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Title: Hit Parade

Author: Lawrence Block

Narrator: Lawrence Block

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 06-30-06

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 325 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Keller's got a code of honor, though he'd never call it that. And he keeps the job strictly business. But while Keller might be a pragmatic and crack assassin, he's also prone to doubts and loneliness just like everybody else. And though he's got Dot, his wisecracking contact and sometimes confidante, these days, it doesn't seem to be enough.

Keller's been at this business a long while. Just maybe it's time to pack it in. Only problem is, retirement takes money. And to get money, he's got to go to work....

Hit Parade, the third novel featuring the fascinating Keller, displays the hallmarks that distinguish Lawrence Block's award-winning fiction: the intelligence, the clever plotting, the humor, the tricky twist and ironic turns, the darkness and emotional complexity, and, above all else, the humanity.

Critic Reviews:

"Well-crafted....With dry wit." (Publishers Weekly)

"Block's legion of fans will savor his subtle wit, his consummate narrative skills, and his idiosyncratic method of celebrating the lives of working folks in America." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Not as good as the original

I fell in love with Keller in Hit Man but this one just doesn't take his character as far. Still a fun read but misses the mark. Block is not as good of a narrator as the one in Hit Man. The individual stories are not quite as intriguing and quirky. Seems to ride the coat tails of Hit Man without being as fun.

Disappointment

This short story is a let down after Block's prior work. The voice of this book's reader is very annoying.

The narrator makes all the difference

Ouch!! It hurts to listen to this book. I listened to the first eddition in this series as fast as I could. It was great, and the narrator really gave Keller & Dot a personality. He picked up on the author's humor and gave the book some life. This new narrator speeds through the story like he's got something better to do, & puts the inflection in the wrong part of the sentences. Doesn't get the authors humor, and stumbles over Kellers quirky thoughts so bad their not funny anymore. Can I get a refund??

Narration Ruins the Book

This book is an excellent reason why authors should not read their books. As a narrator, Mr. Block exhibits no voice modulation abilities nor is his voice particularly pleasant to listen to.

The narration ruins this book -- I don't think that I'll be able to complete the book because it is just so difficult to figure out who is speaking.

What a shame . . .

Laura says it for me.

This may only be the second audio book I have not finished. I am 51 minutes into it and it just plain s*cks. I have read/heard 80% of Block's stuff and never said anything like this before. It is almost as bad as that Patricia Cornwell book where she tried to be funny...

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Title: The Ugly Duckling

Author: Iris Johansen

Narrator: Robin Mattson

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 84 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Though badly hurt, Nell emerges from the nightmare a woman transformed. Delicate surgery gives her an exquisitely beautiful face, and rehabilitation gives her a strong, lithe body. Nicholas Tanek, a mysterious stranger who compels both fear and fascination, gives her a reason to go on living: revenge - at any price.

With his shadowy past and more secrets than Nell could ever imagine, Tanek knows far more about the attack than he's willing to confess. Yet when he divulges the identity of her assailant, he makes the biggest mistake of his life. For as Nicholas gets closer to his quarry, he'll find his carefully laid plans jeopardized at every turn by a bold woman daring to strike out on her own. And Nell will find her mission imperiled by Tanek - a temptation to which she cannot afford to surrender.

Members Reviews:

hopefull

I really enjoyed this book, it was some what predictable in parts but a entertaining read and it made my day go much quicker, I would suggest this book for anyone who thinks on the power of women that don't think they can change there lives until they are in situations beyond there control and then they see the power that is inside and take charge of life again or for the first time. this was also a fun romance a little different but a good change

Very Good!

The main character in the book felt as many of us do a lot of the time because of what someone says to us. I liked the tenacity of the character in pursuing her goal. Book recommended by my sister-in-law as the best she had read. It lived up to her recommendation. I enjoyed the book very much.

Horrible narrator

I realize it was a novela but the narrator sounded like she was chewing gum and the music sounded like a theme for General Hospital. Don't waste your money or credit.

LOVED IT BUT!

I loved this book but would have absolutely loved to have heard the book in it's entirety!

Abridged Audiobook!

The Ugly Duckling is the story of Nell Calder, a plain, plump, shy woman whose life revolves around her 4 year old daughter. Nell's life is altered one night when her husband and daughter are killed, and her face is badly injured in a fall during the attack. Reconstructive surgery makes her more beautiful than she'd ever dreamed, and rehabilitation gives her the strong lithe body she'd never had.

Nell would rather give up on life without her daughter until Nicholas Tanek gives her a purpose, revenge. Nell begins to train her body and mind for the task, and enlists Tanek's help. Tanek is bent on revenge of his own, and together they lay a trap for the killer.

I have a beat up paperback version of this book, so I purchased the audiobook to listen to at work. The audiobook is missing A LOT. None of the essential plot points are missing, but any conversation that doesn't drive the plot forward has been cut out completely. All banter, scene setting, and internal dialogue are gone. As a result, you miss out on what made the book great, most notably the change that Nell undergoes inside. The romance element also suffers, because you don't see the attraction between Nell and Tanek form.

An example of this is a side plot where Nell runs away to a boot camp for training. The men there are rough and intent on harming her the moment they get a chance. While there she meets Paul Drake, a mentally handicapped boy, and they form a friendship.

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Title: Master of the Game

Author: Sidney Sheldon

Narrator: Roddy McDowall

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 101 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Jamie McGregor founded a family empire on diamonds stolen from South Africa - and a ruthless need for revenge. As control of McGregor's fortune falls into the capable hands of his granddaughter Kate, his business expands into a worldwide conglomerate. The cunning Kate proves herself a true master, using her own son and granddaughters as pawns in a game where the stakes are bigger than life or death. Roddy McDowall captures the suspense and surprise in this story of lust for wealth and power - and the price that people pay to get it. This title is also available in Spanish as El Amo del Juego.

Members Reviews:

Terrible Abridgement

I am not the type of person that is pretty easy to please so I rarely complain or write negative reviews. However, in this situation I feel it is necessary to warn potential buyers.

I have read and enjoyed Master of the Game many times in the past. To this day it is one of my favorite novels. Sadly, this abridged version of the story completely brutalizes both the plot and character development of an excellent story. Many major events, conversations, and even characters were cut out of whole parts of the novel. In many situations the conversations that were omitted were later referenced. This would have created a great deal of confusion for me if I had not read the book.

If you are a fan of this novel and simply want a quick recap or summary of the main events then this book might suit you. I would recommend that Sidney Sheldon fans that have never read Master of the Game not waste their time or money on this horrible abridgment.

Not Worth it- Too Abridged

The book covers several generations of a family in less than 3 hours. Missing important plot details.

wonderful

Roddy McDowall's performance brought this masterpiece to life in a way reading it, even though it's brilliant, never could. I wish they would not have cut out so much of the original version, but it was very entertaining nevertheless.

Not good

The original story was much richer. When read like this, in a hurry, it beech becomes some poor stories glued together.

Nothing like the real book

Would you try another book from Sidney Sheldon and/or Roddy McDowall?

No, and I love Sidney Sheldon books

What do you think your next listen will be?

James Patterson

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Roddy McDowall?

?

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No

Any additional comments?

This is the orginal book but it misses a lot of parts key parts and Roddy Mcdowall just does not do a good job narrating this book. Not happy with this book at all and I'm very sad about that because this is my favorite book!

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Title: The Bone Collector

Author: Jeffery Deaver

Narrator: David McCallum

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 136 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Lincoln Rhyme, former head of NYPD forensics, was the nation's foremost criminalist until an accident left him a quadriplegic. He remains bitter and reclusive after the accident until a criminal report of a corpse found buried on a deserted West Side railroad track catches his attention. His search leads him to the Bone Collector, whose obsession with old New York is apparent in every clue he leaves for Rhyme and partner Amelia Sachs. Twice nominated for an Edgar Award, author Jeffrey Deaver delivers another fine tale of suspense.

Critic Reviews:

"...fast-paced and sneaky...surprising at every turn." (Peter Straub)

"Stylish, scary, and superb. Jeffrey Deaver delivers another chilling winner." (Tami Hoag)

Winner of Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award: Best Audio of 1997, Mystery.

Members Reviews:

Good diversion

I have not seen the movie so did not have any preconceived notions of the story other than knowing who played the 2 main characters, so I envisioned Denzel and Angelina as I listened. I had not realized I downloaded an abridged version (which I never do on purpose), but the story didn't seem to suffer from being shortened. In fact, reading reviews of other unabridged Deaver books, perhaps abridged is the way to go to avoid what appears to be a habit of drowning readers in detail.

I'm conflicted about the reading by David McCallum - I think he is an excellent reader, and might be a great choice for a British mystery - perhaps Adam Dalgliesh. But this is clearly a New York story and cries out for an American reader, preferrably a native New Yorker. As much as I enjoyed McCallum's voice, there was a definite disconnect with the setting that was difficult to get over, and for that reason I've dropped it to 4 stars.

Disappointed.

Description should mention that this is an abridgement. Having the same iconic graphic of the novel's cover makes it deceiving. Or, too easy to assume it is a version where one can read for awhile and then listen for awhile in which case, well done.

Great book!!!

This is a great book! Story was amazing! I did not like the narrator at all. made the book hard to follow.

First in an Interesting Series

What did you love best about The Bone Collector?

Learning more about the origins of Rhyme and Sachs.

What did you like best about this story?

The whole idea of a paraplegic detective is intriguing from the get-go. I have read some of the later books because this one was never available on CD, and there are a lot of details in the later stories that make more sense after reading the first one in the series.

What does David McCallum bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Nothing stood out.

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

If you thought Ironside was challenged, try Lincoln Rhyme!

Any additional comments?

It's a typically gruesome tale with typically detailed detective work needed to solve the mystery. I could do without some of the gratuitous violence.

Horrible reading for an AMAZING book

Would you try another book from Jeffery Deaver and/or David McCallum?

I am currently reading/listening through Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme series. I absolutely love this series. However, I would NEVER get another book read by David McCallum even if it was a Jeffery Deaver novel.Let me just say this about this audio version. It was the bare bones of the story.

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Title: Paper Money

Author: Ken Follett

Narrator: John Standing

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

On one fateful day in Britain, fortunes change hands as a suicidal Junior Minister, an avaricious tycoon, and a seasoned criminal all play parts in a scheme that moves paper money around at a dizzying pace. Meanwhile, an ambitious young reporter for the Evening Post scrambles to crack the story. This early novel from Ken Follett, the author of On Wings of Eagles and The Key to Rebecca, plunges the reader into the worlds of crime, high finance, and journalism on the way to a masterfully plotted dramatic climax.

Copyright ©1987 Zachary Stone; Copyright (P)1987 Dove Audio, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Terrible Quality on Audio

I have listened to 2 books available with the "2" audio format.

I didn't care for the format the first time, but was able to hear the audiobook well enough.

Since I am a Ken Follett fan, I tried this one despite the format.

The audio quality was terrible. I would estimate, that I missed about 10% of the spoken words due to poor quality (the cockney accents made it even harder to understand).

As far as the story, it was Follett's poorest effort. The story was not interesting or good.

Stay away from this one, I can't recommend it on any level.

Over Abridged

There are 3 Ken Follett books that have been in my Audible Wish List since the end of 2012! Thats about 3 years now.

Modigliani Scandal

Paper Money

Jackdaws

I did not buy the books because only the abridged versions were available and I generally dont care for condensed books, but after three years of waiting, plus a sale, I decided why not! Its time to plunge.

I just finished Paper Money and I wasnt able to wrap my head around what was going on; I never quite got the gist of the scheme. Was it difficult because it was abridged? Or was is just me?

Admittedly, I have an attention span problem when it comes to keeping track of lots of different characters, but I felt more lost than usual and I had to refer back to the synopsis on more than one occasion remind myself what the point of the story was. The plot did SEEM interesting, so I think I would have enjoyed the unabridged version.

Ive had bad luck with abridged novels in the past so I would bet that it was the abridgement giving me problems, but I have to say that this book was not as horribly shredded as The Modigliani Scandal was!!!

Never Again

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

Someone with no interest in writing

What could Ken Follett have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

For me, Ken Follett can do no wrong. He is a great writer and his prose should not be edited.

What aspect of John Standings performance would you have changed?

Have him read the complete book which apparently is not available unabridged.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Paper Money?

Everything

Any additional comments?

Will try to remember to check and never buy an abridged book again

Worst of his books

I have read many of Ken Follets books all of which I have enjoyed. This is not is usual standard and I wouldn't recommend it. Not worth the money.

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Title: The Tightrope Men

Author: Desmond Bagley

Narrator: Paul Tyreman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-17

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Action thriller by the classic adventure writer set in Norway and Finland.

When Giles Denison of Hampstead wakes up in an Oslo hotel room and finds the face looking back at him in the mirror is not his own, things could surely get no more bizarre. But it is only the beginning of a hair-raising adventure in which Denison finds himself trapped with no way to escape. One false move and the whole delicately balanced power structure between East and West will come toppling down....

Critic Reviews:

"Bagley is a master storyteller." (Daily Mirror)

"Mr Bagley has no equal at this sort of thing." (Sunday Mirror)

"Sizzling adventure." (Evening Standard)

Members Reviews:

A taut exciting thriller

One of his better thrillers. Still readable even though it is somewhat out of date. Nice edition in nice clear type.

I could visualize a "Harry Palmer"-like spy film from the 60's as the plot and scenes unfolded.

Giles Dennison of Hampstead wakes up in a hotel room not knowing how he got there. It happens all the time to men sleeping off benders. Only this time there's a real, terrifying twist. Giles doesn't seem to have been drinking and the face he sees in the mirror is not his! In fact, his wallet, passport, all of his clothing and personal items belong to a stranger. Is he really Giles Dennison or is he really this stranger? Cue the mandolin music that spy movie directors of the early 1960's loved to use and the caper begins.

In "The Tightrope Men", Desmond Bagley has written a well-crafted spy thriller. His narrative is to-the-point with a good balance between action and descriptive segues. I could visualize a "Harry Palmer"-like spy film from the 60's as the plot and scenes unfolded. Even though befuddled, our protagonist displays a high level of competence when thrown into this bewildering and dangerous adventure. As you would expect in a spy story, no one is who they seem and even the reader is not sure where the tale is going.

MINOR SPOILER (Don't worry I won't reveal the plot.): I have to admit when I first ran across the title, Tightrope Men, I was expecting something like a criminal gang of circus performers robbing a bank or maybe a spy cell made up of a high wire act that had to break into an enemy fortress. Let me just save you the annoyance of trying to figure out the title. It really has nothing to do with the plot and is explained only in the last few pages of the book. So forget tightropes and enjoy a good spy story.

So realistic you feel as if you are right there.

From the start of this book I felt as though I could have been standing there watching it happen. It seemed to me that the author must have had great knowledge of the regions where this takes place because he payed much attentiopn to detail, not only geographical, but also historical. I find this very important in any story. The suspense of this novel is so great that throughout it all I couldn't wait to go on and I did not want it to end. This book definately ranks at the top of my list.

masterful

Few Americans can write with the style of the great Brittish writers. Bagley's writing is among the best I have ever encountered. This is no small praise due to the fact that I am a librarian. This novel has a plot that actually twists and characters that actually develop without too much unnecessary detail.

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Title: Wood's Revenge

Subtitle: Nautical Thriller Series, Book 7

Author: Steven Becker

Narrator: Paul J. McSorley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-10-17

Publisher: The White Marlin Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Minding his own business is what Mac Travis does best until a strong storm coupled with a king tide brings dead fish to his doorstep. Mac investigates the cause, discovering a murder and wreck at a testing station in Florida Bay. The trail leads him deep into the backcountry of the Florida Keys where he uncovers a plan that could lead to the destruction of the Everglades. Along with Mel and Trufante, he sets out to save the ecosystem but soon becomes embroiled in the politics and power of Big Sugar.

Wood's Revenge is a gripping standalone adventure thriller in Steven Becker's best-selling Mac Travis series. Centered around South Florida and the Florida Keys, Becker's books feature plenty of Keys counter-culture along with SCUBA diving, boating, and fishing.

Members Reviews:

One of the best

The author does a fabulous job tying in a major real world problem affecting the Everglades and surrounded ecosystems keeping it exciting enough to keep you hooked, but factual enough to paint the reality.

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Title: What Remains of Me

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Alison Gaylin

Narrator: Ann Marie Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-16

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The USA Today best-selling author of the Brenna Spector series returns with her most ambitious book to date, a spellbinding novel of psychological suspense, set in the glamorous, wealthy world of Hollywood - a darkly imaginative and atmospheric tale of revenge and betrayal, presumed guilt and innocence lost, dirty secrets and family ties, reminiscent of the best sellers of Laura Lippman, Gillian Flynn, and Harlan Coben.

Nobody's perfect. Everybody's got a drawer somewhere with something hidden in it.

On June 28, 1980 - the hottest night of the year - Kelly Michelle Lund shoots and kills Oscar-nominated director John McFadden at a party in his home...and instantly becomes a media sensation, her chilling smile fodder for national nightmares. For years speculation swirls over the enigmatic 17-year-old's motives, information she's refused to share. Convicted of the murder, she loses her youth and her freedom - but keeps her secrets to herself.

Thirty years later - and five years after her release from prison - the past has come back to haunt Kelly. Her father-in-law, movie legend Sterling Marshall, is found in a pool of blood in his home in the Hollywood Hills - dead from a shot to the head, just like his old friend, John McFadden.

Once again Kelly is suspected of the high-profile murder. But this time she's got some unexpected allies who believe she's innocent - of both killings - and want to help her clear her name. But is she?

Written with masterful precision and control, What Remains of Me brilliantly moves forward and back in time, playing out the murders side by side - interweaving subtle connections and peeling away layers of events to reveal the shocking truth.

Members Reviews:

5 Stars !

This was my first Alison Gaylin books and I'm definitely a fan. This book was so much fun to listen to even tho it's a murder story, not a comedy. I loved the range in characters from young reckless teens to cheating 40 somethings. The story goes back and forth from present to 30 years earlier and this is done well. Lots of crimes, lots of twists, and lots of pure entertainment.

brilliant!

the author takes you by the hand and litteralty pulls you through the book. So many questions and so many possibilities but only one true answer. in short the book was phenomenal!

The reader of the book did a fantastic job was hard to stop listening at times. Just one more chapter of say as I continued to ignore the world.

definitely a book you don't want to pass up!

Awesome story!

The beginning of the book is rather slow and the narrator sounded a little flat. At first I couldn't connect with the characters especially the protagonist. However, I urge the reader or listener to give this book a chance. This is a very well thought-out novel- every detail carefully inserted in the story giving it purpose. Everything comes together towards the end and all questions are answered. The narrator begins to take more form as the story unravels. Alison Gaylin did a remarkable job on this book! I give this it five stars!

way over the top ending

boooo. invested to much time in highly implausible ending. pass. performance was fine though. sigh.

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Title: Process Over Outcome

Subtitle: A Story About 13 Ways to Unleash the Power of Your Process

Author: Brian Cain

Narrator: Erin Cain, Griffin Gum, Brian Cain, Jacob Armstrong, Randy Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-17

Publisher: Brian Cain

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Number one international best-selling author Brian Cain continues the journey of Matthew Simonds and Coach Kenny. A story about 13 ways to unleash the power of your process.

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Titre: Noir comme la mer

Auteur: Mary Higgins Clark

Narrateur: Rafaèle Moutier

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 6 hrs and 23 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 01-17-18

Éditeur: Audiolib

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Résumé de l'éditeur:

La croisière promettait d'être sublime. Mais peu après avoir levé l'ancre, le luxueux Queen Charlotte est le théâtre d'un mystérieux assassinat : celui de lady Em, une riche octogénaire. Et son inestimable collier d'émeraudes, censé avoir appartenu à Cléopâtre, a disparu...

Le coupable est à bord, sans aucun doute. Mais qui est-ce ? Son assistante apparemment dévouée ? Le jeune avocat qui voulait persuader lady Em de rendre le collier à l'Égypte, son propriétaire légitime ? Ou Célia Kilbride, l'experte en pierres précieuses qui s'était liée avec la vieille dame ? La liste des suspects s'allonge au fur et à mesure que le Queen Charlotte fend les flots et que la croisière tourne au drame.

Préparez-vous à embarquer avec une Mary Higgins Clark toujours aussi surprenante dans le rôle du commandant de bord pour une croisière dont vous ne reviendrez... peut-être pas.

©2017 Éditions Albin Michel, pour la traduction française / Nora Durkin Enterprises, Inc. (P)2017 Audiolib