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Title: Dead at the Take-Off

Author: Lester Dent

Narrator: Gary Telles

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-24-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Chance Molloy pursues a crooked senators daughter aboard an airplane, but their flight is turbulent in more ways than one

In the 1940s, air travel is still in its infancy. Seats turn into private sleepers, passengers smoke in flight, and its no sweat to carry weapons aboard. Chance Molloy, a self-made airline owner, is dealt a blow when his plans to establish a passenger airline in South America are thwarted by a corrupt US senator. At the news, Molloys brother, a partner in the venture, kills himself. Seeking some kind of justice, Molloy boards Flight 14 from New York to New Mexico with one goal in mind: to get acquainted with the senators daughter, Janet Lord, a passenger on the plane. But her charms are greater than he anticipates, and Molloys simple plan quickly becomes complicated.

Also on board are three of the senators henchmen, a corpse disguised as a passenger, and Molloys stewardess ex-girlfriend. Soon Molloy realizes that this flight will reach a destination he hadnt anticipated.

Members Reviews:

A thriller with the velocity of a bullet

This rescued thriller classic has the velocity of a bullet; three killers, a dead body, a former girlfriend and the senator's daughter perhaps a new one all on a New York flight to New Mexico, Malloy has his work cut out for him, as he endeavors to reveal the crooked senator's attempt to destroy his fledging airline. Thank you Mysterious Press for rediscovering this lost classic.

Solid old-school classics, 3.5/5

Lester Dent, who's best known, to every enlightened SF and adventure novels aficionado, or simply readers with big experience, primarily as a chronicler of the adventures of the cheerful and resourceful Doc Savage and his group of friends-colleagues, had wrote also six novels about Chance Molloy, amateur detective, who's often forced by a number of reasons to investigate some complex and deadly crimes. This series by Lester Dent, unfortunately, is not so well-known.

The novel "Dead at the Take-Off" is the first in a Molly sequences. The book is definitely a "hard-boiled" story, and now, after so many years, and with the knowledge of an impressive list of the classics of the genre ("hard-boiled"), it is quite possible (and needful) to include it in the Golden Fund of the genre, it's very well deserved. To say the least of it.

In the center of the plot is a very complex, well-conceived, and requirable of a high degree of caution and prudence, operation conducted by Molloy. It aims to revenge Senator Lord for sneaky stab in the back, that had put business plans of Molloy brothers on the brink of destruction - they wanted to organize their airline company. In addition, as a result of his mean deed, Senator Lord had thus caused the suicide of one of the brothers. Now Molloy is driven by only one idea - to repay the senator. But this novel is not just another book about "avenging hero," image of which is so popular in some series of books. No, this book have just the "Gordian knot" of intrigue, unfulfilled plans, projects and goals of characters.

The narrative differs enviable smoothness of a manner of writing, and certainly has a number of recognizable "details", which are often met in any self-respecting classics of "hard-boiled", but the author knows when to stop and not to cross the border, beyond which lies the path to self-parody, and only oblivion as to a literary work.

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Title: Good King Sauerkraut

Subtitle: Marian Larch, Book 3

Author: Barbara Paul

Narrator: Dara Rosenberg

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

King Sarcowicz, known to his friends and acquaintances as King Sauerkraut, means well. He even brings in his elderly neighbor's garbage cans when he happens to remember. But King is careless of people. As a partner in Keystone Robotics in Pittsburgh, King has a way of antagonizing staff and customers. He's great with machines, but give him a human being and he doesn't know where to begin. His life seems to be made up of work and consuming large quantities of beer and eggs.

King is brilliant, however. Nobody would deny that. He's just dreadful with paperwork and deadlines and organization and personal relations. He's not the man to be in charge of a project, especially not a major defense subcontract from MechoTech. He can help design the project, but he should not be top man.

Nobody wants to report to King, not his partner, Dennis Cox, not his two Silicon Valley colleagues Gregory Dillard and Mimi Hargrove. When MechoTech calls them all to New York and puts them together in a six-bedroom apartment, the mood is anything but collegial. Live together under one roof they must, enjoy it they won't.

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Title: Stickspur's Magic Bees and the Three Greedy Farmers

Subtitle: Volume 2: A Miracle on Stickspur's Farm

Author: Marvin Bowen Sr.

Narrator: Peter Bohush

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-13

Publisher: Marvin Bowen

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

What a time it was for Old Stickspur when he saw his fig trees lit up. That was when the greedy farmers went in a jealous rage over Stickspur's possessions.

Members Reviews:

A Great Book To Read

I like the idea and concepts of this series. It has a real life and fairytale combination. A very good.

I like this book because it blends with the few good books that are out there, and the farmers feel that it gives. (This book has grace).

I rate this book at 4.5. Because it has a lot suspense; with very great values and fun for it's readers.

The market needs books like these that you can read and laugh and be in suspense at the same time.

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Title: Keeplock

Author: Stephen Solomita (writing as David Cray)

Narrator: Clinton Wade

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

A repeat offender freshly sprung from prison tries to do the impossible: Stay out trouble

Peter Frangello hasnt spent three straight years out of jail since he was 16. Now past 30, hes nearing parole when his prison block neighbor is burned alive in his cell, a vicious attack that was intended for Frangello himself. He spends his last week in protective custody, and when he is released back into the world he makes a resolution to stay clean - not for moralitys sake, but because if he goes back inside, the next hit wont miss.

But for a man whose only skills are stealing and doing time, staying out of trouble is not easy. As old associates and an army of crooked cops put pressure on him, Frangello will find that, inside or out, hes doomed to remain a prisoner for life.

Members Reviews:

It's OK.

It's an OK crime story. Not bad but not great.

Good plot...slow reading.

This book is very slow reading. There is a good plot and a good ending. The author even gets you to feel sorry for Pete Frangello, an ex-con who wants to go straight. If you have the time to spend, it turns out to be a pretty good book.

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Title: Blue Food ... and Other Menu Items

Author: Ken La Salle

Narrator: Ken La Salle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-17-13

Publisher: Ken La Salle

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The works of Ken La Salle range from the bizarre to the whimsical and even further beyond still. In Blue Food and other menu items, Ken La Salle treats you to a dozen tales, hilarious and deeply strange.

- You'll be introduced to Blue Food and find out why it never seemed to catch on in America.

- You'll meet Bigfoot's Older Brother and find out just what it's like to set Bigfoot up on a date.

- You'll learn about how the dead make the best matchmakers, even if they can be a bit unconventional.

- You'll see for yourself just what the Problem With Swings is.

- You'll read about how saving earth might be just the thing for a little girl with Muscular Dystrophy.

- You'll be warned about Bobby's Brother and his unusual habit.

- You'll know just how to stop an invading horde with the proper use of pizza.

- You'll delve into the mind of a madman whose madness is often served on a cone.

- You'll read from the lost book of Houston with a story about when Jesus met the Soothsayers.

- You'll encounter a strange married couple who would rather stay together if they can avoid killing each other.

- You'll witness a great new game show: What's My Afterlife!

- And you'll finally find out the secret behind pheromones.

Blue Food and Other Menu Items is a little taste of craziness to lighten the soul with bonus material specially written for the audiobook!

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Title: A Dark Night

Author: Christen Davis

Narrator: Audio Élan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-11-13

Publisher: Solstice Publishing

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Two small town friends, Kyra and Sam find themselves lost in the middle of the night. A spur of the moment decision to explore a deserted road turns into their worst nightmare. Sam disappears. Kyra comes face to face with evil. A vampire. Will she escape? Or is her fate sealed?

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Title: Shadowboxer

Author: Trent Zelazny

Narrator: C. S. Perryess

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-09-13

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Once a happy family man, Kealan now spends his days walking aimlessly and crashing in his friend's spare room. It never seems to matter how much he walks, because his shadow is always there. When he meets younger Valerie, an inquisitive and sensitive soul, a few rays of light begin to penetrate his dark curtains. But what about her jealous ex? How is it that some things inevitably tie together? And where does one's shadow lead to?

Members Reviews:

An enjoyable dark and thought-provoking read

This is another solidly written story by Trent Zelazny. I've now read 5 of his stories and look forward to reading more!

In this dark tale, we experience life after an unthinkable tragedy has occurred for the main character, Kealan. While this is a work of fiction, it definitely has a true to life portrayal of the darkness of life and the despair one would feel after having their whole life turned upside down.

I highly recommend this and all of Zelazny's works!

"The cat's got nothing to do with it, remember? Leave the cat out of it."

True to life tale

Shadowboxer is a true to life tale of Kealan, who is healing from a personal tragedy. The story also weaves themes of how we treat others and how we treat ourselves. There is an honesty in Zelazny's writing that draws the reader into relating and caring for the characters . I would say Shadowboxer is a gritty story of a man doing his best to conquer his personal demons and learning to live again.

*** REELING AGAINST THE ROPES ***

Shadowboxer is a black novella that will one-two punch you in the gut, roundhouse clobber you in the kidneys, and finish you off with a flurry of dark jabs and hooks that will leave you reaching for a bottle, or some Prozac, or that fuzzy VHS copy of Pollyanna. Anything to shake off the gloom.

Honestly, Trent Zelazny is starting to scare me a little. We talk about this writer's or that writer's latest offering, and how that writer is "working at the top of his form." Well, I'm not sure Zelazny has a lower position in his form. He seems to do what he does so effortlessly...well, it's scary. And encouraging. If this writer doesn't slow down (and he better not) those of us who enjoy immersion in a convincingly shadowy world have much to look forward to.

Shadowboxer is a knockout, from start to finish. Zelazny may well be the rightful heir to the dark landscape of fiction perfected by Cornell Woolrich--yes, he's that good.

Zelazny Doesn't Disappoint

Sometimes when reading Trent Zelazny King comes to mind. Not because Zelazny writes like King or swims in the same genre but because of how wonderful he is at creating characters--good and bad--and making their feelings and emotions bleed off the page. Most avid readers know King is tops when it comes to characters, so is Zelazny. Zelazny is also consistent, each work as fantastic as the last. Shadowboxer is no different, and when you strap in to ride along with Kealan as he deals with a haunting past, self-loathing,hope, and even a chance at redemption, you can't help but be absorbed by this read, and be in awe of such talent.

Haunting

Shadowboxer by the amazingly talented Trent Zelazny is a melancholy, haunting, and beautiful tale of loss. The main character's path from the darkest depths to beginning the process of healing will leave you breathless for more. I felt sympathy for Kealan.

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Title: Three Little Words

Author: Jessica Thompson

Narrator: Antonia Beamish

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-13

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

As a dark evening draws in, the lives of three women are changed forever. The worlds they have been living in, the people they thought they knew - in an instant it all changes. But when everything seems to shatter around them, could three little words be enough to help put the pieces back together again?

Members Reviews:

Soft gentle story yet reels you in.

What did you like most about Three Little Words?

I listened to this book following just listening to 'A Love Story' by the same author. Her ability to capture the thoughts and feelings of each character is very skilful and perceptive. Her characters are well rounded which makes you want to hear / follow their journeys, difficulties and happy times.

Any additional comments?

I would certainly look out for further books from this author - she is to be recommended!

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Title: Every Time We Say Goodbye

Author: Colette Caddle

Narrator: Caroline Lennon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-04-13

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Marianne has worked hard to provide her children with a secure and loving home. But then comes the news that will change everything: Her husband, Dominic, has been found dead. As she and the police delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding Dominic's death, they discover a web of lies that conceals a shady double life. Little does she realise that the worst is yet to come....

Members Reviews:

Not bad, weak ending, excellent narration!

Any additional comments?

This was pretty good. Not formulaic as far as the main story went, but very formulaic at the end, of the OTT romance, everyone lives happily ever after variety! I was going to give the story 4* but the ending, which was okay, simply didn't merit that. Its also notable that the synopsis is inaccurate. The Police were never involved! Very odd that! Caroline Lennon was a fabulous as ever.

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Title: Underlay

Author: Barry N. Malzberg

Narrator: David Gutcheon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-03-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In debt to the mob, the narrator is forced to dig up the body of his old friend Harry the Flat from where it is buried under the Aqueduct racetrack.

Members Reviews:

underlay

David Gutcheon's reading of UNDERLAY (Avon, 1974), what I take to be my best (and certainly favorite) novel is spectacular, bringing through every nuance, level of irony, slash of insight. "I wrote this novel so that 40 years later you could read it" I let him know.

Barry N. Malzberg

Malzberg masterpiece musn't be missed!

It is incredible that this masterly novel should be out of print - it is one of the best science fiction novels I've ever read. It is witty, very well written and gripping to the last, with well drawn and sympathetic characters.

Read it and see!