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Title: The Patience of the Spider

Subtitle: Inspector Montalbano, Book 8

Author: Andrea Camilleri

Narrator: Mark Meadows

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-10-17

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The Patience of the Spider is the eighth audiobook in Andrea Camilleri's wryly humorous Inspector Montalbano series.

'A brother', he said.

Jesus Christ! Now where'd this brother come from? Whose brother? Montalbano had known from the start that between all the brothers, uncles, in-laws, nephews and nieces, this case was going to drive him crazy.

Chief Inspector Montalbano is on enforced sick leave. But when a local girl goes mysteriously missing, the whole community takes an interest in the case. Why are the kidnappers so sure that the girl's impoverished father and dying mother will be able to find a fortune? The ever-inquisitive Montalbano steps in, to get to the heart of the matter in his own inimitable style.

The Patience of the Spider is followed by the ninth audiobook in the series, Paper Moon.

Members Reviews:

in praise of montalbano

this is #8 (2004 italy; 2007 english translation) in the series by andrea camilleri featuring inspector montalbano, the bombastic, dyspeptic kind-at-heart chief of station in vigata, a sicilian seaside hamlet whose roads, hills, streets, history and outside-the-law proclivities are known well to faithful readers. crimes in the series are seldom frightening in the retelling, but usually fatal nonetheless. they may start with a body, clothed or not, both genders represented, or with another malfeasance that winds up with a body on display; the inspector wrestling himself, his dreams, his doubts, his long-term romance, taking a swim or boiling up an espresso to enjoy on the veranda, contemplating the activities of nature around him. he may spy a fish, a bird, or here a spider, hard at work, or he may follow signs that lead him to the inevitable body. what follows is a kind of jalopy ride through montalbano's train of thought, insights, suspicions, visions and magical thinking that keep the plot moving straight as rails to its conclusion, despite frequent interference from superiors and crime-solving collaborators, aided in his efforts by a band of faithful associates.

do yourself a favor and start with #1 in the series, "the shape of water" (1994 italy; 2002 english translation). camilleri references previous stories frequently and it's a reader's grace note to follow character development and place-setting along with the writer. you'll eventually arrive here and beyond (there are currently 16 in english).

if you're just in the mood for delight, this is another of your 16 choices.

My least favorite Camilleri book

The characters in this book are predictably delightful, and I liked the plot up until the very end. Maybe I missed a page or two to fill me in on the plot, or maybe I am just too dense to follow it. I went back after I had finished the book to see if I missed something, and I was still disappointed with the ending.

Inspector Montalbano Solves Again!

The Wonderful Inspector Montalbano is here again, a little worn and recuperating from a gunshot wound. He is feeling his age.

But a kidnapping and ransom bring out of seclusion to use his unique methods, thoughts and insights to aid the police investigating the kidnapping. If you love Andrea Camilleri's books you will love this one too.

Bookworm has found a new home.

I started reading this author's work a few years ago and am delighted with his content.

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Title: Murder in Style

Author: Veronica Heley

Narrator: Julia Barrie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-17

Publisher: Soundings

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Poppy's wealthy father hadn't liked the look of the men whom his twin daughters intended to marry, and had set them up in the Magpie fashion boutique to ensure they would be able to support themselves, at the same time ensuring that the girls made a will in one another's favour.

The business prospered and expanded until, many years later, skeletons start to come out of the closet. Bodies too. And Ellie's enquiries uncover a hornet's nest of greed and malice combined with tragic secrets.

Members Reviews:

Four Stars

This is one of the better books in the Ellie Quicke series and quite enjoyable.

Love the series

I always enjoy these books. Each one gets better and better. I am looking forward to reading the next one in the series.

Three Stars

Not her best...but I always enjoy Ellie Quick

delightful cozy

Clever Ellie Quicke, once so diffident, has come so far! Sheâs developed such a reputation that Gerald and Marika Cordover begged her to look into the âaccidentalâ death of their daughter Poppy, one of a pair of twins.

Like the Cordovers and police Detective Lesley Milburn, Ellie senses that somethingâs fishy about the supposed tumble down the stairs and that everyone â the Cordovers, Poppyâs twin sister Juno, Poppyâs daughter, Junoâs controlling husband, and Poppyâs gambler husband â is hiding something. But Ellie efficiently solves the case with the help of her priest husband Thomas and sassy teenaged pal Mikey Pryce. Another wonderful novel by Veronica Heley.

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Title: The Dark Lake

Author: Sarah Bailey

Narrator: Kate Hosking

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-17

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A brilliant debut with twists to rival the best of the genre.

When Gemma Woodstock, homicide investigator in the large rural town of Smithson, views the body of her old school friend Rosalind splayed open on the autopsy table, she suffers the same feeling of inscrutability that has coloured her relationship with Rose for so long.

Gemma, however, is hiding her own secrets. She has a four-year-old son, Ben, and has recently moved in with the boy's father, Scott. But the relationship is troubled, and she is having an affair with a colleague that she works closely with, Felix, who is married with two teenage daughters. She knows that Rosalind recently moved back to Smithson to teach drama at their old school, but Gemma had not made contact, and now she wonders why the incendiary Rose really came back to this country town. Rose lived alone in a small run-down apartment, even though her father is one of the town's richest men....

Members Reviews:

A good, Australian book

Kate Hosking is a fine, Australian narrator and switches between characters well. The Dark Lake is a solid story about a close-knit Australian town with a troubled local Detective at its heart. While some of the turn of phrase had me scratching my head, Bailey introduces Gemma Woodstock as the heroine of her own story, a kind of character every woman can see a bit of herself in.

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Title: Our Little Secret

Author: Roz Nay

Narrator: Erin Moon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

For fans of In a Dark, Dark Wood and All the Missing Girls comes Our Little Secret, a compulsive and thrilling debut about a missing woman, a tangled love triangle, the secrets we keep, and the secrets we share.

The detective wants to know what happened to Saskia, as if I could just skip to the ending and all would be well. But stories begin at the beginning, and some secrets have to be earned.

Angela is being held in a police interrogation room. Her ex's wife has gone missing, and Detective Novak is sure Angela knows something, despite her claim that she's not involved.

At Novak's prodding, Angela tells a story going back 10 years, explaining how she met and fell in love with her high school friend HP. But as her past unfolds, she reveals a disconcerting love triangle and a dark, tangled web of betrayals. Is Angela a scorned ex-lover with criminal intent? Or a pawn in someone else's revenge scheme? Who is she protecting? And why?

Twisty and suspenseful, Our Little Secret is an intense cat-and-mouse game and a riveting thriller about the lies we tell others - and ourselves.

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Title: A Necessary Evil

Author: Abir Mukherjee

Narrator: Simon Bubb

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-17

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The fabulously wealthy kingdom of Sambalpore: home to tigers, elephants, diamond mines and the beautiful Palace of the Sun. When the heir to the throne of Sambalpore is assassinated in Calcutta in the presence of Captain Sam Wyndham and his colleague 'Surrender-Not' Banerjee, Wyndham works to uncover the reasons behind Prince Punit's death, despite the opposition of his commanding officers. Travelling to Sambalpore, he discovers a kingdom riven with suppressed conflict. Prince Punit was a moderniser whose attitudes - and romantic relationship - may have upset the more religious elements of his country while his brother appears to be a feckless playboy. And when Annie Grant, the first woman to capture Wyndham's heart since the death of his wife, arrives in the kingdom, Wyndham knows this is going to be a case that is as challenging personally as it is professionally.

Members Reviews:

Another great story

Abir spins a great yarn. It is exotic and fascinating all at once.

It is also captivating and well read. There are a few stylistic ticks that it would be churlish to harp on

For the author: Annie and Surrender Not are great characters that are under-utilised . I hope the next book gives Annie especially more space.

Other than that this is my favourite series at the moment Im dying to read the next adventure.

Fascinating Insight...

... into early 20th century India. Well read and the characters soon become omorganisering to one. The plot is pretty good, the protagonist was guessable but that didn't spoil my enjoyment.

Another Great Book

Another great book, good story and great characters and just as well written as the first. Really enjoyed it and can not wait until the next one!

Nothing is what it seems!

Vivid and engaging, this keeps you gripped and guessing till the very end, which, when it comes is oddly satisfying.

Loved it

Good in every way - the story, the backdrop and the characters + the narrator is excellent

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Title: Glazov

Subtitle: Born Bratva, Book 1

Author: Suzanne Steele

Narrator: Dirk Hooper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-17

Publisher: Suzanne Steele

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

"Glazov...what does it mean, the name you call me - Ptichka?"

"It means: 'Little bird.'"

"And why did you choose that name for me?"

"Because I know if I allowed you, you would fly away."

I have been immersed in criminal activity from the day I was born. I was bred for the sole purpose of carrying on my father's reign of terror. I was born into the Bratva, and I would die in the Bratva. It was my destiny.

I learned how to spot a fighter from a very early age, and Kathleen had that fighting spirit inside her. I wasn't sure what her story was, but she piqued my curiosity. In my gut, I also knew I'd left my mark on her. She'll never be the same, never recover from unwittingly drawing my attention.

Members Reviews:

Review Glazov, Born Bratva, Book 1

I found the story riveting and the sex worked me into quite a lather. Dirk Hooper, the vocal performer, was amazing. His voice is like butter and transitions effortlessly between characters. I want more!!!

Sexy and fun!

Glazov is a hot story about a sexy Russian mobster and the redhead he becomes obsessed with. Their relationship is unusual and complicated, to say the least, but romance (and lots of kinky sex) follows.

Suzanne Steele knows how to bring her characters to life through her punchy dialogue. It's a fun and fast story. I love both Glazov and Kathleen. But come on... Glazov is so dreamy that I can see why he ALWAYS gets his way.

Chris Hemsworth, for the movie. Just saying.

Dirk Hooper's voice-work makes me makes me weak inside. When he booms Glazov's words it makes me blush. The difference between reading those lines in a book, and hearing those lines spoken by him is like night and day. I'd listen to him record the phone book.

I can't wait for the next book!

Damn...this was hottttt! Loved every naughty bit.

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

The characters were very well rounded and believable. I started off not liking Glazov, but then I ended up thoving him. Kathleen was just too cute. I wanted her more than Glazov did LOL!

What other book might you compare Glazov to and why?

The Dirty series by Meghan March. She is also able to craft a masterpiece of a story and I like the darker viewing into the minds of the characters.

Which character as performed by Dirk Hooper was your favorite?

GLAZOV! He is one bad man that takes whatever he wants. You want to dislike him, but you just can't. Dirk Hoopers narration skills are great! He has a very sexy voice.

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

I can't tell you that..........(Blushing)

Any additional comments?

One of the best narrated books I have listened to in a very long time. I think I broke my record in the speed that I finished it in. The story is well written and the consummate narration skills were wonderful.

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Title: The Mystery House

Author: Eva Pohler

Narrator: Eva Pohler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-11-17

Publisher: Eva Pohler

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Ellen and her two best friends share a mid-life crisis by hatching a plan to renovate an 1860's Greek revival in the nearby historic district of San Antonio.

Although Ellen isn't one to believe in ghosts, she comes face to face with something inexplicable in the attic. Her ghost-enthusiast friends convince her that they must help the spirit find closure, and as they dig deeper into the past, they uncover a shocking history that someone in the neighborhood doesn't want exposed.

But Ellen and her friends don't give up easily. They realize they've been called to give voice to the invisible women who suffered behind the walls of the house for decades.

Members Reviews:

Top book of 2017!! You won't be able to put it down.

Stop what you're doing and read this now!! Eva is taken the world by storm. Every book I've read is amazing. This is no exception. This is a real page turner. Riviting, and exciting. The characters are very well written, its easy to read and you won't wanr to put it down.

Kept Me Turning Pages

My first book by this author. Really enjoyed the story. The plot kept me turning the pages and the characters were likeable and women I can relate to. Already purchased the second book in this new series.

Cozy mystery!

It was a cute A great story reminds of Nancy Drew but for adults. A lot of fun. A great twist to ending.

San Antonio

Great from beginning to end. Thanks for the wonderful stories, Eva. You never cease to amaze me. As far as I am concerned, keep them coming.

Great Story!

I loved it! The area in San Antonio is beautiful and the mystery was good enough to keep me up all night to find out what happens next. The characters are so real, Iâm sure Iâve seen these ladies at the H.E.B. !

Canât wait to read the second book!!

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Title: Dimensions

Author: Bill Stenlake

Narrator: Milt Bighley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-17

Publisher: William "Bill" Stenlake

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Dimensions is in fact the first novel that I wrote, in the early 1990s. I had the manuscript printed out but never got to the stage of publishing it. I came across the manuscript again recently and I have decided that it deserves to be published, along with my other novels. So here it is, over 20 years after I wrote it: Adam Wilcocks and his family get caught up in an explosion in the in local shopping center. The emotions that he goes through when he learns of the outcome are quite powerful. Also on the scene is John who has just parked up his vehicle when the explosion occurs. He belongs to a small special unit that operates out of London. John is in the middle of his annual vacation but that has to be cut short and he is asked to return to London. Following a meeting of their team, John is contacted by Liam who asks to meet him up. His group wants to deny any responsibility for the explosion. Two members of John's unit are assassinated shortly after and the unit separates to work on their own. William has been employed as a consultant for over four years by his company. He is about to be made redundant and so has time on his hands while he thinks about looking for another job. He has been experiencing some strange occurrences with some people he sees having a colored dot that only he can see, by their heads. Over the days he thinks he discovers what the dots mean and decides to do something about it, his own little crusade. Dimensions is a passionate, emotional, fast moving action thriller. Nobody really understands what is going on and when they think they get a handle on it, they find they are wrong. The story moves in a full circle and the characters come together to conclude in an unexpected ending.

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Title: Finders Keepers

Author: Belinda Bauer

Narrator: John Sackville

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-17

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The eight-year-old boy had vanished from the car and, as if by slick, sick magic, had been replaced by a note on the steering wheel reading, "You don't love him." At the height of summer, a dark shadow falls across Exmoor; more children are stolen, each disappearance marked only by the same brutal accusation. No explanations, no ransom demands, and no hope. But - still reeling from a personal tragedy - does policeman Jonas Holly stand any chance of catching the kidnapper? Because there's at least one person on Exmoor who thinks that, when it comes to being the first line of defense, Jonas Holly may be the last man to trust.

Members Reviews:

Creepy

It was good. Very well narrated. Twists and turns. Unusual. And creepy. Nothing else like it.

Really need to read other books first.

I didn't realize this was the third in a trilogy. The story was hard to follow without already knowing the characters.

Left me wondering ...

The ending left me with so many unanswered questions that I was sort of disappointed.

I felt like I need to go back and listen again as I must have missed something.

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Title: The Girl in Green

Author: Derek B. Miller

Narrator: Robert Slade

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-13-17

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

B. Miller's striking follow-up to his much-loved John Creasey Dagger-winning Norwegian by Night.

Near Checkpoint Zulu, 100 miles from the Kuwaiti border, in 1991, Thomas Benton meets Arwood Hobbes. Benton is a British journalist who reports from war zones, in part to avoid his lacklustre marriage and a daughter he loves but cannot connect with; Hobbes is a Midwestern American private who might be an insufferable ignoramus or might be a brilliant lunatic with a death wish - it's hard to tell.

Operation Desert Storm is over, and peace has been declared, but as they argue about whether it makes sense to cross the nearest border in search of an ice cream, they become embroiled in a horrific attack in which a young local girl in a green dress is shot in the back and dies in Hobbes' arms. The two men walk away into their respective lives. But something has cracked for them both.

Twenty-two years later, in another place, in another war, the two men meet again. Benton and relief worker Märta Ström are persuaded by a much-changed Hobbes to embark on what may be a fool's errand in a last-chance effort to redeem themselves when the girl in green is found alive and in need of salvation. Or is she?

Set against the war-torn landscape of a shattered Iraq, The Girl in Green is an adventure story told with all the wit, humanity and insight of Miller's acclaimed debut, Norwegian by Night.

Critic Reviews:

"A thriller that combines characters of more than usual sensitivity with the harsh reality of combat and a prescient analysis of the shameful behaviour of governments." (

The Times) "A provocative engagement with US foreign policy is matched to rich and multifaceted characterization." (

The Independent) "Verdict: heart-thumping thriller." (

The Herald Sun)

Members Reviews:

Even Better than Norwegian at night

I rarely bother to write reviews but thought I'd say this is a good listen. Interesting story that describes the world of NGOs in refugee camps combined with explanations of the middle east power struggles / factions plus the story twenty years apart of the girl in the green dress. Criticisms of the narrator about mispronunciation are unfounded. He does a great job. I recommend this and Derek Miller's other novel too. And the woodcutter by reginald hill. I just throw that in because I've found some of my best books by reading recommendations in other people's comments!