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Title: Deep Sky

Author: Patrick Lee

Narrator: Jeff Gurner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-27-11

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 443 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The anomaly called the Breach is the governments most carefully guarded secret.

But there is another secret even less known... and far more terrifying.

As the U.S. President addresses the nation fromthe Oval Office, a missile screams toward the White House. In a lightning flash, the Chief Executive is dead, his mansion in ruins, and two cryptic words are the only clue to the assassins motives: See Scalar.

Now Travis Chase of the covert agency Tangent - caretakers of the Breach and all its grim wonders - along with partner and lover Paige Campbell and technology expert Bethany Stewart, have only twenty-four hours to unearth a decades-old mystery once spoken of in terrified whispers by the long since silenced. But their breakneck race cross-country - and back through time and malleable memory - is calling the total destructive might of a shadow government down upon them. For Travis Chase has a dark destiny he cannot be allowed to fulfill....

Members Reviews:

Sad to see the story end.

I've enjoyed this trilogy very much. The first two books are so different and unique - even from each other. The only reason I didn't give the book a 5 star rating for the story is that I was expecting something "more" from the ending. Even though I read other reviews that mentioned that the ending seemed somewhat rushed, it didn't keep me from reading the book. I just wish there had been a few more chapters.

It's still one of my favorite series and in about a year I will listen to all three books in a row and it might give me a different outlook on the ending.

It's a mystery-thriller with a twist of sci-fi

This story is a bit more sci-fi (or speculative) than the 2nd book, but it is still, essentially, a thriller book with a hint of sci-fi in how the technical/tools enable the events to occur. So, the world is not sci-fi, nor are people's behaviors, or the society, but there are a slew of alien tools that make the story just brush into the sci-fi realm.

Great little twist in here too - I didn't see it coming, but, in hindsight, it was not all that unexpected after all... the author lead us so - oh-so-subtly - down a road that it isn't until we are at the end of that road that we realize how well-crafted it was.

I really wish there were more books in this series. It is a perfect blend of my two favorite genres (thriller/mystery and sci-fi) and it is very well written. Audible doesn't have them listed as a series, but you really should read them in order: The Breach, Ghost Country, then Deep Sky. I think the stories do stand alone, but the character development and source of the alien artifacts will make more sense if the books are read in order.

The narrator is decent... occasionally you can hear him inhale, but the story takes you away from 'hearing' that most of the time. There is nothing gory, graphic or sexual here. I don't think there was any swearing either...

Deep Sky-the trilogy ends

Deep Sky" is the final novel in the series. It does a good job of winding up all the dangling strings left in 'Ghost Country" and even some left over from 'The Breach"

As a whole, I very much enjoyed the series and recommend it for a sic-fi/future history reader.

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Title: Devil's Gate

Subtitle: A Novel from the NUMA Files

Author: Clive Cussler, Graham Brown

Narrator: Scott Brick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-11

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1090 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The extraordinary new novel in the number-one New York Times best-selling series.

A Japanese cargo ship cruises the eastern Atlantic near the Azores- when it bursts into flames. A gang of pirates speeds to take advantage of the disaster - when their boat explodes. What is happening in that part of the world? As Kurt Austin, Joe Zavala, and the rest of the NUMA(r) Special Assignments Team rush to investigate, they find themselves drawn into the extraordinary ambitions of an African dictator, the creation of a weapon of almost mythical power, and an unimaginably audacious plan to extort the world's major nations. Their penalty for refusal? The destruction of their greatest cities.

Filled with the high-stakes suspense and boundless invention unique to Cussler, Devil's Gate is one of the most thrilling novels yet from the grand master of adventure.

Members Reviews:

Another five star!

Would you listen to Devil's Gate again? Why?

Definitely Yes. Story had many characters, much action, good plot development. Much back and forth between scenes / characters. Found myself "rewinding" to make sure I hadn't missed anything. Would eagerly listen to this book again now that I better understand the twists and turns in the plot. Could now listen continuously without having to occasionally "rewind."

What other book might you compare Devil's Gate to and why?

Almost all of CC's books utilize a similar type of flash from one scene to another. Several characters appear in CC's books. Each set of characters has a small subplot related to the major plot.

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

Scott Brick is phenomenal in his portrayal of male, female, and foreign dialect voices. No problem ever identifying what role he is playing at any given moment.

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

The dramatic escape from the minisub and the utilization of the robot Rapunzel in this escape.

Any additional comments?

I NEVER hesitate to burn a credit for a CC book narrated by Scott Brick. I've NEVER been disappointed. Five star in all categories!!

Awesome....

What does Scott Brick bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Scott has a voice that has been tuned to the same frequency as Cussler... he has read a number of them, and now when I hear one he did not read, it takes me a while to start enjoying it..... Cussler and Brick, a number one combo!

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

yes

Frequent Listener

I have to say that I have read or listened to over 12 of Clive Cusslers books, next to the Will Lee book "Chiefs", this is my second favorite book. Suspensful, well read and entertaining. No it isn't great literature, but it kept me interested and engaged. I was a little disappointed in "The Jungle", but this one made up for it.

My style of story

This book was exactly for my taste. Fast paced with lot of adventures. Strong characters. Cool mass destruction weapon, which was destructed by the end, of course. I don't know why I haven't read Cussler novels before, but I definitely will.

great story

I loved the narrator's voice. this is a great author lots of awesome storytelling and he picks a great reader.

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Title: Miracle Cure

Author: Harlan Coben

Narrator: Scott Brick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-27-11

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 865 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Theyre one of the countrys most telegenic couples: beloved TV journalist Sara Lowell and New Yorks hottest basketball star, Michael Silverman. Their family and social connections tie them to the highest echelons of the political, medical, and sports worlds - threads that will tangle them up in one of the most controversial and deadly issues of our time. In a clinic on Manhattans Upper West Side, a doctor has dedicated his life to eradicating a divisive and devastating disease. One by one, his patients are getting well. One by one, theyre being targeted by a serial killer. And now Michael has been diagnosed with the disease. Theres only one cure, but many ways to die....

Critic Reviews:

Coben adroitly applies the fundamental rules of thrillerdom (offer a raft of potential villains; keep the action moving at breakneck speed) in this highly entertaining novel...a page-turner! (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

This is an old book

Though the publication date of this book is 2011, it was actually written 20 years ago. I am a big Harlan Coben fan, of his books, now. I am frustrated that I dumped a book credit on an old, not very good book. Caveat emptor on Audible. This has happened to me before. I need to get in the habit of checking other sources for the truth about these books.

Harlan has honed his skills greatly over the years and I would recommend any of his Bolitar books.

There is a reason this book was not published

I like Coben but by releasing previously unpublished books he is eroding the quality that his fans have come to expect in his books. The blurb about this book does not mention that the deadly disease is AIDS. His arguments regarding AIDS research are old and trite and very much dated. The release date given by Audible is misleading. I was disappointed.

Should have stayed in the drawer

I really like Harlan Coben, but he should have let this early work stay in the drawer. The story was slow-paced and frankly, just not interesting. The forward tells the listener that some of the references in the story are dated, but the whole story is dated. Someone advised him incorrectly that this early work was worth publishing. It is just not up to current Harlan Coben standards.

No...not good

I talked myself into downloading this one after reading some other reviews...and it was BAD. First, the story is BAD....then - the writing/transitions/characters are BAD and finally, it had a BAD ending. Just not a good listen...disappointed.

Like a teenager's first attempt

Melodramatic, in both story and narration. Coban even apologizes for the book in his forward, and asks the reader to "be gentle." If he knew it was bad, why did he stoop to publishing something he wrote 20 years ago? Let me guess---he needs the money?

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Title: Through the Grinder

Author: Cleo Coyle

Narrator: Rebecca Gibel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-15-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 854 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

There's trouble brewing at the Village Blend. Business is booming--but Clare's customers are starting to die. Soon after stopping at the coffeehouse, a regular jumps to her death in the subway. Or was she pushed? Detective Quinn is convinced that someone has an axe to grind, especially after the "suicide" of another female customer. Unfortunately, his prime suspect is Bruce Bowman--the new man in Clare's life. Bruce is the perfect blend of rugged good looks and potent personality. Too bad the women in his life keep turning up dead. Now Clare will risk her heart--and her life--to follow the killer's trail to the bitter end

Members Reviews:

Sit back and relax with a cup of coffee.

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

I would and I have loaned my copies to friends and finally gave the entire hardback collection to my local library. I have read most of these in paper version so it is nice to see that Audible is finally beginning to carry some of this type of light reading. Coyle's coffee house series follows a standard format but she always makes me laugh and I have learned a lot about coffee. If you have to have a book that you want to analyze and rip apart for style, deep story content and technical correctness then please do not bother to select this book. But if you want a light enjoyable listen while you relax, knit, sew, garden, etc. pick one up Coyle's coffee house books sit back and enjoy.

Any additional comments?

Now, Audible, how about the Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs? Drayton is a hoot and all the characters would be a wonderful challenge to a narrator.

Who is "The Genius"?

This husband and wife team definitely writes one of the best cozy series going. The mystery is exciting and I learn more and more about coffee and New York with each continuing book. My favorite type of cozy! This is the second in the series and unlike some cozies, there is nothing repetitive or unnecessary within the story line.

There is someone calling themselves "The Genius" pushing women to their deaths, making it look like a suicide. Meanwhile, back at The Village Blend coffee shop, finding interesting and deserving men to date becomes a topic in the shop. Clare, store manager and divorced from the store's owner's son, Matteo, is trying to monitor her grown daughter's dating choices. In doing so, the store hosts a social gathering where men and women can meet and match themselves with potential dates. While checking out men for her daughter, Clare meets her own "Mr Right", but her policeman friend warns her that this man is a suspect in these recent murders. Clare believes he's not the murderer and sets out with Matteo to find the real murderer.

Suspense builds as we read the inner thoughts of "The Genius". Clare's relations continue with her divorced husband, cooking school student daughter, and meddling mother-in-law which is a fun story in itself. Clues point to a variety of people, with a shocking surprise in the end. Definitely will continue with this fun series!

I'm still loving this series!

I really enjoyed all the descriptions of the city. And of course as a coffee lover I like hearing the tidbits on how to make the perfect cup of Joe.

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Title: Forbidden

Author: Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee

Narrator: Henry Leyva

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-13-11

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 470 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

New York Times best-selling author Ted Dekker teams with Tosca Lee to create this gripping thriller set in a desolate future.

Many years have passed since civilization's brush with apocalypse. The world's greatest threats have all been silenced. There is no anger, no hatred, no war. There is only perfect peace... and fear. But a terrible secret has been closely guarded for centuries: Every single soul walking the earth, though in appearance totally normal, is actually dead, long ago genetically stripped of true humanity.

Fleeing pursuit, with only moments to live, a young man named Rom stumbles into possession of a vial of blood and a piece of cryptic writing. When consumed, the blood will bring him back to life. When decoded, the message will lead him on a perilous journey that will require him to abandon everything he has ever known and awaken humanity to the transforming power of true life and love.

But the blood will also resurrect hatred, ambition, and greed.

Set in a terrifying, medieval future, where grim pageantry masks death, this tale of dark desires and staggering stakes peels back the layers of the heart for all who dare to take the ride.

Members Reviews:

Not Bad but Not Good

I had a hard time swallowing the plot of the book. The premise that we had forgotten all emotion and the main characters suddenly wake up and remember they had emotions, is ludicrous to me. There is a chosen one that will awaken everyone to the emotions they have forgotten. Some how though one person has found his emotion and is plotting to become the top dog. Ted Dekker has many great books but this is just not one of them. I think I have a good imagination but I cannot imagine people without emotion.

Don't miss out on a great book!

I have read most of Ted Dekker's books and love them. I almost didn't get this one due to some of the negative reviews. I am so glad I didn't listen and went with my heart. It is now one of my favorites! I can't wait for the next in the series!!!

Inspiring!!!

This three book series was wonderfully written and masterfully performed to create a striking parallel to the struggle of Christ and the Christian Life. As Rom and his three friends struggled to understand the destiny that have been dropped in their laps, an amazing journey unfolds before them. It not only affects them but will come to influence every living being on the face of the Earth. As they search for truth and meaning, one figure stands at the center; young boy named Jonathan. As he grows into his destiny, protected by those that believe, many struggles come to play. A dark and unflinching evil threatens to destroy everything they have sacrificed so much for. It is Jonathan and the unfailing true belief of those closest to him that prevail, even though they themselves struggle to hold on, doubtful, wondering if there really is a reason for all that has happened. The resulting climax is so poignant and meaningful that , whether you believe or not, you will know that there is so much more to this life then we can see with just our eyes. We must simply know it in our hearts and Love Unconditionally.

great :]

The story was typical Dekker-esque thrills and plot twists; my only nag is the narration. Mr. Levya just doesn't seem to capture the gravity in the change from a world of death to a living world of emotions; his voice remains flat with the characters' new experiences with feeling.

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Title: The Snowman: A Harry Hole Thriller, Book 7

Author: Jo Nesbo

Narrator: Sean Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-11

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 164 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Now a major film starring Michael Fassbender.

36 million books sold worldwide.

The first snow will come

A young boy wakes to find his mother missing. Their house is empty but outside in the garden he sees his mother's favourite scarf wrapped around the neck of a snowman.

And then he will appear again

As Harry Hole and his team begin their investigation they discover that an alarming number of wives and mothers have gone missing over the years.

And when the snow is gone...

When a second woman disappears it seems that Harry's worst suspicions are confirmed: for the first time in his career Harry finds himself confronted with a serial killer operating on his home turf.

...he will have taken someone else.

Members Reviews:

Gripping - Practically a horror novel

Certainly a gripping, can't-put-it-down, finish-it-in-the-wee-hours book, but it's also almost a horror story. One more gruesome killing of a terrified woman, one more child with evil seething around him, and one more bout of Harry's horrific lapses into booze, and I'd have to put this one down as horror rather than mystery or crime. But the character development, the plotting, the pacing and the building of tension are all absolutely professional and highly impressive.

On the down side, there are a few unnecessary clichés: the relatively incompetent and sexist underling male cop who looks askance at the new and more competent female cop. Has that one not been done enough yet? (Mind you, maybe it was still somewhat fresh back when the novel was originally penned!) And Harry's battle with booze. I am so tired of cops and detectives with a drinking problem. The only thing different about Harry's drinking is that it's horrible to read about - that one scene where he's already drunk and then goes home, opens a bottle of hard stuff and starts just draining it practically made me ill.

But these are quibbles, really. I'll be reading more about Harry soon, I'm sure, since I've pretty much exhausted P. D. James, John le Carré and Stieg Larsson.

On the unbelievability index, it rates about a 7 out of 10, especially toward the end, wehere things get a tad out of control, but that's about par for the course in cop/thriller/whodunnits, so no surprises there.

Sean Barraett outstanding with the delivery of the story

Brrrrr...

Chillingly intricate plot plus superlative narration by Sean Barrett make this a thoroughly gripping listen. It the Audible equivalent of a "can't put it down" I loved it and was sorry when it ended. The anti hero is an attractive and fallible character who becomes an unwitting protaganist in his own case. Smashing stuff!

Wonderful Norwegian serial killer thriller.

The usual suspects: a flawed policeman, a devilishly clever serial killer and more twists and turns than you could shake a stick at. The setting is Oslo, the writing is superb, the story gripping, and the narration by Sean Barrett is excellent. If you enjoy the Wallander books, set in neighbouring Sweden you will probably love this too.

pleasantly surprised

never really been a fan of this type of story (thriller/whodunnit/airport-ish novel) - I decided to try it out because I had read some good reviews of the author.

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Title: The Vault

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Boyd Morrison

Narrator: Boyd Gaines

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-05-11

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 150 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Tyler Locke's routine commute on a Washington State ferry is interrupted by a chilling anonymous call claiming that his father has been kidnapped and that a truck bomb is set to detonate on board in twenty minutes. When Tyler, a former army combat engineer, reaches the bomb on the boat's car deck, he's stunned to find classical languages expert Stacy Benedict waiting for him. She's received the same threat and her sister has also been taken. In order to disarm the bomb, they must work together to solve an engineering puzzle - a puzzle written in ancient Greek. Preventing the explosion is only the first step. They soon learn the entire setup is a test created by a ruthless criminal who forces them to go on a seemingly impossible mission: uncover the legendary lost riches of King Midas.

Tyler and Stacy have just five days to track down the gold. Armed with an ancient manuscript penned by brilliant Greek inventor Archimedes, they begin a quest to unravel a 2,000-year-old mystery whose answer is hidden within the workings of a cryptic artifact: the Antikythera mechanism, a device designed by Archimedes himself.

To save their loved ones and prevent their captors from recovering a treasure that will finance unspeakable devastation, Tyler and Stacy head to Italy, Germany, Greece, and finally the streets of New York City in a race against the clock to find the truth behind the story of King Midas.

Members Reviews:

Fun escape-fiction

If you enjoy fun, popcorn-ready thrillers, then Boyd Morrison is writing for you. I think that you will get a kick out of "The Vault," while even learning a bit about the third-century-B.C. genius, Archimedes, and the (probably) mythical King Midas he of the "golden touch." Morrison writes successful thrillers, because he gives us really bad bad-guys, whom we can hate unconditionally, while his heroines and heros have strengths, weaknesses, flaws, and vulnerabilities ... like us! In the case of "The Vault," Morrison gives us a despicable villain aptly named Jordan Orr (get it?), who lusts after the Midas touch. Morrison also provides us with a formulaic -- but, none-the-less enjoyable -- plot, where the reluctant hero and heroine (falling in love along the way, of course) must chase all over the western world, searching for the crypt of King Midas, in order to save their loved-ones from the clutches of the evil Jordan Orr. Satisfyingly, good triumphs over evil in the end; and the bad guys get their just deserts, while the good guys live happily ever after. The narrator, Boyd Gaines, does an adequate -- if not spectacular -- job of reading "The Vault." He has a nice voice, while lacking the range of voices and accents needed for a story like "The Vault;" but he reads slowly and enunciates clearly. I would have preferred that he worked up a little more thespian excitement during the edge-of-your-seat nail-biting parts of the story; but the plot, itself, made up the difference.

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Title: I'll Walk Alone

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Mary Higgins Clark

Narrator: Jan Maxwell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-05-11

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 419 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The queen of suspense is back!

Mary Higgins Clarks new novel - the 30th and most spine-chilling of her long career as Americas most beloved author of suspense fiction - is about the newest and most up-to-date of crimes: identity theft. Who has not read about - or experienced - with a sinking feeling the fear that someone else out there may be using your credit cards, accessing your bank account, even stealing your entire identity.

In Ill Walk Alone, Alexandra Zan Moreland, a gifted, beautiful interior designer on the threshold of a successful Manhattan career, is terrified to discover that somebody is not only using her credit cards and manipulating her financial accounts to bankrupt her and destroy her reputation, but may also be impersonating her in a scheme that may involve the much more brutal crimes of kidnapping and murder. Zan is already haunted by the disappearance of her own son, Matthew, kidnapped in broad daylight two years ago in Central Park - a tragedy that has left her torn between hope and despair.

Now, on what would be Matthews fifth birthday, photos surface that seem to show Zan kidnapping her own child, followed by a chain of events that suggests somebody (but who, Zan asks herself desperately, and why?) has stolen her identity.

Hounded by the press, under investigation by the police, attacked by both her angry ex-husband and a vindictive business rival, Zan, wracked by fear and pain and sustained only by her belief, which nobody else shares, that Matthew is still alive, sets out to discover who is behind this cruel hoax.

What she does not realize is that with every step she takes toward the truth, she is putting herself - and those she loves most - in mortal danger from the person who has ingeniously plotted out her destruction.

Members Reviews:

I loved it - a Great read

I had alot of chores to get done this weekend, and finished the book before all my chores were done. What a disappointment. It was a great story, just the way I like them, to the point, not stretching it out with unneeded descriptions. Highly recommend for a quick read that you can't put down. It's a case of who dunnit and you would never guess who. A real page turner, so to speak.

fragile?

For most of the book I found the main character to be a little dim witted and fragile. Her credit card has huge charges that she neglects to investigate? ? hmmmm

Quick Read

If you are looking for a quick read and a good story, this one fits the bill.

Another fun Mary Higgins Clark listen

A fun mystery which will keep you entertained. I thought I had figured out who the "bad guy" was but she had me fooled until close to the end. A nice, light mystery which isn't so scary that you have to leave all the lights on after listening!

Unlikeable

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

I don't know.

Has I'll Walk Alone turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, I am a long-time Mary Higgins Clark fan. I have read all of them and I will read new novels (not short story fan) as they come out.

Would you be willing to try another one of Jan Maxwells performances?

I like Jan Maxwell. She was not the problem.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from I'll Walk Alone?

I would have made major changes. I would have insisted that the so-called heroine be a likeable person. She was whiney and narcissistic.

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Title: First Blood

Author: David Morrell

Narrator: Eric G. Dove

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-15-11

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 431 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

First came the man: a young wanderer in a fatigue coat and long hair. Then came the legend as the character, John Rambo, took his place in the American imagination. This remarkable and critically acclaimed novel pits a young Vietnam veteran against a small-town cop who doesn't know what he will unleash after their first ill-fated encounter - a life-and-death struggle through the woods, hills, and caves of rural Kentucky.

Members Reviews:

Spoiler by the author.

I just started listening to this book this morning. The author included a forward that gives away the end. I am, however, enjoying the book. I think I would have opted to put that at the end. Just a warning to future purchasers.

Not everything I expected, but exciting

I heard this novel does a good job of telling the story from two different perspectives and I enjoy stories that show events from more than one perspective. I was disappointed that it didn't do a good job of showing the events from both perspectives (in my opinion at least) but I enjoyed this book because of the excitement. I usually only read and listen to nonfiction but this is such an action packed story I enjoyed it.

One criticism/warning is that the authors comments before the story give away the ending so if you don't want a spoiler skip the author comments until you've complete the rest of the book. On the positive side the narrator was incredible.

The book is very similar to the early 80's Rambo movie at the beginning but as the story progresses the movie took a different course so you won't know what comes next if you've already seen the movie.

What a great book!

So I have seen the movie First Blood dozens of times. I listened to the audio book because a friend and I watched First Blood yesterday. On a long trip today I started listening to the book. Knowing that it was very different than the movie now I wish they would make another movie of the book and keep it true to the story. What a dark and sad story. Being a Veteran myself I can identify with both Rambo and Teasel. The story is troubling but is still very current. I loved it.

Sobering Story

Sad to think about the way society treated veterans during that era. Really makes you think. Very well written and performed.

They shouldn't have messed with Rambo!!!

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

I think I would have to say in my top 25.

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

I wouldn't go so far as to say the edge of my seat good, but it was enjoyable. This Rambo was one bad mother (shut your mouth) type of guy that was just pushed too far. And he showed the sheriff that he was the wrong drifter to go and mess with.

What does Eric G. Dove bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Like what i say every time, that when you have a good narrator it brings the characters to life and Mr. Dove did a good job on his part.

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

The movie tag line that was used in 1982 works just fine in my opinion "This time he's fighting for his life."

Any additional comments?

It's pretty much the same as the movie, except that he kills a butt load of guys in this book than what he did in the first Rambo movie. I still enjoyed listening to the book and I'm a fan of the movie too.

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Title: Decider

Author: Dick Francis

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-11

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 339 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A gripping racetrack thrilller from the best-selling author of Driving Force and Comeback

The stakes are deadly at Stratton Park. Architect and family man Lee Morris never gave much thought to the shares he inherited of the Stratton Park racecourse, the multi-million dollar property owned by the powerful Stratton family. His mother had first received the shares to keep her quiet about the abuse she had suffered at the hands of her first husband, Keith Stratton. Now, much to Lee's chagrin, he is being drawn into the thick of the Stratton family squabbles as they wage a furious debate over the future of the race track.

So when Lee packs his six sons into his renovated old bus to visit the racetrack, he finds himself embroiled in a supremely dangerous game that extends much deeper than horse racing. And perhaps too late, Lee realizes his involvement in the racetrack may cost him more than he bargained for. It may cost him his life.

Members Reviews:

Decide for yourself

Thank you Audible for adding another Dick Francis title to your collection. He is one of my all time favorite authors and I won't be happy until Audible offers all of his titles in unabridged format. I am constantly re-reading the 30 or so titles I already have; good think they won't wear out.

What I love best about his mysteries is that each novel brings us a new protagonist with a different background--pilot, wine merchant, banker, photographer, glassblower, etc.-- and a unique storyline but with all the stories related in one way or another to the world of British horse racing. His writing is consistently engaging.

While Tony Britton is my favorite narrator of Dick Francis books, Simon Prebble does an excellent job. His voice is pleasant to listen to and his diction is good. The recording is crisp and clear.

An Entertaining Story With a Realistic Flavor

For me, this is one of the very best novels by Dick Francis. I've listened to several of Dick Francis' novels and have enjoyed most but not all. What I like about Francis' mysteries is that each novel brings a different protagonist with a different background/profession. But most have a connection one way or another to the world of horse racing. In this story, the protagonist is a married father of six boys. His boys are included in the story which added a "realistic" flavor rather than distract from the flow of the story. Dad is a fine, upstanding man who wants to raise his sons well and just do the right thing. I was consistently hooked into this story from beginning to the very end.

Narrator Simon Prebble does an excellent job. His voice is soothing and very easy and pleasant to listen to.

Great Book!

Dick Frances always delivers. His character development is the best in the business. He and James Lee Burke are the only authors I can go back and listen to the same book multiple times.

Simon Prebble is fantastic as the narrator.

I highly recommend this book as I do all of Dick Francis books.

My favorite from the author and excellent reader

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

This is Dick Francis' best work. The story is gripping and surprising. The characters are engaging. You will not want to put it down, and you will also want to listen to it again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Decider?

Too many to list! A particular favorite is when Henry finds the hamburger.