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Title: Proving Ground

Author: Peter Blauner

Narrator: Ari Fliakos

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-17

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

From New York Times best-selling author and Edgar Award winner Peter Blauner comes a gritty new audiobook.

"Ari Fliakos enhances an exciting story with his expert narration. He gives everyone a unique identity, differentiating them through varying tones, voices, and accents." (AudioFile magazine)

Nathaniel Dresden never really got along with his father, an infamous civil rights lawyer who defended criminals and spearheaded protest movements. As an act of rebellion, Natty joined the US Army and served in Iraq, coming back with a chest full of commendations and a head full of disturbing memories.

But when his father is found murdered near the peaceful confines of Brooklyn's Prospect Park, Natty is forced to deal with the troubled legacy of their unresolved relationship. He also has to fend off the growing suspicions of NYPD Detective Lourdes Robles, a brash Latina cop with something to prove, who thinks Natty might bear some responsibility for his father's death. Though truth be told, the list of people - cops and criminals - who wanted David Dresden out of the way is long. The search for answers leads Natty and Lourdes into an urban labyrinth where they must confront each other - and the brutal truths that could destroy them both.

Proving Ground is Peter Blauner's first audiobook in more than a decade. It is at once a sweeping crime narrative, an intricate story about the quest for redemption, and a vibrant portrait of contemporary New York City, all told in Blauner's singular voice.

"Ari Fliakos gives a splendid performance. His versatile voice and energy enliven the many characters in this thriller." - Library Journal

Members Reviews:

Much ado about nothing.

Good narration of a not very interesting story. I was very disappointed with this purchase

Could not finish this book.

got halfway thru and quit. main guy is too angry to listen to after a while. would like to know who done it but too tedious.

predictable meandering story

What would have made Proving Ground better?

Eliminate the long interior monologues that sound like pop psychology.

Would you ever listen to anything by Peter Blauner again?

no

What didnt you like about Ari Fliakoss performance?

He did not have much to work with.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Annoyance. The character was a stock stressed vet and the story seemed to proceed along cliche lines.

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Title: Presumption of Guilt

Subtitle: A Joe Gunther Novel

Author: Archer Mayor

Narrator: Tom Taylorson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-17

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

A 40-year-old skeleton is found encased in a concrete slab at a recently decommissioned nuclear energy site. It becomes a case for the Vermont Bureau of Investigation (VBI) and its leader, Joe Gunther, since they have the resources and the ability to investigate an old, very cold, missing persons case that has now been reclassified as murder. The victim was Hank Mitchell, and Gunther must chase down old rumors and speculations. Who benefited from his death and the disappearance of his body? And was his death somehow tied to New York City mafia money being laundered through the construction project?

But what seems the coldest of cold cases roars back to life when one of the central figures in this mystery is shot to death, right after speaking with Gunther. And when a young police officer - the son of VBI investigator Lester Spinney - is kidnapped, is it meant to be a warning to the VBI team to drop the case?

After all these many years, the truth behind the murder still has to the power to kill, and it's up to Gunther and his team to capture the living and finally put the dead to rest.

Members Reviews:

Another good Joe Gunther Police Mystery

I always enjoy Archer Mayor's Joe Gunther books and this one is just as good. However, the audiobook was a bit of a let down in that Joe, supposedly a native Vermonter, sounds more like he is from California. That probably sounds fine to a Californian, but it makes it a bit less believable for a New Englander.

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Title: Web of Fear

Subtitle: Glenmore Park Mystery Series, Book 3

Author: Mike Omer

Narrator: Eric Martin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

Detective Hannah Shor gets a case in the worst way possible - a friend calls her for help. Her 12-year-old daughter has been kidnapped, and Hannah joins forces with the FBI to bring her home safely.

When the kidnappers post an image of their captive on Instagram, the situation spins out of control. Now, the whole world is watching. Rumors spread like wildfire, and online vigilantes add fuel to the raging flames. As Hannah digs deeper, she unravels dark secrets from the family's past. With the realization that the kidnapping is about more than just a ransom, Hannah needs to close in on the truth, before Abigail's time runs out.

Members Reviews:

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SERIES!

This is the third book in the Glenmore Park series and in my opinion it is the best and most suspenseful. I don't know how this author got past me or why his books have so few ratings. If you are in any doubts it's not like Audible doesn't guarantee that you'll be happy with your purchase. Also if you have kindle unlimited the book will cost you $2.99!

In this book there is so much going on it's hard to put down, I kept wanting to know what happens next. There is the kidnapping of a child, adultery, betrayal of trust, jealousy, murders and much more all wrapped up in a really good police procedural.

This author's writing style reminds me a little of James Hayman, so anyone who enjoys the McCabe & Savage series I think would like this one as well.

The three books so far in this series are all stand alone books and can be read in any order, the same main characters are in all.

Eric Martin does a very good job narrating.

This book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Great Read!

This was a terrific book. The characters were interesting and the plot most exciting. I think the narrator did an excellent job.

Outstanding police procedural earns 5 stars!

I follow the reviews of Audible Listener Shelley who found the Glenmore Park Mystery series. Two of the three novels earn 5 stars while the other one earns 4 stars.

Web of Fear is a very complex apparent kidnapping for ransom of a12 year old girl. With the twists and turns guessing the outcome will be impossible for even the most expert mystery solvers. There is lots of action and the suspense is intense. Narrator Eric Martin does a fantastic job!

Glenmore Park Mystery series and especially this novel will appeal to lovers of opaque mysteries.

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Title: Murder & Obsession

Subtitle: Detective Quaid, Book 3

Author: Yolanda Renee

Narrator: Piper Goodeve

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-25-17

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

Detective Steven Quaid is ready for new challenges as Anchorage's top detective, but not until he marries the woman of his dreams on New Year's Eve. Determined to give Sarah the wilderness honeymoon she desires, he turns his grandfather's cabin into the perfect honeymoon retreat.

After the final details are complete, Steven treks into the mountains to hunt. On his return to the cottage, instead of Sarah, he is greeted by several police officers and a bloody crime scene. Accusations fly, and Stephen flees into the wilderness, his heart racing and thoughts etching into his soul.

The wilderness is unforgiving, but Steven faces it head on: Caught between a massive grizzly and a black bear in a deadly tug of war, he is barely saved from death's door by the fortuitous appearance of his uncle. Despite surviving multiple injuries, Steven continues his investigation as he recovers, but answers don't come quickly or easily.

Having enlisted the aid of his number one suspect, Steven faces a struggle that has become more than personal. This one just may cost him his heart.

Critic Reviews:

"The story is well crafted and well written as is the entire trilogy.... I sincerely hope, Renèe does not stop with this trilogy but gives us more exciting novels to read in the future." (Book Reviews by Pat Garcia)

Members Reviews:

Keeps you wanting more

Action filled and never disappoints. I cant wait for the next 2 books to be available on audible.

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Title: Memories of Murder

Subtitle: Detective Quaid Mysteries Series, Book 2

Author: Yolanda Renee

Narrator: Piper Goodeve

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-20-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

Decades ago, the seeds were planted. Today, dark, fathomless eyes rake the image before him.

One final task, and the transformation is complete. Steady fingers screw intricately carved horns on each side of a stiff brow, and a gargoyle suitable for Notre Dame scowls from the smoky mirror in satisfaction. A jagged smile rips through his smooth, hairless face, and inked, reptilian scales caress his naked body. A laugh of hideous resonance emanates from his gut as the demons of hell welcome Lucifer into their fold.

In a dungeon-like chamber, his Lilith awaits. The kidnapped daughter of a nun, groomed to fit the final piece in the complex puzzle for world domination. Will Lucifer marry his bride, on the summer solstice?

Only two things stand in his way: his greed and Detective Steven Quaid.

Members Reviews:

Had me on the edge

I love this series. I can't wait to start the next one! Highly recommend this book!

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Title: Spider's Web

Subtitle: Glenmore Park Mystery Series, Book 1

Author: Mike Omer

Narrator: Eric Martin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

Twenty-year-old Kendele Byers is savagely killed and buried in a shallow grave. She had a violent past, a bizarre, kinky line of work, and the suspect list grows longer every day.

But when another woman is murdered, Detective Mitchell Lonnie realizes that there's something much more sinister afoot: a connection between the two murders. Both victims had received a clue hinting at their oncoming demise several minutes before they were attacked. There's a serial killer in Glenmore Park. Even worse, he seems to be accelerating his murder pace.

Now Mitchell and his partner need to locate the killer before more innocent women die. But when his sister gets involved, Mitchell's focus begins to unravel. Soon his pursuit becomes personal, and the stakes rise very high.

Members Reviews:

Another good series to keep up with!!!

I really enjoyed this book. It is a police procedural with a rather twisted antagonist. He sends beautiful women a text message on their cellphones with a picture of what he is going to kill them with, though not always a sinister item as one victim is run over with a car.

This book has all the makings for a good fast paced suspense. The strong detective, his not so strong partner and a younger sister who is trying to move up in in the department by acting as bait to trap a deranged killer.

This is my first Mike Omer book but it will not be my last! I can't wait to get the rest of this series.

Eric Martin does a super job narrating.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Outstanding police procedural!

Another excellent novel I listened to because of a review by Audible Listener Shelley! Spider's Web is a wonderful action and suspense novel with vivid and interesting characters including a brother (an experienced detective) and his younger sister (just graduated from the police academy). The story is about efforts to solve a serial murder mystery when the young female cop is a potential victim. The novel is the first book in a three novel and one novella series.

This is the first novel I have listened to narrated by Eric Martin. He is a very, very good narrator.

Meh..

This was an alright story but there was nothing really exciting about any of the main characters. No edge of your seat moments. All personalities were bland, except for maybe Tanessas. Her fight with the killer was a little exciting, but thats all. If an author doesnt give his or her characters any personalities they become boring, therefore the book becomes boring too. I mean, Mitchell screamed and fought against his cop-sister becoming bait for the killer yet when she was hurt by the madman Mitchell blamed himself? Really? How does the author come up with that? Anyway, I doubt Ill read this author again.

One thing I do know is that if Im going to continue to read these mysteries, 99% written by men, Im going to have to get used to them not knowing how to use any word other than said. According to Goodreads this book has 372 pages and said was used 955 times. A little much, to say the least. I will continue to mention this idiotic problem, hoping they will use their thesaurus to find new words for said.

There was no sex in this book, no nothing really, and the F-bomb was used 25 times.

As to the narrator: He had a nice reading voice but thats all he had going for him.

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Title: Habit

Subtitle: Titan Trilogy Series, Book 1

Author: T. J. Brearton

Narrator: John Glouchevitch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

Rebecca Heilshorn lies stabbed to death in her bed in a remote upstate New York farmhouse. Rookie detective Brendan Healy is called in to investigate. All hell breaks loose when her brother bursts onto the scene. Rebecca turns out to have many secrets and connections to a sordid network mixing power, wealth, and sex.

Detective Brendan Healy, trying to put his demons behind him, pursues a dangerous investigation that will risk both his life and his sanity.

Habit is a compelling mystery which will appeal to all fans of crime fiction. T.J. Brearton amps up the tension at every step until the shocking and gripping conclusion.

Members Reviews:

Just right!

As soon as I started this book, I couldn't put it down! It was full suspense, twists, and turns that I never expected right up until the end of it! The characters and details within this book made it so much more than other books I've read. It's nice to see that authors like T. J. Brearton haven't forgotten about making the reader feel as if they are actually in the book! I enjoyed it so much that I am already waiting for the sequel!

Hooked on Habit

There are a lot of twists and turns in this story and the suspense is pretty much non-stop. I really love this main character and the personal struggles he's going through because, honestly, I faced some of those struggles myself. He's a well drawn character who travels into some pretty dark territory. The story very much reminded me of Silence of the Lambs, one of my favorites.

Great Read

I really enjoyed this book. It was a little different as it was full of one person's thoughts on his way to solving this crime. Very interesting with lots of twists and danger. If you like police drama/mystery this book is for you. Final twist I never saw coming. I recommend this book.

ok

Interesting plot with some good suspense but some awkward writing. Mainly, all the bodily function descriptions during the fight scenes were just too much. He's a detective and supposed to be tuff. Band around my heart, hot blood,cold blood, etc. The shakes, freeze up, rapid breathing, something like that is ok, but TJ made the guy seem like a 12 year old kid. And why all the details about every building, field , house , etc. not needed. Too bad, this could have easily been a 4 star. Book.

Murder Compounded by Small Town Politics

Set in upstate New York. A policeman turned detective is transferred to a small police department and his first case is a murder investigation of a single woman. The brother arrives on the scene and is devastated by information. Then, after meeting with a local psychologist, the brother tries to kill the psychologist and is killed by the detective in the process. Since it is a small town, there are numerous relationships among the townspeople that compound and confound the investigation along with the police internal affairs investigation of the shooting and the intrusion of the victims father in the investigation. The many twists and turns make this a very interesting book.

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Title: Consumed

Subtitle: An Agent Hank Rawlings FBI Thriller Series, Book 2

Author: E.H. Reinhard

Narrator: Todd McLaren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

Dismembered bodies of women for hire litter the sides of the road in rural Tennessee. It has happened before, 30 years prior.

Not knowing if the murders are that of a copycat or the original killer making a reappearance, Agent Hank Rawlings, along with Agent Beth Harper, is once again dispatched to the scene.

With little help from the local authorities and limited resources at their disposal, Hank, Beth, and a local agent are tasked with pulling back the layers of deceit to circle closer to the man responsible. If they had only known the sheer horror of what awaited them at the end of their search, they might have opted to sit this one out.

Members Reviews:

What happened? The last book was a 5 Star!!!!

I am so very disappointed with this book. The previous book in this series (Drained) was excellent and left me wanting more. With this book I wanted less and couldn't wait for it to end. I did listen to the entire book expecting something, I'm not sure what. I think the core story was good with shades of Jeffrey Dahmer. It was the Anthony Perkins in Psycho and a few other scenes with extreme gore that I didn't find believable or entertaining.

I do not recommend this book but am willing to try the next book in the series of put on Audible.

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Nausea causing practices and gore; cannibalism

I liked the first book in the FBI Agent Hank Rawlings series, so I preordered Consumed which is the second book in the series. That was a mistake. The novel is set in rural Tennessee where a family of father, mother and two grown sons, one a cop, kill many prostitutes and cook and eat their flesh. This novel is an intense suspense detective thriller which is not for me. This will be my last novel by this author.

***WARNING - DO NOT EAT WHILE READING THIS BOOK***

This was disturbing, graphic, gross. I can't even wrap my mind around the fact that this could probably happen.

Pieces of dead bodies are being found scattered along the highway in rural Tennessee. The FBI is called in to assist the local FBI and - "I don't really want to get involved" sheriff's office.

Great novel, I'm glad it's fiction.

I enjoyed how the characters developed and the story came together. Not for the weak hearted.

Cooking Hookers

Very good read. Very graphic descriptions of cooking and eating human flesh. Not for "cozy" readers.

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Title: I Am Sal

Subtitle: A Mystifying Crime Thriller

Author: Abraham Falls, David Archer

Narrator: Paul Heitsch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-16

Publisher: Abraham Falls

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

What if you were born as a fully formed adult? Completely aware of your surroundings, fully able to speak, walk, think, and recognize, by name, all of the items you could see? The only thing missing, the only nagging void in your memory: your identity.

How do you think you would react to such a situation? Would it even be possibly to take it calmly? Or would there be a sense of panic? A rush of nauseating adrenaline so thick, so heavy, that it would leave you literally gasping for air in a room full of it?

Imagine just how frightening that could be.

Now, let's throw a single wrinkle into the mix. Suppose that you awakened into this new existence with one tiny clue as to who you were. A single word. A name. Which you somehow believed to be your own, despite the fact that you had no memory of any previous existence in which that name applied to you. Would this concept of a name, supposedly your own, in any way alleviate the stress of finding yourself suddenly coming into existence?

I'd like to say it did for me, but that simply wouldn't be the full truth. You will find that out soon enough though. But my only fear is what you might think once you learn the truth.

I am Sal.

This is my story.

Members Reviews:

A fine single session experience

I enjoyed this story via Audible as read/performed by one of the finest vocal talents I've yet encountered. If an interesting and engaging book is called a page turner, then my comparable experience must have been more of a very fine single session with pauses only for real-world necessities. I didn't want to quit listening. it would have been like walking out of a great movie. The big screen could use this story.

Keep at it!!!

Well Done! Solid story performed nicely

Held my attention and did not waste pages/time over describing items, situations or people which too many books do. It is like the authors that do that like to be garrulous for the sake of being garrulous just like I am right now, . I thought I solved the mystery but then I was wrong, which is good, and even though it was subtly revealed well before the end it still meshed nicely flowing the 2 'inner'stories , 1 in the present and 1 in the past catching up to the present , making for a solid ending. I would like to see more or have seen more of Sals capabilities. Maybe a sequel?!

Unique, fantastic & creative must-listen story!

Audible classify this novel as a police procedural thriller, and I suppose it is. It also has elements of contemporary science fiction. But mostly it is compelling and unique. If you like action thrillers, you will love I Am Sal. Narration is wonderful. I wish I could rate the story 10 stars. Just get the novel and read it! At Amazon Voice you can get the Kindle and Audible versions combined for $6.98 plus tax which is much less than the cost of the required one credit at Audible. Very Highly recommended! I plan to listen to it again! Soon!

Good story!

This is a well written story. The characters are very well thought out.

The only short coming.....The story is predictable.

interesting

I struggled to finished, because the middle was slow. However, extremely surprised ending. Great Storyline.

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Title: Against a Dark Sky

Subtitle: The DCI Dani Bevan Detective Novels, Book 1

Author: Katherine Pathak

Narrator: David Monteath

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-16

Publisher: THE GARANSAY PRESS

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Police Procedurals

Publisher's Summary:

They died 30 years ago, but the case is not closed.

Five walkers set out to climb Ben Lomond on a fine October day. Within hours the weather has taken a turn for the worst. The group find themselves lost on the mountain. Two of the climbers manage to make it back down and call for help.

The following day a body is found. One of the female climbers has been strangled, and another man is missing without a trace.

DCI Dani Bevan is called to the Loch Lomond town of Ardyle to lead the case. It quickly becomes clear that Bevan must dig into the events of a similar tragedy that occurred on the hills 30 years earlier in order to find the killer.

This requires the DCI to face up to the ghosts of her own tragic past and to endeavor to put them behind her once and for all.

Members Reviews:

More of this series, Please

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, enthusiastically. The characters are nicely developed and believable. The mystery is plausible. The performance is top notch.

What other book might you compare Against a Dark Sky to and why?

It's the first in a series, but it seems that character development is central and that there will be several characters developed. It reminds me of Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner series.

Have you listened to any of David Monteaths other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, the Mark Douglas-Home Sea Detective series. This is a gifted and talented performer, enough so that I've added other books just because he's the reader.

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

No. It kept me engaged with the plot and caring about the characters, enough so that I want Audible to make the rest of the series available, very soon, please.

Very good, but...

I really enjoyed this mystery with only one complaint. The narrators voice is excellent but the mouth noises (like dry mouth) are a bit distracting. Hoping future audible books with this narrator will be better edited. This distraction was not enough to stop me from listening and I am hoping for more from this author.

Scottish Highlands Mystery

If you could sum up Against a Dark Sky in three words, what would they be?

Unexpected finale.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dani Bevan, the lead detective. She is a driven and interesting detective. It is unusual that a detective novel is able to produce a central character who is not formulaic, and Bevan is not terribly original, but she is appealing and the reader wants her to succeed.

What about David Monteaths performance did you like?

He reads very well, does not swallow his words as some narrators do. I have heard him read other writers and like his timing and cadence.

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

No extreme reaction, but I was kept guessing for most of the book. It is a rather complicated story which unwinds well.

Any additional comments?

I look forward to other books in this series.

Nice new series

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and believable. I have just purchased the next in the series and am about to download it, I highly recommend this book.

A Promising Start

For me this was an entertaining police procedural. The story takes place in Scotland and I enjoyed the location.