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Title: Murder on Russian Hill

Subtitle: A Peyton Brooks' Mystery, Book 3

Author: M.L. Hamilton

Narrator: Kelley Hazen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-14

Publisher: ML Hamilton

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When rock star Joshua Ravensong is accused of murder, Peyton must pit her professional reputation against a growing attraction for the legend. Although the evidence is solid against him, Peyton can't deny this is one bad boy she wants to save.

Members Reviews:

This series gets better every time

What made the experience of listening to Murder on Russian Hill the most enjoyable?

The narrator. K. Hazen is very talented. She creates a recognizable personality for each character, and gives the story a visual quality that keeps me interested and wishing the story didn't end. I also enjoyed the parallel story of Joshua's childhood.

What about Kelley Hazens performance did you like?

The way she narrates conversations among characters. You forget it's only one person telling you the story.

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

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I've listened to all the books in the series and have enjoyed the experience very much. Each book gets better than the previous one. I particularly enjoy how the characters have grown and how they get along and deal with the terrible business of being a cop. The combination of this series and the narrator is excellent. I'm hoping there are more books coming.

NEW APPROACH FOR SERIES - really great

This is a great series that just keeps picking up steam with every audiobook. The author chooses a new approach to telling the story - there are flashbacks and a journalist's notes - it makes the listening very exciting jumping around from the various perspectives. I really love the main character is a rock star and that we get to see his history as well. I feel like I'm watching the main character, Peyton, grow as a person with each novel. For those that are unfamiliar with the series - there is a family of characters - the cops in the precinct but also f the families of hte main characters - both blood and friends. Then there is always a case to be solved but also unfinished issues from past novels. I fell like I'm listening to a TV series . I think ML Hamilton is a very good writer - very easy to stay with and get involved in. And the narration is really great too. Each character is like it they come alive.

I love this series!

This book is a standalone listen and part of a series. I love the fact that the story takes place in San Francisco and the imagery is so well done. The author has created some great characters and the narrator brings them to life with their own distinctive voices. I love the consistency of both characters and narrator in this series. The story is original and full of twists. I love the fact that I hadn't figured out who the killer was until the very end. Also, this book brought up some thought provoking questions. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will definitely listen to more books by this author and narrator.

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Title: Murder on the Half Shelf

Subtitle: Booktown Mystery Series, Book 6

Author: Lorna Barrett

Narrator: Karen White

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-02-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 151 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The town of Stoneham is a haven for bookstores, but it is sadly lacking in bed-and-breakfasts. Fortunately Pippa and Jon Comfort's Sheer Comfort Inn is about to open, and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run. But it won't be so easy to sleep after Tricia makes two startling discoveries: Pippa's murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that Pippa's husband, Jon, is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia loved - and believed dead - for nearly 20 years. Though Harry is the prime suspect, Tricia doesn't believe him capable of murder, even though he's led a life of lies. Especially when she discovers that Pippa had a few secrets of her own - some that may have been worth killing for.

Members Reviews:

Very Good

This is a well written and fast moving cozy mystery with twists and turns of the plot that will keep you guessing until the end. I truly enjoyed this latest installment of this series. Well worth the credit.

New narrator is wonderful, best book of the series

I've been listening to all the books in the Booktown series in order, and I must say the narrator change up was very wise! I found the characters were MUCH more likeable in this book than any of the others. I had a hard time liking any of the main characters thus far, but this book made them all much more likeable, especially Angelica.

The story itself also was good, well developed & a nice cozy read. I really enjoy this author's work & I'm excited to finish up the last 2!

Okay story ruined by bad narration

Would you try another book from Lorna Barrett and/or Karen White?

I would definitely buy another book from Lorna Barrett, but I have no interest in listening to Karen White ever again. Karen routinely called one of the main characters, and in some instances even the main character, by the wrong name - I don't know if this was a problem with the text or with her narration. But it was confusing. It made it difficult to follow the plot lines or understand what was actually happening. Also her Texas accent for one of the characters was grating.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Karen White?

I liked the previous narrator, Cassandra Campbell.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoy this series, but I feel like the story has started to flounder. Tricia has been questioning how she feels about her life but she is just lamenting about it, she's not doing anything to rectify it.

THIS MYSTERY IS GREAT

The town of Stoneham is a haven for bookstores, but it is sadly lacking in bed-and-breakfasts. Fortunately Pippa and Jon Comfort's Sheer Comfort Inn is about to open, and the couple has offered some locals a free night as a trial run. But it won't be so easy to sleep after Tricia makes two startling discoveries: Pippa's murdered body in the backyard, and the fact that Pippa's husband, Jon, is actually Harry Tyler, a man Tricia loved - and believed dead - for nearly 20 years. Though Harry is the prime suspect, Tricia doesn't believe him capable of murder, even though he's led a life of lies.

WHAT A GREAT LITTLE COZY BOOK. IT IS PART OF A SERIES OF A BOOKSELLER'S STORE, "HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE". FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS THAT LEAVES YOU EVER READY TO GET BACK TO THE AUDIO.

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Title: Frozen Stiff

Subtitle: A Mattie Winston Mystery

Author: Annelise Ryan

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-28-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 368 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Deputy coroner Mattie Winston knows everyone in the charmingly small town of Sorenson, Wisconsin - except the latest body discovered in a desolate field. If a woman this attractive had moved into town, the news would have surely hit the gossip mill in record time. So who was the murdered femme fatale? Whose knife was left planted in her chest? The mystery deepens when detective Steven Hurley takes one look at the body and turns as white as the newly fallen snow...and excuses himself from the case.

It'll take all of Mattie's forensic skills to unravel the increasingly bizarre clues and find the killer...before she herself becomes just another cold case in a frigid Midwest winter!

Members Reviews:

Better Mystery, Romance not as good

I have been enjoying this series because I enjoy the characters particularly Mattie and Hurley, and Mattie makes me chuckle. In the first two books, the mysteries were perhaps not that well developed. In this book we move on to a much more complicated mystery which plays a bigger role in the book. I considered that a plus and I even listened up to 5 hours in one day to have it resolved. Also, I did not solve this one. That said though, I found the lack of romantic progress disappointing. In fact the developing romance has gone backwards instead of forward in this book. But I will definitely go on to the next one to see if it gets back on track! It's the same narrator as previous books and I really like her as Mattie but she does sometimes mispronounce words.

A Frustrating Mystery

Would you try another book from Annelise Ryan and/or Jorjeana Marie?

I'll probably give the next book in the series a try and hope it improves. The first two were pretty good mysteries to keep me occupied in the car and distracted from how much I hate running while I work out, but this one got a bit too frustrating. Overall, the mystery was more intense and complex than the first two, which was good and I was wrong about the culprit almost until the minute it was revealed, which is always fun. Ryan was very nearly on the cusp of a great book.

But Mattie is decidedly inane in this book. Apparently, even when her life is in true danger, all she can think about is sex. In addition, although this book should be taking place 2012 or later (in the previous book, it was mentioned that Mattie's car is a 1992 and is 20 years old), Mattie and the other characters are massively technologically inept. Really - in 2012, Mattie only recently became acquainted with a cell phone? And apparently, no character has a web-enabled phone. Also - the monologuing!!! Learn how to deliver the details of the mystery without having the culprit provide a soliloquy on every single aspect of the crime at the end.

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Title: Blueblood (Marty Singer Mystery #2)

Author: Matthew Iden

Narrator: Lloyd Sherr

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-24-14

Publisher: Matthew Iden

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 154 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Four unrelated murders. Nothing special in Washington DC. Not even good enough to make the evening news. But then a concerned police lieutenant approaches retired homicide detective Marty Singer with a simple fact that changes everything.

They were all cops.

In a race to stop the killings, Marty tackles the case from the outside, chasing the killer from deadly Southeast DC to the heart of the Virginia gangland, on a mission to stop the spilling of yet more Blueblood.

Members Reviews:

too short

I enjoyed the storyline however I think it went to short but then again I have to get the next book in the series.

Good detective story

Blueblood is a worthwhile but not excellent cop story set in the Washington DC area where Marty Singer is a retired cop with cancer working to see if several killings of policemen are related. Narration by Lloyd Sherr is outstanding.

A worthy addition to the genre!

Note: While this is Book 2 in the series, it works just fine as a stand alone.

Marty Singer returns to more private investigation work. His last case was forced upon him and hes reluctant to take on this new case. Hes still fighting cancer and wants to focus his time and energy on that and enjoying what he can of his early retirement. But an aging cop, Sam Bloch, asks for his help in looking into four seemingly unrelated murders scattered across a few precincts. Right away, Marty is intrigued. On the surface, nothing appears to link the cases. Yet as he digs into the details, he begins to wonder if he isnt dealing with a serial cop killer.

Once again, Matthew Iden delivers a captivating murder mystery. I really enjoyed Book 1 (A Reason to Live) and this book continues the same quality entertainment. Marty is a bit of a history buff, a little bit of a wise ass, and a sometimes lonely man who has his heart in the right pace. Amanda Lane, who we met in Book 1, continues to be his surrogate daughter. Shes graduating and has started applying for jobs, some of which could take her out of the DC metro area. Poor Marty has a little heart ache over that but would never ask Amanda to take a job closer to home if its not what she wanted.

The murder mystery itself was fascinating. There are details in each case that fit the theory of a serial cop killer, but then there are also a few details in some of the cases that dont fit. So its a bit of a jumble upon first inspection. I really enjoyed watching Marty dig into these cases. The cops were undercover, incorporating themselves into various gangs in the area. The author did a great job of showing how that undercover work affected the cops families.

Theres some nitty gritty goodness for this story and it gave this almost hard-boiled cop ambiance to the plot. I like that things are messy and that Marty has to keep reminding himself that not everyone (outside of certain professions like cops and medical personnel) can look at crime scene photos the way he does. While the gruesome violence is made crystal clear to the reader, the author doesnt linger over it. This isnt a horror flick; its a great PI crime story with a few horrific details.

The ending was satisfying. The murder mystery had me guessing at the details until the big reveal. Marty experiences some danger and putting the killer away is a little slice of bitter justice. All in all, an excellent read.

The Narration: Lloyd Sherr continues to be an excellent pick for Marty Singer. I like his voice for wise-ass Marty.

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Title: Mint Juleps and Justice

Subtitle: Adams Grove, Book 5

Author: Nancy Naigle

Narrator: Shannon McManus

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 92 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to Adams Grove... where wrongs are righted with just desserts.

All the four-leaf clovers in the world couldn't make Brooke Justice feel lucky these days. When her soon-to-be ex refuses to stay out of her business, she decides a fresh start will turn her luck around. She retreats to the small town of Adams Grove, Virginia. But when someone breaks into her new home, she immediately suspects her ex. Frightened for her safety, Brooke calls a private investigator - but she doesn't expect her whole body to tingle when he asks if she needs his protection.

For years, Mike Hartman refused to let love into his life. Still reeling from a devastating loss, he never expected to fall for a client. Yet the more time he spends with Brooke, the more he grows to care for her. And when her life is put in danger, Mike knows he must act quickly - before history tragically repeats itself.

Members Reviews:

I'm not a fan of books with sexual violence to women.

I'm not a fan of books with sexual violence to women. It's just too disturbing for me, the love story part was nice. But I can't stomach the violence of rape.

who gets in the car?

I liked the book well enough, but some of the situations made me think that the leading lady was thick in the head. No one gets it a car with a mugger... hell you are in a gas station for God sake... just made me go what the heck... and the on again off again thing was annoying... and sometimes the author left out who was taking care of the lead's dog... didn't feel right... let's go away for the weekend... oh I'm back home and the neighbor girl was watch it... like the dog was an afterthought. .. I did finish the book... but I won't read it again.

I really love the story it was very entertaining.

The story was very entertaining and had me on the edge of my seat more than once,I will definitely read more from this author

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Title: Bad Spirits, Dead of Winter, Death Rites, Touring for Death

Subtitle: The Kate Jones Thriller Series, Vol. 1

Author: D.V. Berkom

Narrator: Melissa Moran

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-14

Publisher: DV Berkom

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Kate Jones Thriller Series Vol. 1 includes the complete text for the following four novellas in the bestselling Kate Jones Thriller series:

BAD SPIRITS (Books 1-5): Kate Jones is on the run with a backpack full of money, intent on finding her way back to the United States from Mexico. Unfortunately, a ruthless drug lord named Salazar is just as intent on finding her, retrieving his stolen money, and making her pay for ever having left him. Is there anyone she can trust?

DEAD OF WINTER: Kate Jones is hiding out in small town Alaska when she witnesses an execution-style murder. Convinced the killers are Salazar's men and desperate to stop them from finding her, she reports the crime to local law enforcement, hoping to put them off her trail so she can escape.

DEATH RITES: When Kate has to leave Alaska (and Sam) behind, she runs to the last place she remembers feeling safe: the North Shore of Oahu. Against her better judgment, she re-establishes old connections, and soon faces a new problem in Alek, a gifted carver and avid surfer.

Then a brutal murder and theft of a priceless artifact from a museum is discovered, and Kate's thrown into the middle of what appears to be a violent ancient sect come to life. Her only chance of survival is to rely on her wits...

...and the ancient gods of Hawaii.

TOURING FOR DEATH: Kate Jones is hiding out from her shady past driving jeep tours through the rugged high desert of northern Arizona, determined to stop looking over her shoulder and find peace from her mistake of a gun-toting, former life. Testifying against a Mexican drug lord and a dirty DEA agent didn't turn out to be a life enhancing choice and she's been on the move ever since.

Now, five years have passed with no sign of trouble and Kate's finally starting to believe she's safe. Her current goal is to make enough money so she can get lost in the tropics when the tourist trade dies off. Unfortunately, it's the tourists that are dying off and she may be next.

Members Reviews:

Laugh out loud funny with suspense!

Would you listen to Bad Spirits, Dead of Winter, Death Rites, Touring for Death again? Why?

Yes I would! I enjoyed reading the whole series twice and hearing it narrated just adds a different way to enjoy the books. Melissa Moran narrated the audio book beautifully and had me believing in each of the characters. I loved the way she portrayed Kate and her feelings, kept me laughing at all the right places.

Any additional comments?

Kate Jones is on the run for her life after leaving her ex boyfriend, Roberto Salazar, a drug lord in Mexico. She met him while on vacation in Mexico and fell in love after a wild courtship, thinking she knew what type of man he was. But after witnessing Salazar killing his best friend, Kate realized she had to find a way to leave and took a large amount of money stuffed in her backpack and ran off into the night. Now, Salazar wants the money and Kate back and will kill anyone standing in his way.

As Kate travels throughout Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and Arizona trying to stay one step ahead of Salazar, she meets bad guys trying to kill her, good people trying to help, friends who turn out to be enemies and a few love interest along the way.

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Title: Black Diamond Death

Author: Cheryl Bradshaw

Narrator: Crystal Sershen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-13

Publisher: Cheryl Bradshaw

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A Skier Crashes

On the slopes of Park City, Utahs newest ski resort a woman is found dead. At first glance, it has all the makings of an accident. The victim, Charlotte Halliwell, collided with a tree as she schussed her way to the bottom of the hill. But what if her death wasnt an accident at all - what if she was murdered?

A Sister is on a Mission

Enter Private Investigator Sloane Monroe.When Audrey marches into Sloanes office with claims her sisters death was no accident Sloane is skeptical at first, but agrees to take the case. With little to go on, she questions the people in Charlottes life and discovers Parker Stanton, a jilted ex-fiancé with plenty to hide, and as the son of a prominent businessman, he will go to any lengths to protect his secrets.

A Second Body is Found

Just as Sloane feels she's close to solving the case she stumbles on another dead body and is forced to re-examine the clues from the beginning, but she must tread lightly. With the killer aware that Sloane will stop at nothing to find him, her life is in danger and her every move is being tracked. Will Sloane uncover the truth before he strikes again?

Members Reviews:

Bradshaws book was typical

This was another typical Bradshaw story. A good time killer and interesting. The narrator was too dramatic for me.

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Title: Robert B. Parker's Damned If You Do

Subtitle: A Jesse Stone Novel

Author: Michael Brandman

Narrator: James Naughton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-10-13

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 144 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The woman on the bed was barely out of her teens. She wasn't exactly beautiful, but she'd tried to make the most of her looks. And now, alone in a seedy beachfront motel, she was dead.

Paradise Police Chief Jesse Stone doesn't know her name. Whoever she is, she didn't deserve to die. Jesse starts digging, only to find himself caught in the crosshairs of a bitter turf war between two ruthless pimps. And more blood will spill before it's over.

Members Reviews:

Not bad; but not Parker.

Robert B. Parker Jesse Stone series continued by Michael Brandman is beginning to slip. The first two Jesse Stone mysteries done by Brandman were close in spirit to the Parker series. He did turn deputy Molly Grant into Charlie Sheen's housekeeper in Two and a Half Men; but in general kept Jesse's humanity intact. This selection did so as well. Unfortunately the works have become pretty formulaic as well as quite short in duration.

I still find a great deal to recommend in the continuing Jesse Stone series. They are pleasant listens as well as affirmations in the morality of treating people as you would wish to be treated. A Chief of Police who encounters and takes down bullies of all stripes is a nice read for those of us who feel strongly about the current culture rife with so many different types of bullying. I continue to recommend the Jesse Stone series. Even if not as enthusiastically as I did when Robert Parker was the writer.

ROBERT PARKER'S JESSE STONE DOES HIM PROUD

Would you listen to Robert B. Parker's Damned If You Do again? Why?

Yes, it's a good story. Michael Brandman captured the true Jesse Stone, who I believe was Parker's best character.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The story unfolds like an onion. Danger ramps up as it moves along.

What does James Naughton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

His voice makes Jesse Stone come to life - the mid-west/California sound. Naughton does an excellent job with the New England accents as well.

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

Jesse Stone and Molly - they crack me up.

Exposé

Another Jesse Stone with all my favorite characters. Robert Parker's mysteries take serious subjects and educate the reader/listener with humor and compassion. James Naughton is my favorite voice for the Paradise police chief and his team. I suspect I am preaching to the choir!

one of Stone's better

What made the experience of listening to Robert B. Parker's Damned If You Do the most enjoyable?

Jessie at his best. Good narrator.

What other book might you compare Robert B. Parker's Damned If You Do to and why?

anything with Stone in Paradise

What does James Naughton bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

depth of character

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

no. wanted to savor

Quite Disappointing

I've read all of Parker's Spenser and Jesse Stone novels and while the author chosen to continue the Spenser stories (Ace Atkins) seems to have hit the mark and is highly recommended, Michael Brandman is way off in his attempt to capture Jesse Stone. This book just never seems to get going.

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Title: Harbingers

Subtitle: A Repairman Jack Novel, Book 10

Author: F. Paul Wilson

Narrator: Christopher Price

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

It starts off so simply: Jack is hanging out in Julio's bar when a regular named Timmy asks him for help. His teenage niece has been missing since this morning; the police say its too early to worry, but Timmy knows something bad has happened. Jack says he'll put the word out on the street.This innocent request triggers a chain of seemingly coincidental events that lead Jack into the darkest days of his life.Jack is desperate...and the last thing you want to do is make Jack desperate. That's when things begin to blow up and people begin to die.

Harbingers is a hang-onto-your-hat-and-heart thriller of triumph and tragedy that barrels along at F. Paul Wilsons trademark breakneck pace.

Critic Reviews:

"F. Paul Wilson's Repairman Jack is a cultural icon. If you haven't crossed paths with him, you're out of the loop. Get with the program. Read Harbingers." (David Morrell, New York Times best-selling author)

"The name is Jack, Repairman Jack, and its a name worth looking up next time you want a great supernatural thriller." (Fangoria)

Members Reviews:

CHRISTOPHER PRICE DOES JUSTICE TO THE RMJ NOVELS!

What did you love best about Harbingers?

I have read all the Repairman Jack Novels by F. Paul Wilson. What I love about listening to them is the performance by the narrator CHRISTOPHER PRICE. The early releases of the RMJ novels The Tomb, Bloodline and By The Sword had a horrible narrator; but all the RMJ releases with the narrator of Christopher Price are simply awesome. Have purchased them all. Keep an coming.

Repairman Jack is still the best!

This series is still fast paced and just as interesting as the first. Listening to these back to back is a breeze and a pleasure.

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Title: A Cookbook Conspiracy

Subtitle: A Bibliophile Mystery, Book 7

Author: Kate Carlisle

Narrator: Susie Berneis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-18-13

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 104 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Brooklyn has always been a little obsessed with food, but it was her sister, Savannah, who became a chef, graduating from the prestigious Cordon Bleu school in Paris. She and her classmates all went on to successful careers, but none of them achieved culinary superstardom like Savannah's ex-boyfriend Baxter Cromwell.

When Baxter invites the old gang to participate in his new restaurant's gala opening, in San Francisco, Savannah asks Brooklyn to restore a tattered cookbook as a present for him. Shortly after receiving the gift, Baxter is found dead, with Savannah kneeling over him, bloody knife in hand, and the rare cookbook has disappeared. Brooklyn knows her sister didn't kill him, and she suspects the missing cookbook might lead to the real villain.

Critic Reviews:

"Carlisle keeps the suspense high as Brooklyn sleuths her way through a host of chefs and other suspects to the satisfying resolution." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

I loved this book

I only wish more of her book were available on audio. Narrator was excellent as well as the story was great.

A little boring

Story wasn't that interesting, however it did make me want to cook. The narrator makes Savannah sound like an imbecile and five year old.

Great book, series leaves you wanting the next one

What did you love best about A Cookbook Conspiracy?

Kept me guessing with interesting twists and turns

Any additional comments?

Listen to one and you will want to follow the series.

I love Brookyn!

If you could sum up A Cookbook Conspiracy in three words, what would they be?

I love Brooklyn! She is so amazing. I hated that Audible didn't have the other three books, so I went and ordered the other 3 not on audible. Brooklyn and her odd family are so enjoyable.

What did you like best about this story?

I hated that Audible didn't have the other three books, so I went and ordered the other 3 not on audible. Brooklyn and her odd family are so enjoyable. I find myself rereading these books so often. This one showcased a different sister, and More to our Mysterious Derrick's background.

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

This book didn't have Minka in it, that made me sad. But I so didn't like how it was more about cooking than it was about books. But, its ok, once I got past the food fact I loved the book mystery, still Less About Books!