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Title: Flowers of the Desert

Subtitle: Four Short Western Romances Combine to Make One Unforgettable Tale

Author: Cynthia Hickey

Narrator: Stacy Hinkle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-15

Publisher: Winged Publications

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Complete four short story serials

"Desert Rose": Nothing matters but keeping her land

Rose Willingham, oldest sister of four, is level-headed and strong. When her uncle dies, leaving a ranch in Arizona to her and her sisters, she has full confidence they can make the ranch into something to be proud of. What she didn't count on was a snake named Logan Pritchard or a handsome neighbor named Zeke McCammon to both have their eyes on Rose and her land.

One wants Rose along with her land, and the other will do anything to possess one or the other.

"Desert Lilly": Rustlers are after her cattle...Lilly Willingham is after them.

The second installment picks up where the first one left off: As Rose Willingham becomes Mrs. McCammon. Lilly, while happy for her sister, fears the family is being split apart. She has her eye on Luke McCammon, one of Zeke's brothers, and wouldn't mind getting hitched to such a handsome man, but she fears giving in means losing her independence.

When rustlers steal some of the Willingham and the McCammon cattle, Lilly and Luke must set aside their strong attraction for one another and focus on the task of retrieving what is stolen.

"Desert Belle": Her love wasn't for sale. Neither was her land.

The Willingham sister saga continues as Belle is propositioned by the man wanting their land. When she goes investigating as to why he would want a woman like her, she discovered a legend that said there was gold on the Rocking W ranch. She asks Jacob McCammon, the man who is quickly stealing her heart, to help her find it. Together, the two run up against men hungry for what they have and must fight for their lives.

"Desert Daisy": With her sisters gone, it was up to her to save the ranch.

While Daisy Willingham is struggling to prove her worth as the youngest Willingham sister and to show her friend, Daniel McCammon, that she is all woman and not a mere girl, she hears rumors of gold buried on her land. Further investigation shows that the man after their land has a treasure map. Daisy and Daniel steal the map and must fight for their lives against a man who will stop at nothing to gain control of what he wants.

Members Reviews:

Four Fiesty Western Women

Would you consider the audio edition of Flowers of the Desert to be better than the print version?

Audio is always better in my opinion because the listener can multi-task while listening and also it's fun to hear the voices !

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rose is the oldest of the four sisters and is the strong one that keeps the family together. She is the sensible one who still prefers to dress like a lady instead of a cowboy. I could really relate to her as a woman who enjoys taking care of business !

Which scene was your favorite?

I laughed out load when one of the sisters discovered that their new "house" that was left to them by a deceased family member was actually a hole in the ground. The sisters were so shocked by this but then they made the best of it and Rose turned it into a cozy little home.

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

An extreme reaction is not exactly required to enjoy this book. Just listening to the funny goings on that the sisters had to endure and living their lives vicariously was a most enjoyable experience.

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Title: The Unreconstructed M and Other Stories

Author: Philip K Dick

Narrator: Ray Greenley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-07-15

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

What if...a machine could murder one person while implicating another for the crime? An alien being looked like livestock but spoke like a philosopher? Earth was ruined by war, and Mars was humanity's only hope? Robots were created to wage an unending war on the ravaged surface of Earth while man hid underground? Peeking into the future showed a worse result with each look?

In The Unreconstructed M and Other Stories by master of science fiction Philip K. Dick, reality is as thin as imagination. Trust in your senses, your experience, and your expectations if you must. But be warned. What you do not know can leave you - and your world - forever changed!

"The Unreconstructed M" (1957), "Beyond Lies the Wub" (1952), "Strange Eden" (1954), "Survey Team" (1954), "The Defenders" (1953), "Beyond the Door" (1954), "Shell Game" (1954), "Piper in the Woods" (1953), "Meddler" (1954), "Of Withered Apples" (1954), "Progeny" (1954), "Upon the Dull Earth" (1954), "Human Is" (1955).

Members Reviews:

Thought provoking short stories

TARGET AUDIENCE: Anyone who loves science fiction. These are a compilation of thought provoking short stories.

PROFANITY AND SEX: None, Thank you.

STORY LINE: A collection of short stories. Although a few years old these are terrific stories. They kept my attention and made my long commute a joy.

NARRATOR: The narrator was who really made these stories come alive. Terrific inflection, great accents, and good differentiation between characters.

OVERALL: I absolutely loved this book, and gave it a five-star rating. Would love to read more both from this author, and to listen from this narrator.

Great PDK short stories

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes. If you are a fan of short fiction of any kind this is a book that will be of interest. Philip K. Dick was a genuine legend.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Disappointment that there weren't more stories in it. It's a collection of short stories.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

I hadn't heard this narrator before, but I must say that Ray didn't intrude on the stories which is a the sign of a very good narrator in my opinion.

Could you see The Unreconstructed M and Other Stories being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes, though some would be hard to realise in TV format.

Any additional comments?

Great short fiction from the mind of a past legend.

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Title: Nai Purani Kahanian [Urdu Edition]

Author: Intizar Hussain

Narrator: Fawad Khan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-19-15

Publisher: Urdu Studio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Intizar Hussain is recognized as the greatest contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer. Among his numerous awards is a nomination for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013. The Seventh Door and Leaves are among his books translated into English. His writings include "Basti", "Hindustan Se Aakhri Khat", "Agay Samander hai", "Shehr-e-Afsos", "Jataka Tales", "Janam Kahanian", and "Wo Jo Kho Gaye". Presented here is a collection of folk tales from his book Nai Purani Kahanian.

Please note: This audiobook is in Urdu.

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Title: Battling Boxing Stories

Subtitle: Thrilling Tales of Pugilistic Puissance

Author: Gary Lovisi, Wayne D. Dundee, Stan Trybulski

Narrator: James Yi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-15

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

Battling Boxing Stories presents 15 of the most intense and hard-hitting stories about the pugilistic arts collected in one place and written by some of the best of today's new crop of exciting writers. The stories in this book highlight all types of boxers and all aspects of the sport, from amateur bouts and illegal street fights, to heavyweight championship events. These are wonderful stories with unforgettable characters who are full of passion and emotion, action and rage - heartfelt tales about real people fighting for their lives, their honor, and sometimes their very souls. Each story captures that rare magic - the combination of violence and majesty that takes place in the boxing ring. Your ears will still be ringing with the sting of these battles long after you finish this book! The authors featured include: Wayne D. Dundee, Stan Trybulski, Ron Fortier, Robert S. P. Lee, G. D. McFetridge, Arlette Lees, Terence Butler, Marc Spitzer, C. J. Henderson, Gary Lovisi, Garnett Elliott, Penelope Stanhope, Michael A. Black, Lonni Lees, and William Boyle.

Members Reviews:

15 EXCITING ROUNDS OF TOUGH BOXING TALES

Compiled by author and Hardboiled editor Gary Lovisi, this collection of gritty stories set in the world of boxing (as the title clearly indicates) goes the full 15-round distance and covers the gamut from pulpy to poignant.

Most of the stories are written especially for this anthology, but there are a handful of reprints, including a quirky yet curiously charming one from 1948 by Penelope Stanhope, a British writer.

Mike Black's "Lost Rounds" is a particularly memorable, but each of the stories packs its own powerful punch.

Full Disclosure: One of the entries is by some character named Dundee, who is proud to be part of the lineup.

Recommended

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Title: Cries for Help, Various: Stories

Author: Padgett Powell

Narrator: Padgett Powell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-11-15

Publisher: Catapult

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

From the highly acclaimed author of Edisto and The Interrogative Mood, Padgett Powell's new collection of stories, Cries for Help, Various Stories, follows his mentor Donald Barthelme's advice that "wacky mode must "break their hearts". The surrealistic and comical terrain of most of the 44 stories here is grounded by a real preoccupation with longing, fear, work, loneliness, and cultural nostalgia. These universal concerns are given exhilarating life by way of Powell's "wit, his...dazzling turns of phrase" (Scott Spencer).

In "Joplin and Dickens", the musician and writer meet as emotionally needy students in an American grade school; in "Change of Life", a father ponders whether getting new clothes for the family or the patriotic purchase of a "new Government Cookie Flyer" would be more meaningful. In "The Imperative Mood", giving orders to others "Fall back and regroup" leads less to power than to rumination.

Padgett Powell's language is both lofty and low-down, his tone cranky and heartfelt, exuberant and inconsolable. His characters rebel against convention and ambition, hoping to maintain their very sanity by doing so. Even the most hilarious or fantastical stories in Cries for Help, Various ring gloriously, poignantly, true.

Members Reviews:

Love to hear Mr. Powell read!

This was so much fun! If you've never heard a lecture or reading by him listen to this. You're in for a treat!

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Title: Rite of Passage: A Short Story of A Young Teen Trying to Make it Right, from Killing his Younger Brother

Author: Jonathan W. Hendricks

Narrator: Steve Chase

Format: Unabridged

Length: 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-15

Publisher: Jonathan W. Hendricks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

A short story about a kid who accidentally kills his younger brother. He later joins the military in believing that if he saves 100 lives, his sin will be forgiven and give him the rite of passage into Heaven.

Members Reviews:

Amazing!

What did you love best about Rite of Passage: A Short Story of A Young Teen Trying to Make it Right, from Killing his Younger Brother?

Not to give away a spoiler but the ending was one of the best I've come across in a while when it comes to audiobook stories.

What other book might you compare Rite of Passage: A Short Story of A Young Teen Trying to Make it Right, from Killing his Younger Brother to and why?

There is not a particular book that comes to mind.

What about Steve Chases performance did you like?

The narrator Steve Chase, did a excellent job in narrating the story, making important moments like the accidental death with using the gun, very real. I could feel as if I was there every minute of the story.

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

Yes, it kept my attention from the beginning to the end.

Any additional comments?

The author's word section was quite touching and was a great start to such a wonderful short audiobook.

Hauntingly beautiful

I really liked this short, meaningful story. The author states that it was originally written as a screen play and after listening to it I'd love to see it as a film. As the story unfolded I found myself pulled into the story. Well written with deep meaning and interesting characters (that I'd like to know more about!) this is a story about life choices, making up for the past and what happens after death. I couldn't get this out of my head and found myself dwelling on it hours after I finished it. It has a great ending that is quite thought provoking. It's just under an hour long which is the perfect length for a gym session or commute. I'm new to audiobooks but after this book I will definitely get more!

Great voice actror and short story

Would you listen to Rite of Passage: A Short Story of A Young Teen Trying to Make it Right, from Killing his Younger Brother again? Why?

Yes I would, it's a nice short story. I felt like the little about the author bio was touching and real. I cried. The audio book is nice and short so you could listen to it on your way to and from work.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The German shepherd. I have a German Shepherd and I enjoyed that little added part to the book.

Have you listened to any of Steve Chases other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I haven't.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

His work is done, he has saved 100 souls and can now move on.

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Title: Seven American Stories

Author: Walter D. Edmonds

Narrator: Mark Turetsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-31-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

This collection features seven tales inspired by America's colorful history, from colonial times to the early 20th century, including the Newbery Medal winner "The Matchlock Gun".

In "The Matchlock Gun", young Edward must protect his family from marauding Indians when his father is called away. In "Two Logs Crossing", John Haskell spends two harsh winters fur trapping with a wise Indian to pay off his father's tremendous debt. And in "Tom Whipple", an adventuresome youth leaves his mother in New York and signs up for sea duty on a ship bound for Russia, where he hopes to meet the czar. Other stories include "Wilderness Clearing", "Cadmus Henry", "Water Never Hurt a Man", and "Uncle Ben's Whale".

Members Reviews:

Young boys should enjoy this

This book contains several stories I had read as a youth. It was great to rediscover them. I believe any boy with a sense of adventure will enjoy this collection.

Seven American stories

Ir was a library book which I guess I wasn't totally aware of. It is ok though as I really wanted to read the stories by Walter Edmonds.

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Title: More Crooked Paths

Subtitle: 5 Tales of Crime and Mystery

Author: Dale T. Phillips

Narrator: J. Scott Bennett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-15

Publisher: Dale T Phillips

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

More tales of crime and mystery, of those who walk crooked paths and pay the price for it. People on the spot when things have taken a bad turn. A young woman facing a deadly challenge. A man who walks into the wrong bar with the wrong attitude. A boxer who refuses to quit. An officer of the court with a grudge. A rich man who finds his motives questioned by the police. These are the stories of the darker side of life, when people decide to harm others.

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Title: Providence Noir

Author: Ann Hood - editor

Narrator: P. J. Ochlan, Greta Jung, Tim Pabon, Hillary Huber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

From the introduction by Ann Hood: "Providence was founded in 1636 by a rogue named Roger Williams. Williams escaped here when Massachusetts was ready to deport him back to England. In the almost 400 years since, we've become infamous for all sorts of crimes and misdemeanors, including serving as home base for the Patriarca crime family for decades. My very own Uncle Eddie - I can hear Mama Rose screaming at me: 'He wasn't a blood relative! He was related through marriage!' - was gunned down in the Silver Lake section of town in 1964, just a year after he drove me in his white Cadillac convertible in a parade as the newly crowned Little Miss Natick. The writer Geoffrey Wolff told me that once he went to a barber in Princeton, New Jersey, and the barber asked him where he was from. 'Providence,' Wolff told him. The barber put down his scissors, raised his hands in the air, and said, 'Providence? Don't shoot!' I've asked 14 of my favorite writers to contribute short stories to Providence Noir. We have stories to make you shiver, stories to make you think, stories that will show you my beautiful, noirish city in a way its never been highlighted before."

Critic Reviews:

"Providence, of course, has a history of crime, the mob, corruption and other goodies. In this collection of 15 stories...we are given a darkly hued tour of the city in all its nooks and crannies by such excellent writers as Hood herself, John Searles, Bruce DeSilva, Peter Farrelly, Elizabeth Strout, Hester Kaplan and others, each with their own style, tone and sly approach that will keep you reading, waiting for the sudden murder, the end of troubled relationships, the discovery of bones.... [A] wonderful collection." (Providence Journal)

"John Searles's 'The Pig' combines a touching examination of pathos and mystery. Robert Leuci's 'The Vengeance Taker' is a powerful and ultimately creepy story of earned revenge. LaShonda Katrice Barnett's 'Waltz Me Once Again' is a compelling story of violence and tragedy. Thomas Cobb performs the remarkable feat of making a simple round of golf into a surprisingly suspenseful tale, '$1,000 Nassau'. And Peter Farrelly's 'The Saturday Night Before Easter Sunday' closes out the volume with a superb - and hilarious - inside look at the world of novelists, phonies, publishers, and schemers." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Interesting Read

Didn't really know much about Providence before reading this. I don't know how accurately the various stories portray the city, but they're very interesting, very well written - several with ironic twists along the way.

it was fun to relate to all the local references

Most of the stories were very intriguing. Being from Providence, it was fun to relate to all the local references.

Great book. Love Anne Hood

Great book. Love Anne Hood!

Not very good.

Seemed as if short stories were unfinished.

Compelling Collection of Stories

I was initially drawn to this book because of the setting. I'm from Massachusetts, and spent a lot of time in the Providence, RI area. That, coupled with the fact that I love the noir genre, got me to open the book.

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Title: Beethoven Was One-Sixteenth Black, and Other Stories

Author: Nadine Gordimer

Narrator: David Colacci, Susan Ericksen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 08-14-15

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Short Stories & Anthologies

Publisher's Summary:

In this collection of new stories, Nadine Gordimer crosses the frontiers of politics, memory, sexuality, and love with the fearless insight that is the hallmark of her writing.

In the title story, a middle-aged academic who had been an antiapartheid activist embarks on an unadmitted pursuit of the possibilities for his own racial identity in his great-grandfather's fortune-hunting interlude of living rough on diamond diggings in South Africa, his young wife far away in London. "Dreaming of the Dead" conjures up a lunch in a New York Chinese restaurant where Susan Sontag and Edward Saïd return in surprising new avatars as guests in the dream of a loving friend. The historian in "History" is a parrot who confronts people with the scandalizing voice reproduction of quarrels and clandestine love talk on which it has eavesdropped. "Alternative Endings" considers the way writers make arbitrary choices in how to end stories - and offers three, each relating the same situation but with a different resolution, arrived at by three senses: sight, sound, and smell.

Members Reviews:

quality writing

Thanks to Gordimer, great cuppa hot tea and blankie on a wintery evening. love the research and humor. Short readings that tie together for a good read.

Two Stars

Very strange collection of stories.