all in a full circle. A very smooth but yet mysterious journey.

Which scene was your favorite?

Saving Sweet Pea from the gator!!

Any additional comments?

A great author. This was my first. I will listen to more of Karen Robard's books.

Entertaining but ending not quite satisfying

I found the story to be entertaining and it kept me listening to the very end. However I found the ending seemed to be clipped short. The story had very great detail in almost everything except when it came to the ending. I don't like loose ends. There should have been an epilogue or something to give a more satisfying look into what happened after the fact. I did enjoy it over all but would not be a read over (or listen over) as some books are.

Great listen

This is the first book I listened to by Karen Robards and I couldn't put it down. A credit well spent. I will definitely buy more from her library.

good story

sex scenes were brief but a bit too detailed. it was easy to fast forward through them.

A Sad Bodice Ripper

Any additional comments?

The book's heroine is deep in grief. Her colleague is in love with her. I listened to find out what happened to the little girl, but even that plot didn't hold together too well.

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Title: Tethered

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Amy MacKinnon

Narrator: Rebecca Lowman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-16-08

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

It changes even more when Detective Mike Sullivan starts questioning her again about a body she prepared three years ago, an unidentified girl found murdered in a nearby strip of woods. Unclaimed by family, the community christened her Precious Doe. When Clara and Mike learn Trecie may be involved with the same people who killed Precious Doe, Clara must choose between the steadfast existence of loneliness and the perils of binding one's life to another.

Members Reviews:

Good book, but the narrator makes this book!!!

Amy MacKinnon did a great job with the book...not your typical main character...kind of dark, but I like that! Looking forward to her next book! Rebecca Lowman is by far my favorite female narrator. She does an excellent job with the characters. Very convincing changes in the voices. She doesn't rush the words, she takes her time and honors the author's words. This one will NOT dissapoint!

Amazing!

I am not sure who is better here, the author or the reader. If you are looking for a high adventure action thriller, this isn't it. I read this in 2 days, I just couldn't put it down. For a new writer, she writes like she has been writing best sellers for years. The reader has such a mesmerizing voice and style that puts you right in her space with her. The last 7 chapters are unbelievable. By themselves they would be insightful, but the way they are read, are just awe inspiring. More Please!

Tethered

The book was very interested but startes a little slow. The lady who read to you was the most soothing voice I every heard and she made you feel like you were walking in the main characters shoes. For a new author I think she did a great job. I would like to see how she develops as she writes more books.

Hypnotic and Thrilling

Where does Tethered rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This book ranks in the top 5 of the books I have listened to so far. I was excited to read more from this same author and was sorely disappointed to see this was her only one.

What other book might you compare Tethered to and why?

I would compare this book to The Weight of Blood because of the subject matter.

What about Rebecca Lowmans performance did you like?

Her voice is hypnotic. I listen to books during rush hour traffic and I cant concentrait on anything else (in a good non-road rage kinda way, not a dangerous oblivious driver kinda way)

Dreary, Predictable Drivel.

Awful. Complete waste of time . Don't waste your money. I'll never get the wasted hours of my life spent listening to this dreck back.

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Title: Skin

Author: Ted Dekker

Narrator: Adam Verner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-08

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A story of revenge with a shocking premise and numerous reversals, Skin tackles the issue of what true beauty is - and what's merely skin deep.

©2007 Ted Dekker; (P)2007 Oasis Audio

Critic Reviews:

"A freak tornado drives five characters together in the little Nevada town of Summerville in this striking morality tale." (Booklist)

"Listeners will tug at their collars and grip their steering wheels, and families will wonder why Dad is still sitting in his car in the driveway as Dekker delivers the chills that inspire a solid performance by Verner." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Koontz-style writer

Any additional comments?

This book is fast-paced and keeps you listening. Dekker's stories seem similar to Koontz-type stories with a more philisophical Christian focus. The writing (at least in this particular book) didn't feel quite as mature as a Koontz book. By this, I mean the characters and dialogue weren't quite as developed and felt more simple; however, the overall idea Dekker illustrated through his story felt well thought out and was intriguing. I look forward to listening to this story again now that I see the big concept Dekker explores in it.

Excellency

super thrilling with twists all along! A stunning peek into another world and a study of the mind, good, and evil.

Skin

This book keeps you wondering what is going on and why. Makes for a good book all the way around. Ending is not what I expected either. Thank-you Ted Dekker.

The good and the bad

I hard a hard time getting into the story. The first half felt drawn out, which made it hard to comit to finishing. But, I paid for this book and I'm gonna see it through. Half way through, the story, pace, and tone shift. It felt like a different book. More engaging and evenly paced. The performance of the Audio book was good. He did an excellent job differentiating voices of characters, but felt unexpressive at times.

So push through the first half, and you'll be rewarded with a good mystery story the second half. Perhaps a Ying and Yang, good and evil framework...

Another great Ted Dekker book

Ted Dekker keeps you glued to the book from the first chapter. I love his ability to keep you in suspense from the get go. Would highly recommend this book, this is one of the very few books I've read/listened to multiple times.

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Title: Temple

Author: Matthew Reilly

Narrator: Sean Mangan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Deep in the jungles of Peru, the hunt for a legendary Incan idol is underway - an idol that in the present day could be used as the basis for a terrifying new weapon. Guiding a US Army is Professor William Race, a young linguist who must translate an ancient manuscript which contains the location of the idol. What they find is an ominous stone temple, sealed tight. They open it - and soon discover that some doors are meant to remain unopened.

©2008 Matthew Reilly; (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Members Reviews:

Indiana Jones action story

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

I recommend this to anyone who loves a fast-paced Indiana Jones type adventure.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Temple?

William Race wrestling with the caimans (crocodiles). The rapas (big cats) are pretty cool as well.

Have you listened to any of Sean Mangans other performances before? How does this one compare?

Sean Mangan is an excellent narrator and has done brilliant job with the Matthew Reilly books I have listened to so far.

Thrill After Thrill

Loved Temple is a thrill after thrill set in Peru, we are introduced to William Rice as the main character. It's a fast paced action filled listen of good and evil forces and an idol. You can't beat Reilly for a great action story. Sean Mangan again is such a fantastic narrator he makes listening such a pleasure.

Great story read by a great narrator

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

I enjoy reading Matthew Rielly, but Sean mangan adds another level. I own all Matthew Reilly's read by Sean mangan.

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

Definitely, all of these books are, there aren't enough hours in the day

Fasted Paced fun Read

This was one of the first audio-books that I listed to. It was very fast paced not always believable but that is the beauty of fiction. Now one of my favourite authors.

Non stop action

Fantastic book! We listened to this on a 12 hour drive - kept us WELL awake for the whole trip.

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Title: The Art of Deception

Author: Ridley Pearson

Narrator: Ridley Pearson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-30-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Lou Boldt, the supervising officer, is entangled in a conundrum of his own: two women have disappeared and a road crew worker's death may have a connection to the missing women. A peeper who's photographing undressed women at tourist hotels becomes Boldt's best suspect, along with a man who is stalking and terrifying Daphne.

As both cases heat up, so does the sexual tension between Matthews and LaMoia leading them both into unknown emotional territory. A hair-raising chase through Seattle's Underground, a little-known network of hundred-year-old streets that were paved over by the city decades ago, brings the story to its white-knuckle climax.

Members Reviews:

Another poor author reading

This is the 2nd book I've listened to that was dully read by an author. In The Art of Deception, Mr Pearson sounded bored. There was little to no inflection in his reading.

I found that I was easily diverted from actively listening to the story as opposed to shoving it to the background as noise. This meant I had to keep rewinding the story to get the storyline & characters back.

There are less expensive & annoying ways to get background noise.

An enjoyable listen

As a general rule of thumb authors do not make very good narrators. I have to admit that Pearson didn't do to badly, but I think his time would be better spent writing. I found the story to be captivating and it kept me interested. I enjoyed the play between Matthews and LaMoia, in previous books she has always kept him at arms length.

Disappointed with deception

I've read and listened to several of Pearson's book and have always enjoyed them. But not this one. Pearson is great with cops and felons. But this incursion into psychological gaming among female and male cops and also with felons doesn't seem to be his thing. It doesn't ring true and sometimes becomes mushy, pseudoromantic. The female cop with a PhD in psychology -- Daphne Mathews -- isn't convincing.

As for the reading, I prefer professional actors (readers) to Ridely Pearson's rendition of his own book. He tends to overact (over-read??) as if explaining things to a slow witted reader.

I'll go back to his Lou Bolt books.

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Title: Stalked

Author: Brian Freeman

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-14-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 201 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Following a twisted trail, Stride uncovers a sordid web of violence and voyeurism that someone is willing to kill for in order to keep hidden. His lover, Serena Dial, a homicide cop turned private investigator, is chasing a blackmailer who knows all the city's dirty secrets, even Maggie's. But as Stride and Serena hunt for a killer, a predator is hunting them, with a terrifying plan for revenge.

Critic Reviews:

"Chilling, atmospheric....A strong narrative crammed with twists and studded with sex and violence; a mysterious, even mystical, sense of place; and a well-crafted set of characters and relationships make this one of Freeman's stronger crime thrillers." (

Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Really enjoyed this book

I really enjoyed this book. I hadn't read a good mystery/thriller in a long time and this book reminded me why I love them. I have never read this author before but will be looking for more books written by him.

The story was intriguing, suspenseful, twisted and kept me hooked until the very last chapter. Even though this is a long book (9+ hours) I never lost interest. I must say that the dubbing was inferior. I would rather not be able to hear the difference in tones on the track while trying to enjoy the story.

I would recommend this book to those seeking to be mystified and thrilled.

Truly Great Mystery That Sees the Story Through

You could call it a twist, but really the author does a brilliant job of weaving storylines. Its clever, witty, tragic and riveting. And just as important, Freeman takes the time to unravel and then tie together all the loose ends.

Joe Barrett is perfect for all of Freeman's work.

Great characters, wit, masterful mystery writing and narration make this a 5 Star experience.

Excellent book; fair audio rendition

I love Brian Freeman's writing and this book continues with his complex plot twists and interesting characters. I have to agree with some of the other reviewers that this narrator has a hard time with female voices, especially Serena's character. Sorry, but for a woman noted for strength, her voice came across as just plain wimpy! I will grant him some credit for staying consistent with the voices, and Serena's was the only one that really bothered me. Know going in that her voice and some of the other female voices will bug you, and then settle in for a wild ride through a cold Minnesota town that's anything but tame.

4.5 Stars Another Good Installment To The Series

Goodreads Description- Lieutenant Jonathan Stride knows his partner Maggie Bei is in trouble when she reports a deadly crime on a bitter winter night. She's obviously hiding a terrible secret, and her silence only feeds suspicion. Maggie isn't the only one keeping secrets in Duluth. A seductive young woman has disappeared, leaving behind a stash of lurid fantasies and a cryptic message: I know who it is. Following a twisted trail, Stride uncovers a sordid web of violence and voyeurism that someone is willing to kill to keep hidden. Stride isn't alone. His lover Serena Dial - a homicide cop turned private investigator - is chasing a blackmailer who knows all the city's dirty secrets. Even Maggie's. But as Stride and Serena hunt for a killer, a predator with a vicious past is hunting them - with a terrifying plan for revenge.

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Title: Puss 'n Cahoots

Subtitle: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery

Author: Rita Mae Brown, Sneaky Pie Brown

Narrator: Kate Forbes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-07

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 82 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Mrs. Murphy (a tabby cat), Tucker (a Corgi), and Pewter (a fat gray kitty), are all along for the trip as well, and when their hosts are robbed the very first day they arrive, Mrs. Murphy pounces right on solving the mystery.

Soon, however, they are all sidetracked by even bigger crimes: a $200,000 mare owned by a young film star is stolen in broad daylight, and worst of all, a groom is found murdered.

Clearly, winning at Shelbyville is secondary; first prize is survival.

Members Reviews:

Cozy No More

Mrs. Brown's traditional cozy mystery stories took a turn for a rougher element this time. While the story was interesting and enjoyable, I missed the quiet little town with the friendly Post Office. Missing, also, were all the old town inhabitants of the previous books.

I quickly became bored with all the horse show lore and also resented Mrs. Brown taking up my time with a lecture on illegal immigration.Most of all, I was unhappy with the foul language her rough characters spouted in this book. All in all, I would have to say, this latest read did not stand up to her previous books.

ceylon mckinnis hemet, ca

love the story and i hope she makes some like this one about the horses, i mean not the monkey. maybe one day she can have a free book also to read. ireally love reading about hairy and fair. keep up the good work.