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Title: The Living and the Dead in Winsford

Author: Hkan Nesser

Narrator: Jennifer Vuletic

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-24-16

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

From a best-selling, award-winning Swedish author, The Living and the Dead in Winsford is a gripping and deeply atmospheric psychological thriller set on Exmoor.

There is nobody in the world who knows that we are here....

A woman arrives in the village of Winsford on Exmoor. She has travelled a long way and chosen her secluded cottage carefully. Maria's sole intention is to outlive her beloved dog, Castor. And to survive the torrent of memories that threaten to overwhelm her.

Weeks before, Maria and her husband, Martin, fled Stockholm under a cloud. The couple were bound for Morocco, where Martin planned to write an explosive novel - one that would reveal the truth behind dark events within his commune of writers decades before. But the couple never made it to their destination.

As Maria settles in to her lonely new life, walking the wild, desolate moors, it becomes clear that Winsford isn't quite the sanctuary she thought it would be. While the long, dark evenings close in and the weather worsens, strange things begin to happen around her. But what terrible secrets is Maria guarding? And who is trying to find her?

A haunting, masterly unravelling of a dreadful crime, in The Living and the Dead in Winsford, Hkan Nesser, the best-selling, award-winning author of the Van Veeteren series, tightens the tension like a noose....

Members Reviews:

The most boring book I have ever listened to

If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

Can not imagine as there is a good review for it, which completely surprised me. For me there is absolutely nothing to recommend it and the ending may be different according to the review but I am sorry to say that I could not have cared less having listened to hours of boring triviality, so never got that far.

What will your next listen be?

Have not decided next but it is not likely to be by the same author

How could the performance have been better?

I found the voice monotonous and monotone.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom

Any additional comments?

No, having said all I can go look for an entertaining book

Loved this - stylish and clever with an incredible climax

This is so beautifully written and narrated. The story unfolds at a perfect pace to keep suspense going. While the odd point is slightly unbelievable, this really is a very small point for hat was an incredibly enjoyable book.

A beautifully written thriller

Have just finished this book - it is a true page turner and keeps you on tenterhooks till the denouement- as the story unfolds the back story is revealed with wonderful detail. Not to be missed.

Very disappointing.

Given the synopsis and the excellent reviews for 'The Living and the Dead in Winsford', I was really looking forward to listening to this story, especially as I am a fan of Scandanavian thrillers. Since I live in North Devon, it was nice to hear local place names but do we really need a local weather report for every day of Maria's stay?! The synopsis says that the novel is 'gripping and atmospheric' and clearly, some listeners agree. I just found it tedious and kept checking my iPod to find out how near to the end I was. I usually listen to books at every opportunity but it took me quite a while to get through this one because I was enduring it, rather than enjoying it. You are probably wondering why I didn't give up and return the book.

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Title: The Last Detective

Author: Peter Lovesey

Narrator: Michael Tudor Barnes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-16

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A woman's naked body is found floating in the weeds of a lake near Bath by an elderly woman walking her Siamese cats. No one comes forward to identify her, and no murder weapon is found, but sleuthing is Superintendent Peter Diamond's speciality. A genuine gumshoe practising door stopping and deduction: he is the last detective.

Struggling with office politics and a bizarre cast of suspects, Diamond strikes out on his own, even when Forensics think they have the culprit. Eventually, despite disastrous personal consequences, and amongst Bath's rambling buildings and formidable history, the last detective exposes the uncomfortable truth....

Critic Reviews:

"A brilliant performance." (Times Literary Supplement)

"A terrific job." (The Times)

"Mr Lovesey maintains a wonderful tone throughout.... A comedy of bad manners, full of oddball characters and wacky events develops into a perfectly realised murder mystery whose skilful misdirection never oversteps the bounds of fair play." (The Wall St Journal)

"A bravura performance from a veteran showman: slyly paced, marbled with surprise and, in the end, strangely affecting." (New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

The Last Detective

This a fascinating story, well narrated, with great characters that all get a chance to tell their own story. The ending was a real surprise, not something that happens that often.

The Last Detective - great book

This book was nothing like I expected ie it had no connection with the TV series however, the story line and narration was excellent. I'll definitely get the next book in the series

Very enjoyable - excellent 'who done it'.

Very enjoyable 'who done it'. Well read, full of expression. My only reservation was that everyone sounded as if they came from Yorkshire. Being local(ish) to Bath it's always nice to read books set in the area. Not quite in the Michael Robotham league but an excellent read none the less.

Was going to bin after 10 minutes - glad I didn't

I have to say I don't bond with the last detective in any way - terrible bigoted old bugger that he is. But strangely once I had got past the 'I'm going to bin this' cut off I couldn't help but get drawn into the story which isn't bad at all. It may not rate 5 stars but I think I will very probably download the next in the series - just to see how things go!!!!

Could have been excellent but let down by details

Would you try another book written by Peter Lovesey or narrated by Michael Tudor Barnes?

Yes to both

What could Peter Lovesey have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

He could have paid a little more attention to detail. While much of the book maintains a credible story, (without wishing to give any spoilers), the post career choices of the main character are simply not credible and the denouement comes without any reasonable evidence - just a hunch.

Which character as performed by Michael Tudor Barnes was your favourite?

The main character

If this book were a film would you go see it?

It would have to be structured rather differently.

Any additional comments?

Eye for details and consistency let this down.

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Title: Captain Action: Riddle of the Glowing Men

Author: Jim Beard

Narrator: Fred Wolinsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-25-16

Publisher: RadioArchives.com

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

One of the most popular heroes of the 1960s returns in his first ever full-length novel. Super-spy and master of disguises Miles Drake, aka Captain Action, investigates the Riddle of the Glowing Men.

Foreign assassins are sent to kill Captain Action, and though he manages to defeat them, it is their lifeless bodies that pose the greater mystery as they give off a green, glowing radiation. Teamed with a beautiful and seductive Russian Agent, Captain Action travels to the barren, frozen wastelands of Siberia where the secret behind the glowing men lies buried in a fantastic lost underground world. It is a secret also pursued by his most dangerous nemesis, the alien-born Dr. Evil.

What is this strange power hidden beneath the Earth that could destroy all of mankind, and who will unlock its mysteries first?

Riddle of the Glowing Men is a classic pulp thriller packed with enough intrigue, daring escapes, and breakneck adventure to fill a dozen books. Featuring a stunning cover by artist Nick Runge, it presents a well-loved hero to a new audience eager to experience his special brand of two-fisted battling - Captain Action style!

Members Reviews:

Fun way to spend a few hours

Where does Captain Action: Riddle of the Glowing Men rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I would say in the top 20

Who was your favorite character and why?

Well Captain action of course, love his Travels to the barren and the frozen wastelands of Siberia

Have you listened to any of Fred Wolinskys other performances before? How does this one compare?

First book by this author

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

Made me smile, very easy to listen to and very enjoyable

Any additional comments?

First of all in all fairness and in the spirit of openness, let me tell you that I received a free copy of this book from the narrator. Let me also preface this by saying I am not a big fan of Pulp fiction, but this book may have changed my mind about that. The Author, Jim Beard, took an Iconic action figure from the late 1960s and brought him to life. The story takes place during the Cold war era and while I was not crazy about the yacht cap our hero wore , that seemed a bit odd, the story its self was enjoyable. The descriptions of the various locals provided imagery and added that level of realism needed. Very well done. There were characters left out from the original stories, but this had no effect on this novel.

In summary if You are looking to spend some time with a highly entertaining book, this is one you should read. Its fun and not to serious , I may now need to read more modern Pulp fiction.

Cool like old time radio

What made the experience of listening to Captain Action: Riddle of the Glowing Men the most enjoyable?

It was fun kind of like listing to a old time radio show but all at once

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sean the side kick

Which character as performed by Fred Wolinsky was your favorite?

Captain Action da da ta here he is to save the day

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Title: Tanner Times Two

Subtitle: A Tanner Novel, Book 11

Author: Remington Kane

Narrator: Daniel Dorse

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-16

Publisher: Year Zero Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Tanner and Alexa travel to Mexico with an unexpected ally, as they seek revenge against Alonso Alvarado. However, Alvarado, the drug cartel leader, has hundreds of men to protect him. Will Tanner defeat incredible odds once again, or will Alvarado triumph and see Tanner dead?

Members Reviews:

I really have liked this series but either they are getting shorter or ...

I really have liked this series but either they are getting shorter or I am reading them faster. These books could easily be longer and better if more character development was included. It's almost like the author wanted to finish to get to the next book in the series. This one left me wanting more which is really pretty good praise for any book.

The latest Tanner book Ida's good as the rest have been

The latest Tanner book Ida's good as the rest have been. The plot continues from book to book and introduces, or re-introduces characters of great interest the author makes the reader feel like s part of the action. I hope that Mr. Kane keeps at it for quite a while. I like Tanner as much as Reacher or Rapp.

excellent

Read every Tanner book to date. Very exciting and always keeps me wanting the next one. Keeping all the players involved throughout the series is masterful. Always liked books that reach back to those that were in previous plots. Great read.

Remington Kane is a great author and never disappoints

All of these Tanner stories are full of adventure, mystery, and lots of action!! They keep you turning the pages trying to figure out what will happen next. Remington Kane is a great author and never disappoints.

Give it a miss.

A simplistic tale with some grammatical errors. I became lost with the use of names and nicknames for the multitude of characters. Not entertaining, predictable and unappealing.

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Title: Punked by the Pumpkin: A Cozy Mystery

Subtitle: Sweet Home Mystery Series, Book 4

Author: Constance Barker

Narrator: Angel Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-06-16

Publisher: Constance Barker

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Strange sightings in the town cemetery, townspeople acting like zombies, and pumpkin cheesecake....

Sweet Home has become inundated with unholy sightings and turned over tombstones in the old cemetery. And if that wasn't enough, Essie and Hildie aren't talking to anyone, even Lily. All the seniors seem out of sorts, but of course that's normal for Toe and Harvey.

Find out what happens when Lily; her best friend, Jules; and her gorgeous boyfriend, Eli, take matters into their own hands when the town starts spinning out of control.

Members Reviews:

Pumpkin spice

This is the first book by this author and I 'm going to read/listen to the rest.

The characters are real and believable Situations are funny also has a good mystery along with great coffee. I would recommend this to everyone

Punked

A fun mystery in the cozy genre.I especially enjoyed this one as a pumpkin fanatic.Angel Clark is a fantastic narrator.I was given this book free of charge for an honest review.

Enjoyed it!

I received this book for free, for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! Having read the others in the series, it was great seeing some of the original characters and some new ones. The author once again created a wonderful world that was great to get lost in. The narrator was amazingly easy to understand and follow,

I love Constance Barkers stories!

Where does Punked by the Pumpkin: A Cozy Mystery rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It rates up there with all her books.

What did you like best about this story?

The headless horseman, and how the bartender made the coffee shop boom while he was tending.

Have you listened to any of Angel Clarks other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I'm slowly getting used to her.

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

When the headless horseman was revealed.

Any additional comments?

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast

I really enjoyed this one!

This was a good book that sucked me right in. It's also one of those that you don't need to know the history of what went on in the previous books to know what's going on in the present. The narration was very good too. I will definitely be seeking out more of the series.

P.S. I also LOVE pumpkin EVERYTHING! :)

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Title: That Empty Feeling

Subtitle: Cliff Hardy, Book 41

Author: Peter Corris

Narrator: David Tredinnick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-15

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

One case still haunts Hardy....

Legendary PI Cliff Hardy has reached an age when the obituaries have become part of his reading, and one triggers his memory of a case in the late 1980s. Back then Sydney was awash with colourful characters, and Cliff is reminded of a case involving 'Ten-Pound Pom' Barry Bartlett and racing identity and investor Sir Keith Mountjoy.

Bartlett, a former rugby league player and boxing manager, then a prosperous property developer, had hired Hardy to check on the bona fides of young Ronny Saunders, newly arrived from England and claiming to be Bartlett's son from an early failed marriage.

The job brought Hardy into contact with Richard Keppler, head of the no-rules Botany Security Systems; Bronwen Marr, an undercover AFP operative; and sworn adversary Des O'Malley. At a time when corporate capitalism was running riot, an embattled Hardy searched for leads - was Ronny Saunders a pawn in a game involving big oil and fraud on an international scale?

Two murders raise the stakes, and with the sinister figure of Lady Betty Lee Mountjoy pulling the strings, it was odds against a happy outcome.

Members Reviews:

Corris keeps producing

Worried that Cliff Hardy will be fighting it out in the Bondi retirement village? Peter Corris has solved that by letting Cliff remember an old case to tell his daughter.

Tighter than some recent books shows he has a bit left in him. And for Cliff the sex seems to be getting stronger

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Title: Vaporized

Subtitle: Apocalyptic-Adventure Thriller

Author: Simon Rosser

Narrator: Margie Valine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-15

Publisher: Schmall World Publishing

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

For Amber Lee, a lawyer working in London, the thought of the approaching long bank holiday weekend fills her with joy - a chance to catch up with friends and generally relax. But as the weekend gets underway, news starts filtering through of unidentified objects entering Earth's atmosphere. As Saturday morning unfolds, Amber will soon wish that the long weekend never arrived....

An inexplicable celestial event....

When two unidentified objects are tracked heading toward Earth's polar regions, NORAD launches interceptor ballistic missiles to neutralize the threat. The incoming objects appear to take evasive action, however, and ground-based seismographs later confirm that the objects have made a soft impact at the poles.

Earth's water vaporized....

Amber Lee, originally from Wales, but now working as a lawyer in London, awakes in the middle of the night following a disturbing dream. The next morning, she, along with the rest of the world, hears about the strange, and unique, celestial event that occurred during the early hours of the morning.

Civilization in ruins....

Twenty-four hours after the event, things take a sinister turn. As Amber prepares for the bank holiday weekend, she notices weird phenomena occurring in the luxury apartment building she is renting from her absent uncle. Water seems to be defying gravity, and the building appears to be abandoned. Amber quickly realizes that a cataclysm of immeasurable proportion has struck London, and she sets off on a quest to reach home and to find out what has happened. She soon discovers, however, that the world may have changed forever, and her journey home soon turns into a fight for her very survival....

Vaporized is for anyone who enjoys a mix of science fiction, adventure, thrills, and horror. Suspend your disbelief for a while, jump into Amber's shoes, and enjoy the ride!

Members Reviews:

Intriguing

Really different and creative. You feel the intrepid despair and loneliness as it escalates with the heroine. She survives calamity after calamity and understandably enters into a panic mode where some of the decisions were not very good and that shows. You root for her though and I felt the decisions at the end of this book were suspect. Hence four stars but I guess you need a physics teacher's mind to reason out some good survival and actions in book 2?

Loved it.

I enjoyed this very much. You have to forgive the many repetitions, you will really like this. I never would have thought about using water against us. Can't wait for the next book, which I have and will now read.

Ruby

Highly recommended.

As of July, 2015 I have 25 Kindle e-books in my Favorites Collection. Vaporized by Si Rossi is #1. This story was a fascinating surprise that kept me up all night. I get mad at myself when I realize that my mouth is hanging open while reading ... the action picked up pace very quickly and I was totally focused on willing our heroine to get away faster, faster!

Spoilers: These aliens come in a couple of different varieties and one kind is scary fast when they come after you. You do not have time to think. As she tries to get out of the city there were a couple of times I was sure she was hamburger. I am keeping this one on all my devices. Highly recommended.

Really good story.

Really good story...Once I picked it up, I read it to the end.

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Title: The Killer Inside Me

Author: Jim Thompson

Narrator: Tim Flavin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-03-15

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The Killer Inside Me has been a cult classic since its first publication in 1952. Also a major motion picture starring Casey Affleck, directed by Michael Winterbottom.

Deputy Sheriff Lou Ford is a pillar of the community in his small Texas town, patient and thoughtful. Some people think he's a little slow and boring, but that's the worst they say about him. But then nobody knows about what Lou calls his "sickness". It nearly got him put away when he was younger, but his adopted brother took the rap for that. Now the sickness that has been lying dormant for a while is about to surface again - and the consequences are brutal and devastating.

Tense and suspenseful, The Killer Inside Me is a brilliantly sustained noir crime masterpiece.

Members Reviews:

Brilliant performance

If you could sum up The Killer Inside Me in three words, what would they be?

Psycho-killer quesque c'est!

What did you like best about this story?

Truly literary study of psychopathy. Brilliant performance by Tim Flavin, which caught the glib charm of the psychopath and the cold emptiness underneath.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The death of the Greek boy

Any additional comments?

I had Chandler and Ellroy as the kings of noir, but Thompson is at least as good

Disappointed

Just did not find it gripping.

No surprises either but I guess it's written thru the eyes of the killer.

Thot threre was a lot of potential with the storyline but hugely disappointing .

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Titel: Die schwarze Dame (Peter Hogart 1)

Autor:: Andreas Gruber

Erzähler: Hans Jürgen Stockerl

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 29 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-03-15

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 6 Stimmen

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Privatermittler Peter Hogart wird beauftragt, in Prag nach einer Kollegin zu suchen, die in einem Fall von Versicherungsbetrug ermittelte und spurlos verschwand.

In der von dunklen Mythen beherrschten Stadt sticht Hogart in ein Wespennest: Binnen Stunden hat er Schläger, Geldeintreiber, einen wahnsinnigen Killer und die gesamte Prager Kripo am Hals. Nur die Privatdetektivin Ivona Markovic - sie untersucht gerade mithilfe eines gefährlichen Unterweltbosses eine Reihe bizarrer Verstümmelungsmorde - scheint auf Hogarts Seite zu stehen. Als beide nur knapp dem Tod entrinnen, wird ihnen klar, dass es eine Verbindung zwischen ihren Fällen gibt...

>> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

©2007 Andreas Gruber (P)2015 Audible GmbH

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Titel: Icarus (Bennie Griessel 5)

Autor:: Deon Meyer

Erzähler: Joachim Król

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 34 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-12-15

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Kapstadt im Dezember. Bennie Griessel wird zu einem Tatort gerufen, der ihn aus der Fassung bringt. Ein Kollege hat seine Frau, seine zwei Töchter und dann sich selbst erschossen. Bennie will nur noch weg - von Alexa, seiner Freundin, von seinen Kindern. Er strandet in einer Bar und betrinkt sich. Ein herber Rückfall für den trockenen Alkoholiker.

An einem Strand experimentiert ein Kameramann mit einer Drohne und entdeckt eine Leiche. Ein Mann ist getötet worden. Als die Polizei die Identität des Mannes herausgefunden hat, sind alle in heller Aufregung. Ernst Richter hatte ein besonderes Geschäftsmodell. Allen, die fremdgehen wollten, versprach er, für ein todsicheres Alibi zu sorgen. Damit hatte er sich offenbar gefährliche Feinde gemacht. Als man Bennie zu Hilfe rufen will, sitzt der nach einer Prügelei im Gefängnis.

©2015 Aufbau Verlag GmbH & Co. KG. Übersetzung von Stefanie Schäfer (P)2015 Audible GmbH

Kritik Bewertungen:

Knappe Schnitte, rasante Hetzjagden, knallhart aufeinanderprallende Kulturen und Klassen - Deon Meyer erzählt atemlos und schnell, ohne dabei oberflächlich zu werden.

-- Stern

Der Leser wird nicht nur glänzend unterhalten, sondern auch noch klüger zurücklassen. Deon Meyer schafft beides spielend.

-- SWR