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Title: Thieves' Paradise

Author: Eric Jerome Dickey

Narrator: Bill Andrew Quinn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-16-14

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Twenty-five-year-old Dante Brown is down and out in L.A. After doing a stretch of hard time in juvenile jail, he cleaned up his act as a computer techie - only to be laid off when the economy went south. Now he's facing a mountain of unpaid bills, a car on its last legs, imminent eviction, and a snowball's chance in hell with Pam, a sexy waitress/actress on the hunt for a man with means.

Enter Scamz, a slick brother from Dante's checkered past whose successful, illegal business associations keep him in custom-tailored suits, a Benz CL600, and a lavish Hollywood mansion with his pick of gorgeous women. Dante is determined to stay straight - after one last con that could put him back on top. But he gets pulled in deeper when his old friend Jackson, who's sixteen thousand dollars behind in child support, becomes part of the sting. The icing on the cake is Pam who, seduced by the easy money, suddenly finds Dante irresistible - until everything goes wrong.

Members Reviews:

No!!!!

this is such a disappointment. all the other books I purchased by EJD have been attention grabbing a full of action.

Fast paced and engaging.

Where does Thieves' Paradise rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I would say that this is up in the top five of the audiobooks I have listened to so far.

What did you like best about this story?

I appreciated the suspenseful nature of the story and the fact that although tragic, there was a level of redemption for the hero.

Which character as performed by Bill Andrew Quinn was your favorite?

Big Slim

You Won't Be Disappointed

This book was definitely worth the credit. Fantastic storyline, and well detailed of the characters. I really enjoyed this book along with many others similar to this writing style from EJD.

Worth the credit.

This was a really easy listen... Good for work or while sitting in traffic. Time will fly by.

Not what I thought

Book was ok. Was a little weird that there were so many characters to do. In my opinion the book didn't get good until the end. The beginning was a lot of dragging on

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Title: The Pieces We Keep

Author: Kristina McMorris

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-09-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Two years have done little to ease veterinarian Audra Hughes' grief over her husband's untimely death. Eager for a fresh start, Audra plans to leave Portland for a new job in Philadelphia. Her seven-year-old son, Jack, seems apprehensive about flying - but it's just the beginning of an anxiety that grows to consume him. As Jack's fears continue to surface in recurring and violent nightmares, Audra hardly recognizes the introverted boy he has become. Desperate, she traces snippets of information unearthed in Jack's dreams, leading her to Sean Malloy, a struggling U.S. Army veteran wounded in Afghanistan. Together they unravel a mystery dating back to World War II, and uncover old family secrets that still have the strength to wound - and perhaps, at last, to heal. Intricate and beautifully written, The Pieces We Keep illuminates those moments when life asks us to reach beyond what we know and embrace what was once unthinkable. Deftly weaving together past and present, herein lies a story that is at once poignant and thought-provoking, and as unpredictable as the human heart.

Members Reviews:

The Pieces we Keep

From the opening minutes of this audiobook, I was riveted. Audra's love for her son, grief over the death of her husband, and complex relationship with her in-laws made for compelling reading.

In 1940s England, then new York, Evelyn's love story unravels. The past and the present interconnect, diverge, connect again.

I liked that not everything was wrapped up in a neat little package, even as certain coincidences made me shake my head.

That having been said, this story is well worth your time for its emotional complexity and well-done narration.

did not keep my attention

The story was good but for some reason it did not keep my attention. maybe it was just me.

I am very disappointed in this novel. I

Is there anything you would change about this book?

There is a poor story development compared to what was possible. She lost me after halfway through the novel- otherwise I would have returned it. Highly disappointing!

Has The Pieces We Keep turned you off from other books in this genre?

I will not look at her books

What aspect of Saskia Maarlevelds performance would you have changed?

..she was not the problem!! The author is!

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Films and novels are often 2 different entities. Her novel is not well written.

Any additional comments?

I was so disappointed and looking forward to well crafted novel and the author did not complete the task!

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Title: Roxy's Story

Subtitle: The Forbidden Series

Author: V. C. Andrews

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-14

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Kicked out of her house because her father can no longer tolerate her constant delinquency, Roxy wanders the streets of New York, living in a fleabag hotel. Spotted by an "agent" for Madam Brittany, a sophisticated woman who runs an escort service, Roxy is taken into the Madam's "training program" where she is educated and set up with her own boutique apartment.

When Roxy takes her sister in after their parents' death, she doesn't expect it to be for long. Her plan is to get her sister to Paris where she can live with relatives. But then Roxy's own life becomes complicated when she falls in love with a wealthy young Frenchman while on vacation, and suddenly her immediate future seems uncertain....

Members Reviews:

A tidal Pool...

Has more depth than this trash pile of words. There are very few books in this world where I have cared less about any of the characters in this coma-inducer. The entire plot was as spicy as tapwater. If Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street had a book club the only reason they wouldn't recommend this selection would be because it was below their readers intelligence level.

Great part 2!

Where does Roxy's Story rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It was pretty good!

What did you like best about this story?

I just like how they told the story behind Roxy, the first book almost made you hate her. Its good to see the story from another angle.

What does Amy Rubinate bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

I like her but not as much as Rebekka, that I think read the other one. She kinda grows on you tho.

Who was the most memorable character of Roxy's Story and why?

The guy who discovered roxy.

Any additional comments?

Love V.C. Andrews!

Great Read

VC Andrew books never ceases to amaze me.A must read series as always.l can hardly wait to hear the next book in the series of Forbidden Sisters.

Uneventful

I am looking for a page turner book and this certainly was not one. Slow and uneventful

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Title: Amsterdam

Author: Ian McEwan

Narrator: Carsten Warming

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 03-20-14

Publisher: Viatone

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

En kold dag i februar mdes de to gamle venner Clive og Vernon uden for et krematorium for at tage afsked med Molly Lane. Clive, der er Storbritanniens mest succesfulde moderne komponist, og Vernon, der er chefredaktr for en af landets strste aviser, har begge vret Mollys elskere. Det samme har Julian, Storbritanniens udenrigsminister og premiereminister in spe, som ogs er mdt op til begravelsen, der afholdes af Mollys efterladte gtemand George. De fire mnd, der alle p den ene eller anden mde har noget i klemme, hvirvles ind i nogle moralske dilemmaer, der frer til katastrofale beslutninger, og en venskabspagt mellem Clive og Vernon fr fuldstndigt uforudsete konsekvenser.

Please note: This audiobook is in Danish.

Critic Reviews:

McEwans historie nagler sin lser til stolen med et ndeslst plot, og giver samtidig anledning til konstant fryd med sine ironisk elegante finter Ian McEwan vandt helt velfortjent Booker-prisen i 1998 med denne utroligt velskrevne og veloplagte roman i den store satiriske tradition bret af en handling, der i velkendt McEwan-stil hurtigt reducerer figurerne til brikker i et djvelsk spil. (Lars Ole Sauerberg, Jyllands-Posten)

Grotesk humoristiske afslringer af, hvordan kunstnere, mediefolk og politikere tnker og fler. Ian McEwans seneste roman Amsterdam kan bedst betegnes som en letvgter med tyngde. Det er en kort, elegant komponeret roman, der koncentrerer sig om hans velkendte temaer som forholdet mellem den enkeltes moral og samfundsmoralen, og hverdagen der krakelerer i angst, kaos og pludselig dd. (Rigmor Bkholm, Information)

Members Reviews:

It's in GERMAN ffs!!!!

Should be clearly labelled as German language book.

At least I was able to return it easily but really AUDIBLE. get a grip

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Titel: Das italienische Mädchen

Autor:: Lucinda Riley

Erzähler: Simone Kabst

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 42 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-10-14

Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag

Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Fiction, Contemporary

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Mit ihrer STIMME erobert sie die HERZEN der Menschen... doch wo bleibt ihr EIGENES HERZ? Rosanna Menici ist elf, als sie zum ersten Mal dem Mann begegnet, der ihr Schicksal bestimmen wird. Der junge Tenor Roberto Rossini ist in seiner Heimat Neapel bereits ein umschwärmter Star und schenkt dem schüchternen Mädchen, das bei einer Familienfeier singen soll, kaum Beachtung. Doch als die ersten Töne den Raum erfüllen, kann er seine Augen nicht mehr von Rosanna lösen, so rein und einzigartig ist diese Stimme. Sechs Jahre später treffen Rosanna und Roberto an der Mailänder Scala wieder aufeinander. Auf der Bühne vereint, entwickeln ihre Stimmen einen Zauber, der sie einen unvergleichlichen Siegeszug durch die Opernhäuser der Welt antreten lässt. Doch ihre leidenschaftliche Liebe wird zu einer Obsession, die sie für alles um sie herum blind werden lässt.

>> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

©1996 / 2014 Lucinda Edmonds / Goldmann Verlag (P)2014 Der Hörverlag

Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Great Family Saga

Loved it, could not put it down !!! Beautiful Family saga with deep meanings

Amazing how she described the deep LOVE she had and the way she had to save herself , to keep sane

Das Italienische Madchen, a good read

For me the vocabulary level was perfect. A good story if somewhat predictable. It kept me interested and gives some insight into the world of opera.

Good read

Great book, I enjoyed Reading it very much!

Easy weekend read, I loved the italien setting and description of the Italien family value!

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Title: Anybody's Daughter

Subtitle: Angela Evans Series, No. 2

Author: Pamela Samuels Young

Narrator: R. C. Bray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-13

Publisher: Goldman House Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 155 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Based on the real-life horrors faced by thousands of girls, award-winning author Pamela Samuels Young takes listeners deep inside the disturbing world of child sex trafficking in a fast-paced thriller that educates as much as it entertains.

Thirteen-year-old Brianna Walker is ecstatic. She's about to sneak off to meet her first real boyfriend - a boyfriend she met on Facebook. But Brianna is in for a horrifying surprise because her boyfriend doesn't exist. Instead, Brianna unwittingly becomes the captive of a ring of drug dealers-turned-human traffickers who prey on lonely girls from dysfunctional homes. But they've made a big mistake in targeting Brianna because she doesn't meet either of those criteria.

Members Reviews:

Almost too real

This book is difficult to listen to but even more difficult to stop. Amazing, realistic and gritty story of a girl pulled into an underage sex trafficking business and the struggle to find her. The amount of detail about the business and the frustrating laws regarding it are mind blowing and well researched.

The narrator was amazing and had a believable voice for every single character, whether they were male or female, Latina or African-American, frantic or insolent. Soooo well done.

Though there is plenty of violence and strong/sexual language, the author has a knack for perfect realism without using overly graphic details or excessively vulgar language merely for shock value. It's a gritty story but realistic and believable in every way. I would read it again, but only after I've recovered emotionally just a little. ;-)

Social Awareness is required to stop human trafficking!

This is a great book to bring social awareness and education to the very real and horrifying topic in the USA and world wide, human trafficking. The only way for our nation to bring a stop to the human trafficking and sexual exploitation of our children is to make everyone aware of the problem. And demand our lawmakers create actual punishments that are not just a slap on the hand. Please consider being part of the solution to this horrific problem in our era. Pamela Samuels Young provides a list of websites to visit for more information and consider supporting. It is going to take help from everyone to eradicate human trafficking. And its all too true, any child in your very own family can be the next victim of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

The story is very good and the narration is superb.

Diffucult to listen to because of the topic

Listening to Anybody's Daughter is painful and infuriating. It is pain that need to be felt and anger that is necessary to stir action. This novel is about sex trafficking of early teen and preteen girls. The primary responsibility of adults is to protect children. Many of the adults in Anybody's Daughter are ruining the lives of children to make a profit. The pedaphiles that are the customers are as bad as the people that are involved in the sex trade of young girls.

This is Book 2 in the Angela Evans series. I have not listened to the prior book, but will soon. Angela Evans is a young black lawyer in the Los Angeles area. The book is well written. Narrator RC Bray is among the best and he does a great job.

Awesomely written and narrated!

This was my first Audible book and I really enjoyed it. Ms.

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Title: Border Storm

Subtitle: The Border Trilogy

Author: Amanda Scott

Narrator: Sally Armstrong

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Amanda Scott concludes her thrilling Border trilogy with the incandescent story of a woman and a man who are mortal foesuntil they're undone by love. The rebellious daughter of a Scottish march warden, Lady Laurie Halliot is as fearless as she is beautiful. Now, to protect her runaway sister who stands accused of murder, Laurie offers herself as hostage - and reluctant bride - to the man who is her country's enemy. She prays that her sister will return before the next wardens' meeting, or Laurie herself will have to bear the punishment. Born into a clan that spans both sides of the bitter border strife, Sir Hugh Graham has pledged his allegiance to the English queen Elizabeth. But this faithful deputy warden finds himself enchanted by Laurie's dark-eyed, seductive beauty. As Hugh succumbs to Laurie's innocent charms, his divided loyalties put him to the ultimate test. Torn between honor and desire, he'll do anything to protect his new wife - and find a love beyond price.

Members Reviews:

Sorry the series is over

The first book in this series stunk. Because Border Bride was so horrible I almost skipped the rest of the series. I'm glad I didn't. My advice is read Border Fire and Border Storm, they are enjoyable books and worth it. Skip the first book.

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Title: The Final Piece

Author: Maggi Myers

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Life shouldnt be about picking up the pieces. Beth Bradshaw has spent her life hiding from her tragic past. From the moment a trusted family friend steals her innocence until the moment another rescues her, she struggles to just survive. Surrounded by the comfort and protection of her extended family, Beth embarks on a journey of healing far from the horrors of her home. In her darkest moments, she meets a boy named Ryan. For one incredible summer, Ryan shows Beth what its like to act her own age. To feel free and let go. If only for a while. Years later, another tragedy threatens to shatter the life Beth has carefully crafted.

When faced, yet again, with more pieces to pick up, Beth begins to question what her choices have cost her. Leaving her old life behind, she sets forth on a pilgrimage that will bring her back to the boy she could never forget. He wants to help her pick up the pieces of her life, but is she willing to do what it takes to become whole again? Can she trust him with a piece of herself?

Members Reviews:

What an emotional story!

I read and listen to books all the time but this book engaged me from the very beginning and left me upset, hopeful, disappointed for the characters, surprised, devastated to the point of "ugly crying" for hours and finally loved. Both the writer and narrator did their part in this well written book. I will read it again.

missing a little something but still good

almost 4 stars. I liked this book; there were some moments that I teared up, some parts were hard to read because of content & there were also parts where I thought it could've gone a little faster. It seemed like there was a big time lull that could've been filled with better....?; I don't know, something

Just Okay

Would you try another book from Maggi Myers and/or Amy McFadden?

The narrator was fine but I don't think I read another Maggi Myers book unless it was a good deal thru whispersync.

What do you think your next listen will be?

This question is irrelevant to this book so I will give my opinion on this book. This book was just okay. It has great reviews on Amazon which made me eager to read it. Although the subject matter was tough to listen to it made the book stand out. I also enjoyed the relationship she had with Tommy and the evolution with her parents. Unfortunately, I still found it rather boring and rather predictable. With the great reviews on Amazon I definitely dont recommend anyone avoid this book because of my review. I guess it just wasnt my cup of tea.

Which scene was your favorite?

I read this book only a week ago and I can't recall a favorite scene which goes to show how much of an impact this book made. I really only remember the molestation scene because it was tough to listen to.

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

This could be on Lifetime for sure!

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Title: Sociopaths in Love

Author: Andersen Prunty

Narrator: Andersen Prunty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-13

Publisher: Atlatl Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Boy meets girl. They fall in love. They move in together and start a new life. They're beautiful and they have new things, expensive things, the best of everything, whatever they want. But that's only the surface. Beneath the surface is something much different. Something much darker. Theirs is a love like no other and only one of them will survive it.

Members Reviews:

Never Ceases to Amaze

If you could sum up Sociopaths in Love in three words, what would they be?

twisted, sexy, cannibalistic

What other book might you compare Sociopaths in Love to and why?

The Bible because there's a lot of necrophilia

Have you listened to any of Andersen Pruntys other performances before? How does this one compare?

It's really priceless to hear the author's own voice telling his story.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

For the Love of God: Don't See This Movie

Any additional comments?

I can't think of a better way to spend six hours. The dynamic relationship between the main characters kept me wondering what was going to happen next. I dare you to find a dull moment in this story. When I wasn't almost vomiting I was laughing, when I wasn't laughing I was crying and promising myself I'd stop reading things like this. Exactly what I look for in a book!

Boring - no climax

The narrator sounds bored and monotone. The story itself lacked any real cliffhanger or exciting moments to keep me engaged. It was gross and I think meant to be "shocking"...and though it certainly wasn't predictable it was rather far fetched and unbelievable. The kind of strange "fantasy" elements really ruined the vibe of the story as well. I wouldn't waste your time.

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Titre: Les anges meurent de nos blessures

Auteur: Yasmina Khadra

Narrateur: Othmane Moumen

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 12 hrs and 31 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 10-24-13

Éditeur: Audiolib

Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 5 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Résumé de l'éditeur:

Il se faisait appeler Turambo, du nom du village misérable où il était né, dans l'Algérie des années 1920. Il avait pour lui sa candeur désarmante et un direct du gauche foudroyant. Il fréquenta le monde des occidentaux, connut la gloire, l'argent et la fièvre des rings, pourtant aucun trophée ne faisait frémir son âme mieux que le regard d'une femme. De Nora à Louise, d'Aïda à Irène, il cherchait un sens à sa vie. Mais dans un monde où la cupidité et le prestige règnent en maîtres absolus, l'amour se met parfois en grand danger.

À travers une splendide évocation de l'Algérie de l'entre-deux-guerres, Yasmina Khadra met en scène, plus qu'une éducation sentimentale, le parcours obstiné - de l'ascension à la chute - d'un jeune prodige adulé par les foules, fidèle à ses principes, et qui ne souhaitait rien de plus, au fond, que maîtriser son destin.

Othmane Moumen met une bouleversante sincérité dans ce récit de la vie d'un homme partagé entre plusieurs univers.

L'auteur

, de son vrai nom Mohammed Moulessehoul, est né en 1955 dans le Sahara algérien. Il est aujourd'hui connu et salué dans le monde entier où ses romans, notamment

,

,

,

sont traduits dans 22 pays.

Pendant des années, Yasmina Khadra a publié des livres qui ont connu un succès mondial; derrière ce pseudonyme, se cache un officier supérieur de l'armée algérienne, Mohammed Moulessehoul, qui décide un jour de prendre sa retraite et de se consacrer entièrement à l'écriture. Né d'un père infirmier et d'une mère nomade, il est confié à une institution militaire à l'âge de neuf ans, d'où il sort sous-lieutenant. Après trente-six ans de sa vie passée dans les rangs de l'armée algérienne, il la quitte en août 2000, s'envole vers le Mexique avec sa femme et ses trois enfants en septembre, et arrive en France en janvier 2001.

et

sont les deux premiers volumes d'une trilogie consacrée au dialogue de sourds qui oppose l'Orient et l'Occident et qui s'achève avec la parution des

(2006) chez Julliard.

Le narrateur

Comédien d'origine marocaine,

sort 1er prix du conservatoire de Bruxelles. Il est co-fondateur de la compagnie "Chéri-Chéri" et co-auteur de Doffice, une pièce entièrement mimée. Il a également joué dans Le Dindon, La Tempête ou L'Etrange Mister Knight.

©2013 Editions Julliard, Paris (P)2013 Audiolib

Revues par les critiques:

La presse en parle

"Les scènes émouvantes et les dialogues savoureux du dernier roman de Yasmina Khadra dressent une belle galerie de portraits de femmes et de gens cabossés."

Mohammed Aïssaoui, Le Figaro

Avis des membres:

WOW

Je n'y ai pas assez des mots pour en decrir. Quelle histoire!!! Le narrater à était parfait, et l'histoire tellement profonde que à la fin sa ma surpris, et je pense pas l'oublier.