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Title: Impulse

Author: JoAnn Ross

Narrator: Matilda Novak

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-26-06

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 67 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

When sheriff Will Bridger sees the murdered teenage girl, it's the worst scene he's ever witnessed. But there's worse to come. Much, much worse. While the nights grow longer and the winter snow gets deeper, the violence intensifies. As does the blazing passion between Will and late-night radio host Faith Prescott. Harboring secrets as potentially dangerous as his own, Faith knows all too well the dark side of the human heart. She can help Will. If he'll only let her.

It won't be easy, though. The man who was once the boy raised by wolves is no ordinary serial killer. Fortunately, Will Bridger is no ordinary cop.

Critic Reviews:

"A dark character study and gripping thriller told by a master of her craft. The shadowy, gritty realism really resonates." (Romantic Times Book Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Nice story line

I really enjoyed this story, though the perp was a little predictable to me. The narration was good but not great. There were times I think the narrator forgot what the sheriff's voice was supposed to sound like and he sounded a little off. Altogether a really good read though.

Disappointing

too many love scences not enough focus on the mystery of the story.

Cowboy up

Would you listen to Impulse again? Why?

yes, this is a mystery and Romance, I was in a hurry to figure out the plot and may have missed some clues. This is a romance novel with a mystery so if you do not like romance, then this is not for you. If you like Sandra Brown, Hello Darkness, then you should like this story. This had a different plot line for me and I did enjoy it as it was not the same old story so many books today are telling.

What did you like best about this story?

I am a new fan of author JoAnn Ross, of the download Audible, No Safe Place is the best so far, Blaze second. I liked this sample/ story, and took a chance on this new reader. Thrillers are not my fave, but this was well written. The author did not have to spell out every little detail. She left some of the details to your imagination. I do not like wordy stories and this was an example of that type of writing.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

some of the reviewers were a bit hard on Ms Ross, if you want a true crime novel, then do not look in the romance section. If you are a fan of Sandra Brown, then please do try these stories and I do believe you will get hooked as I did.

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

this is a good narrator, lots of different voices. The only draw back for me was Will our hero could have had a deeper voice. Susan Deneker did a great job on her 2 stories read by this author.

Any additional comments?

with over 100 stories from this author, Audible, please get more with mystery based outline.

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Title: Surrender

Author: Sonya Hartnett

Narrator: Humphrey Bower

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-06

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

From the best-selling author of What the Birds See comes a brilliantly told suspense novel. As life slips away, Gabriel looks back over his brief 20 years that have been clouded by frustration and humiliation. A small town and distant parents ensure that he is never allowed to forget the horrific mistake he made as a child. He has only two friends, his dog Surrender, and the unruly wild boy Finnigan, with whom he made a boyhood pact. When a series of arson attacks grips the town, Gabriel finally realizes how unpredictable and dangerous Finnigan is. Events begin to spiral out of control, and it becomes clear that only the most extreme of measures will rid Gabriel of Finnigan for good.

©2005 Sonya Hartnett; (P)2005 Bolinda Publishing Pty. Ltd.

Editorial Reviews:

Listeners join the protagonist, Gabriel, as he is very nearly on his deathbed and reflecting on the past 20 years. With a sad yet robust delivery from accomplished performer Humphrey Bower, listeners find out about the tragic past that haunts Gabriel, and the present that might prove even more devastating. As reports of arson begin to fill the town, Gabriel is reminded of a boyhood pact, and realizes there is only one person who could be behind these violent acts. With a tight and thrilling plot that turns just when you least expect it, Sonya Harnetts Surrender is an audiobook that hits listeners simultaneously right smack in the gut and the heart.

Critic Reviews:

"Sonya Hartnett explores the minds and lives of her subjects with stark and potent metaphors. Compassion is Hartnett's ink." (The Age)

Members Reviews:

always a personal favorite

it's a dark toned story about a dying young man remembering his life growing up with a wild child as a friend.

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Title: Spinsters in Jeopardy

Author: Ngaio Marsh

Narrator: Nadia May

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-05

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 96 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

En route to a family vacation on the French Riviera, Inspector Roderick Alleyn glimpses from the train a shocking tableau. In a moonlit window, a white-robed figure raises a knife to a woman's shadow. Thus begins his incognito exploration of the Chateau of the Silver Goat... where a jet-set cult's "Way of Life" could spell death for a maiden lady of a certain age, and even for Alleyn's own young son, unless he can unveil its illicit mysteries.

Critic Reviews:

"Nadia May brings all her storytelling expertise to the complicated plot, managing to keep the numerous characters distinct and identifiable." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Not a who-dunit but lots of fun

Unlike most Ngiao Marshes, you know all along who the criminals are. But the characters are engagingly drawn and the plot suspenseful. The reader has a great sense of the tone of the books and was enjoyable to listen to.

Mixed Feelings

I had mixed feelings about this book. I thoroughly enjoyed the reading of this book--it was excellent--and I enjoyed all the interplay between the Alleyn family and several other people. I'd rate that a 5. I did not particularly like the plot with the whole cult theme, it seemed a little corny. It was still an enjoyable listen.

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Title: The Bourne Legacy

Author: Eric Van Lustbader

Narrator: Scott Brick

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-22-04

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Jason Bourne, international assassin of deadly repute, was an identity assumed by covert agent David Webb. Retired from the CIA and now a professor at Georgetown University, Webb's life is finally his own, until he becomes the target of an assassin and is framed for the murder of his two closest associates. Fighting for his life against unseen assailants, the Bourne identity asserts itself, leaving Jason Bourne in control. Barely a half-step ahead of his nemesis and the CIA, who believes he has gone rogue, Bourne finds himself a pawn in a larger, far deadlier game.

Critic Reviews:

"Scott Brick is one of the fastest-rising stars in the audiobook galaxy. His understated approach to each book serves him well, and whether he is handling a roomful of Russian generals or a series of dizzying scene changes, the listener stays with him for every word." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Abridged version is excellent

I accidentally bought the abridged version of this book instead of the unabridged one, but am not disappointed. The story is excellent, and while I don't think it does read like a Ludlum book (even though it IS abridged), it is very good. Lustbader included the perfect amount of action, politics, and emotion to the book. And in the end, Scott Brick does a fantastic narration and keeps you glued to what's happening.

If you enjoyed the previous Bourne books, this one is a must. If you haven't read the previous Bourne books, then beware: the movie is COMPLETELY different from the books, and there will be many confusing elements. I suggest you read the previous books, or at least have someone explain them to you before getting this one. Enjoy!

Simply Packed with Action and Excitement

This book competes with James Bond and in some instances surpasses Bond's character. An action packed thriller displaying the many facets of its antagonist. The book blends together interesting and colorful characters and brings them to life. Once you begin listening to this story you won't want to stop listening until the very end.

Pretty Good - Mindless Fun

Very typical and predictable, but fun, nonetheless.

I imagine this one would be a better read. If you don't listen in a few sittings, and only once a day on the way to work like me, then you will probably find yourself confused with the characters. Not a lot of character development and there are a lot of characters. At times, I was confused as to who is who, and which guys/gals were wearing the white hats and which were wearing the black hats. Overall, worth the listen!

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Title: The Protector

Author: David Morrell

Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-30-03

Publisher: Skyboat Productions

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 384 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Cavanaugh, a former member of Delta Force who now works as a protector for those rich enough to afford him and his team, is hired by a brilliant scientist named Prescott who needs protection from a powerful drug lord seeking the highly addictive drug he has invented. At least that is what Cavanaugh is led to believe. After Cavanaugh trains the scientist in escape and evasion, the unthinkable occurs: Cavanaugh's team is viciously attacked and entirely wiped out - and Prescott seems to be in collusion with the attackers. Now Cavanaugh must fight against his own tactics and anticipate his enemy's every move while suffering the consequences of the real secret Prescott is hiding: a unique weapon that induces fear.

©2003 David Morell; (P)2003 Fantastic Audio

Critic Reviews:

"[The Protector]... takes its place alongside the most innovative thrillers ever written." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Excellent story, not a dull moment.

I really liked this book. It has all the ingredients, story, plot, great ending and non stop suspense and action all the way through.

I particularly liked the writing style of conveying a great deal of interesting information woven into the narrative and dialogue.

The narrator was wonderful also.

The Protector

The story was well set. The agency used to protect the wealthy and famous was entirely believable. The fact that this elite service hired only the best from the various government services was also quite believable.

I enjoyed the way the author provided background information about the actions of the principle character without boring you with unnecessary lines of trivia.

All in all an exciting story. I'm now looking for a sequel.

The Protector

This was an excellent book!! It's one of those books that you can't stop listening to. It amazing how much information can be so well put together; to remain suspenseful, yet informative at the same time. I look forward to reading more of David Morrell's books!

I missed my exit

I thought this was an excellent book. It had me so engrossed that I actually missed my exit on the highway by 2 exits one day. The action was non-stop, the detail was good without being boring. The background of the charachters was interestingly woven in to the story as was the detail of the weapons. Never did I find myself waiting for something else to happen. I did however wish the ride home was longer some days. I highly recommend this book.

Pretty good

Good narration, decent story. Some folks really rave about Morrell but I think he's just an average storyteller. I am, however, impressed with his knowledge of weapons and tactics. He does his homework. This audiobook has a lot of action scenes and the reader pulls them off well. Three stars. Beats FM radio anyday. :)

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Title: Irish Gold

Subtitle: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel

Author: Andrew M. Greeley

Narrator: David Dukes

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Dermot Michael Coyne of Chicago goes to Ireland to uncover the true story of his grandparents, who left Ireland under a veil of mystery in the 1920s. There, Coyne meets Nuala Anne McGreal, a college student who helps him translate his grandmother's diaries. His grandparents, the O'Riadas, and the bloody history of Ireland from 1919 to 1923 are mysteriously linked to present-day peace talks between the Irish and English. The investigators learn the talks - and their own lives - hang in the balance unless they can uncover the secret of the O'Riadas and one of history's great mysteries - the murder of Michael Collins, the one man who could have ended the unrest.

Copyright ©1994 by Andrew M. Greeley, Enterprises Ltd., All Rights Reserved; Copyright (P)1994 by Dove Audio, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Will th e series be available?

Loved it, need to have the complete series available on audio. my first book to try.

Not as good as the Bishop series

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I loved the Bishop goes books, but this book was not worth the price or my time. The story line and the characters had lots of potential but they never got close to their potential.

Would you ever listen to anything by Andrew M. Greeley again?

yes.

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Title: Resurrection Day

Author: Brendan DuBois

Narrator: Rich McVicar

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-15

Publisher: Brendan DuBois

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

"Everyone remembers exactly what they were doing the day President Kennedy tried to kill them."

In 1962 the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of the nuclear war. The crisis was averted, but what would have happened if war had broken out? In Resurrection Day, award-winning author Brendan DuBois brings this horrific concept to life.

Critic Reviews:

"

Resurrection Day is the best 'what if' novel in years - more clever and resonant than Robert Harris's

Fatherland - and all the more scary because disaster was minutes away from happening for real. A book you'll read three times and keep on your shelves forever." (Lee Child)

"In his first novel outside of his acclaimed Lewis Cole mystery series DuBois delivers an alternate-history thriller that deserves to be as popular as Robert Harris'

'Fatherland. DuBois postulates an America that has been politically devastated by a nuclear exchange arising from the Cuban missile crisis.... Cohesively plotted and smoothly written, steadily exciting and rife with clever conceits, this is what-if thriller fiction at its finest." (

Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Iinteresting Historical what if !

I was always intrigued to listen to this book , I like a good Historical what if story, and the Cuban missile crisis was a big one ! I really think this book could have been edited a lot more, I would have made easier reading , overall not a bad story , but the narration was terrible , very lack lustre , and his English accents were atrocious ! I think a good narrator can even make an average book good , and a bad narrator can make a good book real hard to listen to !

Great contrafactual story - awful British accent

"Resurection Day" is a great, contrafactual 'what if' story, no doubt about it. Its description of the consequences of a "limited" nuclear war is chilling and bleak, especially with what is going on in North Korea these days. The reader, Rich McVicar, is competent except for one thing: His attempt at an English accent. It is atrocious, horrible and just plain wrong. Thus, he makes one of the characters, (Sandy, an upper-class Englishwoman from London), pronounce "Manhattan" as "ManHARtan" and her own name as "SARN-dy, which nobody does or has ever done. His accent comes across as a weird mixture of Jamaican and Hollywood "posh" by way of Keanu Reeves in "Dracula." It is truly, frighteningly, horribly bad, and it seriously detracts from your enjoyment of the novel. Which is really a pitty, seeing how great the story is. :(

Interesting if you like a Kennedy homage

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

Don't know, as didn't read the print version

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Writer had some interesting ideas that were key to me continuing to listen. Some details were a bit much and oddly at times a bit too little, and the constant love affair with JFK got over way over the top at times. So much so I almost stopped the book more than once.

What aspect of Rich McVicars performance would you have changed?

He has a poor English accent, a main character that is from NYC I think he tried to give a NYC accent to but didn't manage it.

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Title: Heart of Ice

Subtitle: Emily Kenyon Series, Book 2

Author: Gregg Olsen

Narrator: Kevin Foley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-08-10

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Three bodies, three different towns. Each victim was a sorority girlpretty, privileged, and brutally murdered. There are no fingerprints, no clues. He is scrupulously careful, craving those exquisite seconds when the light fades from his victim's eyes. But the rush never lasts, and the killing won't stop. Not until one special woman has been made to suffer.

Critic Reviews:

"Olsen (A Cold Dark Place) deftly juggles multiple plot lines as Cherrystone, Wash., sheriff Emily Kenyon investigates the murder of a local woman while crazed serial murderer Michael Barton, on a cross-country killing spree, terrorizes comely young sorority girls." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Should have a Warning Label Sexually explicit.

I'm very disappointed that this story went so awfully descriptive about childhood molestation. The torture, again descriptive, & killing of helpless animals were so sad. We hear about adults murdered Sadly I missed a lot of the book. Great story, bad filler? A Man sexually assaulting a little boy is not a place I'd go to in any book in the future.

Great read! (listen)

I have read almost all of Gregg Olsen's true crime books. Enjoyed them all. I am in to mostly true crime at the moment ,so I really was reluctant to read a true crime writer's fiction. well I couldn't stop listening. this book was great. I think I'll read another......

Trisha

Another good one

I enjoyed this book, it was a good police procedural. I'm sorry to think that this was the last in the series.

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Title: Private Screening

Author: Richard North Patterson

Narrator: Christopher Reeve

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-20-12

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The nation is stunned silent when presidential hopeful James Kilcannon is shot dead in front of his rock-star girlfriend Stacy Tarrant. Fiercely independent attorney Tony Lord dares to defend the shooter, but the already bizarre plot takes another twist. As America watches, a mysterious and ruthless figure, known only as Phoenix, takes to the airwaves-- and takes the wife of a wealthy newspaper mogul and Stacy's manager as his hostages. Phoenix mounts a televised trial of his own - in which Stacy Tarrant and Tony Lord are helpless defendents, millions of viewers are jurors, and - unless his chilling demands are met - Pheonix is the unstoppable executioner....

Critic Reviews:

"Thrilling...Private Screening succeeds on all counts. It's a footrace of a read, daring you to put it down." (Atlanta Journal and Constitution)

Members Reviews:

Great Story

I'm giving it 5 stars because I was captivated from the beginning. When I start reading Patterson's books I try to anticipate the story line and find that I never can! This book was no different. I read this in two days because I was so caught up in it. Read this one and then all the others. You'll be glad you did!

Does Anyone Edit These Books?

I found the story a bit hard to follow. Although there are clearly indicated chapters, section breaks within chapters are missing. As a result, the transitions from line to line are jarring. For example, in one sentence Tony Lord is talking with Stacy. The very next sentence begins with the pronoun "she," and refers to Alexis interacting with the kidnapper. There are no extra spaces or symbols to signal the transition (this happened throughout the book), so I frequently had to go back and re-read to figure out what was going on. Also, there are sections of the book that seem to be completely misplaced within chapters. Basically, it's such a mess that it was difficult to enjoy what could have an engaging story.

Book great kindle editing horrible

A great intertwining story of f success, failure, greed, deceit and death. Not hard to figure out before the ending and some parts were a bit boring and slow. Overall, it was a good read.

Private screening

I started out not liking this story at all but I kept going and the plots developed well. Really changed my opinion the more I read. I actually had the final plot figured out , but not the extra twist that was involved. I have enjoyed several of this author's books but had never read this particular one. It was a very good read.

Four Stars

This book was quite revealing and engrossing!

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Title: Deliver Us From Evil: Shaw, Book 2

Author: David Baldacci

Narrator: Ron McLarty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-10

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

The heart-racing follow up to The Whole Truth from the international best-selling author.

Evan Waller is a monster. He has built a fortune from his willingness to buy and sell anything...and anyone. In search of new opportunities, Waller has just begun a new business venture: one that could lead to millions of deaths all over the globe.

On Wallers trail is Shaw, the mysterious operative from The Whole Truth, who must prevent Waller from closing his latest deal. Shaws one chance to bring him down will come in the most unlikely of places: a serene, bucolic village in Provence.

But Wallers depravity and ruthlessness go deeper than Shaw knows. And now, there is someone else pursuing Waller in Provence - Reggie Campion, an agent for a secret vigilante group headquartered in a musty old English estate - and she has an agenda of her own. Hunting the same man and unaware of each others mission, Shaw and Reggie will be caught in a deadly duel of nerve and wits.

Hitchcockian in its intimate build up of suspense and filled with the remarkable characters, breathtaking plot turns, and blockbuster finale that are David Baldaccis hallmarks, Deliver Us From Evil will be one of the most gripping thrillers of the year.

Members Reviews:

Really Bad

Did not realise this was an American Republican voice piece and went by reviews, horrific! Unless you are interested political violence for the "greater good" dont waste your credits.

Deliver Us From Evil

THis is truly a load of rubbish. I have never read such rubbish in my life, I think a managed to listen for an hour and then hit delete.

Very interesting and well read

The history is very interesting and instructive in several ways: history, geography, nuclear history, russian and ukranian affairs.

I think it's one of the best Baldacci books

Interesting and chilling

Very good plot + France Provence + believable characters! Thrilling novel that's difficult to stop listening.

a must buy

Wery intense and scary in many aspects..

This is a hard book to 'turn off' it, the suspension was upheld fram start to finish..

Enjoyed it wery mutch