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Title: Detective Fiction

Author: William Wells

Narrator: Donald Corren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A serial killer is on the loose in Naples, Florida, an enclave of wealth and privilege on the Southwest Gulf Coast. The murders have been disguised as accidents, but when Police Chief Wade Hansen becomes suspicious, Mayor Charles Beaumont orders him to apprehend the killer before the truth becomes public knowledge.

Hansen reaches out to retired Chicago homicide detective Jack Starkey. Starkey, who has been shot three times - twice on the job and once in the army - is enjoying every cop's retirement dream. But at the same time, he misses the thrill of the hunt, so he accepts the job.

As the bodies stack up like cordwood, Starkey searches for anything that the victims might have in common. He decides to go undercover as a member of the Naples elite in an attempt to get himself noticed by the killer, drawing the attention of Count Vasily Petrovich, who operates a hedge fund named for the Atocha, a Spanish galleon that sank in a hurricane off the Florida Keys in 1622. When Starkey discovers that all of the victims so far had been investors in that fund, and that the count is actually a member of the Russian Mafia, he suspects that the Atocha Fund might have a substantial penalty for early withdrawal.

Meanwhile, William Stevens, a Chicago Tribune police reporter, has been writing a series of best-selling crime novels based on his pal Starkey's career. Starkey's alter ego is Chicago homicide detective Jack Stoney.

Things are not what they seem, plot twists abound, and the bullets begin to fly. Starkey, in desperation, reaches out to the fictional Stoney to help him catch the killer.

Members Reviews:

Excellent

Loved it interesting portrait of SW Florida hope there will be another one soon thanks

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Title: The Devil's Cocktail

Subtitle: Book 2 in Wallace of the Secret Service Series

Author: Alexander Wilson

Narrator: David Timson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-16

Publisher: Lamplight Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Sir Leonard is not a man to desire fame or notoriety. His chronicler has been forced to fall back on office records and information supplied by various members of the secret service to tell of the struggles of Wallace and his intelligence officers and their battles against the Soviet Union, terrorism and subversion in the British Empire, Nazi Germany and the tentacles of global organised crime.

Critic Reviews:

"A romping read[...]James Bond may find he has a worthy rival." (Daily Mail)

"Without Alexander Wilson, there is no James Bond, there is no Bourne, there is no George Smiley. Unmissable." (Tony Parsons)

Members Reviews:

Brilliant

usually listen on walks but couldn't put it down. very hooray henry but this just adds to the escapism.

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Title: The Rocking Horse

Author: Gloria Zachgo

Narrator: Katie Otten

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-16

Publisher: Gloria Zachgo

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Can a family that has been savagely ripped apart find healing and redemption? Are the mysteries hidden in the human heart destined to reveal themselves? The Rocking Horse, Gloria Zachgo's spellbinding suspense novel, charts the harrowing emotional journey of one family that is torn asunder, then magically drawn together again.

Jenny Preston has been missing for 22 years after being taken at the age of two on the very night her mother Amanda, Aunt Ruth, and Uncle Don were brutally and senselessly murdered. While Jenny's grandparents learn to cope with the tragedies, the sheriff, Will Barclay, must grapple with his own guilt and secrets involving the murders. The crime, which rocked the small town of Shady Creek, Kansas, has never been solved. More than two decades later, a woman who calls herself Julie Hendricks is led by a childhood toy to Shady Creek, where she finds refuge from an abusive husband. Living on her own for the first time in her life, she starts to regain her self-esteem and make new friends.

Her life is then turned upside down again when she discovers she may be the child that was abducted from this very town so many years ago. With the encouragement of her new friends, and a very special someone, she returns to Chicago to learn the truth of her childhood history from her father. After a gripping turn of events, Julie returns to Shady Creek to wrestle with the emotional complexities of her new life and how her past life is starting to catch up with her. An unexpected hero comes to Julie's aid. A story of family, home, and the grave consequences of actions, The Rocking Horse explores the aftermath of the most unimaginable heartache: the disappearance of a child. Fast-paced and full of intrigue, this riveting book mines the depths of the human heart on its road to recovery.

Members Reviews:

Not bad

Would you listen to The Rocking Horse again? Why?

Not really what I usually read/listen to, but this wasn't bad. My attention kinda meandered a couple times, but was always brought back, and the narrator kept a smooth steady pace and was easy to listen to. A little more inflection when switching between characters would of been nice, but still did a good job.

Have you listened to any of Katie Ottens other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not

Excellent Story!

Gloria,

Great story. Loved reading the book and even better to listen to. Looking forward to many more!

Micky

Loved it!

Suspense novel that I first read and couldn't put down then shared with my husband via audible. Highly recommend. Will keep you listening to see if you what you think is about to happen actually happens and how.

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Title: Garment of Shadows

Subtitle: Mary Russell Mysteries, Book 12

Author: Laurie R. King

Narrator: Jenny Sterlin, Robert Ian Mackenzie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-16

Publisher: Lamplight Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Mary Russell is trying to solve a pressing mystery: Who am I? She has awakened with shadows in her mind, blood on her hands and soldiers pounding at the door. Overhead, warplanes pass ominously north.

Meanwhile, Holmes needs the wisdom of his wife, whom he discovers has gone missing. As Holmes searches and Russell searches for herself, each tries to crack deadly parallel puzzles before its too late.

Critic Reviews:

"Brilliant and beautifully complex." (Booklist)

"The most sustained feat of imagination in mystery fiction today." (Lee Child)

Members Reviews:

a fun tour of Morocco

I was ready to give up on this series and had even given the last novel a pass, however I decided to give it one more try, bought this book for my Kindle, and was glad I did. Glad to see more of Sherlock, glad to see them having a grand adventure, and glad to see a few old friends come back in this novel.

However, although "Garment of Shadows" was far better than the last few novels in this series, I was still a bit disappointed that Ms King has not returned completely to the spirited interplay between Sherlock and Mary that was such a joy to read in the early books and which her fans (myself included) really appreciated.

First the good stuff: Ms King does her research quite well, and this was a nice portrayal of 1920s Morocco under Lyautey's tenure. I know Morocco very well indeed and this was both sympathetic and colourful, evoking the street life of this medieval city. And yet, I was a bit disappointed that with all the good descriptions and research that formed the backbone of this book, that she had not looked into the Arabic translations that she threw in from time to time throughout the book; some were accurate but others were not and I found this really hard to take. Also, Moroccan Arabic is dialectal, and while based on classical Arabic, it combines Berber (and because of the French protectorate years, also French), therefore both Sherlock and Mary would have stood out like sore thumbs and not blended in (particularly Sherlock in his guise of a traveling fqih) if they were speaking Middle Eastern Arabic! I may be nitpicking here but Ms King's other research was pretty good so it seemed a bit of a failing for me.

I was very glad that Mary and Sherlock are back together again (well, sort of...) and that they were equals in this novel. However, (and I may be wrong here) I really do feel that her legion of fans miss the spirited verbal sparring and tension (sexual and otherwise) of the earlier novels. Such emotion came through in the writing with a single glance, a touch on the arm, a sort of breathless anticipation of what will or could be, or even something as simple as the emotions when Sherlock tenderly brushes Mary's hair. I do not think anyone wants something overt but it just seems a shame that Ms King portrays this dynamic pair as having sunk into some sort of domesticated, boring personal relationship while their mystery-solving lives are fraught with danger and adventure. And yes, I think that they can have it all.

Nevertheless, I am so glad that Sherlock is back in form in this story. He is a fascinating character and Ms King did him justice in earlier novels; and I do hope that he and Mary continue to be equals, playing off each other in spirited interchange and off on their adventures again.

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Title: Amazing Grace

Author: Valerie Allen

Narrator: Sheila Cavalette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-11-15

Publisher: Valerie Allen

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Teenager Sarah Hillock has decided death is a better alternative than life. She has attempted suicide and is determined to try again. Psychologist Allyson Freemont and detective Ernie Blackwell try to discover what has happened in this girl's life to set her on a path of self-destruction. They learn her father, Alex Hillock, disappeared nine years ago. His wife, Grace, is contacted by an attorney from Ft. Lauderdale with startling information. Against advice of friends and family, Grace takes her two children and leaves the safety of the rural Florida home they share with her mother. She has ignored years of questions and gossip about her husband's disappearance. Grace still believes in him. She believes in love everlasting. Her friends and family don't know what to believe.

Members Reviews:

Good read

As the husband of a National Certified Psychotherapist and father of a retired police officer I am glad to see a story that shows how law enforcement works closely with other agencies to help solve personal and private problems. The book is well written and characters are well developed. Each character shows his/her individuality and personality. Good story.

I like stories that take place in Florida.

There are some glitches in the Kendle edition (typos and erratic paragraph indentions) that can easily corrected.

Recommended.

Great writing, very descriptive words where you actually see ...

Great writing, very descriptive words where you actually see the characters.. Even though it is fiction, sure this goes on in real life. Great story!

Four Stars

Pretty good little mystery book. Kept me reading

Four Stars

Fun read!

This is a series worth following

The opening scene had me hooked immediately. Although the book's title mentions Grace, the other characters in the book are equally intriguing.

Apart from following the lives of these characters and unraveling the story around the missing husband, readers are offered insights into the roles investigative police officers, psychologists, social workers and speech pathologists play in the justice and mental health systems. We see dedicated professionals who go beyond just doing their jobs. They care.

As a bonus, we get to follow some of these characters through Valerie Allen's other books. This is a series worth following.

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Title: Winter Wonderland

Subtitle: A Dallas Powell Mystery

Author: T. Lee Harris

Narrator: Darren Marlar

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-19-15

Publisher: Per Bastet Publications

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Winter has Louisville in its grip and former FBI agent, Dallas Powell, has his hands full with car trouble, cat trouble, and trying to keep the Derby City branch of Trueblood Investigations and Security, Inc. solvent. When a juicy insurance job comes his way, he jumps at it, but the discovery of a decades-old murder spawns a veritable blizzard of violence, and Dallas finds himself right in its path.

Members Reviews:

Good story

I liked the story. Easy and fast read. Kept you guessing until the end. Narration was excellent. He spoke clearly and was easy to follow. Good listen overall.

Great book but too short

Would you listen to Winter Wonderland again? Why?

I really enjoyed the book but was left longing for more. Hopefully his next book will be longer.

A Short Read.

This book was a good read, it my interest all the way to the end I was surprised how it ended. The narrator was also entertaining and interesting to listen to. Continue with the good writing.

Unexpectedly good!

What did you love best about Winter Wonderland?

The polka dot car, of course.

What other book might you compare Winter Wonderland to and why?

Male version of Stephanie Plum a little bit. Little being key word. Since it was rather short.

What about Darren Marlars performance did you like?

He was superb! Just carried the story right along with a pleasing voice

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

I guess my biggest reaction is that I was so surprised such a short book could be as good as it was. I still like the longer books and more character building and so on but was very pleased with this. I look forward to more.

Any additional comments?

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of AudiobookBlast dot com."

Nice, Solid Suspense Short Story

WINTER WONDERLAND was an enjoyable listen. It had solid characters. Trouble seems to follow Dallas, the protagonist wherever he goes but it pays off. Although a little cliche, I liked the character and name of Sandy Beech and his sisters, Virginia and Myrtle. T. LEE HARRIS wrote a good little mystery and I'd like to hear more. I wish it'd been a little longer but hopefully there's a book two from this.

DARREN MARLAR did a nice job narrating this story. He had a good read on the characters and their nuances. I liked his voice, he was well-paced and overall made this a better listen.

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Title: Deepkill

Author: Michael Kilian

Narrator: David Rapkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

After a botched terrorist plot, a coast guard agent uncovers a terrifying threat against America.

The plan is simple. The moment the Homeland Security adviser reaches the middle of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a team of suicide bombers will rush his car, killing him and destroying the bridge. But as the plot's mastermind watches from afar, he sees only two small explosions. The bridge has survived; the plan has failed. He will have to find another way to bring terror to the United States - and he's about to get a fearsome opportunity.

Investigating the attack, coast guard agent Erik Westman meets a dying air force pilot who claims to have dumped a nuclear bomb off the coast of Delaware in 1967. It's still there under 30 feet of water, waiting to be used by anyone mad enough to detonate it. If Westman can't reach the weapon before the terrorists, the nation's capitol will burn.

Members Reviews:

Erik Westman

I loved this book, not flashy James bond or anything, but a very good read, I definitely recommend it if you like mysteries, spy novels or are interested in the Coast Guard.

Wish there were more in this series

action mano vs. mano thriller

Gabor Turko knows his terrorist cell of Pakistani is running late in their assignment to blow up the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The homeland Security Advisor to the White House is on the case but what he is unaware of is that his team was involved in a car accident and fled the scene just before a minor explosion occurred, killing a family, but not the target. Coast Guard Admiral DePayse assigns Investigative Service Agent Warren Officer Erik Westman to the joint investigative team.

Not long afterward, a guilt laden near death former Air Force pilot Burt Shilling confesses that he and his crew dumped a nuclear bomb into the DEEPKILL off the Delaware coast. Though official DC leaders insists this is the rambling of an ailing man, Turko and his associates want to see if this is true and if they can retrieve the bomb. If this takes place, , a weapon of mass destruction will be in the hands of a terrorist who wants to destroy America. Not willing to take any chances Westman tries to stop the terrorists who believe they have nothing to lose.

DEEPKILL is an action thriller that grips the audience from the very first page up the until the final battle. The fast-paced story line moves rather quickly as the Air Force remains in denial while terrorists take a chance that a bomb was dropped off the eastern seaboard. Erik is a terrific hero, but it is Gabor who captures the reader's attention with his cavalier nonchalance over killing innocents to reach a target. Fans of tense mano vs. mano thrillers will appreciate Michael Kilian's hyperspeed novel.

Harriet Klausner

a pleasant surprise

This book is fine. I'm delighted to "find" author Kilian and look forward to reading some of his earlier books. Deepkill is great for the beach or riding the bus to work with a big plot but human-sized characters. The story is set in the Delaware Bay area--ashore and afloat--and the hero is a Coast Guardsman. You can't get better than that.

ABOVE AVERAGE THRILLER

THIS BOOK WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO MAKE ME LOOK FOR MORE IN THE SERIES?

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Título: Los Crímenes Mudos [The Dumb Crimes]

Autor: Eugenio Prados

Narrador: Toni Mora

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 5 hrs and 58 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 10-23-15

Editor: Booka

Categorías: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Resumen del editor:

La muerte siempre fue su aliada...hasta ahora.

Philip y Donald, dos buscavidas residentes en el peligroso distrito de Starkhell, sobreviven gracias a un sucio trabajo: ayudan a cometer crímenes. Durante años han logrado actuar sin ser descubiertos, pero de repente un hecho los asalta: antiguos clientes a los que ayudaron comienzan a aparecer muertos en una serie de extraños suicidios. ¿Casualidad? ¿Hay alguien detrás? Tendrán que descubrirlo antes de convertirse en las próximas víctimas. Los Crímenes Mudos es una novela negra que poco a poco va girando hacia el suspense y el terror. Entra en las calles de Starkhell y descubre sus misterios....OPINIONES DE LOS LECTORES: "Tiene un lenguaje muy ágil que me ha hecho muy cómoda la lectura en todo momento." PARA GUSTOS LOS LIBROS."¡La he devorado en dos días ¡me ha enganchado totalmente!"LECTURÓPATA"Mantiene al lector en alerta hasta el descubrimiento de las últimas claves." LA CAVERNA UTÓPICA"Este libro tiene las tres B: bueno, bonito y barato." UN LIBRO PARA ESTA NOCHE"Es en definitiva una lectura diferente a un precio casi insuperable. ¿Qué más le podemos pedir a una lectura? "CRUCE DE CAMINOS"Blasfema. Un escritor que no respeta a Dios no merece ser leído "HOMBRE CABREADO EN AMAZON UK

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Los crímenes mudos

Me gusto mucho la novela,muy buena la imaginación de Eugenio Prados,al cual le envió mi humilde reconocimiento,por tan prodiga ya mencionada imaginación,continuaré con sus obras,ya que le mantiene a uno,con todo el interés,de leerlo,la valoración,siendo personal,así la juzgue,gracias y ojalá los lectores no duden en experimentar su lectura,de nuevo,felicidades a tan pródigo autor.

Good one for learning Spanish

This book had a great plot, and as a low intermediate Spanish student I found it had enough unfamiliar words to keep me learning several new words and phrases on each page, but not so many that I got discouraged. I read it on my kindle phone app, which connects to Google translate, so it's easy to look things up. I can't speak to the quality of the writing, but I did enjoy reading it.

Very interesting

I will recommend it this book actually I read book from Eugenio Prados great author.I do like how the start and how ended

Muy entretenida.

Definitivamente una novela fácil, muy entretenida, mantiene el suspenso hasta el final. A diferencia de otras novelas sobrevaloradas, ésta tiene mucho qué ofrecer al lector.

Entusiasmado.

Entusiasmado. Una de las mejores y originales novelas que he leido en estos ultimos años. Voy a por la segunda. Espero confirmar la impresion del primer encuentro.

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Title: Sins of the Father

Author: Valerie Allen

Narrator: Sheila Cavalette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-14-15

Publisher: Valerie Allen

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Arrested for shoplifting, a woman with amnesia fears both her past and her future, and claims no knowledge of the mysterious young girl found with her. Sins of the Father focuses on the efforts of a daring psychologist to bring an emotionally troubled woman face to face with a horrifying reality, yet protect her from a complete and permanent emotional breakdown.

Following on the footsteps of her first novel, Suffer the Little Children, this is another fascinating book by Valerie Allen. Sins of the Father takes the listener into the abyss of mental illness. This story travels through the fragile mind of an emotionally overwhelmed woman and her tortuous journey to wellness.

Members Reviews:

Great listening experience

Any additional comments?

This is the third audiobook I've listened to by the same author/narrator team. Disappointed there are no more!

Very Dark & Heavy Material

Sins of the Father

This is a book about a complex situation that a lot of us know but don't know the intimate details of the situation.

"Jane Doe" is found, after an accident, but she has amnesia. "Jane Doe Junior" is with her, a young girl who only communicates through the toys and language of the caseworker/nurse assigned to her.

Valerie Allen is thorough without being overbearing with too many details in this work. Near the end of the book, I felt it was a bit unresolved. This is not a negative. It left me to think a challenge that a clear resolution and epilogue would not have given me.

Sheila Cavalette performs masterfully. There is not one thing that would take away from her five-star performance.

I encourage you to read Suffer the Little Children before Sins of the Father, but it is not necessary. Each book stands alone.

Notes: This book has some strong and descriptive situations regarding both mental and physical abuse (mentions of rape.) This is geared toward adult listeners.

While this is categorized as a 'Mystery Thriller Suspense, the material is really heavy and not something I would want to listen to - only to pass the time or relaxing on a beach. I believe it is meant for a more somber and mature audience.

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Title: Twisting Steele

Subtitle: A Sarah Steele Thriller

Author: Aaron Patterson, Ellie Ann

Narrator: Kelley Hazen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-13-15

Publisher: StoneHouse Ink

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Sarah Steele needs a vacation from her high-profile job as an ADA, so she goes with her best friend on a trip they've always dreamed of to Rio de Janeiro. The vacation is off to a great start - jet skiing in the ocean, hiking, reading, and flirting with the cabana boys - but then their little piece of heaven takes a hellish turn. Sarah runs into The Blondes, a mysterious group of female criminals who specialize in micro-kidnapping, and she gets captured with two other tourists. It was supposed to be quick and simple. But after their bank accounts are emptied and they're promised freedom, things take a deadly turn. As she holds a dying girl in her arms, she swears The Blondes will receive justice. And she'll be the one to give it. But as things get more twisted than she ever imagined, does she have what it takes to bring them down?

Members Reviews:

Solid story

This is a fun, relaxed easy listen. Sarah is cool. She's an 'everybody's' kind of hero. Listen to it at the beach while you are listening to Sarah at the beach in Rio. The bad girls are really intriguing too. I'd like to hear more from them!