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Title: The Big Gamble

Author: Michael McGarrity

Narrator: Dick Hill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 120 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

As Kerney chases down clues that raise questions about the legitimacy of a highly regarded modeling and talent agency, Clayton works to discover the identity of a murder suspect alleged to have ties to prostitution and illegal gambling.

Set against the backdrop of the high mountains of southern New Mexico, where gambling is big business and private sexual encounters for VIPs can be discreetly arranged, Kerney and Clayton must go up against the rich and politically powerful opponents who are willing to protect their reputations at all costs.

Members Reviews:

What Happened McGarrity? Not Up to Par

I've long been a McGarrity fan -- enjoying all the Keven Kearney books so far -- until this one. It missed the mark by a mile. The story was just "meh" and the ending so abrupt and inconclusive as to make me think my audio file was missing many minutes at the end. Dick Hill's narration is something you have to get used to or not; which just makes him another annoying issue with this particular book. I guess I made a big gamble in using a credit on this one -- and I lost big!

The Big Gamble it wasn't

It wasn't a big gamble buying this book. McGarrity really is a top notch author. Some earlier reviews focused on Dick Hill's narration. I will give this to you he isn't George Guidall. That being said Dick Hill is a very good reader. If Hill had started the series no one would have had any concerns with his narration. Yes Guidall is simply fantastic but Hill isn't bad.

This wasn't my favorite story line but it was very good. The relationship of father and son was disturbing to me. He should had been furious with his mother not his dad. She is the one who kept the secret. Enjoyable read.

Good series

I enjoy listening to the series by Michael McGarrity. These books are a series so therefore, he doesn't necessarily tie everything together before one book ends. In other words, if you enjoy the book you keep coming back for more. I like the main character Kearney. I envision him as a John Wayne and I appreciate the way that McGarrity lets us have little glimpses into his past as well as he current situations. I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys reading a good detective mystery.

Rushed Ending

Excellant story but the ending was rushed. Plenty of up front detail and character development but the story just ended. No detail on what happened to the bad guys except for the assassin Navez.

Big slip in production values

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

The initial chapter or two should have been re-recorded. Narration is not consistent with previous works. Working previous character into the story was a bit forced. Just a difficult book to get through with all the distractions.

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Title: Findings

Subtitle: Faye Longchamp Mysteries, #4

Author: Mary Anna Evans

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

There seems to be no motive at all for the vicious crime...unless the thieves were aware of the fabulous emerald he had been holding minutes before his death. But the open wall safe is untouched, and choice artifacts are still in their cases. Only Faye's field notes are missing.

Faye seeks out the story behind the mysterious emerald. How was her fieldwork connected to her friend's death? The key to all her questions must be buried in the field notes now held by the killers. Now it is only a matter of time before they come for Faye.

Critic Reviews:

"Faye's capable fourth is a charming mixture of history, mystery, and romance." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

You Go! Mary Anna Evans

I gobbled up your first book and really enjoyed it. I patiently waited for your next two books, then our local bookseller who sold books from local authors closed up and my life got busy. I was thrilled to find that Mary Anna Evan is continuing to write excellent novels about my part of the world with depth and an understanding of how the world really works. I love her novels and hope she keeps writing more. Now I have all of them!

Better and Better

I am so happy that I discovered this series. Each book gets better and better. I enjoyed the progression of the characters development. I enjoyed the mystery and the mixture of history and archeology. This series is very fresh and interesting.

FINDINGS

Do not waste your money. Very slow and boring. Usually love suspense novels, there was no suspense here and genuinely was not interested in the ending. Sorry, but could find no redeeming features here.

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Title: Key Lime Pie Murder

Author: Joanne Fluke

Narrator: Suzanne Toren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-07

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 342 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Serving up healthy doses of murder and sweet desserts, Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mysteries are New York Times best-sellers.

Members Reviews:

Love Joann Fluke

This book was really good. I wasn't able to tell with in the first three chapters who the killer was and exactly who died. I only wish she would hurry up and pick which boyfriend she wants to marry. I also wish they would wait and do all of the receipes at the end of the story instead of right after the food was mentioned, But I still love them and I know that the way it is read is the way it is written.

Hurry up and write more books.

gads the recipes!!!

The story is okay, but wading through the recipes is awful. Who want to hear a recipe? Put them at the end! Ruined our reading!

Didn't translate into audio well

Any additional comments?

The books in this series are nice for a "cozy" read. They don't attempt to challenge you or keep you on the edge of your seat. They are comfortable just like Hannah's Cookies.

The narrator's voice sounds older than Hannah's mother would be. Nothing wrong with that but it just didn't fit for Hannah. Having read all the books up to this one, I envision Hannah as fresher, spunkier and lighter. She has a dry wit but that doesn't mean she needs to sound dulled and depressed. With a different voice I would try this series again.

Fun Listen

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

Yes. This is a quick and entertaining book.

Any additional comments?

Additionally, we get some delicious sounding recipes for desserts with a good story.

Ok but not great.

This was a light listen. It was an ok story line but seemed to drag in places. The reading of recipes was a little much I am sure in the print books it would be nice to have but they should have waited and read them all at the end of the book since it only hurt the flow of the story while listening to it. I thought the narrator played the main character's voice way to old. The main character is suppose to be in her 30's but the narrator sounded in her 50's or 60's to me even though she made other female character's sound the appropriate age. I will probably not be getting any more of this series to listen to but I might pick one up to read in print if I ever want a light easy read.

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Title: Butchers Hill

Subtitle: Tess Monaghan, Book 3

Author: Laura Lippman

Narrator: Deborah Hazlett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-31-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 400 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Tess Monaghan has finally made the move and hung out her shingle as a PI-for-hire, complete with an office in Butchers Hill. Maybe it's not the best address in Baltimore, but you gotta start somewhere, and Tess' greyhound Esskay has no trouble taking marathon naps anywhere there's a roof.

Then, in walks Luther Beale, the notorious vigilante who five years ago shot a boy for vandalizing his car. Just out of prison, he says he wants to make reparations to the kids who witnessed his crime, so he needs Tess to find them. But once she starts snooping, the witnesses start dying. Is the Butcher of Butchers Hill at it again?

Like it or not, Tess is embroiled in a case that encompasses the powers that-be, a heartless system that has destroyed the lives of children, and a nasty trail of money and lies leading all the way back to Butchers Hill.

Members Reviews:

Left me a bit uncomfortable

So whenever an author sets out to write a book that features race relations, it can easily become either enlightening and helpful, or it can be awkward. I think I'd have to put this book in the somewhat awkward category (though not entirely). This book was written in 1998, and I think what Laura Lippmann wrote, at the time, may have been more cutting edge and relevant than it is now.

This is a mystery, with Tess Monaghan, a not altogether likable (to me) private investigator, who is hired by two clients to find people for them. She seems to rely on letting other people do a lot of the work for her a bit too much for my taste. The two stories weave in and out pretty smoothly, but I couldn't decide whether what was off-putting to me was actually just the narration, which wasn't my favorite, or the story itself. The narration is (mostly) good enough not to interfere with listening to the story, but I don't think it adds anything. What I did like was learning a lot about the adoption process. And having personal ties to Baltimore, I enjoyed hearing about the city.

But partly this is about language. If one is uncomfortable with the use of a word that society now feels is a terrible insult to African Americans, then avoid this book. If you feel that it's important to be authentic in how people probably genuinely speak to each other to communicate disrespect, then you will view this book in that light. I'll just say, the book was okay--but I believe that giving it 4 stars was generous.

Not her best

Laura Lippman has done better. Tess juggles two unrelated cases and so instead of sinking deep into one story, I just skimmed two. One case is inspired by a real Baltimore case of an old man who shot at a bunch of kids for throwing rocks at his house. In the book, he asks Tess to find the now teenagers. The weak spot was the other case of a woman wanting to find the daughter she gave up for adoption. Of course neither case is as simple as is seems. The happy ending felt insincere to me. Although, a mediocre Laura Lipppman is still worth a credit.

Getting Better

Would you try another book from Laura Lippman and/or Deborah Hazlett?

Laura Lippman yes, Deborah Hazlett no.

What did you like best about this story?

The workings of the foster care system is always a suprising and depressing affair but it was discribed quite well. Talk about something needing reform!!!!!!!

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Not sure how to answer.

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Title: Darker Than Night

Author: John Lutz

Narrator: Scott Brick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-11-07

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 543 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

With the body count climbing, it's up to Quinn to unlock the mystery of a madman's past and end his bloody reign of terror. Quinn has his work cut out for him, because in the city of New York, any one of eight million faces could be that of a killer - or his next target.

Members Reviews:

Great Twist

I truly enjoyed this book. It's the first book I've listened to from this author and it had a great ending. Kept me guessing till the end.

Surprisingly entertaining

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

Yes if you like suspense and police procedurals that offer a twist than this is a great choice.

What did you like best about this story?

The twist at the end.

Have you listened to any of Scott Bricks other performances before? How does this one compare?

Scott Brick is one of the best out there and I would highly recommend any book that he reads.

Highly Reccommend

This was my first read of a John Lutz Book. I mainly ordered it because of Scott Brick. I was not disappointed by either. I did not figure it out until the very end although there was quite a bit of misdirection on the authors part. Anyway, I will continue listen to Lutz and definitely continue to listen to Scott Brick.

An Amazing Psychological Suspense Thriller

And it takes a lot to take me to the edge. It takes me a lot no tot be able to put a book down...period. But this book had it all. I began to figure out the main plot about half way through but even then i had to wait for confirmation on all i suspected. WOW i can't say enough about being carried away with absolute mystery. Da da da da- That all folks, you will have to read this book to get what i mean. And as usual - thank you Scott Brick for such a great narration!

ROLLERCOASTER

Mostly at the very tippy tippy top, waiting for a rush,very exhilirating....untill the end,sorry but a very silly decision by Quinn made me shake my head .....UNTILL the real ending... coulda easily skipped that FIRST bum decision. overall another page turner flawlessy read by Brick. I could listen to him read my birth certificate.

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Title: Self-Defense

Subtitle: An Alex Delaware Novel

Author: Jonathan Kellerman

Narrator: Alexander Adams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-12-07

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 265 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Dr. Delaware hopes to find the creepy dream's origin through hypnosis and to bring to the surface what seems to be Lucy's buried childhood memory. When she becomes adamant that her life is in grave danger, it's up to Dr. Delaware to find out if her fears are imagined or if a desperate killer wants to eliminate a witness to a 20-year-old murder.

Critic Reviews:

"Exciting....Loaded with tension and packed with titillating insights." (The New York Times Book Review)

"Kellerman at his best." (USA Today)

"Satisfying...suspenseful." (Playboy)

Members Reviews:

One of Better Books in Delaware/Sturgis Series

One of Kellerman's better books in his Alex Delaware/Milo Sturgis series (Book 9 out of 22 to date). The narrator of this audiobook version, Alexander Adams, is very good. The plot has many twists and turns, as well as a largely interesting cast of dysfunctional characters. Milo Sturgis is further fleshed out through his friendship with Lucy Lowell. He befriends Lucy after she serves as a juror for the trial of a vicious murderer. The trial causes Lucy to develop nightmares. These turn out to be repressed 21-year old memories of the burial of a young woman which she witnessed at age 4. Milo, of course, refers Lucy to his psychologist friend Alex Delaware. Delaware does more detective work than psychotherapy, inevitably nearly getting himself and his patient killed, but for Milo. Nonetheless, Delaware does unravel the mystery to a satisfying conclusion. Kellerman's use of hypnosis on Lucy is a weak point, but keeping Delaware's stick figure girlfriend, Robin, in the background a plus. She rarely adds anything to this series. Kellerman fans of the Delaware series should enjoy this book and also other fans of this genre.

great disappointment

Love his work usually, all in fact, except this one. Very boring! He's never been a 'page' turner type author but involved, human kind of stories. This was limped along and on and on and on.....

Long and Drawn Out

This author has written far better books. This one was so long and drawn out. It could have been written in half the pages/discs.

Foul language!

We could not get into the story due to the language!

We do not recommend this one at all! We love Alex Delaware but not this one.

Fantastic, but poorly narrated

I thought the book was fantastic as are most Kellerman novels but I was not a fan of the narration. The narrator's voice was very sharp and was a bit challenging to listen to for me. I listen while I am driving, and my truck makes a lot of noise. For this reason I have to listen to the books at a high volume. This narrator's sharp voice made me wince at times, which may not be an issue for others who don't have to listen to the books at such a high volume.

As usual, I thought the story was fantastic. There were several times when I could follow the bread crumbs a little easier than Alex, but that still didn't detract from the story making twists and turns I did not expect.

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Title: Worst Fears Realized

Subtitle: Stone Barrington, Book 5

Author: Stuart Woods

Narrator: Richard Ferrone

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-07

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 391 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The author of nearly two dozen best sellers, Stuart Woods unfailingly entertains legions of fans with his suspenseful novels.

Critic Reviews:

"With sharply drawn characters, a plot that's satisfying to the last dirty deed, and a story that flows with the effortless grace attained only by a master, this seductive novel will have readers twitching with suspense." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

A Great Audiobook!

This is my 6th Stone Barrington audiobook, and I find it thrilling. I listen to my audiobooks while traveling and I regret when I have to pause this book. I can't wait to get back to it.

The narrater is ok, but I think Tony Roberts does the best job with the Stone Barrington books. This is why I gave it four instead of five stars.

I don't understand the negative reviews. It confusing me as they must be very hard to please for an audiobook. If they would only mention an audiobook they thought was great, then I would have something to compare and find their review of value. Without knowing what they thought was a quality book, I can't give any credit to their review since I found this audiobook well worth the time and the money. I really enjoy listening to this story and it makes my travel time pass too quickly. This is all I hope for in an audiobook and this one more than meets the bill for me.

A good listen

This wasn't a great book, but a very pleasant one to listen to. The reader was excellent and the story really held my interest. I found myself looking for periods of quiet time to listen to the next chapter. So, all in all, it was worthwhile.

Worst book realized

I am in the second part of this book and it is like swimming in bad jello. There is a plot about a guy who gets out of prison and is getting revenge by killing all the people he feels is responsible, but you, the unlucky person who used a credit for this dreck, has to listen to how these very wealthy socialites buy fabulous houses in Connecticut and, if that is not boring enough, you also get to hear about furnishing them and about their dinner parties. Every woman alive throws themselves at the incredibly handsome protagonist and the murder mystery plot cannot advance without long descriptions of their incredible cars, lovemaking and dinners at expensive restaurants. I am on the side of the killer, I want all these people dead.

I have never read those breast heaving romantic novels of Barbara Cartland or Danielle Steele, but I suspect that is what is going on here.

Really, a bad book.

Barely above

All told, the book is a combination of light reading, modest page-turner, and a yawn, especially at the end. One more formulaic whodunit detective novel.

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Title: The Cat Who Blew the Whistle

Author: Lilian Jackson Braun

Narrator: George Guidall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-06

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 290 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Qwill goes full steam ahead to solve the puzzle before tragedy occurs, but the case is complicated by a train wreck on the main line and a murder in a railroad tavern. Only Qwill and the cats can find the answer to the questions "who" and "why".

Critic Reviews:

"Best of series, this 17th The Cat Who caper slyly creeps up on the reader." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

RELAXING FUN

From time to time I enjoy taking a literary trip to the world of Jim Quilleran. That world is an unlikely place. It's a small town, several hundred miles from the nearest urban center. The crime rate is low, traffic gridlock doesn't exist, there are good restaurants, an active community theater, a resident millionaire who prefers to share his fortune with the community and two ageless Siamese cats, one of whom may have psychic powers.

Narrator George Guidall does a superb job. I love the tone of his voice, his diction is excellent, and he seems to hit just the right note with character voices.

I listen to these books when I want to relax. I often select them when I want to listen to a book while falling asleep. When I was a child (many years ago), I loved being "read to sleep" and had favorite stories for that purpose. The "Cat Who" books are my adult version of those favorites.

For me this is one of the better books in the series. There are several good mysteries going on, and the introduction of a likeable new character who appears in later books.

The cats play a significant role in the story. If you dislike cats, you may find "Koko" and "Yum Yum" irritating. If you prefer very "realistic" stories, you may find the entire book annoying.

However, if you want to relaxing listen that takes place in an idealistic rural setting, this book is a good choice.

yet again

this is just another great Cat Who book that keeps you guessing through the entire story.

Another charming visit to Moose County

What did you love best about The Cat Who Blew the Whistle?

This installment involves murder and a steam locomotive. Braun seemed to research something new for each book and enjoyed sharing with readers what she learned. Here, she tells you about steam trains, steam train hobbyists, and train engineers. The murder mystery is good enough and the cat sleuth is as silly as ever, but thats behind the point. The point is charm, and The Cat Who Blew the Whistle delivers.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Qwill, always.

Which character as performed by George Guidall was your favorite?

Qwill, but Guidall is excellent, especially with female characters, and is brilliant at making each an individual person with their own personality traits. Additionally, his avuncular style is perfect for the series.

Any additional comments?

I discovered The Cat Who books when I was forced to live in a hotel for three months due to an asbestos problem in my home. Their idealized vision of small town life, with shopping on Main Street, friends on every street corner, people dropping by to have a drink and talk, and no one watching television was exactly what I needed to take my mind away from being trapped in a hotel, and I devoured the books. Im now re-reading the audiobook versions and thoroughly enjoying them.

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Title: School Days

Author: Robert B. Parker

Narrator: Joe Mantegna

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-05

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 304 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Lily Ellsworth, erect, firm, white-haired, and stylish, is the grand dame of Dowling, Massachusetts, and possesses an iron will and a bottomless purse. When she hires Spenser to investigate her grandson Jared Clark's alleged involvement in a school shooting, Spenser is led into an inquiry that grows more harrowing at every turn. Though seven people were killed in cold blood, and despite Jared's being named as a co-conspirator by the other shooter, Mrs. Ellsworth is convinced of her grandson's innocence. Jared's parents are resigned to his fate, and the boy himself doesn't seem to care whether he goes to prison for a crime he might not have committed.

©2005 Robert B. Parker; (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"As always, Spenser solves the case in a surprising manner, shoots some bad guys, and has several attractive women offer him sex, all of which he handles in his proficient, wisenheimer way." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Spenser at his Best

I've read or listened to every Spenser novel since the beginning. You have to know a little about the history to appreciate the ongoing relationship between Spenser and the other characters. This one is no different.

I enjoyed the dialouge between characters and I thought the plot was inventive. The resolution of the plot was well done and believable. Along the way the notions of loyalty, love, and adolescent angst are nicely managed. A very good listen. Mantegna is at his best in these novels.

Rolls Along Nicely ...

This is a typical Spencer adventure with fewer--thank goodness-- "I said"/"she said"s. Parker has offered a storyline that amalgamates 3 top news stories of the last several years, and it is evident what the author's opinions are regarding these themes, but this does not detract from an offering that rolls along nicely.

The fact that Susan and Hawk are not in the thick of things also does not detract,and although not spectacular, this narrative is much more fluent than some of his recent books. Enjoyable.

Beginning With A School Shooting

The grandmother of a boy charged in a school shooting has hired Spenser to prove his innocence. The first problem is the amount of evidence that the kid appears to be guilty. The second is that the kid will not speak; to Spenser or anyone else. As Spenser hangs around town he wins the enmity of the police chief who botched the whole reaction to the shooting; ala the Jefferson County Colorado Sheriff's Department at Columbine. Add in a wannabe gangster from inner city Boston; a counselor with some huge issues; an unethical school principal and the boy's parents and you begin to wonder what took the shooters so long to break. As always Spenser keeps digging into events and speaking with everyone even peripherally involved. What he finds, is that what precipitated the shooting; other than disaffected suburban white boys; was another recent school phenomenon that at first illuminates then leads to even more of a monumental lack of ethics within the school's administration. Not a great listen but a pretty good one; worth the credit.

Love the Spencer books w/ Joe Mantegna as narrator

It may take some time to get into the Spencer books, because of all the "he said, she said" wording, but they are so good.

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Title: Double Shot

Author: Diane Mott Davidson

Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-04

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 287 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The governor of Colorado has commuted the prison sentence of Goldy Schulz's ultra-handsome, ultra-charming, ultra-venal ex-husband, Dr. John Richard Korman, otherwise known to Goldy as the Jerk. He's released, and soon afterward Goldy becomes the victim of threats, rumors, and violence.

Then there's a murder and suspicion centers on Goldy. Suddenly, she is faced with the challenge of running her successful catering business while fending off two persistent detectives.

Caught in a web of secrets and lies that can tear her family apart, Goldy must use all of her considerable powers of detection to find the real killer before she herself becomes a target.

Critic Reviews:

"The divine diva of the culinary cozy returns with a crime novel that will have fans of Goldy Bear Schulz, caterer and caffeinated sleuth, cheering as they race for the nearest pastry shop." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Double Shot

I loved the book. However, I often found myself distracted by the sounds of the reader turning pages, rustling papers and making many unidentified noises. At one point I found myuself spending more time solving the mystery of what were the irritating background sounds than in solving the mystery ofwho killed the Jerk.

Best plot yet in the series...

This is a pivotal installment in the culinary capers of Goldy...and the duo detecting of the first two ex-Jerk wives is funny and engaging, especially when Marla and Goldy respond in unison. The narrator's rendition of Sandee is very funny and apt. The plot itself is possibly the best yet in the series.

I want to address the negative comments in some reviews about the narrator. I do think a different type of microphone or recording method was used, which picked up more human or mechanical sounds that appear human, and obviously a good quality assurance plan wasn't applied. There are parts that should have been re-recorded because of this curious background sound. My solution was to turn down the volume a bit and the plot was so good I didn't let it detract. I feel Barbara does her usual stellar job and I honestly was not bothered--just aware because I had seen the reviews. When I first started listening to the series, I was startled by the narrator. I had read some of the books and grew up in Colorado, so I was expecting Goldy to sound, well, a bit like me. But I reminded myself she hailed from New Jersey. Barbara Rosenblat sounds like it and I have grown accustomed to her and feel she has great transitions to other characters, finely nuanced, especially voicing Tom. I am very particular about my narrator, and I, for one, would wholeheartedly recommend this Audible recording to any potential listeners. Again, the plot is enthralling--VERY well-written.

Annoying Narration

The story was good but the narrators constant swallowing and slurping sounds drove me bonkers. I would give the story itself a four but the narrations is a one.

reader noise

Book is good, I enjoy this author's mysteries. However, the woman who reads this book makes noise between almost every sentence. It interferes with the enjoyment of the book. I would have rated the book 4 stars, but due to the mouth noises, just 3 stars.

Such a tasty book

I love Goldy and hated the jerk. Loved this book and the recipes! I've got to go brine some pork chops now.