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Title: The Three-Day Affair

Author: Michael Kardos

Narrator: Ray Chase

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-04-12

Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 119 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Will, Jeffrey, and Nolan are lifelong friends. Each has gone their separate ways as adults, living their own lives while forging their own careers. They have no reason to believe anything extraordinary will befall them. Until one shocking moment changes everything.

Will is a part-time drummer who spends the rest of his time in recording studios. Then one night Jeffrey attempts to rob a convenience store, drags a young woman into Wills car, and shouts a single word: "Drive!" Shaken and confused, Will obeys.

Suddenly these ordinary men find themselves completely out of their element, holding a young girl hostage without the slightest idea of what to do next. They are already guilty of kidnapping and robbery; it is only a matter of time before they find out just what else theyre capable of. For these four people, three days will decide their fate - freedom and prison, innocence and guilt - and life and death.

Critic Reviews:

"Michael Kardos's soulful stories take place in that hard-luck corner of New Jersey where rock and roll dreams crash into blue-collar reality." (Tom Perrotta)

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Title: Old Gold

Author: Jay Stringer

Narrator: Ralph Lister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-24-12

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

When gangland detective and former cop Eoin Miller wakes up to realize his almost-one-night stand has gone cold as a corpse in his bed, his gypsy heritage screams for him to do the easy thing and run. Having abandoned his morals, ambitions, and relationships for a life of alcohol, denial, and dirty work for local crime bosses, escape seems to be the only option left. But Eoin is surprised by a compulsion to root out his unknown enemies and fight for survival.

All too soon, he finds himself caught in the crossfire between nearly every faction in town: rival crime lords, drug dealers, politicians, cops - even his estranged wife has a card in play. His quest to uncover the truth - and prove his innocence - resurfaces deep pains, old scars, and shattered relationships that threaten to bury him under regret. That is, if the killer doesnt bury him first.

Members Reviews:

Oddball protagonist!

Old Gold is the first novel in what is now the three book Eoin Miller series set in the midlands of England. As a young man he went against his Gypsy heritage and joined the police. He quit the police to work for a drug gang. Eoin's estranged wife is now in the running for police commissioner while Eoin has sank into alcohol addiction. When a woman he picked up at a bar is killed in his bed while he is passed out, he sets out to solve this murder mystery.

Eoin is weak, cowardly and stupid to go with his alcoholism. He is, however, much less bad than any of the other characters in the novel. Overall Old Gold is an interesting and worthwhile suspense thriller with excellent narration. I will likely listen to the next novel in the Eoin Miller series.

Old Gold. By Jay Stringer. 1st book in series.

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

As this book Old Gold by Jay Stringer is the first Audio book I have listened to (my trial month with Kindle Unlimited) I think it was excellent. A good narration with a variable choice of speed. A very good thriller detective story which kept me guessing until it was revealed who the killer was, right near the end of the book.Now I want the second book, titled, Runaway Town.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I enjoyed all the characters as they all seemed plausible.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Not telling as it might be a spoiler.

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

It was all so good I can't choose one.

Any additional comments?

A very satisfying read or listening. I must get the rest of this series.

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Title: Hunt the Wolf

Subtitle: A SEAL Team Six Novel, Book 1

Author: Don Mann, Ralph Pezzullo

Narrator: Peter Ganim

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-26-12

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Navy SEAL Team Six commando Don Mann infuses his debut military thriller with the real-life details only a true insider can reveal.

In the midst of a grueling training exercise, Thomas Crocker, USN, unearths a pocket of terrorism that leads straight from the slopes of K2 to the cities of Europe and the Middle East. Crocker and his team, who are trained for the most intense kinds of combat in the most extreme environments, must blaze through a perilous web of terrorist cells to track down a ruthless sheikh who is running an international kidnapping ring before his captives pay the ultimate price.

Hunt the Wolf is an adrenaline-packed novel sure to appeal to fans of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, featuring the world's most elite soldiers and based on the experiences of renowned SEAL Team 6 commando Don Mann.

Members Reviews:

Narrator Horrible

The Narrator was horrible, so bad it was distracting and hard to pay attention to the storyline.

Fails to Connect

In the last few months I have listened to three different tier one operator novels, Dalton Furys Delta novels and Seal Team 6 Outcasts and now this novel. It is not only my least favorite but more than once I thought about turning it off. I am not sure why. Maybe because the author felt the need to provide a complete resume of the lead character rather than let it dribble out over a number of novels or that it felt pushed on the listener/reader? Or may because it seemed less like a team and more like the lead (Tom Crocker) was doing it all and didnt need the other members of his team? While the author tried to provide Croker with traits that would connect with the reader, they felt cold. And while some text was given to other Seal Team member characters, there wasn't enough for the reader to connect with them. There was action but it didnt create suspense. It isnt a bad novel but it just didnt connect with me; drive me to want the next book or to hear more about the characters like the Outcast and Delta novels did.

Plus, while all authors have personal views and feelings towards various issues, at times it felt that the author was too close to certain issues - too passionate or close to the issue that his anger and energy came through so that it felt like an arguement rather than 'simply telling a story'.

Added together, it felt like the auhor needs to take a step back, buffer himself so that he can tell a story that more quietly leads the reader rather than forcing the reader down a path.

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Title: The Last Kind Words

Subtitle: A Terrier Rand Novel

Author: Tom Piccirilli

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-12-12

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

From award-winning author Tom Piccirilli comes a wholly original crime novel introducing the Rands, a vipers' nest of crooks and cons, one generation stealing from the next. Upon the razor-thin edge between love and violence lives a pair of brothers, their bonds frayed by betrayals and guilt, their loyalty to each other their last salvation.

Raised to pick a pocket before he could walk, Terry Rand cut free from his family after his older brother, Collie, went on a senseless killing spree that left eight dead. Five years later, only days before his scheduled execution, Collie contacts Terry and asks him to return home. Collie claims he wasn't responsible for one of the murders - and insists that the real killer is still on the loose.

Dogged by his own demons, Terry is swept back into the schemes and scams of his family: His father, Pinsch, a retired cat burglar, brokenhearted because of his two sons. His card-sharp uncles, Mal and Grey, who've incurred the anger of the local mob. His grandfather, Shep, whose mind is failing but whose fingers can still slip out a wallet - from across the room. His teenage sister, Dale, who's flirting dangerously with the lure of the family business. And Kimmie, the woman Terry abandoned, who's now raising a child with Terry's former best friend.

Terry pieces together the day his brother turned rabid, delving into a blood history that reveals the Rand family tree is rotten to the roots, and the secrets his ancestors buried are now coming furious and vengeful to the surface.

A meditation on how love can confine a person just as easily as it can free him, juxtaposing shocking violence and sly humor, The Last Kind Words is the brilliantly inventive family saga that only a singular talent like Tom Piccirilli could conjure.

Critic Reviews:

"Perfect crime fiction...a convincing world, a cast of compelling characters, and above all a great story." (Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author of 61 Hours)

"For the first time since The Godfather, a family of criminals has stolen my heart. This is a brilliant mix of love and violence, charm and corruption. I loved it." (Nancy Pickard, best-selling author of The Scent of Rain and Lightning

"You don't choose your family. And the Rand clan, a family of thieves, is bad to the bone. But it's a testimony to Tom Piccirilli's stellar writing that you still care about each and every one of them. The Last Kind Words is at once a dark and brooding page-turner and a heartfelt tale about the ties that bind." (Lisa Unger, New York Times best-selling author of Darkness, My Old Friend)

Members Reviews:

The Last Kind Words

I picked up this novel because I got an email from Amazon recommending this book because I liked Drive by James Sallis. While I didnt believe it would be anything like Drive the synopsis did intrigue me. Terrier Rand grew up in a household of thieves and grifters; from a very young age Terry had been engaging in theft. He left his family and life of crime to go straight but five years later he has been dragged back in when his brother is claiming to be innocent of one of the victims of his killing spree. His brother is only days away from execution and has asked his brother to look into one of the murders. He has pleaded guilty for all the other murders but the police wont listen.

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Titel: Voodoo

Autor:: Nick Stone

Erzähler: Christian Baumann

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 43 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-06-12

Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag

Bewertung: 1 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Es ist ein Auftrag, den Privatdetektiv Max Mingus nicht ablehnen kann: Zehn Millionen Dollar bietet ihm der Milliardär Allain Carver, wenn Max dessen Sohn findet. Von dem kleinen Charlie fehlt seit über drei Jahren jede Spur, und er ist nicht das einzige Kind, das auf Haiti verschwunden ist. In dem Land des Voodoo und der schwarzen Magie kursieren zahllose Geschichten über die mythische Figur des Mr. Clarinet, der seit dem 18. Jahrhundert Kinder auf der Insel stehlen soll. Doch die Wahrheit ist weit schockierender als die Legende - und die Gefahr zu kennen, heißt nicht, dass man den Morgen erleben wird...

©2007 Goldmann (P)2012 Der Hörverlag

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Title: A Dark and Broken Heart

Author: R. J. Ellory

Narrator: Robert Slade

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-25-12

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

How long can a man escape judgment? A dark and atmospheric thriller from the award-winning author of A Simple Act of Violence.

Vincent Madigan is charming, resourceful, and knows how to look after himself. The only problem is that he's up to his neck in debt to Sandia - the drug king of East Harlem. One heist will free Madigan from Sandia's control and give him the chance he needs to get his life back on track. But can he evade justice for his crimes? Or will his own conscience be his final undoing?

Members Reviews:

Just a great story

What made the experience of listening to A Dark and Broken Heart the most enjoyable?

RJ ellory does it again! In my opinion one of his best novels

What did you like best about this story?

The main characters inner struggle

What about Robert Slades performance did you like?

I will be looking fir novels narrated by Slade in the future

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

The last chapter was especially moving

Do you trust the cops?

This really got you thinking - straight out of the starters' gate you are told, the cop is bad and he killed people. However, as the story unwinds, you find yourself feeling sorry for him and hoping he can have a happy ending. You feel a bit unsure as it's as if your morals are being tested, which is the sign of a good, thought provoking book.

Vincent is a cop, he's in trouble and in debt. His heist goes wrong and now Mr Big wants it sorted.

Gripping from start to finish

Would you consider the audio edition of A Dark and Broken Heart to be better than the print version?

Don't know, as haven't read the print version, but the narration was excellent. Each character was brought to life.

What other book might you compare A Dark and Broken Heart to, and why?

Bits were similar to Raymond Chandler's work. The central character is a flawed tough guy, but he's seeking redemption/ salvation.

What about Robert Slades performance did you like?

Well paced, easy to listen to. He kept me gripped listening when I should have been sleeping as I was engrossed.

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

The final chapter is amazing with twist on twist, right to the last sentence.

Any additional comments?

This is gritty and hard edged but truly believable. Enjoyed every moment.

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Title: The Inquisitor

Author: Mark Allen Smith

Narrator: Ari Fliakos

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-10-12

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A spectacularly original thriller about a professional torturer who has a strict code, a mysterious past, and a dangerous conviction that he can save the life of an innocent child....

Geiger has a gift: he knows a lie the instant he hears it. And in his business - called "information retrieval" by its practitioners - that gift is invaluable, because truth is the hottest thing on the market.

Geiger's clients count on him to extract the truth from even the most reluctant subjects. Unlike most of his competitors, Geiger rarely sheds blood, but he does use a variety of techniques - some physical, many psychological - to push his subjects to a point where pain takes a backseat to fear. Because only then will they finally stop lying.

One of Geiger's rules is that he never works with children. So when his partner, former journalist Harry Boddicker, unwittingly brings in a client who demands that Geiger interrogate a twelve-year-old boy, Geiger responds instinctively. He rescues the boy from his captor, removes him to the safety of his New York City loft, and promises to protect him from further harm. But if Geiger and Harry cannot quickly discover why the client is so desperate to learn the boy's secret, they themselves will become the victims of an utterly ruthless adversary. Mesmerizing and heart-in-your-throat compelling, Mark Allen Smith's The Inquisitor is a completely unique thriller that introduces both an unforgettable protagonist and a major new talent.

Members Reviews:

Engaging story wrapped in narrative that hooks you

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

It was a surprisingly strong top tier read - story and narrator. Wasn't sure I'd like it but couldn't wait to jump back in on my commute each day to see how it all turned out.

What other book might you compare The Inquisitor to and why?

It falls into the Mitch Rapp/Vince Flynn camp - shorter, not as in depth in detail but certainly a fast read with the elements of suspense, revenge and the depths the inquisitor goes to for the truth.

What about Ari Fliakoss performance did you like?

I liked it - took a bit to get used to as the narrator was a new voice for me - but it worked well as it adopted the persona of the key players in the story arc.

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

Parts made me squirm but not to the point of distraction from the overall story. Just enough to bring you into the inquisitor's mind and persona in full support of the story.

Thrilling Character Driven Story with A Heart

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

I don't know. I didn't read the print version.

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

The first two thirds of the book were written well, and were very interesting, but weren't actually all that "thrilling." I don't mean this as a critique. It did not detract from my enjoyment of the book at all. I'm just stating facts. I think that the entire first part was a great build up to the climax -- where all the excitement and fear and mystery happened.

The last third of the book was extremely intense. It did keep me wanting to listen...

Which character as performed by Ari Fliakos was your favorite?

I think Ari Fliakos is one of my favorite narrators of all audiobooks.

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Title: The Matarese Countdown

Subtitle: A Matarese Novel

Author: Robert Ludlum

Narrator: Michael Prichard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-12

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Twenty years ago, top agents from the CIA and KGB banded together to bring down the Matarese Circle, an international cabal of powerbrokers and assassins whose sole objective was to achieve worldwide economic domination. Now the bloody Matarese dynasty is back - and the only man with the power to stop it may have already run out of time....

CIA case officer Cameron Pryce is hot on the trail of the new Matarese alliance. His only chance to terminate its ruthless activities is to follow the trail of blood money and stone-cold killers right to the heart of its deadly conspiracy.

From the Hamptons to London's Belgrave Square, Matarese assassins have already struck with brutal efficiency, eliminating all who stand in their way. Their chain of violence is impossible to stop - until Pryce gets a rare break. One of the Matarese's victims survives long enough to whisper dying words that will blow the case wide open: the top secret code name for legendary retired CIA agent Brandon Scofield - the only man who has ever infiltrated the Matarese inner circle and lived to tell about it.

Critic Reviews:

"Welcome to Robert Ludlum's world... fast pacing, tight plotting, international intrigue." (The Plain Dealer)

"If a Pulitzer Prize were awarded for escapist fiction, Robert Ludlum undoubtedly would have won it. Ten times over." (Mobile Register)

Members Reviews:

Disappoint from Ludlum

Any additional comments?

I've been an Audible customer for over 10 years and this is only the 3rd time I've been able to say, "I Couldn't wait for this book to end!" Seemed like it was written with the sole purpose of being turned into a made-for-TV movie (and not necessarily a good one). Things like referring to "Brandon Scofield aka Beowulf Agate aka "the pig of the world" (often in the same passage) just made the story harder to follow. I honestly don't know if my disappointment was with the narrator or the story (or both).

Save your money.

What would have made The Matarese Countdown better?

A better story ?

What was most disappointing about Robert Ludlums story?

If Robert Ludlum wrote this he was just passing time. Weak plot, someone tried to cash in on the first novel without coming up with a fresh story.

What didnt you like about Michael Prichards performance?

Flat delivery of lines. Of course he had nothing to work with.

What character would you cut from The Matarese Countdown?

The evil bad guys. And most of the heroes.

Any additional comments?

If you want to listen to alot of

Great book.

I have been a fan of Robert Ludlum for years. This one's a favorite of mine. I could listen to this over and over again.

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Title: Vigilante

Author: Stephen J. Cannell

Narrator: Scott Brick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-11

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 558 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Lita Mendez was a thorn in the LAPDs side. An aggressive police critic and gang activist, shed filed countless complaints against the department. So when shes found dead in her home, Shane and Hitch fear the worst: that theres a killer in their ranks.Outside the crime scene, Nixon Nash, the charismatic host of a hit reality show called Vigilante TV, has set up shop with his television crew. Nashs show is dedicated to beating the cops at their own game, solving murders before they can. Now he has the murder of Lita Mendez in his sights and he presents the detectives with a choice: either join his team or prepare for a public takedown.But Scully suspects that Nash isnt the folk hero he seems. If a detective got in his way, just how far would the TV host go in the name of self-promotion? On the heels of The Prostitutes Ball, called the best Scully yet (Kirkus Reviews) and perfectly fresh (Booklist), this new novel from the celebrated author has Detective Scully risking everything to save himself, his family, and the job he loves.

Critic Reviews:

Praise for Stephen J. Cannell: A master storyteller. (Michael Connelly)

A great storyteller who keeps you nailed to the page. (Ted Bell)

Cannell is the gold in crime fiction. (Stephen Coonts)

Members Reviews:

Fantastic Last Book

Though I'm saddened that this is the last Shane Scully book, it was a great read. As all the others were, too. Read the entire series and you'll be entertained for days. Television or print, SJC was a genius and his legacy will endure for years to come.

Absolutely Fantastic Crime Thriller!!!

Wow . . . my first Stephen Cannell book, but not my last . . . excellent narration . . . great story line . . . and had me guessing until the end . . . listened on a road trip . . . had to finish it . . . couldn't wait . . .

Wonderful dialogue! Wonderful characters! A win!

I am sorry that this last book in the series is the first I have read. It has all the elements of a good mystery - twists and turns, interesting characters, and it is well paced. But the standout feature is Mr. Cannell's iconic used of words and language to describe characters and situations. The only other mystery author I have read who could make me laugh out loud with delight at their turn of a phrase was Dashiell Hammett ("A bullet kissed the door jam by my cheek."). The narration is perfect, and this book is worth the listen. Loved it.

Cannell at his best is... Still Stephen Cannell.

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

I'd recommend the book to fans of his countless TV shows because Shane is the typical Cannell hero, over the top in so many ways but good in the end... too damn bad if some semblence of adherence to the rules are tantamount in importance to the story.

VIGILANTE is probably a remake in print form of a half dozen SJC TV eps over the 30 plus years of his prominence in TV production...

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Title: The Secret in Their Eyes

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Eduardo Sacheri

Narrator: Mark Bramhall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 55 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Benjamín Chaparro is a retired detective still obsessed by the brutal, decades-old rape and murder of a young married woman in her own bedroom. While attempting to write a book about the case, he revisits the details of the investigation. As he reaches into the past, Chaparro also recalls the beginning of his long, unrequited love for Irene Hornos, then just an intern, now a respected judge. Set in the Buenos Aires of the 1970s, Sacheris tale reveals the underpinnings of Argentinas Dirty War and takes on the question of justice - what it really means and in whose hands it belongs.

Eduardo Sacheri's first collection of short stories was published in Spain in 2000 under the title Los traidores y otros cuentos. Three other collections were published between 2001 and 2007, all of which have been bestsellers in Argentina. The film adaptation of his novel La pregunta de sus ojos won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 2010.

Critic Reviews:

A brutal murder is the starting point for this strange, compelling journey through Argentinas criminaljustice systemA view of the world as a dark place illuminated by personal loyalties. (

Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Movie Must Be Better Than the Book

Although this book had the potential to be captivating, gripping, intriguing, it was not; instead, I felt I had to slog through the entire story with no emotional connection with any of the characters and no shock or horror or curiosity - even when the "twist" at the end was revealed. I'm not sure who to blame for this. I suppose it could be the author that constructed a story too convoluted and dull to enjoy or, more likely, it was the translator who unwittingly stripped the passion that I suspect was in the original Spanish language version. This book was made into an Oscar-winning movie in 2010. Although I have not seen the movie, I suspect this may be one of those cases where the movie is better than the book.

Powerful, Suspenseful, Moving, Spellbinding

This was the best book I've read in years and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. The movie has been in our top ten list ever since it came out in 2010, but this was even better. The plot is maybe a little tighter in the movie, but the book is so richly layered and so profound--and so flawlessly written, despite its being a translation--that the sum total experience (aided by the best narrator I've ever heard) is without parallel in my experience as an Audible listener. I hope EVERYONE will listen to this amazing book.

A great listen.

Mark Bramhall delivers lines with such perfection , the story seems to live and breath. It was hard to keep track of the characters though. But otherwise a recommended listen.

beautiful writing

a lot of introspection and incisive commentary on human foibles. this is not an action book.