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Title: The Clovis Incident

Author: Pari Noskin Taichert

Narrator: Dina Pearlman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-21-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Sasha Solomon is having a bad day. Fired from her job as PR director at an Albuquerque HMO, she is dealing with an ailing mother and trying to figure out the origins of hallucinations that include conversations with her cat. Sasha heads for Clovis, a small town in southeastern New Mexico, to bid on a project for the Chamber of Commerce. While there, she checks in with her widowed friend Mae King. Mae, a local dairy farmer, is clearly out of sorts and shows Sasha the reason. There's a body in one of her stock tanks - a Singaporean aviator stationed at Cannon Air Force Base. Who killed him and why? What was he doing on Mae's land? Why won't she go to the police?

Sasha must clear her friend's name, find the murderer, and land the PR job with the Chamber of Commerce within a week. But there are other forces at work who will stop at nothing to keep her from the truth. Sasha soon discovers that there's a lot more to Clovis than a dot on a map.

Members Reviews:

Very Entertaining

This was a very entertaining and intriguing book. The characters were engaging and realistic. There were several twists and turns throughout the story that gave the story a quick pace. I was very surprised. I would recommend this book.

Interesting mystery

I wasn't sure about this book at first, but the goofy story line was interesting and had me listening wherever I went. Ending could've used a little more juice but overall a good read

different and interesting

Not the finest of writings, the story telling does get better with every chapter. I guess we mystery readers expect this. I was sorry when it was over. I was not tempted tp bail out before the book ended. I'm still hazy about some of the goings on but turns out it doesn't matter.

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Title: The Vanished Ones

Author: Donato Carrisi

Narrator: Saul Reichlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-15

Publisher: Whole Story AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Hundreds of eyes stare out from the missing persons board - people who have been gone too long and are being forgotten. But what if some of these people wanted to disappear, to hide in the shadows?

This is the question Mila and her team must ask themselves as long-lost people begin to return. Clues are being left for Mila - clues she doesn't fully understand and which her colleagues are strangely dismissive of.

Critic Reviews:

"Shiveringly intelligent." (The Times)

Members Reviews:

Better than no 1

Very interesting plot and much easier to follow. I guess the author had learnt by her first book. Narrator still needs to differentiate characters better. We can't "see" who is speaking during a conversation !! Worth a listen.

Good night after the Whisperer

Story continues on for Mela after her involvement with the Whisperer case. Engaging and entertaining thriller. Excellent narration by Saul Reichlin. You can say goodnight to 12hours and enjoy the thriller.

Brilliant

Brilliant, complex and gripping. I am now going to re-listen to the whisperer and this novel to master a few nuances I missed. Gulp.

Stunning finish to a strong story..

This would have to be special to be better than The Whisperer, whilst not better its just as good.

the story moves along well with some quite gruesome moments and good character building. The end of this is excellent, no spoilers here though.

it's a great reading, easy to follow and moves at pace..

Excellent overall and highly recommended.

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Title: A Pedigree to Die For

Subtitle: A Melanie Travis Mystery

Author: Laurien Berenson

Narrator: Jessica Almasy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-11-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Win, place, or die.

The apparent heart attack that killed kennel owner Max Turnbull has left seven pups in mourning, and his wife Peg suspecting foul play. But the only evidence is their missing prize pooch - a pedigreed poodle named Beau.

Enter Melanie Travis. With her young son happily ensconced in day damp, the 30-something teacher and single mother is talked into investigating her uncle's death - unofficially, of course. Posing as a poodle breeder in search of the perfect stud, Melanie hounds Connecticut's elite canine competitions and finds an ally in fellow breeder Sam Driver. But her affection cools when she's put on the scent of Sam's questionable past...and hot on the trail of a poodle-hating neighbor and one elusive murderer who isn't ready to come to heel.

For as Melanie soon discovers, in a championship dog-eat-dog world the instinct for survival, and winning, can prove fatal.

Members Reviews:

Gone to the dogs

Story ok and ended with a surprise narrator bad I kept checking to be sure it wasn't on a fast speed. Distracted from book.

Fun and entertaining

This is a fun and entertaining mystery with well developed characters and an interesting plot. I look forward to the next book.

average

Story was average, but narrator was distracting by reading too fast and sounds like Lisa Simpson.

not a great narrator

the story was pretty good but the narrator talks like she is running a race. at times I could not tell which person she was speaking as. the story kind of drug on and I had a hard time getting through this book. I think the idea of it was good though.

My favourite writer has been butchered

I hate to give negative reviews but the reader is horrible in this story. She speaks so fast that I can't understand her. Have to play the audio at very slow speed which makes the reading even worse. The character voices she does are awful as her voice is very high and squeaky.

I love Laurien Berenson books but will not be buying any more if this same reader is being used. Have such a headache listening to her.

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Title: Cupcakes, Diaries, and Rotten Inquiries

Subtitle: An Annie Graceland Cozy Mystery Book 5

Author: Pamela DuMond

Narrator: Kelly Self

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-08-15

Publisher: Pamela S. DuMond

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Annie Graceland's a thirty-something-year-old baker with a pinch of psychic ability. She's empathicshe can feel other person's emotions and cravings in her own body. But Annie's recently acquired a spookier skillshe can see and talk to ghosts. And much to her dismay, they also talk to hernagging her incessantly to solve their murders.

She's happily dating a new hunky guy, Detective Raphael Campillio, when her former boyfriend, Mack, 'friends' her on Facebook. Unfortunately, Mack has NO boundaries: stalking her on FB, even showing up unexpectedly at her work. He not only expects her to show him the town, but hopes to re-kindle their romanceand he won't take no for an answer! When Mack is murdered his befuddled ghost materializes at Annie's apartment and won't leave her side.

It's up to Annie, her friends, and her arch nemesisthe ghost of Dr. Derrick Fullerto solve Mack's murder, and send him to the Afterlife before her mother arrives in town for Thanksgiving. Will Annie and her friends solve the crime before she loses what little remains of her sanity?

Members Reviews:

Cute Story

I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I did have a hard time following the format though. Each character wrote in a diary and the story rotated with each character's entry. This is the first book I have listened to by this author. I would like to read another in the series.

Dear Diary

Entertaining, cozy mystery written through different characters diary entries. Annie, Grady and Julia are witty, real and enjoyable characters. There are also some delicious recipes in the story. Good read. 3 1/2 stars.

Fun Book!

Any additional comments?

This is a fun book; this is the fifth book in the An Annie Graceland Cozy Mystery series by Pamela DuMond and narrated by Kelly Self. Annie Graceland is a baker and can see and speak to ghosts. Annies ex-boyfriend Mack friends her on Facebook, then starts stalking her at her job. She tries to let him down easy so he will leave her alone. When his ghost shows up at Annies apartment and he wont leave, she decides that the only way he will leave her alone is if she can solve his murder.

The narrator Kelly Self did a wonderful job, and was very easy to listen too. She did a great job with the different characters and their voices.

If you are looking for a great book then you need to read this book. I cant wait to read the next book in this series. Once I started listening to this book, I didnt want to stop until the end.

A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

A unique tale uniquely told!

Would you recommend Cupcakes, Diaries, and Rotten Inquiries to your friends? Why or why not?

I like a good story that combines romance and mystery. The book being in diary format surprised me but it was a good surprise. It took some getting used to, but after couple of chapters, I was so into the story I didnt give it a thought.

So yes, I would recommend the book to readers who are looking forward to a well thought out story.

What does Kelly Self bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

A good narrator is essential to any audiobook. Kelly narrates multiple character and each one in a different way.

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Title: Unleashed

Subtitle: A Melanie Travis Mystery

Author: Laurien Berenson

Narrator: Jessica Almasy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Summer means two things to Melanie Travis: a break from her teaching duties at Connecticut's elite Howard Academy and a chance to plan the perfect wedding to her fiancé, Sam. She certainly doesn't need the unwelcome arrival of a dinner invitation "peace offering" from Sam's ex-wife, Sheila Vaughn. And dinner proves to be only the beginning of her problems. Sheila's new man turns out to be Brian Endicott, an old buddy-turned-enemy of Sam's. To make matters worse, Sheila announces her temporary stay in town is now permanent: She's accepted a job as co-publisher of Woof!, a new gossip rag for the dog show world. But before the first issue is even out, a hotter story breaks when Sheila is found dead, strangled with a leather dog leash. As far as Melanie's concerned, the woman should have been on a leash long ago. And it seems she isn't alone in her dislike of Sheila. Some of Woof's salacious stories threatened to expose the dirty paws of quite a few important exhibitors, and someone on Sheila's staff may have found her high-handed attitude worth silencing. Then there's the question of the life insurance policy Brian took out only days before Sheila's death. Even more troubling to Melanie is her faltering relationship with Sam, who's hiding secrets - secrets that put him more deeply under Sheila's spell in death than in life. Now, it will take the instincts of a bloodhound to sniff out a killer who's bent on putting an end to Melanie's amateur sleuthing.

With Unleashed, Laurien Berenson has delivered her most engaging, suspenseful novel yet, full of her signature, razor-sharp wit, and fast-paced plotting that's guaranteed to have mystery lovers sitting up and begging for more of Melanie Travis.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

If I could give this book ten stars I would. Not only is there major development with Sam and Melanie but the mystery has lots of twists and turns. This is another great book in the series.

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Title: The Madman Theory

Author: Ellery Queen

Narrator: Mark Peckham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

An exciting mystery by the masterly Ellery Queen.

Madman or murderer? That was the question, and it was Police Inspector Omar Collins who had come up with the answer. All he had to go on was: the victim - Earl Genneman, wealthy president of Genneman Labs; the scene - right in the middle of a busy state park; the murder weapon - a shotgun that was still missing; the witnesses - Myron Retwig, Red Kershaw, Bob Vega, and Buck James, all friends or employees of the deceased; the motive - unknown; the suspects - everyone!

Members Reviews:

HOW AND WHO DONE IT!

Very good mystery you will not guess who done it.

Creates the effect but not the challenge

Take an old male-bonding experience, hiking and camping. Add a mysterious stranger camping off to the distance for suspense and finish it off with a seemingly random bullet killing one member of the group. It must have been a random act by a madman. OR was it?

Well, of course it wasn't, and the diligent detective works away unravelling the clues. On the other side of the mystery the murderer is working almost as diligently to eliminate clues.

My main complaint about this mystery is that it depends upon the citified notion that an ambush, however clever, is naturally more difficult to unravel out in the wilderness than in someone's back yard. The park rangers seemed just as bewildered by their own territory as someone straight off Broadway; did they never have to deal with poachers or tourists falling into inconvenient holes?

A good faux Ellery Queen novel.

The novel was written by Jack Vance and doesn't have Ellery Queen as a character.

The story takes place in the mid 1960's in California. It's always interesting to

read stories that occur in California when it was truly " The Golden State ", before it became the relatively poor - 31st in cost-of-living-adjusted median household income - and overcrowded mexicanized mess it is today.

Vance's characterization of his protaganist, Inspector Collins, is well done and the investigation is fascinating.

The ending is similar to a John Dickson Carr novel.

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Title: Viper

Subtitle: No Resurrection for Commissario Ricciardi: Commissario Ricciardi, Book 6

Author: Maurizio de Giovanni

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Naples, 1932. A week before Easter, springtime offers fragrant temptations to the men and women of Naples - but evil also lurks in the sweet-smelling spring air. At the high-class brothel in the center of town known as Paradiso, Viper, the most famous prostitute of all, is found dead after being suffocated with a pillow. Her last client swears that he left her alive and well. But when her next client arrived, he found her dead. Who killed her and why? Ricciardi must untangle a complex knot of greed, frustration, jealousy, and rancor in order to solve the riddle of Viper's death. As he does, he will discover an endless trail of conflicting emotions just beneath the surface of a city that lives on passion.

De Giovanni's mysteries unfold with such sinuous ease that they seem to write themselves. They enchant, surprise, and keep listeners enthralled. Commissario Ricciardi, with the dubious gift of being able to see and hear the last seconds in the lives of those who have suffered a violent death, is one of the most fascinating investigators to make his appearance in the world of international crime fiction. In Viper, the lustful and boisterous city of Naples has never been more seductive.

Members Reviews:

A plethora of motives makes this a baffling case

When the infamous beauty Viper is killed at work in a brothel, Commissario Ricciardi has no trouble identifying people with a motive for murder. The problem is too many suspects. Viper stirred up love and jealousy like no other working girl in Naples.

While investigating Viper's work place, an upscale brothel, Ricciardi continues to struggle with his own tormenting love life. He vacillates pathetically between the rich and stylish Livia, whose beauty turns heads everywhere, and Enrica, the shy young lady across the street, who appeals to him in an entirely different way.

But Ricciardi is convinced he must not love, not with his hereditary curse. Like his long dead mother, Ricciardi sees the spirits of those who have died violently and hears their last thoughts.

Maurizio de Giovanni weaves his themes of love and death with lyrical joie de vivre. The story unfolds in a wonderful atmosphere of capricious spring weather and frenetic preparations for the Easter holiday. At the same time, a current of fear runs through the populace â fear of the Black Shirts and the spies of the Fascist regime.

The Commissario Ricciardi novels are totally engrossing, and fans should relish this latest addition to the series. It's best to read the books from the beginning, and in order, for fullest enjoyment of the exotic ambience, the wry humor and the ongoing personal dramas.

I fervently hope there are more books to come. De Giovanni always leaves some tantalizing loose ends...

âViperâ is so much more than a police procedural. What an excellent series.

First Sentence: So tell me: do you know what love is?

Viper, the most famous prostitute in Naples, is found dead in her room at the Paradiso, a high-class brothel. Commissario Ricciardi, with Brigadier Mairone and the outspoken Dr. Bruno Modo, is charged with finding the killer in this crime of so many emotions, during a time when Mussolini and the Brown Shirts are in power.

One definitely canât complain about having to wait for the murder to happen.

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Title: The Blue Hallelujah

Subtitle: A Novel of Suspense

Author: Andy Straka

Narrator: Steve Rimpici

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-25-15

Publisher: AP Audio Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

How far would you go to rescue your grandchild and redeem your long dead spouse?

Detective Jerry Strickland and his wife Rebecca shared a secret calling. When Rebecca died of cancer in prison - branded as a disturbed vigilante after killing one of his murder suspects - Jerry knew he needed to put the truth in writing to set the record straight.

Now, as an old man nearing his own demise, Jerry is unsure whether to share his narrative about Rebecca with the world. But when his eight-year-old granddaughter Marnee disappears, Jerry learns she's been taken by someone close to the killer depicted in the pages hidden in his dresser drawer.

It's time for Jerry to finish the story - by confronting an evil that threatens Marnee's life and the lives of everyone around her. And by placing his faith in a higher power to redeem the love for Rebecca in his heart.

Members Reviews:

Blue Hallelujah

What did you love best about The Blue Hallelujah?

A truly gripping crime thriller right from the first beginning to end. The main character is an elderly gentleman.A young girl is kidnapped and the event is connected to one of her grandfathers old homicide cases and his wife, who died whilst in prison for killing a serial child killer. The story was solid and well written enough to survive without that added horrific dimension of violence.

The Blue Hallelujah

Any additional comments?

This was a really good book!It was full of suspense and intrigue.A girl goes missing from a Day Camp.Was it random?Related to her grandmothers past?Something else?Read it to find out!My only qualm about this book was all the praying.I do not see that this is a 'Christian book'.After the first few mentions we KNOW people are praying throughout.It does not need to be mentioned over and over.

Steve Rimpici was an excellent narrator!

I was gifted a copy through Audioblast for an honest review.

highly reccomend

Any additional comments?

I recieved this audiobook in return for an unbiased review

This is an enjoyable suspense/mystery, with a slight difference (the build up and form).

I really liked the plot and found the characters likeable and beievable, it captured and held my interst throughout.

well narrated by Steve Rimpici

Great EDGE OF SEAT Thriller

"The Blue Hallelujah" was a good edge-of-your seat thriller beginning with the protagonist Jerry Strickland, an ailing retired detective who's writing his memoir about himself and his deceased wife Rebecca. The truth of what happened years ago would be his legacy.

While his daughter Lori stops in to check on him, she learns that her 17 year old son Colin was late AGAIN picking up his little sister Marnee from summer camp and now she's missing. Lori blames him for her disappearance. Jerry hides away his memoir for the time being and insists on putting his old detective skills to use again and help in the search. This also allows him a chance to bond with his grandson Colin as his parents, Lori and dad Alex are separated and getting a divorce.

I thought this was an exciting AND scary suspense story because it had an underlying story as well. The memoir of Jerry's wire Rebecca who died of cancer while serving a 20 year prison sentence. The story moves back and forth from past to present with a great twist.

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Title: Strange Outfit

Subtitle: An Avery Barks Dog Mystery, Book 2

Author: Mary Hiker

Narrator: Angel Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-24-14

Publisher: Awesome Dog

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Relax with this Fun Cozy Dog Mystery!

This is the second book in the Avery Barks Dog Mysteries series.

Volunteer search and rescue dog trainer, Avery Barks, is excited about a job opportunity at a new animal rescue sanctuary. Her fun-loving golden retriever, Chevy, is excited about his new friend, Princess.

There is a whole lot more going on behind the scenes at this place then she could ever have imagined.

Numerous holes have started to appear across the sanctuary's landscape and a trained cadaver dog just found a dead body...and that is just during her job interview!

Avery and her fun-loving golden retriever, Chevy, are forced into a potentially dangerous game that they never signed up to play.

This cozy mystery should bring a smile to your face!

Members Reviews:

A great tail!

Avery sure does have her work lined up for her, with the trouble she encounters at her new job. A talented dog trainer, she finds herself in the midst of something much larger than she thought. Hiker's creative writing flows well with the narration of Angel Clark, giving readers an enjoyable time as they venture into this mystery.

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Title: Just the Pits

Subtitle: Hetta Coffey, Book 5

Author: Jinx Schwartz

Narrator: Beth Richmond

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-13-14

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Hetta Coffey is a sassy Texan with a snazzy yacht, and she's not afraid to use it! As a self-employed engineering consultant with a penchant for oddball - read: shady - projects, Hetta Coffey has a history of inviting trouble. But now that she's been hired for a legitimate mining project in Mexico's Baja, it looks like smooth sailing ahead - until she discovers that people and pesos are disappearing faster than you can say, "This job is the pits!" And Hetta Coffey as sleuth? Goodness knows she's nosy enough, but her detective skills leave a lot to be desired. Luckily for her she gets help from her best friend Jan, and a mysterious Velveeta thief.

Members Reviews:

Funny and non violent

Reminds me of the Stephany Plum novels. I liked the narrator for Just the Pits much better. I may listen to other books by this author

Fun

Any additional comments?

This is the first book that I've read in the series new for me. It concentrates on the character Hetta Coffee, an opinionated and very self-assured young woman ("for...late thirties") who doesn't let things get by her. She owns her own boat-home, and takes advantage of that fact.

She is hired in Mexico to help figure out what's going on with a mining company that's losing money hand over fist, and they want to figure out why.

Individuals are not what they seem, and Hetta kind of has to roll with the punches.

The characters are well developed, and although there are twists and turns, there is nothing unreasonable in the story. Now I have to go back and start from the first one in this series!

Good mystery fun story

Funny story with a. puzzle for a mystery . You won't go wrong with this book.