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Title: The Shuttered Room

Subtitle: A Disturbing Psychological Thriller of Abduction and the Dangerous Mind Game of Stockholm Syndrome

Author: Charles Jay Harwood

Narrator: Violet North

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-15-15

Publisher: CJH Publications

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Little do they know their hostage has a little secret.

Hostage Jessica would appear to have everything: money, a devoted husband, a lively son and a fulfilling career. But her life takes a nasty turn when she is kidnapped and trapped in a room by three thugs demanding a huge ransom from her rich father. In a bid to escape, she cuts a hole in the bedroom floor with a knife. From there, Jess spies upon her kidnappers as they go about their everyday business. Thats when their hostage starts playing psychological games with them. Thats when her spying pulls her into a dangerous mind game with her abductors.

NOTE: This novel can be found within a bundle book: Eclipse Quartet: 4 Psychological Thrillers (also on audio).

Members Reviews:

Great premise but convoluted

What did you like best about The Shuttered Room? What did you like least?

The idea of a young female hostage who has a screw loose sounded so interesting and this book may have been better read than heard though the narrator was wonderful even if some voices were grating. Sadly in the end, I just wanted the book to end.

This kidnap victim has a secret!

Jessica has made an escape attempt and it fell short. Jake managed to catch her in the orchard and haul her back to the house. There, Jake and his two fellow kidnappers (Justin and Kia) keep Jess for several weeks as they demand a sizable ransom from her rich parents. As Jess languishes in this attic room, the reader becomes privy to her life, both present and past. But soon the stress of the situation brings about a condition that has laid dormant for years and this slightly unhinges Jess, making her bold enough to try a few things she might not otherwise have done.

Early on, we learn that Jess as a kid believed she could see things living inside people and that those things (often weird, distended frogs) partially controlled the human they inhabited. Jess could hear their inner voice. Of course, she often spoke whatever that inner voice was saying and eventually it drew enough attention that she had to see a psychologist and was put on medication. Essentially, she became a bit of an outcast and I can see how that childhood experience shaped the adult Jess.

She marries, eventually, an older man who already has two daughters by his ex-wife and he doesnt want any more children. At first, Jess is OK with this but eventually the longing to have a child becomes too much and she seeks ways to become pregnant by Henry. If youve read the description of the book, then you know if she was successful or not. Whether she was or not, you can easily see how her relationship with her husband became strained over the years. So by the time she is kidnapped, her life is rather messy anyway.

About half way through the novel, Jess finds a peep hole in the attic floor and spying on the goings-on below becomes her chief past time. She does gain some knowledge about her captors that she then uses in subtle ways. Sometimes, Jess uses this knowledge in a calculated manner. Sometimes it is hit or miss. After all, she hasnt been kidnapped before and, in general with the exception of her husband, she doesnt go around manipulating people.

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Title: Cashing Out

Subtitle: Nadia Wolf, Book 3

Author: Nicolette Pierce

Narrator: Wendy Anne Darling

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-15

Publisher: Nicolette Pierce

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Married. To Ian. No matter how many times Nadia's predicament crosses through her mind, it always ends with the same question; what in the world have I done?

If it wasn't bad enough that Nadia fled the scene the morning after, it seems her husband jumped ship too. It's only when cryptic postcards from Africa start piling up that she realizes how far Ian jumped. Judging by the foreign agent hunting for stolen diamonds and a woman searching for Ian, claiming to be his wife, Nadia fears Ian jumped too far and too deep.

When Lenny declares war with Fairytale Chapel for stealing his customers, Frankie orders all hands on deck to win... including Muffin. But winning the war means Frankie has to look at his past to find the answer. Nadia agrees to wager with Caleb in exchange for his assistance in helping Frankie. But winning the war isn't her only motivation... losing to Caleb is.

Members Reviews:

Great story, wrong narrator

I love the Nadia Wolf series, all 5 star stories! I was shocked to hear the narrator for this series when I listened to this Audiobook. The strong British accent is a horrible choice for this very American story. The words are clipped and flat, not at all smooth and easy like the writing. Both the story and the narrator are good separately, but there is nothing complimentary about putting them together. I'd have to recommend reading this series instead of listening to it.

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Title: Unwanted

Author: Kristina Ohlsson

Narrator: Maggie Mash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-15

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

In the middle of a rainy Swedish summer, a little girl is abducted from a crowded train.

Despite hundreds of potential witnesses, no one noticed when the girl was taken. Her mother, left behind at the previous station, alerted the crew immediately. But as the train pulled into Stockholm Central Station, the girl was nowhere to be seen.

To Inspector Alex Recht of the Stockholm police, this looks like a classic custody row. But none of the evidence adds up, and young Investigative Analyst Fredrika Bergman is convinced the case is far more complex than her boss is prepared to admit.

So when the missing child is found dead in the far north of Sweden, with the word "UNWANTED" scribbled on her forehead, the rule book is finally thrown out of the window.

Now on the trail of a ruthless murderer with a terrifying agenda, will Alex and Fredrika manage to put aside their differences and work together to find the killer before it's too late?

Members Reviews:

Appalling narration

What did you like best about Unwanted? What did you like least?

Whilst the story itself was pretty good, I really did not like the narrator. Whilst her narrative in her own voice was normal and easy to listen to, nearly every character was read in a dreadful slow drawl or growl which soon grew really irritating. Only the interest of the story kept me going. I will certain avoid anything narrated by Maggie Mash in future as she so nearly completely ruined a decent story.

Narrator

The narrator, Maggie Marsh, spoiled the story as she was very OTT, deliberately very breathless and hesitant and, in my opinion, didn't make the best of the characters. Very disappointing ending. The story was dragged out in places but had an abrupt ending that in part, didn't make sense. Not sure that I would listen to another of the author's books especially if with lthe same narrator

Maggie Mash is is a brilliant narrator!

The book itself, though not long, is a brilliant start to a series. I definitely recommend!

the narrator

Would you listen to Unwanted again? Why?

I love my scandanavian crime books and I was really looking forward to listening to this new author (to me) but the woman who is narrating the book is extremely irritating therefore it is making it really difficult for me to listen to unfortunately.

How could the performance have been better?

A new narrator would be excellent

Narrators

Would you listen to Unwanted again? Why?

The story, although I'm only halfway thro' the book is really holding my attention but I'm finding the narrator's voice harsh, abrasive and unrealistic. This does occasionally happen but the voice usually softens, probably as the narrator settles down. This hasn't happened however. I will persist as the story is gripping but I won't have another of Kristina Ohlsson's books with this narrator.

What did you like best about this story?

Fast moving although evil, good escapism. Haven't finished it yet.

What didnt you like about Maggie Mashs performance?

Harsh voice, abrasive, not realistic.

Do not want to be mean.

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

Uncomfortable at times but that's the nature of the genre.

Any additional comments?

All said.

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Title: Due Diligence

Author: Owen Parr

Narrator: Michael Lesley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-15

Publisher: Owen Parr

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Fiction or nonfiction? Based on true events, this fictional novel will leave you wondering.

A fast-paced romantic thriller that will take you on a journey full of intrigue, double-crosses, corporate takeovers, money laundering, assassinations, and a sinful love affair. Let your imagination wander as you witness the Cuban government's attempt to launder 40 years of their illicit gains through own Wall Street.

Owen has written a unique fictional novel, incorporating his over 27 years of experience with Wall Street companies into the tale. Born in Havana, Cuba, and later growing up in Miami during the drug war years, he has woven a tale that will leave you breathless. His creativity and firsthand experiences make this a fast-paced, riveting, suspense-filled thriller. You'll ask: Could this really happen?

Members Reviews:

Two unhappily married Cuban-Americans fall in love

After reading all of the rave reviews on Amazon I expected more. Due Diligence is basically an adulterous love story with a lot of helter-skelter espionage, violence and intrigue thrown into the mix. Narration is adequate.

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Title: The Samaritan

Author: Mason Cross

Narrator: Eric Meyers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-15

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

When the mutilated body of a young woman is discovered in the Santa Monica Mountains, LAPD Detective Jessica Allen knows she's seen this MO before - two and a half years ago on the other side of the country.

A sadistic serial killer has been operating undetected for a decade, preying on lone female drivers who have broken down. The press dub the killer 'the Samaritan', but with no leads and a killer who leaves no traces, the police investigation quickly grinds to a halt.

That's when Carter Blake shows up to volunteer his services. He's a skilled manhunter with an uncanny ability to predict the Samaritan's next moves. At first, Allen and her colleagues are suspicious. After all, their new ally shares some uncomfortable similarities to the man they're tracking. But as the Samaritan takes his slaughter to the next level, Blake must find a way to stop him - even if it means bringing his own past crashing down on top of him.

Members Reviews:

Not as good as the first book but still a good listen

Story ok but lacked the pace of his first book.

Brilliantly read again.

Overall a good listen

Gripping, Mason Cross delivers another page turner

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

I have only listened to the audio version. It's first class, a great story and well told.

What other book might you compare The Samaritan to, and why?

For pace and story line on the main character, it sits well with the Carter Blake series. Not one of these books fails to deliver.

What does Eric Meyers bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

In reading we lend the characters our voice, we imagine how they speak, speed, delivery etc. This experience tells us a story, invites us in and we are swept up in the telling of it, at the narrator's pace.

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

Absolutely. It is compelling listening.

Any additional comments?

Mason Cross consistently delivers excellent stand alone tales while weaving the more intricate back stories of the main character.

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Title: Hunter and Hunted

Author: John Powell III

Narrator: Juan Gabriel Pareja

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-14-15

Publisher: John Powell, III

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

When a man is brutally beaten to death outside a Houston strip club, young paramedic Nathan Kleinman is drawn into the maelstrom of events that lie in the wake of the Hunter's actions. The Hunter, a man who kills without weapons, relying only on his hands and feet, testing his personal strength and skill as a predator, is in the final stages of his psychosis. His delusions are starting to override his conscious control as his mind and personality fragment. Three young women, Deirdre, Michelle, and Holly, all of whom are involved with Nathan to a greater or lesser degree, are caught in a snare of The Hunter's design. It is a trap calculated to bring the best trophy of all, Nathan himself, into a final position where the Hunter can place Nathan's head on his wall. As The Hunter manipulates events around him, Nathan is forced to confront his own past, and his strong feelings about the three women, choosing amongst them. In the end, those emotions are exploited by The Hunter as he strives to bring down his prey. Set in present-day Houston, Texas, Hunter and Hunted is a sometimes erotic, sometimes chillingly direct and brutal story about the principles and values by which we live our lives, and how changes to those principles and values can be forced upon us.

Members Reviews:

One of the worst narrators ever.

I really wanted to like this book. Really. It got good reviews on Amazon but after listening for a couple of hours I just can't continue. That narrator is extremely irritating to listen to. He must think this is a Mickey Spillane novel and he just learning to read. Much too melodramatic or very flat and monotone with very poor character imitations. All the female roles sound like bored drag queens.This did not come across when I listened to the sample. I think I'll try the hardcover instead. In all fairness I'm going to give the story more stars because the story does sound intriguing and made me want to read the physical book.

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Title: The House by the Lake: A Post-Apocalyptic Novella

Author: Robert Paine

Narrator: Don Kline

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-15

Publisher: Our Pack Press

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

What happens when fiction becomes reality?

Shane Wallace pens survivalist novels for a living, but he never dreamed he'd be living in a world that mirrors one of his stories. Vicious attacks up and down the East Coast have cost thousands of people their lives and driven even more from their homes to seek sanctuary. Shane, along with his pregnant wife and their teenage son, is forced to abandon the family's comfortable home and head to the wilderness to stay alive.

Forging a new life in a small hunting cabin on the shores of Lake Graffenfield, Shane struggles to keep his family safe and secure. His small family doesn't know if he will rise to the occasion but, using knowledge from his past written works, Shane is trying.

Members Reviews:

Hmmm

Seriously. Has the author ever been camping? He's a good storyteller but there's so many mistakes that it distracts from the story. For example, he asks what kind of camp stove gets hot enough to fry green tomatoes? He also mentions insulin as one if the drugs in their cache which without refrigeration is useless. And where is our world class military? We are invaded by a handful of dark skinned religious people? Huh?

Painful

Made it 10 minutes into the book, I'll be calling audible for refund in the next hour The reader sounds like a 12-year-old kid talking to his buddies in a park. Unbelievable that anybody would let him read an entire book and then expect somebody to listen to it.

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Title: The Thomas Berryman Number

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Will Patton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-07-15

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

You are about to listen to one of the classic novels of suspense by the world's best-selling thriller writer.

It starts with three terrifying murders in the American South. It ends with a relentless and unforgettable manhunt in the North.

In between is the gripping story of a ruthless assassin, the woman he loves, and the beloved leader he is hired to kill.

Members Reviews:

Excellent but suited to audio

Excellent story but it is one of those rare ones which just did not translate well into audio the narrator was excellent but this story for me lost its oomph in Audio I will now read the book

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Title: A Crossworder's Holiday

Author: Nero Blanc

Narrator: Noah Michael Levine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-16-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

There's one corpse too many in this ingenious mystery featuring husband-and-wife sleuth duo PI Rosco Polycrates and crossword editor Belle Graham.

The residents of the bucolic Massachusetts hamlet are up in arms. A developer has bought the sprawling Quigley homestead, and his construction crew is causing a ruckus digging up the land. The noise stops abruptly when a female skeleton is found buried in the garden.

Hired to find out who killed Jane Doe, and why, cop-turned-investigator Rosco Polycrates and his wife, crossword editor Belle Graham, discover an insular community that doesn't take kindly to outsiders. With the local police labeling it a cold case, they have their work cut out for them. Add arson and a double homicide, and the grid is set for a brainteaser that just might stump two of New England's most dedicated crime busters - if it doesn't kill them first.

This audiobook includes six crossword puzzles that can be downloaded as a PDF, with answers.

Members Reviews:

cleverly designed holiday anthology

"A Crossworder's Holiday". On vacation with her husband private investigator Roscoe Polycrates in Nantucket are crossword editor Belle Graham are interrupted by antiquarian Sir Brandon Drake who needs her help to solve a puzzle he found in a recent purchase. If he fails, his life may go down.

"Proof of the Pudding". At the Misty Valley Inn, Vermont, Belle and Roscoe enjoy time away together until a guest dies. The answers may be in a hastily developed crossword puzzle that comes across as a recipe for death.

"A Partridge in a Pear Tree". In Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, Roscoe assists a college buddy with solving puzzles from the estate of Steve's deceased aunt in order to interpret the will.

"Mum's the Word". In Philadelphia, mobster Freddie Five sent tips to the Inquirer through professionally developed crossword puzzles that led to many busts. Freddie's dead and the FBI has his last puzzle. They ask Belle and Roscoe to solve the underlying meaning to the answers that inform the police that there will be trouble at the Mummers' Parade.

"Ghost of Christmas Past". In Cotswolds, England, Belle and Roscoe visit friends Angus and Judith who tell them about a haunted house. Belle finds a piece of a crossword puzzle that has clues to the haunted house's past. Now to find the other two segments and solve the house's mystery.

Ignoring the logic of the gimmick, the mixing of puzzles with mystery while the heroes are away from their home takes readers on a cleverly designed holiday anthology that crossword puzzle fans and mystery buffs will enjoy.

Harriet Klausner

Fun Read

I'm thoroughly enjoying the Nero Blanc series and am looking forward to reading all of them. An easy read with some not-so-easy crosswords. For those of us who can't decide if we want to read or do a crossword, now we can do both!

I didn't like this format

Not my style. I was expecting something different. I didn't like this format.

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Title: Catch Me If You Dare

Subtitle: Jake Mathews Series: Volume 2

Author: Tobin Michael

Narrator: James Romick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-08-15

Publisher: Tobin H Michael

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Serial Killer Max Baxter escapes from federal prison and has struck again. Three young women have gone missing from malls across the Midwest and are feared dead. But Max wants to play. He has challenged the best of the best, modern day United States Marshal Jake Mathews, to find and kill him within 48 hours or the girls die a horrible death. Deputy Mathews is plunged into a nightmare of treachery, violence and non-stop action until one of them is dead. This is the second book in the Jake Mathews series.

Members Reviews:

Narrator a disappointment

I was very disappointed in the narration. The narrator's stress and intonation patterns became quite repetitive at times, and reduced the strengths of the story.