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Title: The Jewel That Was Ours

Author: Colin Dexter

Narrator: Samuel West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-17

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

He looked overweight around the midriff, though nowhere else, and she wondered whether perhaps he drank too much. He looked weary, as if he had been up most of the night conducting his investigations....

For Oxford, the arrival of 27 American tourists is nothing out of the ordinary...until one of their number is found dead in Room 310 at the Randolph Hotel.

It looks like a sudden - and tragic - accident. Only Chief Inspector Morse appears not to overlook the simultaneous theft of a jewel-encrusted antique from the victim's handbag....

Then, two days later, a naked and battered corpse is dragged from the River Cherwell. A coincidence? Maybe. But this time Morse is determined to prove the link....

Members Reviews:

A literary character who gets a bar named for him!

âThe Jewel That Was Oursâ is an enjoyable Colin Dexter murder mystery featuring Inspector Morse. Much of the plot takes place at the Randolph Hotel; an actual five-star hotel located in Oxford, England, and in its Chapters Bar, which has recently been renamed the Morse Bar in honor of this bookâs protagonist.

The clues that enable Inspector Morse â and the reader â to determine how and by whom the crimes are committed are cleverly sprinkled throughout the novel. Of course, there are many other possible clues that temporarily distract the Inspector, and probably the reader as well; so the conclusion will be a satisfying surprise to most readers.

The book is very readable, but Mr. Dexterâs use of parentheses is excessive. It seems to interrupt the narrative because the information seems to be inserted as afterthoughts. Most of this parenthetical information should be omitted or conveyed in a more intentional manner. On the other hand, this California reader is amused by the authorâs âCalifornia drawlâ reference and also appreciates his mythological similes â âas many illegitimate offspring as almighty Zeusâ and âas still as a man who has gazed into the eyes of the Medusa.â

Interestingly, the first name of Inspector Morse, which a television series identifies as Endeavor, is not used in this novel. In any case, most readers are likely to enjoy the way that Mr. Dexter appropriately concludes the romantic endeavor of Inspector Morse.

I agree with other reviewers that it is unfortunate that the three or four handwritten notes are virtually impossible to read in the Kindle version. That might be a reason to try the hardcover, paperback or audible version.

Another convoluted victory for Morse and Lewis.

A compelling plot and a great read. Inspector Morse is a vivid protagonist, and no ordinary action-hero cop. He operates outside the box, in the tradition of the great intellects of English crime fiction. Never daunted by the apparently unsolvable crime, he applies the crossword puzzle approach to real life mysteries. He is assisted by Lewis, who seems to not only anticipate Morse's needs, but acts as an uncanny catalyst in the crime solving process. Factor in a very sympathetic criminal element and a spoonful of sharp, ironic humor, and you have one of the great teams of modern detective literature. My one criticism would be an occasional over-reliance on a large, changeable cast of characters, to connect the dots of the plot elements. But... I nitpick.

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Title: She's Not There

Author: Joy Fielding

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-17

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A vanished child, a family in turmoil and a fateful phone call that brings the torments of the past into the harrowing present....

'I think my real name is Samantha. I think I'm your daughter.'

When Caroline Shipley's two-year-old daughter disappeared, her whole world came crashing down.

Now, 15 years later, Caroline receives a phone call that could change everything. But could this stranger really be her daughter? And what happened all those years ago to make her vanish without a trace? As Caroline pieces together the events of that ill-fated holiday, she begins to question whether the answers could lie dangerously close to home....

Critic Reviews:

"Fielding at her finest. You will not be able to put it down." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

A surprising thriller inspired by true events

I clearly remember the kidnapping of Madeleine McCann, the beautiful little girl who went missing from her parents' motel room while they dined with friends in a nearby restaurant. How could two intelligent adults dream of leaving their children alone in a motel room, in a foreign country, just so they could have dinner with friends? What happened to little Madeleine? She's Not There takes this story and offers possible answers to these questions. It is the story of a family torn apart by one I'll advised decision, and the repercussions each member of the family experienced. The characters are flawed but sympathetic and illustrate just how imperfect we all are. I really enjoyed this book

Great read

Joy Fielding knows how to write a great thriller, one almost torn from the headlines. A couple celebrating their anniversary Mexico leaves their two young daughters upstairs alone to have dinner with friends in the restaurant below their terrace. When they return, one child is missing. Told from past and present viewpoints, you'll be truly immersed in the book.

LOVED THIS!!

Joy Fielding is one of the best and she does not let us down with this exciting, enticing, engrossing mystery and family tragedy - surprises to the very end. So worth the read!!!!

Literally Read In one Sitting

Iâve read several of Joy Fieldingâs books, and this one was as good if not better. Definitely recommend it to fans of psychological suspense.

She's not there

A bit unlikely in how it played out but a surprise at the end. I admit I was guessing the wrong people to be the culprit. It moved quickly.

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Title: Den ukendte hustru

Author: Leif Davidsen

Narrator: Leif Davidsen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-01-17

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Den danske forretningsmand og tidligere jgersoldat Marcus er taget med sin russiske kone, Nathalie, p flodrejse i hendes gamle hjemland. Under en landgang forsvinder Nathalie sporlst. Marcus kaster sig ud i en desperat eftersgning, som frer ham fra hjemmet p sterbro over det nyrige milj i Nice til Putins postkommunistiske Rusland og det moderne Japan. Men sporene peger videre endnu: mod terrorbevgelser, stalintidens fangelejre - og en sagnomspunden forsvundet skat. Det bliver en sgen, ikke kun efter Nathalie, men ogs efter hendes sande identitet og det hemmelige liv, hun har levet i deres ti r lange og lykkelige gteskab. Kender Marcus overhovedet sin kone?

©2017 Lindhardt og Ringhof (P)2017 Lindhardt og Ringhof

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Title: Hawk Shaman

Author: K C Collier, Al Collier

Narrator: Erich Bailey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-27-17

Publisher: Al Collier

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Tia and her brother have been asked to leave their village to find their father's long lost friend, TaTisho. As they near the village of TaLequa, they are trapped on a dangerous island where death awaits them.

A young man, Ky, seeks to be the next shaman for the village but must risk a life of secrets and betrayal. He reaches out with both a helping hand and an open heart to save Tia and her brother. He needs a wife to become the shaman, but as he returns to the village, he learns another young leader has decided he, too, wants Tia for his wife. A third youth makes it clear he is willing to kill Ky and Tia to become the next shaman.

Only a lifelong secret of a great truth can save them, yet TaTisho seems to block Ky at every turn. The story is based on two Mound Builder legends. Some descriptions of sex.

Members Reviews:

Fascinating find!

Ky is charismatic n this story takes u in an awesome adventure. Enjoyed this book!

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Title: 3 - 3 [Candle in the Tomb 3: The Valley of Worms in Yunnan]

Author: - - Tianxiabachang

Narrator: - - Zhou Jianlong

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: BOVCM

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

SOS

SOS

Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin.

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Title: 2 - 2 [Eye in the Sky 2: The Weird Island of the South Sea]

Author: - Jiufangloulan

Narrator: - - Ji Hanbang

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-17

Publisher: BOVCM

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : /

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Title: Fatal Justice

Subtitle: Jack Lamburt Vigilante Justice Series, Book 1

Author: John Etzil

Narrator: Alan Taylor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-17

Publisher: Pier West Publishers

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A small-town sheriff's dark past may be the only thing that keeps his town alive....

Jack Lamburt has a bright future as the sheriff of a quiet town. He knows the locals by name, he's dating the bar mistress, and nobody suspects his dark secrets. When big city mafia stirs up trouble in his small town, Lamburt retaliates with swift, violent action. Now the crime syndicate is in search for answers...and blood.

With the lives of the people he swore to protect in grave danger, Lamburt will need every weapon in his arsenal to outmaneuver the mob. Even if it means he'll risk exposing his past.

Fatal Justice is the first book in a series of vigilante thrillers starring Sheriff Jack Lamburt. If you like gritty realism, high-tech surveillance, and no-holds-barred justice, then you'll love John Etzil's gripping series starter. Buy Fatal Justice now to begin this thrilling series today!

Members Reviews:

A quick read

This is a brief book - and the last 15% is a preview of another (does ANYONE actually read those bits of books?).

Some of the plotting is somwhat far-fetched and it has a taste of a 'western' about it.

Some curious humor adds to the ambience.

A light/quick read.

Great book

This was an easy read and a fast paced book. It was easy to like (and hate) the characters in the book. Altho a bit predictable the book did have a few events I was not prepared for. I am headed back to check out the authors other books.

Just okay

No reccomendation, but it was slightly slow read. The plot itself was somewhat interesting but not enough to keep me interested.

Dreadful!

I found this book boring and slow. It was and is a waste of money. I would never recommend this series.

A little bit of everything wrapped into one book.

This is a book that once you start you are not going to want to put it down. This is the first book I have read from Author John Etzil and I look forward to many more. This book starts out with I killed an FBI agent but did not mean to. And it continues to get better from there. It is a story of a sheriff Jack Lamburt in upper New York called Summit. It is in 3 person and you can see exactly what he is saying. The setting is mostly at a local bar called the Red Barn.This is were his hot girl friend works. It starts out in the bar where he is sitting watching his girlfriend tend bar and waiting for a surprise to walk into the bar. And when it does it has to do with 3 slim balls who walk in and it gets the sheriff excited about how he is going to handle three guys. He watches them all night in the bar and is concerned when one of them make a move on a young waitress who calls him Uncle Joe but is actually his daughter. Francine is one of the characters you will want to get to know. Follow this through to the end and how he takes care of these not very nice guys. I found it to be a fast read and I really enjoyed this book!

I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book, through Reading Deals, so I could give an honest review.

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Title: The Dead of Jericho

Subtitle: Inspector Morse Mysteries, Book 5

Author: Colin Dexter

Narrator: Samuel West

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-17

Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Morse switched on the gramophone to 'play' and sought to switch his mind away from all the terrestrial troubles. Sometimes, this way, he almost managed to forget. But not tonight...

Anne Scott's address was scribbled on a crumpled note in the pocket of Morse's smartest suit.

He turned the corner of Canal Street, Jericho, on the afternoon of Wednesday, 3rd October.

He hadn't planned a second visit. But he was back later the same day - as the officer in charge of a suicide investigation....

Members Reviews:

Old school detecting

Always loved Morse and prefer the book version of Lewis to the TV one.

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Title: Lily Alone

Author: Vivien Brown

Narrator: Penelope Rawlins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-05-17

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

What sort of mother would leave her all alone? A gripping and heart-wrenching domestic drama that won't let you go.

Lily, who is almost three years old, wakes up alone at home with only her cuddly toy for company. She is afraid of the dark, can't use the phone and has been told never to open the door to strangers.

But why is Lily alone, and why isn't there anyone who can help her? What about the lonely old woman in the flat below who wonders at the cries from the floor above? Or the grandmother who no longer sees Lily since her parents split up?

All the while a young woman lies in a coma in hospital no one knows her name or who she is, but in her silent dreams, a little girl is crying for her mummy... and for Lily, time is running out.

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable domestic drama

Ruby Baxter is the victim of a hit-and-run accident and ends up in hospital in a coma. With no identification on her, nobody knows who she is or where she came from. And all the while her two year old daughter Lily is home alone.

This scenario is so incredibly scary because itâs sadly all too believable. In this day and age when people mind their own business and a true sense of community like in the old days is long forgotten, itâs perfectly feasible that nobody would notice a child left alone in a flat. These things can and do happen. Lilyâs chapters were particularly gripping and tense as the reader spots the dangers but she so very clearly doesnât. I almost found myself yelling âNO! Donât touch that!â

The harrowing circumstances Lily finds herself in will change the lives of all those involved and connected to her in some way. But why do they not notice sooner that something is wrong? Where is Lilyâs father? Or her grandparents? What about the neighbours?

For some reason I thought this was a psychological thriller. Donât even ask, I have no idea. Itâs not, in case you wondered. It is an incredibly well written domestic drama with a multitude of realistic characters. Thereâs Agnes, the neighbour, who is old, lonely and suffering from arthritis. Her son William has been at a loss since his divorce. Lilyâs father Michael is flying home with his new fiancé Patricia and determined to make sure his daughter is a part of their lives. Thereâs also Lilyâs paternal grandmother, Geraldine. And at the hospital we find Laura, an A&E nurse, Fiona, Gina and also Paul, the hospital chaplain. All these lives will be affected somehow because of Lilyâs and Rubyâs circumstances.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story as we explore how one little mistake can have such devastating consequences. The only thing that niggled at me was I sometimes felt Lily sounded older than her years. What two year old knows about scary mummy movies? Feel free to enlighten me. I donât have children so what would I know?! Thatâs a small thing though and it didnât ruin my reading experience at all. Highly recommend!

great story

One decision made in anger and resentment can change your whole life. That is what Ruby, Lilyâs mother, is going to find out and all she can hope that itâs not to late for her or her daughter to get help before itâs too late. This book is not a thriller, if you know that before starting to read the story, it really is a very good read.

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Title: The Rope

Author: Stephen Leather

Narrator: Paul Thornley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-17

Publisher: Isis Publishing Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Dan 'Spider' Shepherd was sipping his first coffee of the day as the sweat from his morning run slowly dried on his skin. Kept on standby in Cyprus, Shepherd and his patrol mates are getting fed up with the lack of action.

When they're offered the opportunity to spend some time in Nepal, they jump at the chance. Whilst there, they meet an SAS living legend, and are roped into a mission.

Members Reviews:

Short Story in the Spider Shepherd series

British author Stephen Leather has been writing military novels in his SAS (British Special Air Services) officer Spider Shepherd series for a long time. The Rope is a short story set in Nepal where Shepherd and his team are sent from their station in Cyprus to help some feared Gurkha soldiers who are part of the British Army. The Rope is an excellent story with excellent narration.

I am not a huge fan of author Stephen Leather, but he does a good job with this short story.

Great short story

Ive read all of Stephen Leathers Spider books and thoroughly enjoyed them. This was a super addendum. My only problem - sorry! - was Paul Thornleys clipped articulation. His accents are generally good, making differing character clear. However, his apparent need to compensate for his natural Estuary English did distract my focus. That said, Spider Shepherd fans will like this.

My favourite author and reader

I didn't realise when I used one of my credits that this was only just over a hour long. I so enjoy these Spider stories and read by Paul Thornly I just pressed I wanted it. My disappointment was unprintable. There was no conclusion to it, I felt it had only just stared. I would like to know why it was so short. It was a typical Steven Leather read and I was just getting into the next Spider adventure and bang the end. I feel robbed