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Title: Califia's Daughters

Author: Laurie R. King, Leigh Richards

Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-26-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Leigh Richards is a pen name of best-selling author Laurie R. King. She fully brings her talent for vivid drama and suspense to Califia's Daughters.

Members Reviews:

Not as epic as I expected

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

If you are looking for epic Amazon fight scenes this is NOT the book for you. I was expecting fierce female warriors to be fighting each other for control over land and the male population. But this was not the case. I would have added much more action to much village life and not enough war life.

What does Alyssa Bresnahan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

She is able to paint amazing picture with just her voice. I was truly able to see this strange futuristic time.

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

disappointment.... not what i was expecting. But not an awful book. It was well written.

Well done Ms. King

Out of her comfort zone I think, but well done. A story that captures your imagination and makes you wonder, "what if?" Hardest part to read is about the dogs, but Laurie King always puts a bit of and edge in her novels. Glad I read it.

A world of strong women and fragile men

Speculative fiction about a world where men have become fragile and rare, and women run the world out of necessity. It's a bit sprawling, but it's a good read. The dogs might well be the best part of it in some ways. It covers the complexity of the male/female spectrum, in some interesting concepts. Not a great book, but a good read.

again and again

This was one of the best from this author I've read. I love the characters and hope its a series.

Excellent science fictions

Would you consider the audio edition of Califia's Daughters to be better than the print version?

I don't know, if I have a paper copy, I will not buy the audio edition. But it is an excellent audio presentation. Particularly science-fiction, by this author.

What did you like best about this story?

The way the author presented the story.

What about Alyssa Bresnahans performance did you like?

It was clear and crisp.

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

No

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the science fiction aspect of the story. I think it would make a good filmic mini series.

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Title: The Cure of Souls

Author: Phil Rickman

Narrator: Emma Powell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-09

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 127 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Merrily, however, is already contending with a woman's claim that her daughter is possessed by evil. In both cases Merrily remains unconvinced, but nothing is ever quite what it seems.

As she is drawn into a tangle of trickery, deceit, corruption and sexual menace, her hastily conducted exorcism produces unhappy results. With her career now on the line, she tries to uncover the secrets of Knight's Frome - a village concealing a twisted past as...

Critic Reviews:

"Rickman writes mysteries in the classic sense, cleverly combining the supernatural and criminal elements to illuminate the darkest corners of our imaginations." (John Connolly)

Members Reviews:

Extremely Enjoyable

Wonderful. Do push on through the rather slow start. As you get further in, you realise that a faster start would have left the listener confused. There is a lot of information and a lot of characters to be taken in, but once the groundwork has been laid, then the story romps away. Beautifully written. The reader was 90% there. She paused at inappropriate (to the sense of a sentence) moments. Her 'voices' really added to the atmosphere and to the characters. Extremely Enjoyable.

Spellbinding

Rickman once again weaves his fascinating fabric of the supernatural, the criminal, and the folklore of the countryside. While I normally listen to audio books while driving or doing chores, Rickman's stories so ensnare me that I find myself sitting down and just listening for much longer than I planned.

Ms. Powell is a wonderful narrator and makes the characters come alive. She enchants the reader with the distinctive local accents.

I only wish all the Merrily books were available on Audible.

A Good Read that Kept Me Wondering

Just when I decided that the story was a certain way, Mr. Rickman steers it in another direction! Loved the suspense! If you like Agatha Christi, Midsummer Murders or the like then you may like this one as well!

Love this series!

I love the blend of Christian and pagan mysticism! Engaging characters and rollercoaster plot twists make these books hard to put aside and get any work done !

What a tangled web Phil weaves

Phil does it once again weaving a tale suspended somewhere between the natural and the supernatural....well done! love the gypsy lore threaded through the story and the nice little hat tip at the end to the supernatural :)

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Title: A Christmas Secret

Author: Anne Perry

Narrator: Terrence Hardiman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 11-06-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

So instead of fulfilling the vicar's duties, the Cordes are charged with solving his murder. All the while, the picturesque village is becoming increasingly and dangerously snowbound, its residents trapped as a killer remains at large.

Members Reviews:

She's not as good at shorter stories

It's not bad, but it pales in comparison to the Victorian mysteries. Probably because she is used to taking her time to develop complex, fascinating characters, this shorter form just doesn't cut it.

I Love the Anne Perry Books.....

Too short but very enjoyable. I think I have read all of Anne Perry's Christmas books. I always enjoy the narrator, Terrence Hardiman. He gives the book depth and makes you want to keep listening without stopping which is what I always do. I so enjoy listening to what happens in the little quaint villages. Anne Perry's holiday books allow you to escape for a short time and just get lost in the story. Looking forward to the next book.

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Title: The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart

Author: Lawrence Block

Narrator: Frank Muller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-27-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 199 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Edgar Award-winner Lawrence Block invites you into the criminally funny world of the most notorious star of mystery fiction: Bernie Rhodenbarr, bookseller by day and burglar by night. In this humorous mystery, Bernie's passion for Humphrey Bogart movies leads him to a beautiful damsel in distress, a dangerous international conspiracy, and more than a few incriminating bodies. Sparkling with wit and energy,

The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart is guaranteed to have you laughing out loud.

©1995 Lawrence Block (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Ho-Hum

The Bogart aspect of this book starts out cute and then falls apart as the reader gets summary after summary of Bogart movies. The "mystery" is not very interesting--no suspense.

Entertaining and funny

It's easy to get caught up in the characters Frank Muller brings to life through his reading. How the author presents the story is entertaining and he dispays a fun sense of humor with his witty dialogue. If you are a film noir fan, the ending will be somewhat predictable. Recommended reading.

Wonderful to hear Frank Muller

I bought this on the holiday sale (Thank you, Audible) because I had enjoyed "Hit Man" by Lawrence Block many years ago, but mostly because Frank Muller (Rest in Peace, 2008) was narrating. Though I have current favorite narrators, no one tops Frank Muller. What a treat to hear him.

This was a witty romp which reminded me of Garrison Keillor's "Guy Noir" sketches.

Bernie the Burglar

I love this series, and this book in particular is my favorite. I believe this is the only book in this series read by Frank Muller. He does a wonderful job with different voices and accents of the characters. Mr. Block, please write more.

Easy going

A light hearted, light headed, romp through Bogeyland. Light on plot. Light on character development. Light on substance. Heavy on patter. I am inclined to think the author was paid by the word.

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Title: A World Full of Weeping

Author: Keith McCarthy

Narrator: Sean Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-11-08

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

But when a man is found burned to death in a car, the apparently irrelevant though horrific incident creates unexpected disturbances. Helena and Eisenmenger, caught in the middle of it all, cannot understand why. But the unpleasantness grows and worse is to come, for secrets are unearthed that concern not only the Hickmans, but also Helena and her past.

Critic Reviews:

"A dark, densely imagined world in the demanding tradition of P. D. James." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Forensic Pathologist in a British Crime Story

Fleming, are on their way to visit child hood friends of Helena's at their 18th century house built in the shape of a castle.

There's a lot of backstory in this case involving the death of Helena's parents some eight years before, the relationship between Helena and the now grown children of the Hickmans. This wasn't a problem. The author managed to include the information in a way that allowed me to catch up and understand what was going on there.

However,the emotional and professional connections between the detectives investigating the death of the man in the car and the subsequent deaths wasn't really all that interesting.In fact another reviewer described it as a soap opera and I concur. I began to wish that the police would spend a little less time lusting after one another and more time investigating. I also have to say that I think the author is uncomfortable when it comes to writing sex scenes.

At one point I was about ready to give up on this one. However, I stuck it out and it did improve enough that I stayed with it to the end. The professionals in this book, none of the professionals except Dr. Eisenmenger, behave very professionally. Luckily for the mystery some are competent.

Narratation is good. There was a couple of points where a sentence or so was repeated. I don't know if it was something the author did stylistically or an error in the editing, but it wasn't very annoying.

Without a doubt would listen to another book read by Sean Barret.

Concise, well-written author; beautiful narrator!

I am now on my 5th Keith McCarthy novel in this "mystery" series. He is truly a wonderful writer - witty, concise, and compelling. The reader, Sean Barrett, is completely convincing as every character he reads!

The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because the endings of McCarthy's novels tend to be wrapped up too quickly, and come to a final head a bit too quickly.

Even with this, though, I love these books!

Fabulous

Another good story from Kieth. Sean Barrett the classic narattor brings the characters to life. Kieths books should be listened to in sequence so that you don't hear what happenned in a previous book that you haven't listened to yet. Google to find out when each book was released.

The vocabulary alone makes it worth hearing

One of the most intelligent writers of the genre. Complex characters, a captivating story, and very well written. Makes our everyday language, particularly in the U.S., seem merely skeletal. I relished every word and Se?n Barrett instantly became my favorite reader (yes, I am partial to his English accent).

Badly Edited

Any additional comments?

Not a bad story or performance. This one's in the same style/quality as previous books in the series.

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Title: Killer Weekend

Author: Ridley Pearson

Narrator: Christopher Lane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-16-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Now, Liz Shaler returns to Sun Valley as the crown jewel and keynote speaker for billionaire Patrick Cutter's world-famous C3, a media and communications conference where the richest, most powerful business tycoons converge. The attorney general, a political lightning rod, is expected to announce her candidacy for president. It's a media coup for Cutter - but a security nightmare for Walt Fleming, now the county sheriff.

As C3 gets under way, authorities learn of a confirmed threat on Shaler's life, and various competing interests - the Secret Service, the FBI, Cutter's own security forces - begin jockeying for jurisdiction. Beyond the logistical nightmare that the conference's opulent extravagances represent for Sheriff Fleming, he must also contend with a raft of other local concerns: his troubled nephew's arrest, his wife's infidelity, the death of a socialite under suspicious circumstances, and a series of apparent maulings by an aggressive cougar. Each of these incidents comes to a head just as Shaler's assassin puts his chillingly precise plan into action.

Critic Reviews:

"Thanks to a spirited performance by Christopher Lane, here's a thriller you can finish in a weekend....listeners [will] appreciate Lane's deft manner, clear pronunciation, and much needed pauses between scenes." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Very good.

I enjoyed Ridley Pearson's new character and locale. The story kept me listening. I thoroughly enjoyed Christopher Lane's narration. The different nuanaces in his voice was just enough to differentiate the many characters. I would love to hear more Ridley Pearson books done by Christopher Lane.

Interesting, exciting but shallow

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

The story was interesting, definitely not a waste of time however it could have been better.

What could Ridley Pearson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Sun Valley, despite being a unique place full of character, was more of a after-thought rather than a character in the story. I was hoping for something more enthralling that would give me a feel for the place, rather than a few vague descriptions of places.

There were also too many predictable and cliched plot twists, the whole thing was a little light on substance.

What does Christopher Lane bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

The performance was good with extra embellishments like changing the tone of a voice heard over a phone or speaker. I have nothing but compliments for the performance.

Do you think Killer Weekend needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I am not invested enough in the characters from Killer Weekend to pursue the follow-up books, at least not for now.

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Title: The Dark Tide

Author: Andrew Gross

Narrator: Melissa Leo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-18-08

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 283 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

On that same day, a suspicious hit-and-run accident leaves a young man dead in Karen's hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut. Ty Hauck, a detective, becomes emotionally caught up in the case and finds a clue that shockingly connects the two seemingly unrelated events.

Months later, two men show up at Karen's home digging into Charles's business dealings. Hundreds of millions of dollars are missing - and the trail points squarely to Charles. With doubt suddenly cast on everything she has ever known, Karen, with Hauck, steps into a widening storm of hedge-fund losses, international scams, and murder. And as the investigations converge, these two strangers touched by tragedy are pulled into a deepening relationship and unwittingly open the door to a twisted - and deadly - conspiracy.

With its breakneck pacing, plentiful twists, compelling characters, and abundant heart, The Dark Tide confirms Andrew Gross' place as a master storyteller at the top of his game.

Critic Reviews:

"While the reader will occasionally see the next drop, tunnel or curve looming far ahead, the roller-coaster thrills are still there in abundance." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

wince...wince

I keep wincing as I listen to this book. The reader bothers me with her interpretation and acting skills. The book is so obvious that I smell the twists and turns before we arrive at the bend in the road.

Chick flick in disguise

Reader warning: This is a romance novel in disguise. If there is a book equilvalent of a chick flick, this book is it. If the reader said, "Oh Charlie, what have you done", I would have thrown up. Finishing this book was a chore and I would not recommend it as a mystery-detective novel. If you like fantasy romances with a little mystery, then this is the book for you.

Medicore

The book was mediocre at best. Plot was promising but not well executed. The portrayal of the main female character as a naive, whining, over emotional woman was weak. In most of the 100 plus chapters there was at least one scene about how "Charlie" wronged his wife and family- this was boring and repetitive, adding nothing to the flow of the book. Overall, a weak effort. I likely won't buy another book by Gross.

Great Story but...

I loved the content of the book, but the narrator was just awful. Every time she said the name Ty is was a plaintive whine much like a cat in heat. It truly is a shame to have such a great book be diminished by a bad narrator.

The Dark Tide

One of the worst books I have listened to in quite some time - maybe ever - and one of the worst readers. The narrator is so consistently whiney it is laughable, and the author's vocabulary seems to be limited to "God Damn it Charlie"'" "Why, Charlie, why'" and "We were a family, Charlie." Add to that the fact that the story was weak and totally transparent and the result is a real loser.

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Title: A Prisoner of Birth

Author: Jeffrey Archer

Narrator: Roger Allam

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-08

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Danny, an East End Cockney, leaves Clement Attlee Comprehensive School at the age of 15 to take up a job at a local garage. He falls in love with Beth, the boss's daughter, and asks her to marry him.

Spencer Craig resides in the West End. A graduate of an English public school and Cambridge University, he becomes a criminal barrister and is soon tipped to be the youngest Queen's Counsel of his generation.

Danny and Beth travel up to the West End to celebrate their engagement. They end the evening in a wine bar where Spencer Craig is also celebrating - his 30th birthday, along with a select group of university chums.

Their lives will never be the same again. For, an hour later, one of them is arrested for murder, while the other ends up as the prosecution's chief witness in an Old Bailey trial.

Critic Reviews:

"Bestseller Archer...pays homage to Dumas's The Count of Monte Cristo in this delicious updating of the adventure classic." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

This book really got me in!

A thoroughly absorbing tale. Some delightfully humorous Courtroom scenes. A well constructed story that I had difficulty putting down!

Another fantastic Archer book

A great story of one losing a friend and getting accused by his murderer and then finding a way to get even.

The story is most gripping.

Well performed with excellent change of accents.

Amazing!

Every time I read or listen to this book I enjoy it. One of my favourites.

A fantastic story

I loved this book. The Best Jeffrey Archer ever. Could hardly breathe as I listened to the last chapters.

And 10 out of 10 to Roger Allam.

Worth six stars

Cling to your earphones or car stereo! This book will keep you listening. What a story and what a narrator. While listening I gave up trying to anticipate what will happen next - I was wrong every time. Well done JA

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Title: Secret Sins

Author: Kate Charles

Narrator: Penelope Freeman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-08

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Neville Stuart is caught up in the case of Trevor Norton, who left his pregnant wife to go for a jog - and never returned. Trevor's disappearance may not be what it seems, but just when Neville thinks he's solved it, someone else goes missing - young Alex Hamilton.

Critic Reviews:

"Thoroughly entertaining." (The Times)

"A bloodstained version of the world of Barbara Pym." (Guardian)

Members Reviews:

Could Not Make It Through

This is the most frustrating book on tape I have ever tried to listen to. Even though the narrator was very good, there was not a single character with whom I had any sympathy (even though there are way too many characters) and the story line was so slow to develop. After three tries I finally gave up.

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Title: The Widow

Author: Carla Neggers

Narrator: Carol Monda

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-29-07

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Years ago, on her honeymoon in Maine, Abigail Browning's FBI agent husband Chris was killed. Immersing herself in her own police work, Abigail tried moving on, but she remained haunted by unanswered questions. Seven years later, on their anniversary she receives a phone call that suggests his murder wasn't a random act of violence, but a hit perpetrated by a serial killer.

Members Reviews:

Somewhat Flat

When I started reading this book I couldn't get into it, but a bit later it started to intrigue me. The main character, Abigail, wasn't as exciting to me as some of Carla Neggers' other main characters, and the other characters were lacking some personality. Owen and Abigail's budding and emerging romance was good but not juicy. I felt the events of the story felt rather choppy so it made the story's characters somewhat out of sync with the details. The ending was somewhat more action-packed but this book isn't one of Carla Neggers' best.

Loved this book

Loved this book. The setting was wonderful and the mystery heartwrenching. You never really get past that her husband was killed 4 days into his honeymoon. As serious as the plot was, there were some very funny parts too and it was fun to watch how the heroine interacted with each of them.. With such a diverse cast of characters it was impossible to solve it on my own. So I was really shocked when I learned who the murderer actually was.

Great book!0

I loved this book. The plot, the characters and the seem- less ease with which Carla Neggers wove this haunting story caught my attention from the first page. Another winner with complicated personal relationships. You will hate to put the book down!

Very good.

I read The Widow when it was first published and recently bought it for my Kindle. I enjoyed it as much the second time as the first time. The story kept my interest and I liked the characters.

Carl a Meters THE WIDOW

I thought the characters were well described and likeable. I really did enjoy the story I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I find it a bit annoying when a writer repeats the back story or the same thoughts of a specific character over & over as a reader I don't need to hear it more than twice. Haha!