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Title: Lost City

Subtitle: A Kurt Austin Adventure (NUMA Files, Book 5)

Author: Clive Cussler, Paul Kemprecos

Narrator: Len Cariou

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-05

Publisher: Penguin Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

An enzyme that will dramatically prolong life has been discovered 2,000 feet down in the North Atlantic, in an area known as "Lost City". But why are the people attempting to harvest it getting killed? Why are the scientists in a remote Greek laboratory disappearing one by one? What does this all have to do with a body found frozen in the ice high up in the Alps?

To Kurt Austin, leader of NUMA's Special Assignments Team, and his colleague Joe Zavala, it's clear they have their work cut out for them, but it may be even bigger than they think, in fact, it may be their greatest challenge of all.

Rich with all the hair-raising action and endless imagination that have become Cussler's hallmarks, Lost City is an exceptional thriller.

Critic Reviews:

"With tight pacing, vocal nuance, and varying pitch, Cariou intensifies the suspense, creating unforgettable characters and plot in this multilayered story of world domination." (AudioFile)

"[An] excellent series....Kidnappings, hair's-breadth escapes, fierce battles, strange science, beautiful women and plenty of action add up to vintage Cussler." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Great story- kept us rivietted,

Strong characters common to this author and interesting plot. We were always sorry when we got to our destination and had to turn it off.

Abridged version lost continuity.

Story somewhat disjointed in presentation. Story line not very believable. Creation of mutated creatures bizarre. Overall, just not as good as most of Cussler's works.

Unsatisfying

The book was formulaic, cliche-ridden, and utterly predictable.

Still, it would have been a fairly good and diverting listen, but for the very poor delivery of the reader. His awful comic-book French and Scottish accents were so bad and off-putting that I tended to focus more on his wandering accent than on what he was saying. Perhaps the reader of the unabridged version was better, but this guy should just stay with his American inflection and admit defeat in the face of 'zee French accent.'

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Title: Bad Moon Rising

Author: Katherine Sutcliffe

Narrator: Bernadette Dunne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-04

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Four years have passed since J.D. Damascus lost his wife and two children to the notorious French Quarter killer. The vicious slaying did not go unpunished, but J.D. is certain the wrong man was convicted. Once the most powerful district attorney in New Orleans, J.D. is now a down-and-out lawyer, barely scraping by. When Holly Jones, a young woman who recently escaped the dangerous red-light district, alerts him that a new killing spree has begun, J.D. knows that the time has come to put an end to the madness. J.D. and Holly must join forces to rid the streets of the French Quarter killer, but each of them is haunted by secrets, some forgivable, some not, that could jeopardize their hunt.

©2003 Katherine Sutcliffe; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Scary, sexy, and at times stomach-turning, Sutcliffe's newest romantic suspense novel has all the ingredients her fans have come to crave....A solidly plotted, absorbing read." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Another good one

This is the third Sutcliffe book that I have listened to and I have enjoyed each one. She is a good suspense writer.

Good Read

I have read all of the Sutcliffe books on Audible and they have all been very good. This one is no exception

Utterly depressing.......

Dark, unrelenting....depressing

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Title: Fatal Tide

Author: Iris Johansen

Narrator: Bernadette Dunne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 11-14-03

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Iris Johansen invents another plucky heroine, Melis Nemid, in this high-stakes hunt for the legendary sunken island of Marinth. After a lifetime spent seeking refuge from the nightmares of her past, Melis has found comfort on a Caribbean island with two beloved dolphins and a staunch friend. But that haven is threatened when an oceanographer on the trail of Marinth's treasures is killed, leaving only Melis as his confidant. As a pack of vicious gold-diggers closes in on her, the only person who can help is Jed Kelby, a trust-fund playboy, ex-SEAL and fellow oceanographer. But even he could be after the sunken treasure, and he might be more dangerous than the deadly opportunists he's supposed to protect Melis from.

©2003 Johansen Publishing LLLP; (P)Books on Tape, Inc.; Published By Arrangement With Random House Audio Publishing Group, A Division Of Random House, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Johansen pushes the gender boundary in popular fiction, offering up that rarity: a woman's novel for men." (Publishers Weekly)

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Title: The Lost World

Author: Michael Crichton

Narrator: Anthony Heald

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-01

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park; six years since that extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end - the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, the island indefinitely closed to the public. There are rumors that something has survived. Michael Crichton is at it again. The Lost World continues the horrifying and thrilling tale begun in Jurassic Park.

© Michael Crichton; (P) Random House, Inc. Random House Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc.

Members Reviews:

A man of many voices

If I were to choose the best reader I've listened to, as a seasoned audiobook fan, it would have to be Anthony Heald, And it would be his performance reading The Lost World that convinced me of this. And yes, I said performance, because that is indeed what it is. The obvious commitment and energy that he put into this project is commendable. His voices are superb, so much so that I felt I was right there with them on that island. I am also an avid Crichton reader, and enjoyed reading The Lost World, but it wasn't until listening to Heald that it became a favorite. All in all, this is the tape that made me fall in love with audiobooks, and I would suggest it to anyone and everyone interested in hearing great audiobook talent.

They're Back!

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

If you saw the movie and thought it sucked, then you might like this book. It's totally different and and Malcolm doesn't even have an annoying kid in it "that kills Raptors with gymnastics"...like the movie!

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

Not really, but the book is better than the movie and smarter.

Did Anthony Heald do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, but his Levine voice is kind of fruity and annoying.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Neither, but it made me wish the Spielberg version followed the book more closely. The film just has many people with guns getting ripped to pieces and not one gun killing a dinosaur. This book has better pacing and is smarter, even if it's still not as good as the first.

Meh

Heald is a bit too much of a thespian for my taste... A little too strong on the voice acting.

Also, far from Chrichton's best work...

Didn't realize this was abridged

I was very disappointed when I realized I had downloaded this rather than the full version, it lacks the juicy and gory details that I adore this book for. The narrator, while excellent at his varying voices, is not Scott Brick which I was also disappointed about. The story itself is good but I would absolutely recommend the full version.

Worst narrator ever!

I've read The Lost World many times. It is another well written & fascinating story by Michael Crichton. Recently I've been driving more & more for my job. To pass the time I downloaded several audiobooks by some of my favorite authors. The performance of the narrator for this book was absolutely infuriating. I could barely tolerate his voice, acting, impressions, & other noises he made. I will not listen to any more audiobooks that he narrates. Other than that the story itself was awesome.

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Title: Red Dragon

Author: Thomas Harris

Narrator: Chris Sarandon

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-00

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 146 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of Silence of the Lambs, it's the terrifying tale that introduced the world to Hannibal "the Cannibal" Lecter. There's a serial killer on the loose who specializes in murdering innocent, happy families, and now it's up to FBI Special Agent Will Graham to understand the brutal killer's motivation and anticipate his next move. Graham needs to get inside the killer's mind; to do that, he needs the help of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, the brilliant and vicious mass murderer whom Graham locked away years ago. The psychotic psychiatrist Lecter guides Graham deep into the Red Dragon's twisted world of demonic ritual and violence.

©1989 Yazoo Enterprises, Inc, All Rights Reserved; (P)1989 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved; AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Red Dragon is an engine designed for one purpose - to make the pulse pound, the heart palpitate, the fear glands secrete." (The New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

May as well just watch the DVD

I wish I had noticed how abridged this was before I bought it. But it is like someone describing the movie to you as it happens. Way too short. I may have to go buy the book now to see all the character development that I missed.

If you have seen the move, don't bother getting this audiobook.

It's a great story though. Wish there was an unabridged version.

Very choppy abridgement

This is basically the 'Cliff Notes' version of the book. Cut back far too much - this version tells you the basics, but there is absolutely zero character development.

DIFFERENT FROM THE MOVIE

Being different from the move and being abrifged made this a bad listen. Dont bother.

Just watch the movie

I thought the movie was just okay and unfortunately, the audio book is worse. Why spend 3 hours listening to this when you could just watch the movie in about 2 hours and get the same out of it? Plus, the narrator, who wasn't bad, had a weak and lame voice for someone trying to portrait a killer called Red Dragon.

awesome book

I really loved this book could not stop reading and loved this thrilling story so captivating

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Title: Affair

Author: Amanda Quick

Narrator: Stephanie Beacham

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 77 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Charlotte Arkendale was quite sure she knew all there was to know about men. After all, she'd made a highly lucrative career out of steering marriage-minded women away from untrustworthy members of the opposite sex. But nothing in Charlotte's considerable experience had prepared her for the arresting stranger who appeared on her doorstep to apply for the position of her new man-of-affairs.He claimed to be a respectable gentleman - discreet, unassuming, ordinary to the point of being dull. Yet something about the set of Mr. St. Ives's broad shoulders and the unrelenting determination that smoldered in the depths of his amber eyes warned Charlotte to be wary. For the strong-minded beauty was already embroiled in a wealth of danger.Two months earlier, Miss Drusilla Heskett had become on of Charlotte's clients. Now the woman was dead, murdered in her own home, and Charlotte feared that the killer may have been one of the suitors she herself had advised Miss Heskett to reject. Still, with the right man by her side, Charlotte was certain she could uncover the truth and bring Drusilla's killer to justice. But was the enigmatic St. Ives Mr. Right...or Mr. Wrong?

©1997 Jayne Ann Krentz; (P)1997 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Simple romance with dated reading style

There was enough interest in the characters and plot to keep me listening, but the narration seemed old-fashioned especially at the amorous parts...loud music would kick in and make it difficult to hear! If this was my first taste of an audio book I would have to say I wouldn't be too impressed. Simple, feel good book with the baddies truly getting their come-uppance.

Trumpets?

Any additional comments?

The narrator did a decent job but at certain times loud music, including trumpets, invaded the scene which left it difficult to hear the narration.

The story was not that great - just so-so but maybe the unabridged version would have been better. Except I don't think I could have tolerated the trumpets in a long version.

Very funny

Silly too, so leave your troublesome world behind and put your logical mind on hold and enjoy a romp.

Eh - so, so

Don't get me wrong, the story itself is fantastic - Amanda Quick is an excellent author (in all her categories and names). However, the narrator was not very good and the multiple muscial intros were annoying and made listening difficult. Would buy the book just to get the story again rather than listen to it one more time.

vexing

Ridiculous story, not at all like " the Paid Companion" and on top of that vexing background music.

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Title: Long After Midnight

Author: Iris Johansen

Narrator: Carolyn McCormick

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Her only hope is to put her trust in a stranger, a man whose intentions are nearly impossible to fathom, a survivor who is used to putting his neck on the line. For no matter what happens, Kate must find a way to protect her son and make that breakthrough. Because destroying her enemy could mean saving millions of lives - including the lives of those who mean the most to her.

Members Reviews:

very good

enjoyed it very much. was slow at parts , but, not enough to lose your interest.

Great book ... Not so great abridged audio!

The book "Long After Midnight" was entertaining and kept you on the edge, however this abridged version of the story left me wanting more details. I have other abridged stories that gave complete details of a book and you came away satisfied. This one missed the mark for me.

The narrator was good, so there is no fault there. Just not enough to the story. Still a great fan of Iris Johansen! Just wish this audio was unabridged.

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Title: Saucer

Author: Stephen Coonts

Narrator: Dick Hill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-29-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 438 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Their discovery doesn't remain a secret for long. The U.S. Air Force sends a UFO investigation team, which arrives just minutes before a team sent by an Australian billionaire to steal the saucer's secrets. Before either side can outwit the other, the Libyan military arrives.

Meanwhile, Rip has been checking out the saucer. With the help of a beautiful ex-Air Force test pilot, Charley Pine, Rip flies the saucer away, embarking on a fantastic journey into space and around the world, keeping just ahead of those who want the saucer for themselves.

Critic Reviews:

"A comic, feel-good sf adventure." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Dick Hill, who is a well-respected narrator, does a superb job....Hill's commendable performance illustrates well the saying that it often is not what one says but how one says it." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

A Fun Read

I really enjoyed this book. I don't know why I hadn't heard of or read it before now but am glad I found it. I usually like very suspenseful thrillers and spy books. This has some government intrigue but is not your typical thriller. I actually laughed out loud more than a few times.

It was a thoroughly great read. I highly recommend it.

A really nice listen

Aside from the bad character accents by the narrator (which make smart character sound dumb), I enjoyed listening to this book. If you are looking for something overly complicated and deep, keep looking. It's just a fun ride.

Interesting satire

This is my first Stephen Coonts book. I always figured he was way to serious and probably wrote to realistic violence for me. I can handle SciFi/Fantasy violence fine. But this one, the killings didn't bother me at all. I felt they all deserved what they got. I absolutely loved the political satire about the president and his stupidity about the orders he gave and his utter lack of basic knowledge. Also, the military intervention both by the U.S. and Australian government to me portrays exactly how the governments would or have handled such occurances.

The greed angle impressed me. It is amazing how realistic that was and was very believable.

I was surprised by the 'cougar' angle. Not a lot of what I have read handles that subject very much, it is a very common happening in real life.

Having actually seen with my own eyes UFOs many years ago. My sighting was validated with other identical sightings the same day by others who where with me and also reported in NYC at the same time and 75 miles east of where I was. It happened in the 50s before we even ventured into space. This is a subject that is of great interest to me. I love the ideas behind the saucer in this book as they are to me very valid premises.

It amazes me how many creationists can't embrace that if He could create what we have here on earth, that he would be limited to just this tiny little rock we live on and feel that such ideas as other worlds would smash their views of the religion they embrace instead of enhancing their awe of what He can do.

I am looking forward to the rest in the series.

A good listen-didn't care for the ending

A good Sci-fi story with a kinda of bad end.

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Title: The Guilty One

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Lisa Ballantyne

Narrator: Steve West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-22-14

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

An eight-year-old boy is found dead in a playground...and his 11-year-old neighbor is accused of the crime. Leading the defense is London solicitor Daniel Hunter, a champion of lost causes.

A damaged boy from a troubled home, Daniel's young client, Sebastian, reminds Daniel of his own turbulent childhood and of Minnie, the devoted woman whose love saved him. But one terrible act of betrayal irrevocably shattered their bond.

As past and present collide, Daniel is faced with disturbing questions. Will his sympathy for Sebastian and his own memories blind him to the truth? What happened in the park - and who, ultimately, is to blame for a little boy's death? Rethinking everything he's ever believed, Daniel begins to understand what it means to be wrong...and to be the guilty one.

Members Reviews:

Painfully overwritten! Skip this one please!

What would have made The Guilty One better?

A story. Any story where something actually happened. This would have made a great short story - like 60-90 minutes. Most every scene is a description and nothing actually occurs. It was painful to listen all the way to the end.

Would you ever listen to anything by Lisa Ballantyne again?

Sadly, no.

What about Steve Wests performance did you like?

Great voice talent. Very good at taking on all ages and both sexes.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Guilty One?

Most all of it.

an okay story

I loved the performance. and the back story but the main story is so so. at least for my taste. I would not call this book a thriller.

Great story and great narration

I have listened to a ton of books and this is one of my favorites, though parts of it were very sad. I would highly recommend this one, it didn't disappoint.

The Guilty One

Amazing story and an amazing performance by the narrator. Very well done. I would recommend it to anyone.

TWO STORIES IN ONE!

This was an absolutely outstanding book! It pulls you into two stories, one a flashback and one a present! So well written and narrated! You will be glad you chose this book!!

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Title: The Hidden Legacy

Subtitle: A Dark and Gripping Psychological Drama

Author: G. J. Minett

Narrator: Jessica Carroll

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-16

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A life-changing gift with a shadowy origin - a dark and suspenseful debut novel.

1966. A horrifying crime at a secondary school, with devastating consequences for all involved.

2008. A life-changing gift, if only the recipient can work out why....

Recently divorced, and with two young children, Ellen Sutherland is up to her elbows in professional and personal stress. When she's invited to travel all the way to Cheltenham to hear the content of an old woman's will, she's far from convinced the journey will be worthwhile. But when she arrives, the news is astounding.

Eudora Nash has left Ellen a beautiful cottage worth an amount of money that could turn her life around. There's just one problem: Ellen has never even heard of Eudora Nash. Her curiosity piqued, Ellen and her friend Kate travel to the West Country in search of answers. But they are not the only ones interested in the cottage, and Ellen little imagines how much she has to learn about her past.

Critic Reviews:

"An intelligent, intriguing and most of all, well-constructed mystery." (Culture Fly)

"Chock-full of unexpected twists, its the sort of book that will keep you staying up far too late." (The Irish Times)

Members Reviews:

GET TO THE POINT!

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

No, I read approximately 2 books a week. I LOVE this type of book where it flips back and forth. However, this book was ridiculous! I was constantly rewinding/ flipping back pages because I felt the author kept leaving out something or was just missing something all together.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I LOVED THE BEGINNING!

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Ehhh...

Could you see The Hidden Legacy being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No

Any additional comments?

I READ OTHER REVIEWS AND THEY WERE "GLOWING." MAYBE IT'S ME...

A Gripping Drama Brilliantly Unpacked!

What made the experience of listening to The Hidden Legacy the most enjoyable?

The smooth and brisk pace of the novel.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Peter Vaughn. He had a kind heart.

Have you listened to any of Jessica Carrolls other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

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

No. I like to relish the story.

Superficial strengths but ...

Some books work better in print. I suspect that this in one. The audio version is a long winding road to nowhere. Not unpleasant but you soon realise it's going nowhere. The energy that comes from sympathetic characters and genuine moral issues just isn't there. The analysis of the horrible crime at the heart of the story is thin, this turns out the be important for me. The story ends in the end.... that's it.

In a word, disappointing.

It kicked off with a very gripping and strong opening which drew me in. I was looking forward to more of the same, some deep and tense voyage through a life interspersed with twists and suspense.