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Title: The Keeper

Subtitle: Watersmeet, Book 3

Author: Ellen Jensen Abbott

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Abisina is ready to assume the role of Keeper that has been her destiny, leading the future of the Watersmeet community. But the survival of the land depends on the north and south--the centaurs, dwarves, fairies, humans, and fauns--joining together to confront a gathering evil. The rift that opened in the Mountains Eternal has continued to spew forth terrible creatures: überwolves, leviathan-birds, minotaurs. Abisina knows that the most challenging creature of all has arrived--though what shape it will take is still a mystery. She sets out to bring the folk together to confront this unknown evil, but the land has never been more divided. As she faces hostile centaurs, ambitious fairies, the destruction of the only home she's ever known, and separation from those who love her, Abisina doubts if she has the strength to be the leader that everyone needs. Even the power of the Keeper's necklace doesn't seem to be enough--and when that is taken from her, she's left on the brink of hopelessness. Can Abisina's faith in the power of love, acceptance, and unity that she's learned from her friends and family survive this final test?

Members Reviews:

READ THE FINAL TWO BOOKS IN THIS TRILOGY AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION.

I just finished this final book in the Watersmeet trilogy and find myself underwhelmed. In fairness, being an adult male most certainly has impacted my opinion. Having completed the trilogy I now see that this series is best suited primarily for teen-female readership. While the fantasy world created by the author includes many positive and original concepts, highly creative characters and themes, the bulk of the narrative deals primarily with the emotions and inter-relationships of the main characters. That's Okay, but will not be enough to hold the interest of most male readers and mature adult females. There is too little action and suspense. Knowing what I do now, could I go back in time, I would have only read the first book in the trilogy "Watersmeet" (which was excellent) and passed on the final two.

Abisina - humble heroine for our time

I really enjoyed getting to know Abisina in this last book of Watersmeet - she became very real and her emotions resonated with me as she faced her challenges. Thru action packed travel to meet up with her people she encounters barriers that bridge fantasy with every day life. From understanding her friends unique characteristics and weaknesses - fairies, dwarves, centaurs, etc - to tackling life's adventures such as stepping up to the job, rallying teams, facing death of a loved one, caring for others - she amazes the reader when she does the right thing not intuitively but with a little help from her friends.

Well then

I hope we got rid of the worm this time. If we didn't we'll that just gives Abbott another reason to write another book. I would read it hands down. I have no idea how Abbott could describe war in so much detail without going to war herself. Abbott has gained my respect as a writer, witch is very important if she wants to keep her book sales up.

Highly recommended -- a wonderful fantasy.

It was wonderful reading the final book in this trilogy. Again, I was back with all of the characters I've gotten to know and love, and back in the world of Watersmeet, a special place.

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Title: The Secret of Spring

Author: Piers Anthony, Jo Anne Taeusch

Narrator: Joel Richards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A romantic tale of wizardry and botany!

He is a sentient plant.

Herb Moss is a nice young man. He's a Vegan: a member of a genetically engineered species, part human and part plant, living on the planet New World.

It's a good life, really: Herb's engaged to be married to his childhood sweetheart Lily; has a job with his father's firm; and can look forward to a solid if unexciting future. And as everyone keeps telling him, it's time to put down roots. If he happens to be bored every time he thinks about it - well, that's a normal part of growing up, isn't it?

But still, Herb's bored. Surely, he thinks, a little romantic correspondence on the side can do no harm...

She's a magician's daughter...

Meanwhile, far away on the planet New Land, a nice young woman named Spring is feeling anything but bored. She just wishes she were. She's been living with her widowed father Gabriel, a practicing sorcerer, keeping house and helping out with the business. It's been a good life... with a big secret.

But Gabriel has discovered hitherto-unknown magical secrets that can bring their possessor great riches, absolute power, and forbidden knowledge. To keep them safe, he's sorcerously locked them deep within his daughter's mind, where only her own true love - or, failing that, someone she likes a lot - can access them... so to speak.

Trouble ensues.

When Gabriel is killed under suspicious circumstances, Spring flees to the austere Order of Companions. There, grieving and lonely, she places a personal ad, looking for a pen pal with whom she can discuss botany. Little does she know that she's actually placed an ad in Play Plant magazine, and that her new pen pal, Herb, thinks she's interested in romance.

Meanwhile, an ambitious wizard has learned of the existence of Spring's secrets. And he'll do anything to get them... including the obvious.

Members Reviews:

A fun easy book to read

While the selection indicated some sexual content, it was more suggestive and not blatant. A fun, easy book to read this was gotten for my partner, who enjoys most P. Anthony books whether collaborations or solo written. The book was in excellent condition, and arrived well before specified time.

Excellent and entertaining

Great job Jo Anne and Piers! Very entertaining all the way through. So good I didn't want to put it down.

Quick and easy read. Plot is weak and the characters are ...

Quick and easy read. Plot is weak and the characters are lacking.

Good read

Good read

Cute and irrespressable

When I found this book in my local library, I didn't go for it at first because, frankly, the spine looked bad. Awfully shallow of me, I know, but I finally did pick it up and read the inside cover, and I slipped it into my pile of books, including louisa may allcott and tamora pierce. I was honest with myself, and I was pretty sure I wouldn't read it, but I ended up doing so, and I was just as cute and funny as I hoped it would be. I recommend this book, but not as a profound and heart-stirring read, but more as a late-night grooving in the bathtub thing.

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Title: Blood Vengeance

Subtitle: The Guardians, Book 3

Author: Jennifer Raygoza

Narrator: Michelle J. Gonzalez

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-14

Publisher: Jennifer Raygoza

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

My name is Gianna Weston. I am Vampire. I was thrust into a world I didnt know. Given a life I didnt think I wanted. I have had my world turned upside down and my life shredded before me. All this time holding onto the love of a man who breathes life into me and I into him. His very existence sets fire to my cold skin. He is my maker, my husband and the father to my children. But even love can no longer fight the demons inside of me. Not after all the tragedies. The death, the pain, and the heartache are haunting me with a relentless vengeance. This darkness has me by its nails scraping sinfully at my core. Its time to stop running and hiding from the darkness. These demons I speak of wont let me rest until I accept what I am. A nightmare. A killer. A blood thirsty animal. Are you afraid? You should be. I. AM. A. MONSTER.

Members Reviews:

Very awesome read!

Omg! Jennifer Raygoza did it again!

Book there of this series did not disappoint! Everything from the story line to the people in the story went perfectly. Gia is in a dark place She need to pull.herself together to find her daughter deal with being queen get revenge to the ones that have hurt her family. the heartache and sadness happiness a greqt ending to this series! I don't know what else to say without giving spoilers..you won't be disappointed! Awesome.read...thank you for the awesome series! Thank you for letting me beta read this!

A phenomenal end to a kick ass series

I loved this book! When I was introduced to this series, I was reluctant to get into them because I had so many others on my list. I am very glad i went with my gut and sunk my teeth into them! I read the first and second book together, so the third one was very much anticipated. It did not disappoint. I loved that you got to see Genna's maternal side come out. Even though she's still a bad ass, she hasn't lost her femininity. This book was overall wonderful. I laughed, I cried, and most importantly, all my questions were answered. She wrapped up the series flawlessly, and left an opening to return if she desire, which i hope to heavens she will! I would recommend this series to lovers of all genres

Fierce revenge at its best!

I lovely conclusion to the series. Gianna doesn't take crap from anyone & will do anything to protect her loved ones. Fight scenes were mind boggling & the introduction of new characters leaves the audience hoping for a spin-off. Great series!

Vampire Life part 3

I really wanted to love this book as I have with the other two.. I found the book to be more teen age written and rushed... I do enjoy the Authors writing and will still continue to support her books..

Great action paranormal read

This book had me not wanting to put it down. The charters and the story line are superb. I have read all of Jennifer's book and all of them keep you wanting more.

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Title: Fortress

Subtitle: Tom Kelly, Book 2

Author: David Drake

Narrator: Kevin T. Collins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Fortress is America's guarantor of freedom, an orbiting arsenal of laser weapons and nuclear missiles. It was considered impregnable - until now. Former CIA officer Tom Kelley is sent to learn the secrets surrounding a dead alien found in Turkey and discovers a maze of lies and treachery that could transform America's shield into an engine of global terror.

Members Reviews:

Sounded Great in Synopsis, but not as a book

Nothing could totally save this rather juvenile book, although by juvenile I certainly don't mean YA, but great narration helped. Still, for a retired professional killer, our hero is rather a, well, powder puff. Capable of having great sex right after a shooting right next to the crime scene, he nonetheless sweats buckets over all sorts of things which I hope I would have found more fascinating than terrifying. The story was just too uneven, and the ending a true MEH. If you want to try Brin, don't start here.

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Title: Aftershock

Author: Robert W. Walker

Narrator: Vesper Naiad

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-14

Publisher: Robert W. Walker

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The Mutant

In a secret laboratory beneath L.A.'s streets, a group of top scientists worked on the ultimate biological weapon... daring to create what humans were never meant to know...

The Monster

Then the earthquake hit. It's epicenter: downtown L.A., a city now filled with twisted steel and mangled flesh- and terror. Because from it's sterile laboratory, something unspeakable had been freed...

The Plague

Dr. Mike McCain and lovely Dr. Casey Sterns worked feverishly to save the earthquake survivors mysteriously dying from a new, alien disease. But no disease could account for some of the corpses - mutilated, headless, horrible. And no medicine could stop the thing hiding in the rubble, watching, reaching out with bloodstained claws for the unsuspecting, the injured... or for you.

Members Reviews:

Where was this woman reading from?

This would not have been a bad story except for the narrator. Was she reading from the bottom of a giant pit? And what is with the voice she gives to Arthur? A robot could have done a better job!!!!

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Title: Angels of the Quantum Gate

Author: William David Hannah

Narrator: Matt Franklin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-14

Publisher: William Hannah

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Angels of the Quantum Gate is science fiction with a twist. It is certainly science fiction with fantasy elements, but it is encapsulated in a wry, ironic, satirical first person narrative that is very convincing. It involves a simple man who is swept into galactic encounters, universal truths, and purposes that are beyond understanding. The sardonic evolves into the spiritual in a work that, somewhere, may require belief.

Members Reviews:

Totally awesome!

What did you love best about Angels of the Quantum Gate?

This is the first audible book I've ever listened to. The narration is just perfect. Love Mr Franklin's voice and tone reading the book. What a treat! Lovely storyline, just sit back and enjoy.

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Title: Sarcophagus

Author: Philip Hemplow

Narrator: Edoardo Camponeschi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-15-14

Publisher: Philip Hemplow

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Something terrible is stirring in the wreckage of Chernobyl. The Chernobyl Sarcophagus is crumbling, and the Carapace project to contain the infamous reactor has stalled. Dr. Victoria Cox must return to Pripyat, in the heart of the exclusion zone, to find out why. Confronted by corporate irresponsibility and greed, she soon finds herself in a race against time, fighting to prevent a disaster of catastrophic proportions.

As the human cost of the project mounts, the long shadows of pagan myth and nuclear folklore fall across the irradiated ghost town. Shadows through which Victoria must walk, if she is to discover the true nature of the danger they face - and the price that must be paid to stop it.

Members Reviews:

should have been a bit longer.

The Sarcophagus is a short story that takes place in the haunted ruins of Chernobyl. Dr. Victoria Cox is sent to troubleshoot the site. With her is Swan, a rather irritating man, who thinks he is in charge of the project and Osterberg, an older man, who is a very good friend of Victoria.

Osterberg was in charge of the project to contain the reactor but he was months behind schedule. He told Victoria and Swan that he had had many workers walk away. Others had been injured or died. There is tension among the remaining workers and some of them think the place is haunted. Strange things have been happening. Victorias instincts were telling her to be careful. Several times she noticed a strange figure lurking in the shadows. A figure that is tall with a black full length coat and hood.

There are numerous clues in this story to entice the reader to keep turning the pages. The location itself, with the abandoned buildings, crumbling Sarcophagus, and the folklore of monsters, leads to the sinister feeling that something evil hides in the shadows.

I think this short read should have been a bit longer. More about the folklore of the area would have been nice. The end could have been extended also. Perhaps with more of the supernatural element. I would also have liked to know more about Victorias future.

Although the audiobook was relatively short, it was enough to give you the shivers!

The narrator, Edoardo Camponeschi, had a deep voice with an accent. He did a good job of telling the story and it was interesting to listen to him.

There were no audio production issues. Everything was clear.

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Lovecraft meets S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and it's awesome

Quick review: A very well written story that mixes modern drama, hints of the Lovecraftian and a smidgen of the world of the awesome and challenging video game S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

The pace is very well maintained and the drama carefully managed. The world building here is really believable. I'm sure the author has put in lots of research to make this true to life with the details of the Chernobyl accident and its folklore carefully drawn. And if he didn't, it sure sounds believable!

The narrator is good, though a non English native by the sound of his accident which was a slight distraction.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants a dramatic story, or loves HP Lovecraft's mythos, or just likes a bit of all to plausible other - worldly horror, or of course CSC's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

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Title: The Silo Archipelago

Author: Michael Bunker

Narrator: Ann Simmons

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-14

Publisher: Michael B. Bunker

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Leah is a picker. Her job is to sift through the refuse and waste of the silo and sort it for recycling. She enjoys making homemade paper and writing stories, but she just happens to live in an underground silo full of mysteries, and in a dystopian world that has been destroyed by mankind.

The two things that she loves to do most in the world are both illegal. After being arrested for illegally producing paper for the distribution of banned materials, she is thrust into the shadowy world of Samizdat - a league of dissident literary rebels who publish illegal books in the silo.

The Silo Archipelago is a thrilling short novel that takes place in the world of Hugh Howey's best-selling WOOL saga. Written with Hugh's permission, The Silo Archipelago examines the issues of control, tyranny, and censorship through the lens of history. Throughout time, dissident writers have used paper and words as weapons of war against both governments and really bad ideas.

The Silo Archipelago, in the spirit of A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovitch and The Gulag Archipelago, examines what would happen if there were literary dissidents in the silos of Hugh Howey's WOOL.

Members Reviews:

Narrator makes you feel like you are THERE!

If you could sum up The Silo Archipelago in three words, what would they be?

Scary but realistic.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lea, the novel's reluctant heroine, was so very believable thanks to the author's prose, and the narrator's mystical-magical performance.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene where Lea falls down the heating duct, and is rescued by Tink.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Most boring voice ever

The woman narrating this sent me to sleep on more than one occasion. I will never buy another book narrated by her.

The story itself seemed like a prologue to something else; no chance to get to know the characters sufficiently to feel anything about their demise.

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Title: Subversion

Subtitle: Enemy Lines, Book 1

Author: John Mierau

Narrator: Kelley Hazen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-14

Publisher: John Mierau

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Spies, soldiers, thieves, and aliens. All caught in a power play between corporations and governments to control the future of our world. A future where humanity isn't the only player, and the lines aren't as clear as you think.

Welcome to Enemy Lines.

In a near future, something has arrived. In the asteroid belt, a secret outpost of humanity must withstand a test they are not prepared for... or all humanity will burn.

Subversion is book one in a new thriller/space opera series, Enemy Lines. That pits man against a coming reckoning at alien hands...if we can survive our own eternal greed.

Members Reviews:

WOW

Any additional comments?

Great story. I'm completely hooked. I was mesmerized. All I can say is where is the next one?

A backwards rollercoaster ride.

Where does Subversion rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

My favorite audiobook.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoy characters and this story is certainly full of them.

Which character as performed by Kelley Hazen was your favorite?

Kelley Hazen does a fine set of characters voices especially considering most (but not all) are males in this book. But it is as a narrator where she is nonpareil. I could listen to her read installation instructions for an after-market trailer hitch.

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

This is filled with such fast paced action and revelations It's like a ground hornet attack, only a lot more fun.

Any additional comments?

The diverse & separate story threads that obviously will connect at some point, are all interesting and really move along. There is no weak link. Sort of reminds me of Herman Wouk's Winds of War, in that respect.

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Title: The Hangman's Revolution

Subtitle: W.A.R.P. Book 2

Author: Eoin Colfer

Narrator: Maxwell Caulfield

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-26-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Young FBI agent Chevie Savano arrives back in modern-day London after a time-trip to the Victorian age, to find the present very different from the one she left. Europe is being run by a Facsist movement known as the Boxites, who control their territory through intimidation and terror. Chevie's memories come back to her in fragments, and just as she is learning about the WARP program from Professor Charles Smart, inventor of the time machine, he is killed by secret service police. Now they are after Chevie, too, but she escapes - into the past. She finds Riley, who is being pursued by futuristic soldiers, and saves him. Working together again, it is up to Chevie and Riley to find the enigmatic Colonel Clayton Box, who is intent on escalating his power, and stop him before he can launch missiles at the capitals of Europe.

Members Reviews:

Slightly disappointing follow up

I was really looking forward to the follow up to WARP. I love the Artemis Fowl books and they never went stale. This sequel, while still imaginative, worked hard in places to keep up with the pace and humour of the first book. Still an enjoyable read but not as great as I was hoping.

love these books!

The second in the series is as good as the first

loved the characters and the humour. looking forward to listening to book 3.

A decent sequel

This was an entertaining follow up to the first book in the series, dealing very thoroughly with the themes opened in the first book. One slightly odd development is required in order to keep the new story on track, but this was acceptable in the circumstances.

The tone of this book seemed to alter at around chapter 12, when a tense situation dissolved into comedy. It was amusing, but humour detracts from tension and diluted the suspense.