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Title: High on a Mountain

Subtitle: A MacLachlainn Saga, Book One: Ailean

Author: Tommie Lyn

Narrator: Tim Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-30-15

Publisher: Blackwater Books Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

A boy with dreams of adventure...a girl with a traumatic past...and a prince determined to take a throne...

Ailean MacLachlainn, the son of a poor crofter in Scotland's highlands, wants a life of adventure. He often daydreams of being a respected warrior of his clan. And he battles rival Latharn Cambeul in the game of camanachd...and wins. But Ailean meets a girl, and a shy smile and a glance from Mùirne's blue eyes turns his head. He wins her love, and his rivalry with Latharn is no longer a game with a camanachd stick; now they fight with swords.

Ailean gets his wish to become a warrior when Bonnie Prince Charlie comes to raise a Highland army in the attempt to retake his father's throne. Ailean's clan chief involves his clan in the uprising and sets Ailean on a course toward a destiny he could never have forseen.

What happens when a man's dreams turn to dust? And when a man loses everything, does he have what it takes to go on?

High on a Mountain is the stirring tale of one man's remarkable journey through life. A story of adventure and love...of faith, loss, and redemption.

Members Reviews:

High on a Mountain ~ Ailean ~ A MacLachlainn Saga ~ Book 1

High on the Mountain ~ Ailean ~ tells of a common man's life during the time when Bonny Prince Charles tried to take Scotland back from control of the English. Ailean MacLachlainn is a second son and dreams of adventure; when he finds it on the bloody battlefield where he Da and brothers all die, it is nothing like he expected.

The story includes details of battles, a personal rival for his first love, capture, deportation to the colonies, slavery, a murder plot, finding a new home in the mountains of with Native Americans. The action is fast, Ailean the hero is strong and brave but also caring and gentle to those he loves.

The author, Tommie Lyn did a great deal of research into the times in the book in Scotland and wove a great historical fiction with facts from the time. She also researched how people lived in the colonies at this time and gave an accurate picture of the workings of a plantation in South Carolina. Finally she did her research on how the Cherokee people lived and kept the second part of the story historically accurate. I enjoyed the accuracy of the historical point of view with a great story.

Proud and strong Highlander

From the Western Highlands of Scotland in the 1700âs comes a story of a strong and loyal people in a struggle to survive. Ailean MacLachlainn well represented his family and clan against Latharn Cambeul and his family in the annual camanachd games. The rivalry continued for years between Latharnâs family of means and Aileanâs strong family bond.

Ailean seeks to settle his soul in the heights of Godâs creation but peace alludes him for a long, long time. Latharn also searches to soothe his rage-filled soul but believes it will come when his own version of justice is fulfilled.

This book was well written and kept my interest throughout the whole book. Good job Tommie Lyn.

High on a Mountain Highly Recommended

High on a Mountain is a story well told; the first of The MacLachlainn Saga trilogy. The historical events and locations are accurate and well researched.

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Título: Berlín Vintage [Spanish Edition]

Autor: Óscar M. Prieto

Narrador: Joan Guarch

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 15 hrs and 43 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 04-09-15

Editor: Booka

Calificaciones: 2.5 de 5 de 2 votos

Categorías: Fiction, Historical

Resumen del editor:

Booka Audiobooks y Tropo Editores presentan por primera vez en castellano Berlín Vintage de Óscar M. Prieto una histórica novela en el que las obras de Caravaggio nos conducirán a una trama hipnotizante. Desde que Aldous viera por primera vez "La Vocación de San Mateo", recorre el mundo con el objetivo de contemplar todas las obras de Caravaggio que se conservan. Al interesarse por uno de los lienzos, que la historiografía oficial incluye entre los destruidos en el incendio de Friedrichschain, cuando el Ejército Rojo ya entraba en Berlín, un desconocido le sugiere que se ponga en contacto con Laly. La investigación sobre el posible paradero de este cuadro sacará a la luz el complejo tapiz de la naturaleza humana, capaz de las barbaries más horrendas y de los actos de valor y de altruismo más admirables. Berlín vintage es una novela sobre Caravaggio, la identidad, la rebeldía pacífica y lo azaroso del amor. Berlín Vintage es una obra en movimiento que nos placea por las principales ciudades de Europa acompañados de su protagonista, que como todos los amantes de los grandes viajes se va en busca de sí mismo, escenificándolo a través de sus visitas a Roma, Londres, Sicilia, San Petesburgo, Madrid, la isla de Malta..., y cómo no, Berlín..., y Ginebra. Y como siempre, lo importante en una odisea no es la llegada o el destino, sino el propio viaje. Como en la vida misma.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Opiniones de los miembros:

Estamos hechos de luces y de sombras

Para todos los que disfrutamos de la historia del arte y en especial de las pinturas de Caravaggio, este es un buen libro.

No le doy las 5 estrellas porque la trama relacionada al personaje central de la novela (Aldous) me pareció lenta y un tanto abstracta.

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Title: Eyes of the Blind

Author: John W. Huffman

Narrator: Rich Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-15

Publisher: Lonestar Ventures, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Eyes of the Blind, the second in the John Joseph Sharpe trilogy series following America's diplomats and leading into Above All, is a forceful saga set in the Vietnam conflict's initial phase, as support for the war effort wanes amid the media coverage's most exploitive stage.

Following his second battle wound in Operation Attleboro, young Private Delarosa earns his way out of combat. But he becomes entangled in his best friend Jay Sharpe's driving desire to remain in the infantry and signs a waiver to remain on the line. Together the two rapidly rise in rank while enduring a downward spiral in morals as political agendas replace aggressive military tactics, chronicling the best and worst of that difficult era.

Members Reviews:

Great war story (Vietnam)!

I really enjoyed listening to this book. I love good war stories anyway, but most of the time, I read non-fiction accounts of war. This fictional account was loaded with military jargon and assumes the reader will know what many of the terms and words used mean. I almost feel as though only those with prior service or a good knowledge of the military will really be able to fully enjoy this book without going to look up words on a regular basis.

To me, this book shows just how horrendous war can be and the toll it can take on service members who are unfortunate enough to go through it. I love how this book touches on several ideas surrounding the Vietnam War. Civilian casualties, Cambodia, the media's portrayal of the war, internal strife among the soldiers, the brotherhood that evolves through war, the need for soldiers to stay even when they have the chance to leave just to take care of their men, rapid promotions and more. Even though this is a work of fiction, it really hits on a lot of truths, and shows how these events affected those involved.

The narration was great. Rich did an outstanding job. It made the book that much more enjoyable.

I feel for all of the unsung heroes who participated in the Vietnam War, both those drafted, and the volunteers.

Great book, great story, great narration. Very well done all around!

I received a free copy of this audio book for an honest review.

Great look into a soldiers story!

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

I'm not sure since I have not read the book only have listened to the audiobook.

What did you like best about this story?

The internal conflict that rages in soldiers between right, wrong and having your brothers backs.

What about Rich Millers performance did you like?

He kept it simple and the characters voices straight.

Who was the most memorable character of Eyes of the Blind and why?

Jay was most memorable because of his unending quest for redemption.

Any additional comments?

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast

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Title: Flags of Our Sons

Author: John A. Bray

Narrator: Daniel Rose

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-11-15

Publisher: John A. Bray

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Johnny Madigan is orphaned, penniless, and just 16 years old.

He tells a Union Army recruiting sergeant he is 18 and old enough to fight.

But is he - or indeed any man - ready to be thrown into the horrors of the American Civil War?

On the bloody field of the Battle of Fredericksburg, as thousands of young men in both blue and grey are brutally cut down, the boy becomes a man.

And he is thrown into a man's battle.

Captured, he stumbles across a nest of plotters who could cost the Union the war. Can he foil their plot before eventually making his way back to the home he loves?

Flags of Our Sons is a meticulously researched adventure story that brilliantly recreates the drama, passion and terror of the Civil War.

It is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Charles Frazier.

Members Reviews:

A story put to paper

Written in a simple storytellers words, this accelerated coming of age book, sets up for a series that could develop into interesting territory. The story is a bit too fast but strangely satisfying. It didn't have the crafted feel of a professional writer but I enjoyed it and it's potential immensely.

Great bood well written

Felt it covered a factual progression (for the most part) of a typical group of Union Soldiers (recruited right off the boat). It

showed the reader a different approach to the Civil War and the advantages the North had due to Industrialization and

foreigh trade.

Basic

very elementary. I thought it would be different according to the preview. Not written at a very high reading level.

Good Read

This seems like a close account of what the battles during the Civil War must have been like. It left the reader hanging at the finish though.

High Flying

A very good historical fiction piece about the Civil War. Filled with well rounded characters and real events. Well worth reading.

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Title: Sparrowhawk, Book Six: War

Author: Edward Cline

Narrator: Gregg Rizzo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-19-15

Publisher: Edward Cline

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Jack Frake and Hugh Kenrick resign themselves to the likelihood of war with the Crown. Hugh returns to England on urgent personal business, while Jack prepares for the coming conflict. In the meantime, Jared Turley, an agent of Earl Basil Kenrick, posing as a Customs official, sets his sights on Hugh Kenrick to punish in the name of his employer. He allies himself with the detested new royal governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, and confiscates the Sparrowhawk.

Jack Frake and his men march to Boston and Bunker Hill. And during a final battle on the York River in Virginia against the Sparrowhawk, Jack must again face an agonizing choice, one he had made in Falmouth, England, years before.

Members Reviews:

What an amazing conclusion to the series!

What an amazing conclusion to the series. I would guess that you could pick this up by itself and it would be a good read, but what history and intrigue you would miss. Hugh and Jack finally see eye to eye, and while the story doesn't really begin with the Sparrowhawk, it sure does end with her.

Throughout the series I wondered why the ship that played such a small role in the story had such a prominent place in the title. During a play you don't really think about the curtain but it plays a vital role, opening and closing to set the scene or to bring in a new or returning character. Just as the curtain with its opening and closing sets the play, the Sparrowhawk with her journeys across the Atlantic, back and forth, forth and back, sets this tale of discovery.

With this conclusion, almost everything comes full circle. It seems almost that we travelled the around the world to return to where we started. After such a journey however, it is the traveler who has changed and the destination may look the same on a map, but it is also changed by the time and perspective.

American History comes alive...Finally!

Brilliant, maybe provocative to some, this series of 6 books is a major achievement in historical fiction. With vivid, believable characters Cline envelopes the story of the American Revolution in an enlightening aura of intellectualism, fierce love and loyalty, and ultimate sacrifice for a cause even deeper than the birth of a country. And, yes, there are also despicable, hateful characters and plenty of others that are mere fodder for disdain. We all know that America prevailed in the end, but those that read this amazing book will also finally know the deeper roles and natures of Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson and the far greater intrigue of the Revolution that a mere dumping of tea. Long live Lady Liberty! Bravo, Mr. Cline!

but I really enjoyed this whole series for the adventures of Hugh and ...

I am by no means a literary critic, but I really enjoyed this whole series for the adventures of Hugh and Jack in an inspiring historical setting. I conveys a whole range of emotions at different moments, and I think this series could be great for adaption for television if done in the right way. Won't hold my breath for that considering the radical stand for reason and individual freedom this series conveys.

The end of a great series

This brings to close a wonderfully told story of two characters who were there at the very beginning and a little before. Their adventures and struggles, physically, emotionally and intellectually will give you new a new perspective on the relationship of Briton and her colony at the time of the revolution.

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Title: The Starlight Club ll

Subtitle: The Starlight Club, Volume 2

Author: Joe Corso

Narrator: A. T. Al Benelli

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-13-15

Publisher: Black Horse Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Red Fortunato's Starlight Club in Queens is back, still teeming with mobsters and their "business" each night. Trenchie, Tarzan, and Moose have returned. The Genovese family and others hang out amidst the grandeur of Red's renovated baby - the Grand Ballroom. Columbia Pictures studio head Larry Bernstein is being blackmailed. "He knew that once any money had been exchanged, that this would not prevent any future demands. These people were nuts and nuts meant dangerous. There was no one in Hollywood he could trust. This was a gossip columnist's dream scoop" that could ruin the studio. Big Red eagerly offers assistance, on his terms, with a caveat - a piece of Hollywood, and Swifty, the son he never had, is his ticket in the boxing ring and in glamour city. "Red was what some in the neighborhood called a 'benevolent dictator'. His neighbors loved him and his enemies knew he was the boss of a crime family that numbered a thousand men or more. It was just a given that no crime would take place in Red's territory. The outcome was a reprisal called 'the wrath of the Red Head'." Too bad no one told the power hungry Detroit capo. He violated the "rules." The phone was reminiscent of the red phone that led right to the White House. The council's decision would stand. "The chief tapped the fingers of both hands twice. That was the signal" to Red that it was okay to proceed with justice - mob style. "The car moved slowly ahead until it reached a huge yellow machine. It was the car crusher. Reilly and his men instantly knew their fate. There were whimpers from inside the car, grown men pleading, pleading for their lives, begging for mercy."

Members Reviews:

The highly recommended action packed sequel.

If you could sum up The Starlight Club ll in three words, what would they be?

Brilliant story line.

Who was your favorite character and why?

This story is action packed and contains ruthless violence but as always, there are good bad guys, and bad bad guys. It can stand alone or continue seamlessly on from The Starlight Club I, as it features the same wonderful characters, but in Volume II the author has added many new.

Have you listened to any of A. T. Al Benellis other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first narration by A. T. Al Benelli I have listened to but I loved his voice and will definitely listen to more of his work.

Any additional comments?

At the end of this brilliant story, there seems to be a psychological tension building similar to that of Alfred Hitchcock, with a host of intrigue and Trenchie facing the greatest challenge of his life...

The Starlight Club is back... and even better!

What did you love best about The Starlight Club ll?

I grew up in Astoria, Queens. I know these places... and while the author claims the characters are fictional... I'll bet my last baseball card I know them too! This is the real deal... Sandwiched in between Boardwalk Empire of the 20's and The Sopranos of the 90's were the organized crime heydays of the '60's and The Starlight Club was in the middle of it all. Riccardo's, The Astorian Manner. Wow, What a trip down memory lane. Joe Corso nailed it!

What other book might you compare The Starlight Club ll to and why?

The Godfather. The names are different... the game is the same.

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Title: Ramage at Trafalgar

Author: Dudley Pope

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Ramage, finally reunited with his beloved Sarah, hopes to spend at least a few quiet weeks with her. Instead, he is summoned by Admiral Nelson himself. His orders: Ramage is to join Nelson's fleet blockading the combined French and Spanish navies in the port of Cadiz. But Nelson's plan is not merely to blockade the enemy's fleet. He intends to confront it head-on in the biggest naval battle the world has ever seen.

Members Reviews:

A good history lesson.

So much is generally known about the battle of Trafalgar and Admiral Nelson's part in it that the story line was not in any way a surprise as far as the battle outcome. That said, Author Pope has managed to add a fictional twist into the battle that gives Capt. Ramage a part in the fray. It was believable and kept Ramage involved despite the actual events. Actual names of most of the real ships was maintained as was Nelson's battle plan.

If nothing else, anyone who knew nothing of this last and most famous sea battle under sail will get a history lesson. A good read. JC Yuill

A nice historical novel

Having finished Dewey Lambdin's Alan Lewrie series (or caught up to Lambdin) I've turned back to Pope's Ramage stories. Big shift from the untraditional Lewrie protagonist to to the more conservative and traditional Ramage but this novel makes it easy. The historical detail of Pope is a great and the nice linear run from London to the cannon smoke of Trafalgar is refreshing in comparison to the more politically dramatic stories Pope's given us in the past. While I'm waiting for Lambdin's next book, these last few from Pope are very welcome and pretty darn good.

Five Stars

Loved it

This is Trafalgar from a different angle and Pope has a real ability to put us into the scene so that we can imagine what it mus

Another classic by Dudley Pope. This is Trafalgar from a different angle and Pope has a real ability to put us into the scene so that we can imagine what it must have been like on that day in 1805 when Nelson had his greatest victory and tragedy.

Incredible, Ramage, the Calypso, Nelson brought to life!

Incredible, Captain Ramage, the frigate Calypso, Admiral Nelson brought to life! The ship of the line, Victory, and Lord Nelson's unorthodox strategy that defeated the Combined French and Spanish fleets preserving Britain from the ravages of Bonaparte's armies, and lost the naval architect of Britain's salvation, Admiral Nelson.

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Title: Ramage and the Dido

Author: Dudley Pope

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Ramage hopes to enjoy a well-deserved leave when he receives new orders: Ccmmission and take command of the Dido--a massive, 74-gun ship that carries enough weight of metal to destroy a frigate in a single broadside or sweep a ship's decks clear of men. Accompanied by the courageous crew of the Calypso, Ramage ventures to sea once again, bound for the West Indies, where he faces the challenge of commanding this massive weapon of war.

Members Reviews:

Saddly the Last

An excellent series this is my second reading, the first and part of this using the old fashioned paperbacks. will no doubt read the whole series again only next time it will be all audible. The only jibe I have is that book 16 is still missing. A great read for everyone if only a little interested in the sea

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Title: Ramage's Signal

Author: Dudley Pope

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-30-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

With Napoleon Bonaparte at the height of his powers, the Mediterranean can safely be considered exclusive French territory. So when Captain Ramage and his crew are sent alone into Mediterranean waters, they can expect to be outnumbered. But it is the French who discover they have an enemy for whomthey had not bargained.

Members Reviews:

Small scale Naval "history".

I have read 10 of the Lord Ramage books in chronological order. This is my 11th. I have always liked books on Naval Life in the English navy during the Napoleonic Wars and have read C.S. Forester umpteen times. Pope is good (though I will give my preference to Forester) and has strengths (and weaknesses) that Forester doesn't.

Pope's characters are more real, more animated, more human. But his biggest fault is his plagiarizing of himself. Every book has a description of the capstan, the slow match tubs, the setting and reefing of the sails, how the sextants work etc. It is a very lazy way of writing.

Like Forester, his plots involve mostly small ship actions. Hornblower, Forester's hero, misses all of the great battles of the era. He is not at the "Glorious 1st of June", nor Cape St Vincent, Copenhagen , the Nile or Trafalgar. Ramage is at St. Vincent but in a 60 ft. ketch, hence not in the main battle. In book #16 he is "at Trafalgar" but I can't tell you in what role having not read the book yet. This is a disappointment to me leaving the excitement to be generated by jail escapes, treasure hunts and other "asides".

I will finish the series but if you are starting out, and like me, like BIG battles you are in for a disappointment. In the 18 book series, Trafalgar is #16. That's a long time to wait.

Quick and entertaining read

Very entertaining read. I have now read most of this series and continue to enjoy them. They are not a detailed or as filled-out as O'Brien's Aubrey/Maturin series, but still a fun read.

A story of cunning and bravado.

Ramage and his crew find themselves in the Mediterranean Sea on a strange and different mission to raise havoc against the French. They sail alone and disrupt French activities as they find them.The most interesting part of this story is how Dudley Pope describes in great detail, the French network of coastal signal stations from Spain to France and how they were used to provide information up and down the line concerning the war with England. The story involves several sub plots along the way but ultimately manages to pull off an incredible and significant action against the French. JC Yuill

Enjoyable with several twists and turns!

Well written and suspenseful. A very good read

Five Stars

Good read

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Title: Ramage's Challenge

Author: Dudley Pope

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Admiralty spies are hunting for British officers and allies trapped on the mainland, among them Ramage's first love, Gianna, the Mmrchesa di Volterra. Ramage returns to the Tuscan coast, where Bonaparte holds a group of hostages for an unknown fate.

Members Reviews:

Good premise with a lot of filler. Read it anyway.

First, I'll get my negative criticism out of the way. One thing I find most annoying about all of the series writers is their propensity for repeating the history of the series in snippets designed to educate the reader who steps into it at book number 15. I can see the value in that instance and have done so when I served on active duty in the U. S. Navy for 30 years. Sometimes books 1 through 14 just cannot be had when you're out at sea on a deployment so you begin with the book you've got. In this book, Pope reiterates the past quite a bit more than in others and on occasion does so within pages of the last reiteration of the same past. He primarily uses his main character, Ramage, in frequent daydreaming episodes to recount something he thinks we need to know again. It's clever but still annoying when you've read the series through from the first book. Now that's out of the way; on to the story.

Dudley Pope is one of my favorite writers and this story doesn't disappoint. Whatever style criticism a reader may have of the series I think it is fair to say that Pope's plots are solid, memorable and entertaining. He is a master at finding twists and turns intended to trip Ramage up in solving whatever problem lies in front of him. Pope builds expectation as if where he is leading the reader is all important and everything rides on Ramage's success in completing the next trial. Pope always rips some important element of the expectation he's so meticulously built from under the reader and delivers Ramage a curve ball that is surely going to result in a swing and a miss. After that, you don't know what may be ripped from under you but he meticulously leaves hints along the way so the reader can look back and realize the puzzle actually does fit together.

This book may feel like it's not up to Pope's usual standard but it is still a good story and I recommend it. If you've read all the other books you'll be disappointed if you allow a sour review to cause you to skip this one. Don't skip!

Rampage does it again

Pope's Ramage has the best of all luck. Even when his plans go awry, everything seems to fall in his favor. Rescue British hostages? No problem. Sink a French frigate? Done before breakfast. Attack a fort? Right after supper, if you please. Even Aubrey, Bolitho and Hornblower had their set backs but Ramage seems to be impervious to any turn of fortune and that is the great weakness of the series.

OK but not one of his best Ramage books.

I have read all the "Lord Ramage" series to this point. The author feels he has to rehash the whole history in each book which makes for dull reading in the first part. Too much history and background and not enough action in this one. I enjoyed it but not as much as some of the earlier ones. Too much to wade through to get to the story.

Five Stars

Loved it

A Good Read

This is a good read. It'll never be great literature, but is well written with a plot that "fits together".