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Title: Cajun with Fangs

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 256 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Jane Yellowrock has motorcycle trouble and pulls into Bayou Oiseau, hoping for help from a local motorcycle shop. Instead, she is drawn into a war between the local witches and the local, non-aligned vampires.

Members Reviews:

Short and sweet

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

Hatfield and McCoy's have nothing over these Cajun

What did you love best about Cajun with Fangs?

How Jane settles a long established feud and gets to go to the first Cajun witch / Vampire wedding.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The small young lady in the gilly suit, that is such a wise mouth with a crack shoot.

What about Khristine Hvams performance did you like?

Professional and hard to do with that heavy Cajun accent.

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

I have a couple of times. It is less the Two hours long.

Any additional comments?

Another book has referenced this story, it is a good one well worth listening to.

Romeo & Juliet meets the Hatfield & McCoy's

A fun story of cross-culture/species romance with Jane caught in the middle, as usual.

Engine problems stand Jane in a tiny backwater town that's kept it's own private war found since the Civil War. Now the daughter of a leading member of the witch clan has been taken by the son of the master vampire. Jane is dragooned into helping with the rescue mission, but that of course doesn't go as planned.

Loved it, cute

Cute story that will have you saying awe. Pretty much a stand alone but best read if you know the characters of the Jane Littlerock series. Ms.Hvam does an awesome job with all the Cajun accents. Loved this one. Typical Jane humor and fun. Great book. Happy listening.

Cajun Spice

When Janes bike Bitsa dies on the way to NOLA, she ends up in a small town with big problems.

In this short story her mediating skills get a workout solving an ancient feud between cajun witches and vampires.

I highly recommend the Jane Yellowrock series.

I love the narrator of the story. She is excellent at doing accents and has a wonderful reading voice.

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Title: Blood, Fangs and Going Furry

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 219 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

When police officer Rick LaFLeur is infected with the taint of black were-leopard, he goes to Jane Yellowrock for help. But her idea of "help" is not quite what he was expecting: she knocks him out and he wakes up in a cage.

Members Reviews:

Short but sweet

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

great back story...

now we know how Rick came to be with Kennebi and she became his Alpha.

Rick's problem

Would you consider the audio edition of Blood, Fangs and Going Furry to be better than the print version?

Do not have this in print, sorry.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Blood, Fangs and Going Furry?

When Rick wakes up naked in a cage only to find Jane sitting across the room watching him.

What does Khristine Hvam bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

One chapter short story but still well done.

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

When Jane socks Rick in the face.

Any additional comments?

A part of the whole story line, referred to but not gone into depth.

Ricks story between cop and new shifter

The writing is so awesome that you can't help but be drawled into the series. I like the character Rick and hearing some of the in-between story clears up some of the full book references. Good book.

Furry Problems

This short story is told from Ricks side. It's right after Mercy Blade ends.

Rick comes to Jane when he's unable to shift after being contaminated with the were virus. The question is if she can do it.

I highly recommend the Jane Yellowrock series.

I love the narrator of the story. She is excellent at doing accents and has a wonderful reading voice.

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Title: Haints

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 239 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Molly Everhart Trueblood and Jane Yellowrock try to discover if a local house is indeed haunted. But the problem that they discover is far worse than a ghostly haunting, and far more difficult to solve.

Members Reviews:

Not all haunted houses are safe

What did you love best about Haints?

This is told from Molly's point of view. Molly as hired by a coven of witches to get rid of ghost.

What other book might you compare Haints to and why?

Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs, where Mercy has to use her ability to see ghosts while she hunts a sorcerer/vampire who is on a killing rampage. While in Haints, the dead are caught in a time warp with a vampire for sixty years.

What does Khristine Hvam bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The audible book allows me to listen while I am doing something that does not allow me to sit down and read. Khristine is very much a professional.

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

Don't enter if you value your life.

Any additional comments?

Mind blowing, makes you think of how the world could be different in another world.

Molly's persoective

A short story from Molly's perspective and when Evan was actually nice to Jane. A short stand alone that gives some back story to their relationship that is eluded to in the first few books, Friends. Over all good. Happy listening.

Imaginative

Another clever short by Faith Hunter. In this addition Jane works with a witch to solve a mystery that keeps rearing its gruesome head in a haunted house. I know it is a short but I wished it was longer.

My first experience with Author.

I have never heard of the Author, and happened upon this free short story. I AM HOOKED! Going for the series! I hope their all narrated by the Same person. GIVE IT A TRY! YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID!

Short and sweet

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

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Title: WeSa and the Lumber King

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 225 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Beast, with Jane Yellowrock in the background of her mind, observes the lumber camp of white men who are destroying her hunting grounds. She decides to take revenge on the leader of the lumberjacks.

Members Reviews:

Not important to the over all series

Story was ok but it really has nothing to do with the over all series. If you don't listen to it your not missing anything

Short and sweet

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

How a cougar takes care of lumber baron

Would you consider the audio edition of WeSa and the Lumber King to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version of this book.

What other book might you compare WeSa and the Lumber King to and why?

This is a very short story and not even a novellas. It compares with a chapter from Ann McCaffrey' Pettabee series. You see things from the animal/human point of view.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they were leaving after killing the lumber king and they look back to see the humans have set fire to the woods.

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

When Jane told Beast she could not eat the man and Beast listened to her.

Any additional comments?

Good to listen to to something of the flavor of their relationship.

chronological intro

When you go back and read this series in order, you get a good foundation for the interaction between WeSa (Jane) and the "other."

Should be free

Curiosity got this cat but it's not really worth purchasing ... Has no real relevance to the Jane Yellowrock story.

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Title: Kits

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 216 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

When Molly Everhart Trueblood doesnt show up for her shift at Seven Sassy Sisters Herb Shop and Café, Jane Yellowrock goes to the house to check on her. There Jane discovers a black cloud of wild, out of control magic attacking the small home. How can Jane save the small family?

Members Reviews:

Short and sweet!

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

Angie baby comes into her powers

What made the experience of listening to Kits the most enjoyable?

Beasts saves Angie Baby by crawling into the baby's bed and damping her early magic.

What other book might you compare Kits to and why?

Besides the others in this series. I would also recommend the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. Who has a Indian that changes to a coyote but is very protective of the weak.

What about Khristine Hvams performance did you like?

This is a great performance by this professional.

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

When Jane pulls up to the trailer after she turns back to human and Molly accepts her as a friend.

Any additional comments?

Great for you to know what the bases of Molly and Jane's friendship.

Cute

Short story

about Molly's Angie baby and how they discover what Jane really is. Cute and it fills in the gaps that the books elude to. Happy listening.

love it,Faith Hunter is a really creative author..

...Faith Hunter really is a creative author and if I had time to sit and read her books my imagination would take flight with just what she has written.

Khristine Hvam doing the narrative for the book really helps bring it to life on a whole new level, since currently I don't have time to read books (so I purchase both the books and audio when avaliable). Khristine brings it to life in a way that helps my imagination take flight and run along with the narrative so well that if I have had to pause it for a call, conversation, or whatever, then my mind sometimes really thinks I paused a TV show (Even if I'm in a room that doesn't have any TV, lol). My mind is able to visually bring alive what is being narrated. I hope that I am able to have the same experiences when I read the books myself at a later date for enjoyment.

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Title: Dance Master

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 210 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

George Dumas (Bruiser) calls Jane Yellowrock to the Royal Mojo Blues Company, because the club has been the scene of vampire attacks from an unknown rogue-vamp. And they dance. Oh, do they dance

Members Reviews:

Short and sweet!

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

Purely provocative

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

In the top fifty at least, George at his best.

Who was your favorite character and why?

George because this short is taken from his point of view.

Have you listened to any of Khristine Hvams other performances before? How does this one compare?

She is a professional and does professional work.

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

When Bruiser aka George will not just give Jane up to Leo.

Any additional comments?

The dancing between Bruiser and Jane is just short of sex.

Loved it

If you could sum up Dance Master in three words, what would they be?

Dancing with Bruiser

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dance Master?

How Bruiser looks at Jane, and says "the woman belongs to no one." I love that line. He is so attentive and wow what a turn on to have a man who is so utterly romantic and can dance. I totally have a crush on George. Lol.

Which scene was your favorite?

This short story was all my favorite. Totally seductive and building the stage for future events. Love the dance scene the best, beautifully written. Jane let's go and let's Bruiser take control and follows. A rare thing that she does and totally captivating.

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

Forbidden dance or Just one dance.

Forbidden because the are both being pulled by other players, Leo and Rick. Just one because it seems like Bruiser and Jane only get one short moment to actually be together before all hell breaks loose around them.

Any additional comments?

Love this one, really sensual. A great short. Happy listening.

Hot Step

I highly recommend the Jane Yellowrock series.

I love the narrator of the story. She is excellent at doing accents and has a wonderful reading voice.

Bruiser!

I could read about Bruiser and Jane over and over and over again. He's one of my favorite characters.

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Title: Signatures of the Dead

Subtitle: A Jane Yellowrock Story

Author: Faith Hunter

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 271 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Jane Yellowrock, her best friend Molly Trueblood, an earth witch, police detective Paul "Brax" Braxton, and Molly's husband Evan go after a blood-family of rogue-vampires who killed a local family.

Members Reviews:

Feral vampires hold up in gem mine

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this book. Quite a few of the books in this series refer to the happenings in this book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like the detective, Brack. He did not have a " no" and was very willing to follow Molly and Jane anywhere to stop the bad guys.

What about Khristine Hvams performance did you like?

Khristine Hvam kept the voices different depending on who was talking. Fine performance.

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

Yes, it is a short story best listed to in one sitting

Any additional comments?

This is a must read if you are reading the series. It will stand on its own merits.

This should be 1.5 in reading sequence or prequel

What did you love best about Signatures of the Dead?

This explains so much that the first book eludes to. I am glad I read it later so I knew who all the characters were but this definitely is a must read to understand the beginnings of Jane as a vamp hunter and the cop she carried out of the cave mentioned in the first book.

What did you like best about this story?

Molly's acceptance of Jane is really expressed in this book. I have read ahead in the series and for awhile their relation is strained. It is really good to see the friend relationship beteeen them in this one.

Have you listened to any of Khristine Hvams other performances before? How does this one compare?

Love her voices, she is awesome and so versatile.

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

Was sad when Braxton was killed.

Any additional comments?

Great book that is a stand alone but also fits right in as a short story to fill the gaps alluded to in the full blown books. One not to miss. Happy listening.

Nice Little Vampire Hunting Novella

Nice little Vampire Hunting Novella with the female lead character and poignant interests in her chAracter to keep you interested.

Short and sweet

Any additional comments?

This is a fun short story, but be aware that it is an extract from one of the other books, not a new story.

Also be aware that while some of these 'shorts' are an hour or more long, others are rather less than that.

Very enjoyable listen anyway!

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Title: The Book of Cthulhu

Subtitle: Tales Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft

Author: Ross E. Lockhart (editor)

Narrator: Fleet Cooper, Teresa DeBerry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 309 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

The Cthulhu Mythos is one of the 20th century's most singularly recognizable literary creations. Initially created by H. P. Lovecraft and a group of his amorphous contemporaries (the so-called "Lovecraft Circle"), The Cthulhu Mythos story cycle has taken on a convoluted, cyclopean life of its own. Some of the most prodigious writers of the 20th century, and some of the most astounding writers of the 21st century have planted their seeds in this fertile soil. The Book of Cthulhu harvests the weirdest and most corpulent crop of these modern mythos tales. From weird fiction masters to enigmatic rising stars, The Book of Cthulhu demonstrates how mythos fiction has been a major cultural meme throughout the 20th century, and how this type of story is still salient, and terribly powerful today.

Editorial Reviews:

Fans of H. P. Lovecraft's famously malevolent tentacle monster, Cthulu, will love this collection of 27 stories inspired by the influential fantasy creature. Weird, modern, and alien, these tales are among the best examples of the Cthulu Mythos story cycle. Meticulously compiled by Ross E. Lockhart, stories in this volume include contributions from Kage Baker, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Ramsey Campbell, and many more. Somber and menacing performances from Teresa DeBerry and screen and voice actor Fleet Cooper add to the air of mystery and foreboding.

Members Reviews:

Interesting Stories & Well Read

Copper is amazing, his choppy tone and diction, along with his vocal characterization gives these stories a sense of realism. DeBerry is less driving, but her soft tones provide her readings with a "bedtime story" feel which lends a real sense of creepiness to them. Overall totally worth it, interesting ideas and good narration.

Improves on Lovecraft, believe it or not

Any additional comments?

Lovecraft was great. These authors have had their own successes and take his ideas even higher. I was expecting a tribute book. I wasn't expecting Lovecraft's ideas amped up into overdrive. Well done!

Simply awesome

These stories (most) were awesome and Fleet's reading was so creative and powerful I honestly would recommend this to friends as an audio vs hard copy printed/kindle, etc. another review blasted Fleets performance and I couldn't disagree more. In fact I felt Teresa's performance to be the weak link. It felt overly sensual and forced where it didn't need to be.

The best part of this collection however is the collection itself. 90% (imho) of these stories were great and THAT in a collection of shirts is (in my experience) rare.

Not for Everyone

Fans of Lovecraft will be for the most part pleased. Expect canon typical gore/ violence/sanity bending/sexism and racism. The last two, for those familiar with the original stories, are actually very mild and underplayed.

The performances were Good to Excellent with only one chapter being ultimately unsatisfactory ( it dragged. I skipped it).

Good stuff

Great collection of stories. Grim, enticing, mysterious. Some were brutal others more subtle. Overall a fun experience. I'm downloading the second one right now.

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Title: Ulemet and the Jaguar God

Author: Lyndon Perry

Narrator: Jennifer O'Donnell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-13

Publisher: Lyndon Perry

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

Deformed and misshapen at birth, Ulemet is ugly in a way that attracts second looks, but seldom pity. Cursed by her Olmec village elders and taunted by her people, she flees into the rainforest never to return. Rejected and alone, the young girl's only solace is her small jade carving of Uaxaca, the jaguar animal spirit she wagers will guard her as she makes her way to Tenochtitlán, the golden city of hope.

Escaping danger after danger, only to be captured by slavers, Ulemet is forced to play in the ulama, the sacrificial ball game that could result in her freedom or end in her death. Will her hopes in Uaxaca prove misplaced, or will the Jaguar God, who's visited her dreams as a mysterious shaman, finally prove true?

Members Reviews:

Perseverance of Spirit (With a Little Help from Faith) Were My Take-Aways

Ulemet is a fascinating coming-of-age tale for its titular character, a young outcast girl from an Olmec village of centuries ago. Themes of prejudice v. acceptance, perseverance v. hopelessness, and accepted gender roles v. individual expression are explored by the author. The story is a tribute to one young girl's ability to believe in herself despite the influence (and pressures) of her own society to snuff that out in her. Challenged by physical deformities and cultural expectations of "what a girl should be," Ulemet strives against all odds to persevere.

The action of the ulama, the "loser loses all" ball game played by the indigenous peoples of Central America and Mexico, was well executed. My enjoyment of that section of the story was enhanced by having toured Chichen Itza about 10 years ago and the ball court there. Perry's description of the court (e.g., the vertical, stone hoops) was spot-on to my memory. Clearly, the author did his homework.

This is both a heartening story of personal courage and a cautionary tale of how close we all are to marginalization by our own society. Its poignancy and impact benefit from the relatively short length of the story. First-class content and execution, overall.

Mind engaging

I think each reader has the opportunity to see a bit of themselves in Ulemet. She struggles with the qualities she was born with, learns to use them and move forward with her life. Learning to deal with each situation as it comes, facing it with all the courage and strength her young life possessed, daily reflecting on the belief of where her strength comes.

Very well laid out story line, keeps the mind engaged to see where it all leads. Worthy read for sure!!

A touching, thought-provoking short read

I haven't read a lot of Mesoamerican tales so this one was new for me. In this tale the author has created in interesting, well-developed, believable character, one with flaws and imperfections that leave her likeable. Meanwhile, he has woven into the story a thread of mystery that kept me reading to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this little story.

Good!

I liked the book enough that I was sorry to have it end! It was a quick, but good read!

Nice

A nice little short story, but except for inventive names this story has been told before. Many times before and it a better way, less obvious way

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Title: This Is How You Die

Subtitle: Stories of the Inscrutable, Infallible, Inescapable Machine of Death

Author: David Malki (editor), Ryan North (editor)

Narrator: Dan Woren, Will Collyer, Robert Morgan Fisher, Mandy Kaplan, Erin Bennett, Rachael McCabe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-17-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Publisher's Summary:

If a machine could predict how you would die, would you want to know? This is the tantalizing premise of This Is How You Die, the brilliant follow-up anthology to the self-published best seller, Machine of Death.

The machines started popping up around the world. The offer was tempting: With a simple blood test, anyone could know how they would die. But the machines didn't give dates or specific circumstances - just a single word or phrase. DROWNED, CANCER, OLD AGE, CHOKED ON A HANDFUL OF POPCORN. And though the predictions were always accurate, they were also often frustratingly vague. OLD AGE, it turned out, could mean either dying of natural causes, or being shot by an elderly, bedridden man in a botched home invasion. The machines held on to that old-world sense of irony in death: You can know how it's going to happen, but you'll still be surprised when it does.

This addictive anthology - sinister, witty, existential, and fascinating - collects the best of the thousands of story submissions the editors received in the wake of the success of the first volume, and exceeds the first in every way.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Critic Reviews:

"Machine of Death is a marvelous collection, riddled with intelligence, creative reach, and a frankness that makes the best use of the central gimmick." (The Onion A.V. Club)

"Recalls the best writings of Harlan Ellison and Charles Beaumont... Machine of Death brought me laughs, terror and tears.... Highly recommended." (Paradox Magazine)

Members Reviews:

Fate Inescapable

This is a fun little anthology. All the pieces here revolve around the same premise: the idea that there's a machine that can predict a person's death from a blood sample, spitting out its answer on a small card. The machine sometimes words its oracular messages in an ambiguous or poetic way, but it's never wrong. If it predicts that you'll die by drowning, moving to the desert won't save you -- you'll just die in the shower or by choking on a drink. Perhaps, like Oedipus, you might even suffer the paradoxical fate of being doomed by your attempt to escape fate.

Naturally, there are a number of logical, philosophical, and moral implications that can arise from the premise, and the various authors get pretty creative in exploring them. How would you act if you knew your death? What if your friends or family knew? What if your government knew? A few pieces are set in the present day, but the genres of most of the others run the gamut from sci-fi to dystopian to fantasy to zombie horror to time travel to Sherlock Holmes. There's even a choose-your-own-adventure. The most interesting ones, for my money, tend to weave in some other issue.

The tone of the stories ranges a lot as well. Some are witty, some are serious, some dark, some absurd, some poignant, some melancholy, and some cryptic. Some feature better writing than others, but there was a good deal of talent and imagination on display. Similarly, the various audiobook readers range from competent-but-unremarkable to skilled.