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Title: Heartstone

Author: D. C. Brod

Narrator: Kristin Kalbli

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-11-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Heartstone weaves elements of the Arthurian legend into a contemporary quest tale in which a young woman seeks the truth behind her fathers disappearance and the mysterious stone he left her.

Maxine Pike teaches English and folklore at a community college on Chicagos north side where she lives with an over-sized dog and vague aspirations. Shortly after learning her archaeologist father is missing and presumed dead, she becomes custodian of the strange-colored stone he left her. Immediately she begins searching for answers: what happened to her father and what is the story behind the stone? Events are set in motion that will test her courage and faith and force her to redefine her own reality.

Members Reviews:

5* for Arthurian Myth lovers; 3* for others

Heartstone, eISBN10:1440533547, Tyrus Books, e-version of previous publication by D. C. Brod is a mystery/fantasy/paranormal tale surrounding King Arthur's sword and containing abundant Celtic mythological threads.

Maxine (Max) Pike, is a community college instructor who has been very close to her father, a man who long has pursued the myth of Arthur's sword Excalibur ( Caliburn). He is very close to making an important discovery and asks Max to join him in Great Britain. She finds it inconvenient to meet him and he is murdered before he can provide her with information she needs to combat dangerous complications. We also discover that Ben had information for Nick, his stepson, who is the keeper of an alexandrite that has been passed down to him through many generations. This gem is central to the story and to Max's perilous position as well as the cause for further murderous activity. The plot is a complicated one with many twists that involve Olivia, Max's sister, Nick's mentally overpowering psychotherapist uncle, Rhys Lewis, Arthur Penn, owner of the island of Alyssum, Simon Murdock, a trusted friend of Arthur's, Grey, an older man of Max's acquaintance, and a host of other lesser players in the game.

The author has provided an intriguing read for the many persons who are followers of the Arthurian tale, because it adds a new dimension. The reader who is not particularly enchanted with the myth, however, may find some problems. For the author to present this more complete concentration on the fabric of the myths, character development is not as complete as one would desire and the story sometimes describes action and some plot twists and turns that are a little bit difficult to accept. So, in summary, Heartstone provides a true dichotomy for readers. For followers of the myth - thorough enjoyment. For others - a pleasant read. Reviewed by John H. Manhold, award winning fiction/non-fiction author.

Excellent Read

I thoroughly enjoyed Heartstone. It had several well developed characters and the storyline was exciting from begining to end. The writing is excellent. I was caught up right from the begining. It was Romancing the stone meets Indian Jones but with an compelling and intelligent edge. I felt invested in the characters and there are several which adds more interest in my opinion. All I can say is you won't be dissappointed. Enjoy the ride!

Terrific!

This is one hell of a read. From the title, I was expecting a yawner romance, a ripped bodice, maybe an understated murder or two.

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Title: Fell Back

Author: M. E. Kerr

Narrator: Ray Chase

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When a classmate at his exclusive private school falls to his death from a tower, 17-year-old John Fell is determined to find out whether the incident was suicide, accident, or murder.

Members Reviews:

Pretty Good

This wasn't quite as good as the first Fell book, but it was enjoyable and a quick read. I look forward to other Fell books.

A Murderer Is On the Loose

Fell Back has a main character of John Fell. He is a member of the Sevens club. On campus a boy named Lasher jumped off of a building killing himself. Right before jumping, Lasher had a fight with his enemy, Creery. That led many to believe Creery had killed Lasher, until Creeryï¿s body was found too. Fell gets caught up in what really happened to both men, and spends many months trying to find out. Fell, to get his mind off the deaths, is assigned a town girl named Nina Deem to tutor. She is in love with a man named Eddie Dragon, who her dad does not want her to be around. That is also a reason Fell is sent to tutor Nina, to try to keep her away from Eddie.

I thought this book was okay, not great or horrible. It is a sequel to another book which I have not read which may be why I donï¿t think much of this book. I did, however, like the authorï¿s writing style. Fell Back also contained many surprises which made me want to keep reading. I have never before read a mystery book like this one. What makes it unique is the fact that the characters do not find out the mystery for themselves, they have help from tprehe FBI. Overall, this book would receive about a 3 on a 1-5 scale. But, in my opinion, if you want to read this book, read the prequal first.

A Murderer Is On the Loose

Fell Back has a main character of John Fell. He is a member of the Sevens club. On campus a boy named Lasher jumped off of a building killing himself. Right before jumping, Lasher had a fight with his enemy, Creery. That led many to believe Creery had killed Lasher, until Creeryï¿s body was found too. Fell gets caught up in what really happened to both men, and spends many months trying to find out. Fell, to get his mind off the deaths, is assigned a town girl named Nina Deem to tutor. She is in love with a man named Eddie Dragon, who her dad does not want her to be around. That is also a reason Fell is sent to tutor Nina, to try to keep her away from Eddie.

I thought this book was okay, not great or horrible. It is a sequel to another book which I have not read which may be why I donï¿t think much of this book. I did, however, like the authorï¿s writing style. Fell Back also contained many surprises which made me want to keep reading. I have never before read a mystery book like this one. What makes it unique is the fact that the characters do not find out the mystery for themselves, they have help from tprehe FBI. Overall, this book would receive about a 3 on a 1-5 scale. But, in my opinion, if you want to read this book, read the prequal first.

symbolism in fell back

Symbolism In M.E. Kerr's Fell Back

M.E. Kerr uses symbols to represent things that might have been in this novel. The main character, John Fell, is without a father. He finds things that constantly remind him about how life could have been if his father was still alive.

In this very gripping sequel, John Fell finds himself in the middle of a murder.

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Title: Strongarm

Author: Dan J. Marlowe

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Meet Pete Karma, the man who broke jail and wound up neck-deep in a gangland bloodbath. Pete had a lot of hate stored up inside. He hadnt committed the murder hed been sent up for, and it didnt take him long to figure out whod framed him and how. After two and a half years in the slammer, Pete had his plan down perfect. His crooked lawyer, Charlie Risko, would get it first. But as soon as Pete had a spare moment, there were some other things that had to be taken care of.

Members Reviews:

If you love hard boiled crime.....

Great rendition of pulp fiction.

Great story, plot, and twists.

What a find in Dan Marlowe.

I believe you will really enjoy this crime novel from the crooks perspective.

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Title: Closing Time

Subtitle: Terry Orr, Book 1

Author: Jim Fusilli

Narrator: Peter Ganim

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In one brutal moment, Terry Orr's life changed forever. His wife and son were murdered, leaving Terry alone to raise his 12-year-old daughter Bella. The killer is still out there, roaming the streets of New York. To ease his pain and grief, Terry learns the skills of the PI trade. But the more Terry obsesses about revenge, the more his daughter needs him.

Members Reviews:

TALE OF A HAUNTED MAN

Not since I discovered Robert B. Parker, James Lee Burke and Elmore Leonard early in their careers as mystery writers have I felt such magic on the printed page from a new author of the genre. True, I have not indulged myself in the works of many practitioners of the genre who made their debuts over the last four decades, but this first novel of a magnificent writer, while perhaps equalled by others, cannot be topped. Normally earning his keep as a music critic, Jim Fusilli spent eight years writing Closing Time, which reportedly, was the last book published in New York before the onset of the Twin Towers War. He could have spent 18 years grappling with it, and the wait would have been worth it. Focusing on Terry Orr, deeply grieving the horrible murders of his wife and son in a New York subway station, the novel is a brilliantly written depiction of New York, and Orr's quest to learn the art of investigation in order to find the madman who committed the double murders that robbed him of all but his daughter, Bella.

The murder of a cabdriver and an explosion at an art gallery where his late wife's work was displayed turn him from point to point, from neighborhood to neighborhood. Orr, a writer by profession, uses his ingrained curiosity to link common themes in the two matters, as well as to begin, as best he can, to understand that which haunts him. There is darkness here, sadness here, taut, brilliant narrative, and wonderful dialogue, expansive,descriptive, serious, sometimes quirky. No scene, no event seems out of place. As Parker did when he developed the mostly monogamous relationship between Spenser and Susan Silverman(they each strayed once as I recall), Fusilli expands the humanity of the investigator by creating a unique, loving relationship between Orr and his twelve year old daughter, a young girl sometimes wise beyond her years.

Fusilli, who has now written three other Terry Orr novels, created here a classic that will be read by generations. If you do not choose to open it, it will be your loss.

Endearing characters!

This book is the first in a series set in New York City prior to 9/11 and then proceeds with the next selections right after that fateful day. Terry Orr lives with his daughter Gabriella in Greenwich Village. He will never take the subway as his wife and baby son died on the tracks one day as someone pushed the stroller over the edge and his wife jumped to rescue the baby. Terry does not have to work (he is wealthy from the proceeds of his artist wife and his own book sales) so has decided to become a private investigator while trying to solve his own mystery of finding the man he thinks killed his wife. There are four books in the series and the characters are quirky and fully developed. If you know New York City, you will find the stories particularly appealing as Terry describes where he is within the city on his walks or taxi rides that might confuse someone with lack of that knowledge. I bonded with the characters and love the rhythm of the stories.

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Title: Scone Island

Subtitle: An Ike Schwartz Mystery, Book 8

Author: Frederick Ramsay

Narrator: Lloyd James

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Ike Schwartz, sheriff of Picketsville, Virginia, and his fiancée, Ruth Harris, president of a local university, survived a trying year of academic and local politics and now seek some peace and quiet on Scone Island, a rocky piece of land four miles off the coast of Maine. Its lack of electricity, a reliable water supply, and phone service guarantees their peaceful seclusion. The fact that there has been a suspicious accident resulting in the death of the mysterious Harmon Staley need not concern them at all. And it doesnt - until Ikes past as a CIA agent rolls in on him like the areas famous 12-foot tides.

Two more murders involving former colleagues elsewhere in the country have Ikes old friend from the agency, Charlie Garland, searching the files for a connection. However, stonewalling by the CIA, as well as conspiracies, real and imagined, mean that Ike and Ruth are alone on the island and facing an unknown number of determined assassins.

To complicate matters, Ruths mother decides to drop in on them just as the excitement begins. Late arrivals by the director of the CIA and Charlie Garland only make matters worse. Meanwhile, Ruth daydreams of Plan B - Las Vegas - in hopes that she and Ike will finally be able to get away from it all while lost in the crowds.

Frederick Ramsay was born in Baltimore and received a doctorate from the University of Illinois. In addition to his Ike Schwartz mysteries and other novels, he is the author of scientific articles, tracts, and theses.

Critic Reviews:

"Engaging. Surefooted prose speeds this well-told tale of greed and betrayal among the nations covert elite. Ruth and Ikes intellectual bickering will amuse literary and history buffs." (Publishers Weekly)

"An eagerly awaited vacation on a quiet Maine island becomes a nightmare for a former CIA agent and his significant other. The latest mystery-thriller for Ikeprovides all the fast-paced action and danger readers have come to expect." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Just one good read.

Really liked this one.

This was one good book. We get to see Ike in survival mode ala his CIA days.

Ikes A frame is turning out to not be a good place to relax. Everyone knows about it and he and Ruth are constantly getting calls.

Ruth is still recovering from her accident and Ike decides he and Ruth need to disappear for a while.

Ruth tells him about a house she has inherited. The house is on Scone Island. Scone is off the coast of Maine. Its an island with no electricity, cars, phones and no cell phone reception. The only way on and off is by boat via the tides. A perfect place for she and Ike to "disappear."

Meanwhile there's a death on Scone Island. A guy was found in the ocean after he "fell" off a cliff. The guy is an ex CIA spook. A guy who was on the island as someone else. A new identity provided by the CIA.

Enter Charlie Garland. He's tasked with trying to figure out if Whitlock, the dead guy, was and accidental death or something else. He also finds that Ike and three operators Ike worked with on several ops that Whitlock ran might be involved. He can't find any of them and Whitlock was less than an honest CIA handler or operative.

So begins one really good read. We have bodies piling up and Charlie going into operator mode because he doesn't know if the Director of the CIA, his boss, is dirty.

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Title: Beneath the Bones

Author: Tim Waggoner

Narrator: Donna Postel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-08-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When Joanne Talon was a child, she disappeared for six days. She returned without any memory of where she'd been and what happened to her during that time. Not long after that, four people were viciously murdered without apparent motive by Carl "the Cutter" Coulter. Carl cut their throats and then carved a bizarre symbol - a triangle bisected by a bolt of lightning - into their abdomens.

Now Joanne is Sheriff of Cross County, Ohio, and Carl Coulter is dead, executed for his crimes eight years ago. But the killings begin again: throats slashed, Carl's signature symbol carved into the victims' stomachs. Joanne, with the help of reporter Dale Ramsey, must discover who's copying Carl's crimes and why. To make matters worse, the murders have drawn the attention of the sinister Cross family, who've ruled the county that bears their name for the last two centuries. The Crosses have their own reasons for wanting the murders stopped. Their land holds secrets . . . ancient, dark, and buried deep.And the Crosses intend to make sure they stay that way.

This book was originally published under the title Cross County.

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Title: County Line

Author: Bill Cameron

Narrator: Fred Berman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When the steadfast Ruby Jane Whittaker drops out of sight, dogged ex-cop Skin Kadash sets out to discover what drove the woman he loves to leave her life behind so suddenly and without explanation. The discovery of a dead man in her apartment, followed by an attack by a mysterious stalker, leads Skin first to California, then across the country on a desperate journey deep into Ruby Jane's haunted past - and toward an explosive confrontation which will determine if either has a future.

Members Reviews:

5 Stars

Despite the time jumps, Cameron kept me turning pages. His characters are real, have real pasts and the mystery behind Ruby Janeâs past is compelling.

Throughout all three parts, weâre kept in the dark about true identities, especially the homeless man Skin finds in Ruby Janeâs bathtub. People keep dying around the main character, heâs almost killed by an unknown perp, all the while Ruby Jane is on a mysterious mission concerning her past and wonât reveal anything to her closest friend.

Absolutely riveting.

Modern Noir

Cameron moves the action between different locations effortlessly. The book is a page turner from the dark side of Portland to Ohio & Washington State as the mysteries & dark secrets of a dysfunctional family are unraveled.

Not a Page Turner

I got this book while it was offered as a free download. I had no idea its has been a part of series and maybe that is why most of the characters seemed underdeveloped. I still have no idea what is the problem with Skins neck nor what happened to him. The mystery itself was unpredictable but bit too violent for me at some parts and a little bit over the top and overcombined alltogether. I had to force myself to finish the book just to find out what happened. I will not be reading the rest of the series. Two and 1/2 stars.

atmospheric page turner

What a great book. I found the writing to be excellent, the characters vivid and interesting, and the story quite unexpected and original. I want to go back and read any earlier works featuring Skin Kadash however, as there were a number of references to his past that piqued my interest. Why is his neck badly scarred? What was his past relationship with Pete like? The flash-back style of story telling worked for me here, although I sometimes wished I knew more about the principle characters' lives in the present, especially Ruby Jane.

Enjoyable five star book.

Okay, I gave this book 5 stars because it is a well written, engaging crime novel which fills the bill as a page turner. The author does a good job of moving you into the story with his descriptions of people and places. The premise is believable and the characters are all defined through good development so each one stands out with clear and distinct individuality. I enjoyed the writing style, and the fact that the book is not riddled with errors (one of my pet peeves) is a huge plus. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well written crime drama.

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Title: Beaded to Death

Author: Janis Patterson

Narrator: Gayle Hendrix

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-12

Publisher: Carina Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

You'd think the life of a bead artist would be fairly uneventful. But that's not the case for Lilias Ruiz. Especially when she returns from an art fair tour and is greeted by a dead body.

The police are convinced she's the killer and suddenly Lilias finds herself hanging on to a thread of innocence. But after her home is vandalized and her van broken into, Lilias begins to realize that she has something someone wants.

Determined to return to the craft circuit, Lilias is relieved to be accompanied by her seven-foot-three nephew who's on the run from an unwanted basketball scholarship. Along with the help of her colorful neighbor, Annie, a cutthroat attorney who means well and an overzealous FBI agent, they string together the clues and wonder if there really could be a gem in Lilias's collection of dusty old beads. Or is the killer after something more?

Members Reviews:

A great surprise

I ordered this book because I had read everything else and needed something for the long ride to work. This book was great. The lead character is a strong female who lost her husband. Drug dealers are after her and she has no idea why. She has a strong support group of friends and family that helps her survive. This is a well plotted and entertaining book. I recommend it.

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Title: Prey

Author: Thomas Emson

Narrator: Caroline Laskowska

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A mysterious animal tears Russian gangster Vasili Kolodenko apart. Moscow cop Lev Dasaev follows the trail to the US He finds himself caught in a family feud of unsurpassed fury, a feud that unleashes monsters on the streets of New York.

Members Reviews:

Prey

I always listen to books on my way home from work when the traffic is bad. This book was so enjoyable and easy to get into. The narrated was very good and story was very good - enjoyed this a lot.

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Title: Sweeneys Run

Author: Jack D. Hunter

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-05-12

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of The Potsdam Bluff and Tailspin comes a new techno-thriller set in the near future and featuring man-of-action Tom Sweeney.

When the secret agent is laid off from his high-level intelligence job due to peace-time Department of Defense budget cuts, he takes the dismissal in stride, planning to enjoy a few months off as a swinging bachelor. But when an old CIA running mate is found murdered in the bathroom of Sweeneys house, leaving behind a cryptic message, Sweeney finds that he is a moving target for mysterious killers.

Gradually, he discovers himself to be at the center of a complex international plot involving the cocaine industry, a swarm of vicious German neo-Nazis, and high-ranking US officials, including perhaps even Sweeneys old boss, the President himself. Can one hero take on all of these enemies? Watch him try.

Members Reviews:

Terrific spy thriller

What did you love best about Sweeneys Run?

Terrific spy thriller. Complex and interesting characters. A hero worthy of promotion. Sections of implausibility are overridden by snappy story line and banter among adversaries. Written over 20 years ago, is as contemporary as today.

Which character as performed by Grover Gardner was your favorite?

One of my favorite narrators. Easy to keep track of the characters by his voice.