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Title: The Burn Palace

Author: Stephen Dobyns

Narrator: George Newbern

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-26-13

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The sleepy community of Brewster, Rhode Island, is just like any other small American town. It's a place where most of the population will likely die blocks from where they were born; where gossip spreads like wildfire, and the big entertainment on weekends is the inevitable fight at the local bar. But recently, something out of the ordinary - perhaps even supernatural - has been stirring in Brewster. While packs of coyotes gather on back roads and the news spreads that a baby has been stolen from Memorial Hospital (and replaced in its bassinet by a snake), a series of inexplicably violent acts begins to confound Detective Woody Potter and the local police - and inspire terror in the hearts and minds of the locals.

From award-winning author Stephen Dobyns comes a sardonic yet chillingly suspenseful novel: The literary equivalent of a Richard Russo small-town tableau crossed with a Stephen King thriller. The Burn Palace is a darkly funny, twisted portrait of chaos and paranoia, with an impressive host of richly rendered, larger-than-life characters and a thrilling plot that will keep listeners guessing until the end.

Critic Reviews:

"The Burn Palace is a beautifully written tale full of wonderfully absurd characters, strange surreal events and horrific acts of violence and violation told is a disconcerting style that is both thrilling and frustrating. It's like an intricate puzzle that comes together beautifully yet leaves you with a handful of unused pieces you don't exactly know what to do with." (The Guilded Earlobe)

Members Reviews:

Outside my box

This is not my usual genre, but I enjoyed the story mainly because of the narrator

who did such an outstanding job on several of Carl Hiassen's books. There is way too much information for me on all things supernatural and cremation, but the narration moves along at a rapid pace which kept my interest. I did try reading this on kindle and couldn't finish the sample, but the narrator really hooked me on finding out where this was going.

The action is told through multiple characters -- some more believable than others, but all totally interesting. Who can resist kids, dogs and hot romance? The plot seems somewhat contrived and, although often gruesome, still entertaining, and a good listen.

Difficult book in audio format

Would you try another book from Stephen Dobyns and/or George Newbern?

Not sure

Has The Burn Palace turned you off from other books in this genre?

I don't think so.

What three words best describe George Newberns voice?

No issues with the narrator's voice.

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

It was a good idea for a story and well written, just hard to follow.

Any additional comments?

I was looking forward to this book and was pretty disappointed. I just found it very hard to follow in the audio format. The story is told through dozens of characters in this town which is a cool idea. In the audio format though, I had a lot of trouble keeping up with the story, recalling who each character was, etc; I think this is a book I may have enjoyed more reading the hard copy where you could flip back if needed.

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Title: The Long Sonata of the Dead

Author: Andrew Taylor

Narrator: Cameron Pow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-23-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In pursuit of the find of a lifetime, an academic confronts an old rival

Once visited by the likes of Charles Dickens, William Thackeray, and George Eliot, the London Library is a maze of books - a jumble of first editions and forgotten texts. For Tony, it is a refuge from the failure his life has become - and it is about to be invaded by a destructive old friend.

Adam is a world-renowned novelist who spends so much time writing articles and appearing in documentaries that it seems impossible he actually has time to write books. He visits the library to research a nearly-forgotten English poet, Francis Youlgreave, who just happens to be Tony's obsession. Tony has staked his career on the long-dead clergyman, and will do whatever it takes to keep Adam from stealing his research. In this ghostly library, scholarly conflict is anything but academic.

Editorial Reviews:

Narrated in Cameron Pow's snide alto voice, The Long Sonata of the Dead is a library drama. In other words, it is the intriguing story of two academics - rivals, who were once upon a time roommates. Their shared goal: information on the long dead clergymen and poet Francis Youlgreave. While the story spins out into the streets of London and the homes of the character's families, the heart of the drama is inside the book-packed, ghost-ridden London Library. Listeners will enjoy Pow's wry presentation of this unique and unconventional drama.

Members Reviews:

Fun Short Story - Would have made a nice novel

Any additional comments?

A very fun, short listen. I love this author and his book The American Boy. I also enjoy biblio mysteries, and this one is enjoyable. I could see this as a book.

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Title: The King

Subtitle: The Bowers Files

Author: Steven James

Narrator: Richard Ferrone

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 115 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Patrick Bowers has pursued the nation's fiercest serial killers - and now one elusive foe is back for revenge. Settling into a new post at the FBI academy, Patrick and his fiancée, Lien-hua Jiang, are planning their future together with his stepdaughter, Tessa. But just when his life seems normal, a demon from the past returns to draw him down a dark road he hoped had closed forever. Forced into a desperate hunt to save the two women he loves most, Patrick is in a race against time to stop an international conspiracy from becoming the most widespread act of terrorism in U.S. history.

Members Reviews:

An interesting listen with some decent twist but..

What made the experience of listening to The King the most enjoyable?

The narration is good and the storyline keeps you hooked and intrigued for the most part.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The King?

I like what Raven does to her abductor in the car.

Which scene was your favorite?

I like the interaction scenes between Patrick and his daughter.

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

You could not make a film out of this book and do it justice.

Any additional comments?

This was a pretty interesting book maybe a little dark and gory for some and I think it is ironic that this series is an Inspirational book series because I do not find that they offer any good uplifting inspirations. Of course if you used the reasoning and logic of Agent Bowers inspiration does not necessarily have to be for the good and more likely people are inspired to act on the evil that is in them. I do not listen to these books for any great inspirations anyway but purely for the mystery and intrigue of the story. This book hooks you right at first and does a pretty good job of keeping your attention through out but there are a few eye roller moments, places where it tends to drag, get a little to technical and some scenes you can see coming from a long way off. Also I was disappointed in the ending with a anthropophagus gnawing its way through the chapters of the next book as I was hoping for something different to digest. Overall if you like mystery and intrigue this book does a pretty good job of delivering.

James is a master at weaving plots

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

Certainly is among the best

Who was your favorite character and why?

Patrick Bowers, detective, is at his best. Less blood, guts and gore did no harm to the plotline. Suspense was tight all the way. I saw more depth in the other characters and really came to like Ralph a lot. Tessa is more real in this story.

Which scene was your favorite?

I liked the scene where he shot Bask with firm decision.

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

Patrick Bowers at his best.

Any additional comments?

I still miss transition sentences when the scenes jump back and forth, causing a head jolt. The research in this series is phenomenal. Well done, Steven James!

great series hooe more us coming for dr bowers

great reader a big key and story lines are fantastic as well. dr bowers hope you have more books ahead

Excellent book in Bowers File collection

As with all of the Bowers File books, this one didn't disappoint. Great storyline that kept my interest all the way to the end. Richard Ferrone is the best at narrating this series.

Awsome

I love the entire Jack Bowers Series.

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Title: Arsonist

Author: Victor Methos

Narrator: R. C. Bray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-02-13

Publisher: Podium Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Please note: The Jon Stanton mysteries are standalone novels and do not need to be listened to in a particular order.

Evil is released onto the streets of San Diego.

A series of deadly fires rages across the cityscape, claiming the lives of entire families. Helpless to stop the fires, the SDPD assigns their most famous detective, Jon Stanton, to the case. The evidence points him to a single arsonist committing the horrendous acts. But with a troubled young girl as his only credible witness, Stanton is running out of time.

The San Diego PD's in-house arson investigator does not believe the fires correspond to the work of an arsonist and impedes the investigation into the murders. Stanton is left on his own to find the deadliest, and most powerful opponent he has ever faced....

Victor Methos is the best-selling author of The White Angel Murder, the number-one mystery book in the United States for over eight weeks. He is a former prosecutor specializing in violent crime and is currently a criminal defense attorney in the United States. Arsonist is his seventh novel.

Members Reviews:

Hardcore Book!

Would you consider the audio edition of Arsonist to be better than the print version?

I've never read the print version so I can't say. Unless the narration's terrible, I'll always prefer audio over print.

Have you listened to any of R. C. Brays other performances before? How does this one compare?

I think I have listened to R.C. Bray before and if I remember correctly he did a really good narrating the previous books I've heard and he did another good job with this book too. I especially liked the voice he gave the antagonist.

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

Ya, I guess there was but I'm not going to say what it was. Again, I don't like answering this part of the review because it gives part of the story away. Maybe you guys don't mind but it kinda bothers me to find out ahead of time important parts of the book before I've had a chance to hear it first. I don't know, maybe it's just me.

Any additional comments?

This is a brutal, hardcore and very well written suspense thriller that is very hard to put down. This book has one of the most sinister, f**ked up antagonists I've listen to in a long time. I liked this book a lot, it's too bad it wasn't longer. I've never heard of the Writer before(Victor Methos) but after hearing this book I'll be keeping tabs on his new book releases.

Warning There are some graphic scenes

First thoughts about the cover of Arsonist? A naked bald person curled up in a fetal huddle? Odd, very odd. Is this a sign of someone needing help? A mental disorder? Someone being tortured? The red fire lettering of the title give the cover an even more ominous feel.

The main character is Jon Stanton. He is a police detective with the San Diego Police Department. He is kind, caring, and determined to stop the arsonist from hurting anymore people. He has to struggle to deal with a lousy partner, police politics, and the arsonist focusing his attention onto him when he gets in the way.

The Narrator is R.C. Bray. He has a very calming voice. I found it to be very soothing with a hint of a deeper rumble in some of the characters voices. The Author is Victor Methos. This story is Book Four of the Jon Stanton series.

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Title: Let It Burn

Subtitle: Alex McKnight, Book 10

Author: Steve Hamilton

Narrator: Dan John Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-13

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 99 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Even though Alex McKnight swore to serve and protect Detroit as a police officer, a trip to Motown these days is a trip to a past hed just as soon forget. The city will forever remind him of his partners death and of the bullet still lodged in his own chest. So hes more than happy to stay in the little town of Paradise, 300 miles and half a lifetime away.

Then he gets a call from his old sergeant. It turns out that a young man Alex helped put away will be getting out of prison. That one big case marked the highlight of his career, before his partner was killed, before his marriage fell apart, before he left Detroit, forever. Now that man is about to walk free.

When the sergeant invites Alex downstate to have a drink for old times sake, its an offer he would normally refuse. However, theres a certain female FBI agent he cant stop thinking about, so he gets in his truck and goes back to Detroit. While there, hes reminded of something about that last case, a seemingly small piece of the puzzle that he never got to share. Its not something anyone wants to hear, but Alex cant let go of this gut feeling that they arrested the wrong man.

And that the real killer not only got away, but went on to kill again.

And again.

And again.

Members Reviews:

Disappointing

I have enjoyed every one of Steve Hamilton`s Alex McKnight mysteries. Because of a very flat ending, "Let It Burn" is the least satisfying so far. Since most of the action, in real time or flashback, takes place in Detroit, the book is incredibly topical. Hamilton`s characters, starting with former minor league catcher and ex-Detroit beat cop McKnight and running through his friends in Paradise like Jackie, Vinnie, and Leon, are well-drawn and interesting. The plot of "Let It Burn" deals with a brutal murder years before where McKnight played a role in bringing the case to a close. The murderer is being released on parole, and that gets McKnight thinking about the case, the confession of the murderer, and whether justice was served. Great plot, great characters, great descriptions of Detroit then and now, but a fizzled ending. A worthwhile read, but not as strong as the prior McKnight novels.

Ending Problems

Hamilton's book as usual was very good, until the ending.It seemed as if the author couldn't decide which ending would be the best so he worked in several possibilities to end it. There were so many different characters involved I had a hard time keeping them straight. Over all I enjoyed the book. I like reading about my home state. I would like to see Alex McKnight become more involved with one of his woman friends and also become involved in a mystery in the UP.I missed the old familiar characters like Vinnie Red Sky, Jackie at the Glasgow. If you are from MI you will enjoy reading about places you can identify with. My imagination puts me there and I can become a part of the story.Even if you aren't from MI you will enjoy Steve Hamilton's books. He has an easy reading style and he knows how to keep you guessing. Fortunately all of Hamilton's books are available at Amazon. I'm looking forward to his next endeavor.

The series is still a winner

I really enjoy the Alex McKnight series, but the female characters are getting on my nerves.

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Title: Laidlaw

Author: William McIlvanney

Narrator: William McIlvanney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-13

Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Meet Jack Laidlaw, the original damaged detective.

When a young woman is found brutally murdered on Glasgow Green, only Laidlaw stands a chance of finding her murderer from among the hard men, gangland villains and self-made moneymen who lurk in the city's shadows.

Winner of the CWA Silver Dagger.

Critic Reviews:

"The best new character in crime fiction for years" (Daily Express)

Members Reviews:

forerunner of good noir

Would you consider the audio edition of Laidlaw to be better than the print version?

For me audio is always better than print.

What other book might you compare Laidlaw to and why?

Girl With The Dragon Tattoo--both are first in their respective parts of the country.

Which character as performed by William McIlvanney was your favorite?

Laidlaw

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

No, but it was a book I immediately listened to a second time.

Any additional comments?

I am desperate for the other two of this trilogy to be put on Audio....hopefully with the author reading them.

Such a pleasure to read a classic

I just discovered McIlvanney. I loved this book and am now on a mission to read more of Laidlaw series and other McIlvanney books. I wish more of them were on Audible. Meanwhile I'll get the book versions at my San Francisco public library where most of them are available.

Hard to Understand the Narration

I had to listen to each chapter multiple times as I found the thick Scottish diction / accent hard to understand. The author, William McIlvanney, narrated his book. I wish someone had told him the accent is fine, but more enunciation is required for the average listener. I love books with strong accents, but this one was too difficult for me no matter how hard I focused.

I like the character Laidlaw a great deal, but the story was mediocre. There is a twist or two, but you know who the murderer is early in the book. It is more of a story how multiple people looking for the same person come together in the end.

I will definitely try another McIlvanney book in the future, but may have to read it on my Kindle instead of listen on Audible.

Magic!

I loved this gritty novel - read by the author himself which added to the atmosphere even his endearing little mistakes do not detract from the story.

I'd love to know when the rest of the Laidlaw books will be available on Audible as I'm eagerly awaiting them.

McIlvaney- Scotland's Raymond Chandler

Would you listen to Laidlaw again? Why?

Most definitely! This Glaswegian detective is a combination of 'troubled man' , scholar, social worker, psychologist and is as consummately clever and tough as they come. A hugely compelling and appealing character.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Laidlaw?

The author uses what I think are immense literary and observational skills each time he analyses the leading characters in this novel. Impossible to point to just one example in a novel that is so rich with these examples. Even the toughies have their finer points.

What aspect of William McIlvanneys performance might you have changed?

I enjoyed his reading because he wrote this excellent novel and knows exactly how to deliver it to its best BUT, it was often very off-putting to hear so distinctly whenever he needed to swallow or moisten his lips.

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Title: Firebreak

Subtitle: A Parker Novel, Book 20

Author: Richard Stark

Narrator: Stephen R. Thorne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Between Parkers 1961 debut and his return in the late 1990s, the world of crime changed considerably. Now fake IDs and credit cards had to be purchased from specialists; increasingly sophisticated policing made escape and evasion tougher; and, worst of all, money had gone digital - the days of cash-stuffed payroll trucks were long gone. Firebreak takes Parker to a palatial Montana "hunting lodge" where a dot-com millionaire hides a gallery of stolen old masters - which will fetch Parker a pretty penny if his team can just get it past the mansions tight security. The forests of Montana are an inhospitable place for a heister when well-laid plans fall apart, but no matter how untamed the wilderness, Parkers guaranteed to be the most dangerous predator around.

Critic Reviews:

"Parkerlumbers through the pages of Richard Starks noir novels scattering dead bodies like peanut shellsIn a complex world [he] makes things simple." (New York Times)

"Whatever Stark writes, I read. Hes a stylist, a pro, and I thoroughly enjoy his attitude." (Elmore Leonard, New York Times best-selling author)

"Parker is a true treasureThe master thief is back, along with Richard Stark." (New York Times Book Review)

Members Reviews:

2 stars. I kept getting distracted.

My mind wandered.

There seemed to be more characters than normal in this book. Toward the end I was confused about some of them. Maybe because a lot was going on in my personal life. Or maybe the book wasnt as good as others in the series.

There are two stories. The better story is about a hit man after Parker. Its a continuation with Paul and Max who Parker met in Bk 12 The Sour Lemon Score. I loved the scene where Parker gets to them. It reminded me of feelings of fear in the movie Jaws.

The second story is about stealing art from a hunting lodge in Montana. An interesting part of that story was Parker interacting with a young-computer-hacker-genius. But the rest of the story about the heist was muddled. It might be better read than listened to. Not sure.

I was disappointed that the 2011 Forward by Terry Teachout was in the physical book but not in this audiobook. Ive enjoyed all the forwards in this series.

The narrator Stephen R. Thorne was good, but I wish he had a rougher, darker, more menacing voice for Parker. His Parker voice was too clean cut and normal sounding.

THE SERIES:

This is book 20 in the 24 book series. These stories are about bad guys. They rob. They kill. Theyre smart. Most dont go to jail. Parker is the main bad guy, a brilliant strategist. He partners with different guys for different jobs in each book.

If you are new to the series, I suggest reading the first three and then choose among the rest. A few should be read in order since characters continue in a sequel fashion. Those are listed below (with my star ratings). The rest can be read as stand alones.

The first three books in order:

4 stars. The Hunter (Point Blank movie with Lee Marvin 1967) (Payback movie with Mel Gibson)

3 stars. The Man with the Getaway Face (The Steel Hit)

4 stars. The Outfit.

Read these two in order:

5 stars. Slayground (Bk #14)

5 stars. Butchers Moon (Bk #16)

Read these four in order:

4 stars. The Sour Lemon Score (Bk #12)

2 stars. Firebreak (Bk #20)

(not read) Nobody Runs Forever (Bk #22)

2 stars.

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Title: Serpent in the Thorns

Subtitle: Crispin Guest, Book 2

Author: Jeri Westerson

Narrator: Michael Page

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Convicted of treason, Crispin Guest was stripped of his title, his land, his money and his friends. Now with only his considerable wits to sustain him, Guest works the mean streets of 14th century London, building a small reputation for his skill. In 1383, a simple-minded tavern girl comes to his door - a body was found where she works and shes the only person who could have killed him. Except for the fact that the man was killed in place by a precisely aimed crossbow bolt. Making matters worse, the murdered man was one of three couriers from the French king, transporting a relic intended to smooth the troubled relations between France and England. Events quickly spin out of control and Guest now finds himself the prime suspect in the murder, one with terrible diplomatic implications. As the drumbeat of war between the two countries grow, Guest must unravel the con spiracy behind the murder to save not only his country, but himself as well.

Members Reviews:

Knight's Honor

This is 2nd of an historical fiction series that was presented on audio in reverse order; but each book stands well on its own merit. Which says a lot for any book that is part of a series these days.

This is a believable historical portrayal of Richard I era England, accompanying delightful characterizations in an intriguing adventure / mystery. There is action, a smattering of sex, a good deal of philosophy about the concept of "honor" in people of both noble and ordinary birth, all without too much agonizing over ideas when they can be shown in the deeds of the characters, from lowest to highest in the social order. There is also a sample (a bit too much for my taste) of the torture of victims of the royal jail, albeit realistic for the times. But the characters win the day, especially the "disgraced" and former knight, Crispin Guest, and his child side-kick, Jack (who provides a charming "Greek chorus", while being a good foil for our hero).

Overall enjoyable enough to make me want to hear the entire series. And the most excellent reading of Michael Page carries me along into these stories nicely!

Another good Crispin Guest story

If you like twists and turns in a plot, where the details matter, and things don't quite go where you expect, then pick up Serpent in the Thorns. You'll have to pay attention to the little things and don't forget to take some of them at face value. The story doubles back on itself, and some questions about Crispin's fall from knighthood are answered. Crispin and Jack are central, but pay attention to those around them. As the story unfolds you see some real character growth in Crispin and Jack. As for other characters, the sheriff plays a smaller part then in the first book, and Gaunt played a larger one. Richard as written is petty, vindictive, and throughly unlikable. It all wraps up in a really good ending. I'll be picking up the next one in the series soon.

Introspection as plot.

I didnt read the first book in this series as this book had better star ratings.

Crispin, the main character, has all his self questioning inner thoughts, or interpretation of them hed forgotten the noise explored, but to no purpose.

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Title: Death in Cyprus

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: M. M. Kaye

Narrator: Julia Farhat

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-24-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Twenty-year-old Amanda Derrington is on an extended cruise with her uncle when she decides to make a short trip to the sun-washed island of Cyprus. But even before the ship arrives in the port, there is a suspicious death. Once the passengers reach the island, it soon becomes clear that the death was in fact an act of murder. What Amanda had meant to be a pleasant excursion quickly takes a turn for the worse in this classic novel of suspense and romance by one of our most celebrated writers.

Members Reviews:

Timeless story, great author

What a great summer read. I love a book that takes me away to an exotic location and another time. What makes this book great is how well it is written. It is romantic and suspenseful without being cheesy. This book is well narrated. The voice fits the book. Audible has several other M.M. Kaye novels available but sadly the narration choices are poor on several of them. It's a real disappointment. The wrong choice of narrator really ruins a book for me. So if you enjoy this book and want to try another in the "death" series, I recommend listening to the sample first.

The Best Yet!

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

I would. This was the best of the A Death In series so far. The story is a favorite and the reader was very good. I hope audible will produce the other two books. Death In The Andamans is the best of the lot with A Death In Kenya a close second.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved every character in this story. The old lady who wore the eccentric clothing might be my fave.

Have you listened to any of Julia Farhats other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. She has a beautiful voice. I like hearing her read. It's too bad she didn't read all of them.

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

There were a few parts that made me snicker a bit. It was just a fun read. M M Kaye has the ability to take you to all those exotic locales and make you feel as if you are there, and to a period in time that seems better than ours somehow. I will read anything she's written. These mysteries represent her wonderful writing without a huge investment of 700 pages or so.

Any additional comments?

No, nough said

I Just Love The Oldies!

MM Kaye wrote a few mysteries in the 1950's that took place in exotic places. She chose the isle of Cyprus for this one.

Amanda Derrington is the ward of her Uncle Oswain, a businessman who still holds to Victorian traditions about women. So for her to take a trip from Egypt to Cyprus on a boat by herself is something of a symbol of her age and independence. Unfortunately as they are crossing the Mediterranean, a murder occurs, one that possibly was intended to be her instead of the actual victim.

When she arrives, she learns that things are not as she had expected. For one thing, she is unable to stay with the Bartons--people associated with her Uncle's business, who would have been safe and approved of by him, because Mrs. Barton has left her husband. So she is offered a place in the home of the eccentric Miss Moon (who, for instance, can only wear certain color dresses on particular days.) but of course, neither intrigue nor murder stop there, and the book involves deciding who is the guilty one.

I guess it's just my taste, but I so love the vintage murder stories.

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Title: The Next Time You See Me

Author: Holly Goddard Jones

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 324 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A debut novel by award-winning author Holly Goddard Jones, about the people surprisingly connected to the discovery of a dead womans body in a small town.

Thirteen-year-old Emily Houchens doesn't have many friends. She finds more comfort playing make-believe in the woods near her house in Roma, Kentucky, than with her classmates, who find her strange and awkward. When she happens upon a dead body hidden in the woods one day, she decides not to tell anyone about her discoverya choice that begins to haunt her.

Susanna Mitchell has always been a good girl, the dutiful daughter and wife. While her older sister Ronnie trolled bars for men and often drove home at sunrise, Susanna kept a neat house, a respectable job, and a young daughter. But when Ronnie goes missing and Susanna realizes that shes the only person in Roma who truly cares about her sisters fate, she starts to question her quiet life and its value.

The Next Time You See Me is the story of how one womans disappearance exposes the ambitions, prejudices, and anxieties of a small southern town and its residents, who are all connected, sometimes in unexpected ways: Emily; Susanna; Tony, a failed baseball star turned detective, aspiring to be the countys first black sheriff; and Wyatt, a 55-year-old factory worker tormented by a past he cant change and by a love he doesnt think he deserves. Their stories converge in a violent climax that reveals not just the mystery of what happened to Ronnie but all of their secret selves.

Editorial Reviews:

Editors Select, February 2013 - I agree with Gillian Flynn about Holly Goddard Jones mystery debut. Astoundingly good, it sucked me into both its small-town world and into the lives of its not particularly likeable-yet-nevertheless-sympathetic characters. Ill be interested to see how narrator Cassandra Campbell gives voice to its three protagonists, who each take turns in revealing the mystery (and their secrets) from their own point of view.

Diana M., Audible Editor

Critic Reviews:

"The residents of a small Kentucky town react to the disappearance of a local woman in this first novel by short-story writer Jones. [The author] builds intense tension surrounding the choices her flawed but compellingly sympathetic characters make as they fight against lonely isolation within the tight confines of small-town America." (

Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Fascinating Characters - Great Book!

The Next Time You See Me is an outstanding example of a well-crafted character driven novel. The plot centers on the mysterious disappearance of one of the residents of a small town, Roma Kentucky, and is sufficiently interesting to keep the narrative moving. But the plot in this book primarily serves as a means to intertwine the lives a large disparate group of people and bring each of them to a crossroads in his or her personal development. Solving the mystery of the disappearance of Ronnie creates the action, but the real secrets in this novel are hidden in the cast of intriguing characters that populate the town and the pages of the book. Goddard Jones begins the big reveal from the first page, but manages to sustain the suspense of each character almost to the end of the novel with amazing pacing. She is always pulling back just enough layers through each chapter to keep the reader's interest piqued until all the story lines of the characters converge at the end of the novel.