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Title: Rough Justice

Author: Lisa Scottoline

Narrator: Haydn Gwynne

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-07

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers

Publisher's Summary:

Marta Richter is just hours away from winning an acquittal for her latest client, millionaire businessman Elliot Steere. As the jury deliberates, Steere lets slip that he in fact murdered the homeless man who tried to carjack him. In a race against time, Marta resolves to find the evidence that will convict Steere before the jury returns with its verdict. But Elliot Steere won't let anyone stand between him and freedom. Even from his jail cell, he has the cunning and connections to kill again.

©Lisa Scottoline; (P)Macmillan Publishers Ltd

Members Reviews:

I am a fan of Scottoline 's Rosato and Associates

Crime doesn't pay with this crew. This group will risk their life for the truth. It pays to have these women on one's team. I love the characters and their quirks. Every journey reveals more about these strong women. This time they defend a sociopathic slum lord. Who killed a homeless guy. Self defense? Guess again. Thanks for the thrilling ride Lisa.;)

A bit far fetched.

Most of the story takes place during a blizzard, but it doesn't keep the characters from staying outdoors for hours at a time.

I've been in a few blizzards and no way would I be able to run through the snow let alone just be out in it. That made the story very unbelievable. Just snowing would have worked, but a blizzard.... No Way.

I like the series

What can I say? I like the series.

Four Stars

Lisa Scottoline is an amazing author with every one of her books a treasure!

A great read

In typical Lisa Scottoline fashion, Rough Justice was riveting. A surprise ending! No spoiler alert from me. You will enjoy!

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Title: Dead Ringer

Author: Lisa Scottoline

Narrator: Haydn Gwynne

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-07

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers

Publisher's Summary:

When ace lawyer Bennie Rosato's twin sister returns to Philadelphia, she knows that trouble is on the horizon. At the same time, Bennie's law firm is in trouble, so she takes on a potentially lucrative class action suit to try to save the day. It could be make or break - both for her family and her firm. Then a mysterious stranger appears just in time to help Bennie in the fight of her life, for her life.

Full of pace, suspense, and laugh-out-loud humour, best-selling New York Times author Lisa Scottoline is back, with one of her strongest books ever.

Members Reviews:

non vrai

We've all seen designer knock-offs, those bits and pieces spread out on blankets on NYC sidewalks, around Paris Metro stops, in the entrances to Covent Garden alleyways, on Florentine bridges. The initials in Calvin Klein are a bit off, there's an extra n in Chanel or the stitching is wrong, the fabric flimsy.

OK. This novel. Well, the stitching is wrong and the fabric is dreck. This is my first Francome novel. It will also be my last.

Wandering the mystery sections in bookstores, I've always thought it was a bit fishy that another horse series comes so close in the alphabet to Dick Francis. Well, having read all of Francis and one of Francome, I must hand it to the latter - he knows how to make hay of a coincidence and a two-word title. If Francis's books were paintings, this would be like looking at a Xeroxed copy. The shapes are the same, but the detail is gone and the colors are off.

But that's not the worst thing. The estate of the late Josephine Tey has grounds for protest here, as Francome produces a clumsy re-make of the timeless favorite, Brat Farrar. This isn't just A missing heir story; it's THAT missing heir story, right down to climbing down sinkholes after the evidence and Westover changed merely to Westport. Even the sleazy almost-family-member coach is virtually identical.

If this were an attempt at a Tey tribute, it would be merely sad. As it stands, however, it's guaranteed a spot on the Ponte Vecchio.

A good read!

If I couldn't put it down it must have been good. Right? A fast paced story that is well above typical "chick lit". This is the first in the series that I have read but since it's the eighth one a lot of other people must like them. I could quibble a little bit with the portrayal of Bennie,s law firm but there is no reason to do so. I expect to read more of them.

Another fantastic thriller

It was great to read another novel involving Bennie Rosato's twin sister Alice Connelly. One of the things that I love about Scottoloine's novels is she ties things from previous novels. Also, I love that she stresses the importance of families. Love reading this series!!!

Another good one

I love these books. This one is a particular favorite. Good characters and a wonderful plot. I'll read it again

Five Stars

Enjoyed listening to it on my long runs.

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Title: Mistaken Identity

Author: Lisa Scottoline

Narrator: Haydn Gwynne

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-13-07

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers

Publisher's Summary:

Defence lawyer Bennie Rosato has always known that there was some mystery about her father, of whom she knows nothing but his name - until she takes the case of her life.

© Lisa Scottoline; (P) Macmillan Publishers Ltd

Critic Reviews:

"Double jeopardy is more than just a legal term in this taut and smart courtroom drama by Edgar Award winner Scottoline." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

I liked the book but I like to have an ending ...

I liked the book but I like to have an ending to the story. So many aspects were not ended and there certainly was any justice. I realize that is how life is sometimes but I don't like it in my books. Also, hard to really like any of the main characters in this book.

Good Read

As usual, Lisa Scottoline has delivered yet another book that is hard to put down. The only reason I did not give it a 5 star is because for this book, I found myself sometimes getting lost in the number of characters . But overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys anything written by Lisa Scottoline.

Enjoyed the read

First Lisa Scottoline book for me. Page turner all the way with unanticipated ending. Have added multiple of her books to my wish list. Good character development along with story line.

What to say? I'm hooked on the series.

What to say? I'm hooked on the series.

Mistaken identity

If you like Lisa Scottoline or have never read her,now is the time.I have never been disappointed in any of her books and this one was great.Lawyers,murderers,corrupt cops,it has everything.

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Title: Death of a Dreamer

Author: M. C. Beaton

Narrator: Graeme Malcolm

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-31-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 294 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

But it looks as if Effie Garrand has come to stay. When local constable Hamish Macbeth calls on her, he is amazed to find the small woman still in residence after a particularly hideous winter. Unfortunately, Effie is also quite delusional, having convinced herself and everyone else that local artist Jock Fleming is in love with her, and that they are engaged.

After a huge fight with Jock, Effie is found in the mountains, poisoned by hemlock. Now, it's up to Hamish to find the dreamer's killer before any more nightmares unfold.

Critic Reviews:

"Beaton's flawless 21st installment in her popular Hamish Macbeth series...boasts amusing local color and singularly savvy sleuthing." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

My Favorite So Far!

The murder plots in these books are far fetched but to me they are becoming secondary to the personal aspects - Hamish as he develops in self awareness about how he relates to women. I wish he and Elspeth would get together but I think Hamish's attraction to Priscilla will always interfere - he is safe with her because she has even more of an aversion to intimacy than he does.

A warm and welcome place

I just love M.C. Beaton's Hamish Macbeth series! I can't get enough of them. I've read them all and I love the audio books as well. Death of a Dreamer is not a disappointment if you love Hamish.

Yep, a good one

Excellent narration, story, and character development. You will be in Scotland and enjoy the people and environment as the mystery evolves and gives up its secrets.

I am difficult to please, but this one is superb.

Very enjoyable

I wanted some lovely escapist fun and this one was perfect. It had enough depth to be interesting, but without becoming painfully real. Most of the bad guys got their comeuppance in the end, which is great or 'grand', as Hamish would say. Hamish has women all around him and none of them changing his life much at all, which was fun. The real constants are his pets and his work.

What a fun listen this was!

Graeme Malcolm is the perfect narrator for M.C. Beaton's series about Hamish McBeth--the Highlands Constable who will go to any length to avoid getting a promotion, so he can stay in his beloved town, with his friends and pets. This is a clever series, since Hamish is actually both very smart and clever, but cannot (or will not) cooperate with his higher ups, and operates according to his own instincts to solve crimes.

In this episode, he is working on the murder of an artist who dies mysteriously after telling folks she will be married to a man who insists he didn't propose to her. There is a side parallel story going in in which the bachelor Hamish struggles to deal with several women who have various levels of interest in him (along with a new female assistant) and manages to get himself into tricky situations with them.

If you were to put cozy mysteries on a spectrum of excellence, these would come out on top every time. They are always fun to listen to, and this one may have been one of Beaton's best in the series.

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Title: The Chrysalis

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Heather Terrell

Narrator: Timothi Jane Graham

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-07

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers

Publisher's Summary:

New York, present day: Mara Coyne is one high-profile case away from making partner at her powerful Manhattan law firm, and now the client that is sure to seal the deal has fallen into her lap. The prestigious Beazley's auction house is about to sell a lost masterwork, The Chrysalis, in an auction that is destined to become legendary. Standing in the way, however, is the shocking accusation that the painting belongs not to Beazley's client but to Hilda Baum, the daughter of a Dutch collector who lost his paintings and his life to the Nazis.

Spanning centuries and continents, The Chrysalis is a brilliant, intelligent, fast-paced thriller that melds art and history into a provocative work of fiction. Heather Terrell has created a fascinating story that will entrance listeners to the very last word.

Members Reviews:

Three Settings - 17th Century Holland, WWII, and Modern NY

The Chrysalis has three time settings: 17th century Holland, WWII, and modern New York. It's quite good when it talks about the painter of the Chrysalis in the 17th century, WWII (although there should have been more about that), and the legal fight to decide who owns the painting.The problem I have with this story is that Mara Coyne is an intelligent, talented lawyer, working in one of New York's top law firms, but this confident young woman turns to goo as soon as an old interest looks her way. She is willing to risk everything for this man, including her career. I don't want to give anything away, but there needed to be more consequences for Mara at the end. It had a fairy-tale ending that was too neat.

Great read!

This story had some surprising twists and brought the characters to life. Excellent writing and vivid descriptions of people and places.

Five Stars

It lived up to expectations

Not for me

I didn't get very far as it really didn't hold my interest..

Fun & light.

Quick read.

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Title: The Alibi Man

Author: Tami Hoag

Narrator: Beth McDonald

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-06-07

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 264 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

First she finds a body - not just a victim, but a friend. As Elena delves into her dead friend's secret life, she discovers ties to a group of powerful and wealthy Palm Beach bad boys...a group that includes Elena's former fiancé.

Finding her friend's killer will put Elena at odds with her old life, with her new lover, and with herself. But she is determined to reveal the truth - a truth that will shock Palm Beach society to its core, and could very well get her killed.

Critic Reviews:

"A heroine readers will want to see more of". (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Ruined by Narrator

I've listened to other books (Prior Bad Acts and Kill the Messenger) by this author and loved them! I was so excited when I saw another book by Tami Hoag. I've tried to listen to this book quite a few times, but I just can't finish it. The narrator, Beth McDonald, annoys me so much! I find her Russian accents quite ridiculous. Her attempts at changing her voice to match the different characters disrupts the flow of the story. I'll probably pick up a copy of this book at the bookstore, but I simply can't listen to it.

Hoag Needed a Different Narrator

As much as I enjoy Hoags novels this one fell flat because of the narration. The narrators attempt at the "Russian" accents was nothing short of horrible and ruined the listening experience. I even gave some thought to quiting the book but hung in there for the duration. The narration makes all the difference in the world.......you might consider buying the book instead of downloading it. As for the novel itself it would have scored much higher with a different narrator.

Not worth it

This was a disappointing read. The narrator used very fake accents. It was predictable and just not an enjoyable book to listen to.

The Alibi Man

If you liked Dark Horse then you will like this one too. All the main characters from Dark Horse are back plus a few new ones. Once again Beth McDonald does an impeccable job of bringing each character to life. A good "who-done-it" read. I've gotten several of Ms. Hoags books and have never been disappointed.

Wonderful

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Characters, story "curiosity" and intrigue; that's all I can say. It kept me coming back to complete the end~

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Title: The Cat Who Moved a Mountain

Author: Lilian Jackson Braun

Narrator: George Guidall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-08-07

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 448 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The mountains are a haven for the independent, roughneck descendants of Prohibition-era moon-shiners. The valley is home to developers eager to turn the pristine Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. To make matters more complicated, a Tater, as the mountain folk are called, has been convicted of the murder of millionaire developer J.J. Hawkinfield. Some people swear the wrong man was convicted, and Qwill is inclined to agree when he hears what transpired before the trial.

But if Forest Beechum didn't do the dirty deed, who did? With Qwill, Koko, and Yum Yum on the case, the killer won't get away with murder.

Critic Reviews:

"[An] engaging mystery...firmly grips the listener....A lively, witty tale." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

One of My Favorite Authors

I love this book. It is funny & full of mystery. Guidall is one of the best readers around. I love all of the Cat Who books.

Pleasant diversion

This was my first "The Cat Who..." book and I enjoyed it and am glad I purchased and listened to it. The narrator did a wonderful job in conveying the story so that the characters were distinguishable and entertaining. It's not a particularly challenging mystery and the pace is leisurely, but the characters (even the cats) have depth and believability. Pass some pleasant hours, get some chuckles and let an excellent narrator tell you a story while you are driving or cleaning or weeding your garden. Or just sitting on the porch to relax.

Unfortunate Production

I enjoyed the story but was distracted by the bad production values. One chapter is interrupted by the first line of the following chapter and phrases are repeated in a couple of places.

Suspense to the end

The Cat Who Books are our first choice when we are traveling. Clean, wholesome and humorous for all ears. We have only a few left to hear.

There's No Place Like Home

In this book Jim Qwilleran decides to take a vacation away from Pick Axe and all his friends there. A friend has recommended an area in the Potato Mountains. Qwill rents a large house (formerly a Bed and Breakfast Hotel) located on top of a mountain because it is the only place that will accept his two beloved Siamese cats.

HIs adventures in the "Potatos" is similar to his experiences in Pick Axe. There are interesting people, and a murder to solve. If you like other books in the series, you will probably like this one.

I listen to these books to relax and leave the "real world" behind. There is no graphic sex or violence and no coarse language. George Guidall is an excellent narrator.

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Title: Size 14 Is Not Fat Either

Author: Meg Cabot

Narrator: Kristen Kairos

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-08-06

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 195 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Surrounded by hysterical students, and with her ex-con father on her doorstep and her ex-love bombarding her with unwanted phone calls, Heather welcomes the opportunity to play detective...again. If it gets her mind off her personal problems -- and teams her up again with the gorgeous P.I. who owns the brownstone where she lives -- it's all good. But the murder trail is leading the average-sized amateur investigator into a shadowy world. And if she doesn't watch her step, Heather will soon be singing her swan song!

Editorial Reviews:

Former singer and current assistant dorm director Heather Wells is drawn into another mystery investigation when the head of a college cheerleader turns up in the dorm kitchen with no body attached. Kristen Kairos entertains as the sweet, sassy, and a bit overly critical of herself Heather, who is pretty sure she is on a path to happiness, but befuddled why it has to be littered with hysterical students, an ex-con father, and an ex-lover whose upcoming "Celebrity Wedding of the Decade" isnt keeping him from constantly calling her. On the upside, she isnt complaining that her landlord, a handsome private investigator, is also in the mix..

Members Reviews:

Really Bizarre

A really sick premise starts this book out on the wrong foot and a weird plot just ocntinues to make this book not one of my favorites. IT was, of course, Meg Cabot, :) But this was definitely not one of her best. I would suggest How to Be Popular. That is a great one.

Great story

I spent a nice time with this book. It was fascinating story. Great narrative. I recommends that book for everyone.

Love Heather Wells!

So happy to finally be able to listen to the earlier books as well. Listen when doing data entry and it helps the time fly!

Heather Wells strikes again

I love Meg Cabot, and the Heather Wells books are some of my favorites. I could do without the song exerts at the front of each chapter but other than that I find these books highly entertaining and hope that she does more with these characters.

Enjoyable

The main character is very enjoyable and easy to like. The book isn't all that deep but very funny in places.

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Title: The Man Who Smiled

Author: Henning Mankell

Narrator: Dick Hill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 499 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Warily, he returns to work to head what may now have become a double murder case. A rookie female detective has joined the force in his absence, and he adopts the role of mentor to her as they fight to unravel the mystery.

Critic Reviews:

"Dark and moody, this is crime fiction of the highest order." (Publishers Weekly)

"Mankell is a master of the traditional arts of the crime novel, narrative pacing, and suspense." (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

"Few of this genre's writers, few of any genre's writers, have been able to balance the ordinary and the grotesque with such literary dash and page-turning brio." (Boston Herald)

Members Reviews:

The Mankell Trilogy

I feel like I've just finished an Henning Mankell trilogy; Dogs of Riga, White Lioness, and now The Man Who Smiled. I must admit I enjoyed them all. I guess now I"ll have to go back to his first book and then hope that the later Wallander stories show up on Audible. In Man Who Smiled, the author again delves into the human side of Kurt Wallander and he has many of the same feelings we all do, at least I know I do. I always thought the weather in Sweden would suck and in reading these books that's affirmed unless you like living somewhere where it's foggy, rainy, cold a good portion of the time. The mystery flows pretty well, too, sometimes it seems the story moves slowly as the investigation plays out but Mankell does make the story interesting. Sometimes you think what is Kurt Wallander doing but it does make for an interesting tale.

A classic, mostly

Great characterization, strong Swedish setting, a convincing sense of the evils of the world and how weak we are when we try to change them. Although the plot structure sometimes exceeds the bounds of plausibility, this is storytelling of a high order. The reader on this recording tries too hard: characters tend to sniff, quaver and squeak. But when you get used to that, and begin to tune it out, the story comes through with steady hypnotic power. Highly recommended.

If you like Mankell . . .

. . . you won't be disappointed by this audio book. The narrator is excellent. I have 3 of the Mankells available here, and Dick Hill narrates all of them. He's very good at the Swedish stuff, and particularly good at varying his voice and intonation to indicate different characters. Even the women are quite believable and recognisable as women. This is done very subtly and unobtrusively, and results in a very enjoyable experience for the listener.

In general, I'd say this isn't one of Mankell's best Wallander books, but it's ok. The other two I've got are better novels. But the quality of the narration is excellent in them all, and so despite an initial skepticism regarding audio books, I'm now a committed listener. I drive a lot of long distance trips, and these things keep me awake and alert, and well-entertained.

Wallander: a real, complicated man.

Henning Mankell has systematically constructed a series centering on Kurt Wallender, a police detective who retires after many years, and then is drawn back into the world of law and order by a case that he can't resist. Mankell has so many skills in this genre that he puts many American writers who plumb this genre to shame.

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Title: Looking for Mr. Big

Author: Maggie Hudson

Narrator: Raymond Sawyer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-06

Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Legal Thrillers

Publisher's Summary:

Deena King is a tough, moral barrister who has made a highly successful career of putting criminals behind bars. Al Virtue is a villain. Only once has he been called to pay for his crimes, and Deena King was the prosecutor. But now they must form an unlikely alliance, for Deena's son and Al's daughter have vanished from college. As the trail leads from the London underworld to the headquarters of a Colombian drug cartel, it soon becomes apparent that, for the forces of law and order, the safe return of the young students is not a priority - and Al and Deena are unwitting pawns in a deadly game.

©2001 Maggie Hudson; (P)2006 Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Critic Reviews:

"Hudson has voice of her own...a highly enjoyable read." (The Times)

Members Reviews:

My Favourite Listen

I first bought a paper back version of this book and was enthralled from beginning to end. I subsequently bought the Audible version and this is where my paper back version came to life. I loved every word. It is just super. The narrator, Raymond Sawyer, did the most fantastic job. I have listened to this book several times. I loved it!

Unusual

Really a listening treat, thrilling but different from most thrillers, warmly recomended