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Title: After the Storm

Subtitle: A Kate Burkholder Novel

Author: Linda Castillo

Narrator: Kathleen McInerney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-15

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 360 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In this electrifying thriller by New York Times best seller Linda Castillo, Kate Burkholder must uncover a family's long-hidden past to solve a brutal murder.

When a tornado tears through Painters Mill and unearths human remains, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder finds herself tasked with the responsibility of identifying the bones - and notifying the family. Evidence quickly emerges that the death was no accident, and Kate finds herself plunged into a 30-year-old case that takes her deep into the Amish community to which she once belonged.

Meanwhile, turmoil of an emotional and personal nature strikes at the very heart of Kate's budding relationship with state agent John Tomasetti. A reality that strains their fragile new love to the breaking point and threatens the refuge they've built for themselves - and their future.

Under siege from an unknown assailant - and her own personal demons - Kate digs deep into the case only to discover proof of an unimaginable atrocity, a plethora of family secrets and the lengths to which people will go to protect their own.

Members Reviews:

Awful and Dreary

This book does not have much of a plot (at least nothing that grabs your attention). The narrator is terrible. It is like being read to by your not very interested teacher at school. And as others have mentioned there is SO MUCH repetition. I've been trying to finish it, but I have given up. I'm just not that curious about what is going to happen to put myself through listening to the rest.

Too late to return it

Poorly written, slow and dull, trite language. I can't get into it & won't finish it.

After The Storm!

I have listened to all of Linda Castillos books in this series . I believe this was one of the best. Human passion can turn into a dangerous destructive passion from any walk of life. It can even invade the peaceful existence of the Amish.

Great!

I love all of Linda Castello's books! This is no exception. It is written in a setting that is my hometown area & makes reference to roads and places I know.

Of course another GREAT book and performance !!!

The worst part about reading/listening to a GREAT book/reading series is the wait til the next one comes out. My Wife and I listened to Kathleen read Linda's words while digging the foundation for a storage shed on our property in 100 + degree weather in south Texas--certainly made the time pass quicker--sometimes our breaths' quickening with the story line. Ms Castillo's words, descriptions and plot are phenomenal and Ms McInerney's inflections, cadence and voice make it sound like a true friend relaying the story to you first hand. Come on Linda, get your team cracking with the next chapter in the Chief's life--PLEASE!

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Title: Wait Until Midnight

Author: Amanda Quick

Narrator: Louisa Jane Underwood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-09-15

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The sins of Adam Hardesty's past have been discovered. And if he does not hunt down his blackmailer quickly, his secrets will be revealed to all.

...But there is an obstacle in his way: sensation novelist Caroline Fordyce. She knows that Adam's quest for justice could shatter her own reputation - and mire her family in lethal scandal. And she fears what he may find. Together they will navigate the shadow side of London, venturing into an underworld of cutthroats, connivers, and illusionists. And as the mystery grows ever deeper and the danger circles ever closer, they must guard not only their secrets but their lives....

Members Reviews:

Engaging story

I love Amanda Quick's novels. She manages to write strong female characters who live in historical settings. This book is no exception.

Don't like narrator.

story is reasonably entertaining. The narrator gave everyone irratating voices. At one point, I had to force myself to finish listening.

loved it. short sweet and sassy...

Just the way I like all my heroines! lived the enigmatic tall dark and dangerous not so rogue and the intrigue twisted into the story. must read... erm, listen! excellent performance to compliment the story.

Great book

Just wonderful. can't wait to read the next book from this author she is great

LOVE AT MIDNIGHT

If you could sum up Wait Until Midnight in three words, what would they be?

HAPPINESS, JOY AND EXCITEMENT

What did you like best about this story?

THEY WERE MADE FOR EACH OTHER AND IT SHOWED

What does Louisa Jane Underwood bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

THE EXCITEMRNT OF THE BOOK AND I AM GLAD I READ IT

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

IT MADE ME LAUGH AND CRY FROM HAPPINESS

Any additional comments?

IT IS A GREAT BOOK FROM START TO FINISH THANK YOU

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Title: By Book or by Crook

Subtitle: Lighthouse Library Mystery Series # 1

Author: Eva Gates

Narrator: Elise Arsenault

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

For 10 years Lucy has enjoyed her job poring over rare tomes of literature for the Harvard Library, but she has not enjoyed the demands of her family's social whorl or her sort-of engagement to the staid son of her father's law partner. But when her 10-year relationship implodes, Lucy realizes that the plot of her life is in need of a serious rewrite.

Calling on her aunt Ellen, Lucy hopes that a little fun in the Outer Banks sun - and some confections from her cousin Josie's bakery - will help clear her head. But her retreat quickly turns into an unexpected opportunity when Aunt Ellen gets her involved in the lighthouse library tucked away on Bodie Island.

Lucy is thrilled to land a librarian job in her favorite place in the world. But when a priceless first edition Jane Austen novel is stolen and the chair of the library board is murdered, Lucy suddenly finds herself ensnared in a real-life mystery - and she's not so sure there's going to be a happy ending....

Critic Reviews:

"This charming, entertaining, and smart series launch by Gates, who also writes under the Vicki Delany pen name, features an unusual (and real) setting and colorful cast of characters that set it apart from other bookish cozies." (Library Journal starred review)

Members Reviews:

A fun cozy with unfortunately bad narration

A light and fun cozy mystery set in the Outer Banks of NC. I enjoyed meeting the characters in and out of the lighthouse library. I was happy to have stayed with the audiobook to the end, even though the narration was not a good fit for the characters or the location. At times the narrator was dull and seemed uninterested in the story which was the good news. When she attempted regional accents they were inconsistant at best. The many completely mispronounced place names in the Outer Banks were cringe-worthy. If a story is set in such a widely known place as the Outer Banks with the main character from Boston, please get the accents and pronunciations correct or don't even try them.

I am glad that I stayed with the story as it was a sweet mystery, with a little Jane Austen thrown in on the side! The next book in The Lighthouse Library Mystery Series might have to wait until I have time to read it rather than listen to it.

Great start to a new series

I fell in love with characters in this book. It has just the right balance of mystery and romance. Looking forward to the next in the series.

Great new series

Such a wonderful story with good characters! Hope more to come soon!

Library setting is so entertaining!

Cozy with twists

What made the experience of listening to By Book or by Crook the most enjoyable?

Like able characters and a bookish plot make this a nice cozy for readers of Jane Austen.

What three words best describe Elise Arsenaults performance?

Look it up. Seriously, with the abundance of online dictionaries with pronunciation guides there is little excuse for consistent mispronunciation of words that are not common to daily speech. The Fresnel is the type of lens used in lighthouses. Freh-Nel, NOT fres-nel. SInce it is named after a Frenchman, it may also be Fray-Nel. http://youtu.be/GY4Wnop9z9w

Not worth the effort or the credit.

Not being a writer nor a critic I am not sure how to frame my feedback. The author completed a book which is something I will probably never achieve, but it is a poor book.

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Title: Ripped from the Pages

Subtitle: A Bibliophile Mystery

Author: Kate Carlisle

Narrator: Susie Berneis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-15

Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 126 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Excited to explore the secrets of wine country, Brooklyn attends an excavation of the caves hidden deep under her parents' commune - and the findings are explosive. A room is unearthed, and it contains a treasure trove of artwork, rare books, a chest of jewelry...and a perfectly mummified body. A closer examination of the murdered man's possessions reveals a valuable first edition of Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth. Hidden in the book is a secret map that unveils an even greater hoard of treasures. As reporters and art appraisers flock to Sonoma to see the precious bounty, questions begin to rise. But not all crime is buried in the past. When a new presence threatens the town's peace, Brooklyn decides to do a little excavating of her own...

Members Reviews:

Ripped from the Pages

I love a good "who done it," especially when I can't figure out "who done it." I look forward to another novel by this author.

Plot problems

The author needs a better editor to catch discrepancies in the plot and to keep from making her intelligent characters stupid just to further the plot. This would have been an interesting story even without the 2nd murder. Kudos to her for an ending without the main character in danger, tho.

then men's voices are awful.

Would you consider the audio edition of Ripped from the Pages to be better than the print version?

I have done both and wouldn't pick one over the other.

Any additional comments?

the men's voices are awful and really do detract from the story. while the English boyfriend is supposed to be a james bond type in looks and action, every time he speaks in the story I cringe. it's the only real downside.

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Title: Paris Ransom

Author: Charles Rosenberg

Narrator: Christopher Lane, Emily Sutton-Smith, Michael Page

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 144 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Lawyer Robert Tarza is surprised when his young, beautiful and wealthy French girlfriend, Tess, proposes marriage. It's not that he doesn't love her, but even after five years, there's a lot about her he doesn't know.

But Robert has to put his personal life on hold when his friend Oscar Quesana shows up outside Tess's Parisian apartment clutching a mysterious package, with a thief hot on his heels. Oscar has somehow acquired a priceless old book.

When Robert and his former protégée, Jenna James, see Oscar shoved into a car and abducted, they find themselves entangled in unexpected intrigue. Robert, Tess and Jenna must quickly determine who is friend and who is foe in order to rescue Oscar before it's too late. Along the way, Robert might just make some astonishing discoveries about those he holds dear.

Members Reviews:

Such a disappointment after the first one!

The first book in this series (Death on a High Floor), was excellent. A delightful story full of great characters. I skipped the second one because the reviews were so negative (from people who had read and loved the first). This one had some good reviews on Amazon, so I was very much looking forward to it. It was disappointing. Felt more like a Nancy Drew caper (with ridiculous coincidences all the way through and almost slapstick moments of bumbling moves by our main characters). The "mystery" itself gets lost amongst all the superfluous information and silly dialogue (the lovable, pretentious curmudgeon from the first novel has lost his charm and seems more like a caricature here). The three narrators do their best but sometimes their fake French and Russian accents add to the impression that these are cartoons, not characters. I couldn't give it two stars because it was better than passable (at moments, very entertaining)...but three stars is almost too much. I will wait for great audible reviews before downloading another one on the series (if there is one). Hope Mr.Rosenberg gets his 'groove' back from Death on a High Floor by then.

Back to Form for Tarza and Company, Great Novel

Paris Ransom once again features the brilliant duo of the arsitocratic and brilliant attorney Robert Tarza and his former protege, the impulsive and witty Jenna James. And like Death On A High Floor, the two make an entertaining and formidable team. But there are two more remarkable characters in this tale that, when put together with Tarza and James, create a synergy that overwhelmed the mystery. (Its a great mystery!) It left me longing to know them better.

Tarza has retired in Paris and is engaged to a wealthy socialite. As the story unfolds he learns his fiancee is much, much more than a pretty face. She may even be a spy.

The fourth character is an aging Paris judge. Through him Rosenberg introduces us in a fascinating way to the French legal system. This alone makes the book worth a credit, but the judge is another charismatic character whom I hope to hear more from in later works.

The three narrators are perfect for this book.

Though this is the third in the series, it is not neccessary to read the books in order. In my opinion, you only need to read Death on a High Floor and Paris Ransom. Just be sure you do!

Not as good as the first, better than the second.

Okay let's do this in two sections.

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Title: Once Bitten

Subtitle: A Melanie Travis Mystery

Author: Laurien Berenson

Narrator: Jessica Almasy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-12-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

With her former fiancé off finding himself, Melanie Travis figures the only ring she'll be seeing in the near future is one where she's showing her prized poodles. But love is still in the air for her brother Frank, who is about to tie the knot with his sweetheart, Bertie Kennedy. With scant knowledge of tulle, favors, or cocktail hors d'oeuvres, Melanie happily leaves the nuptial arrangements to Sara Bentley, a fellow dog handler moonlighting as a wedding coordinator. But when Sara suddenly vanishes, a panicked Bertie gives Melanie a choice: either pinch-hit for Sara - or find out where she is. Opting for the latter, Melanie begins sniffing around into Sara's past - and unearths big trouble when Sara's cottage burns to the ground and a woman's body is found in the rubble.

There are plenty of people with grudges against Sara - from Maris Kincaid, a disgruntled dog groomer; to Debra Silver, a competitor whose dog had been poisoned a decade ago; to Josh Bennett, her embittered ex-boyfriend. Even Sara's own family seems oddly unconcerned about her disappearance... but are the blue-blooded Bentleys cold-blooded enough to kill one of their own? Melanie soon realizes that despite the best-laid plans, anything can happen. And when it comes to Sara Bentley, nothing is certain - except that it's up to Melanie to stop a murderer in his - or her - tracks...

Critic Reviews:

"An entertaining mystery." (Publishers Weekly)

"Totally satisfying." (I Love A Mystery)

Members Reviews:

Very Entertaining

This is a very well written and entertaining book. I love the development of Melanie's character. I can't wait for the next book.

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Title: The Altar Girl

Subtitle: A Prequel

Author: Orest Stelmach

Narrator: Tanya Eby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The daughter of uncompromising Ukrainian immigrants, Nadia was raised to respect guts, grit, and tradition. When the events around the seemingly accidental death of her estranged godfather don't add up, Nadia is determined to discover the truth - even if she attracts the attention of dangerous men intent on finding out what she knows through any means possible.

Her investigation leads her to her hometown and to the people least likely to welcome her back: her family.

In this thrilling prequel to the Nadia Tesla series, Nadia must try to solve the mystery surrounding her godfather's death - and his life. The answers to her questions are buried with the secrets of her youth and in post-World War II refugee camps. What Nadia learns will change her life forever.

Members Reviews:

Great surprise!

I was expecting some fluffy background story but was pleasantly surprised to find the logical prequel to the trilogy. Well done!

Orest Stelmach is brilliant! Love this book.

Where does The Altar Girl rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Top 5...and I have listened to 100+ audiobooks

What did you like best about this story?

The rich characters and the development of their relationships.

Which scene was your favorite?

The surprise ending.

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

Absolutely, I had to pull over in my car during key parts of the story.

Any additional comments?

The Altar girl was rich in characters, Ukraine history, and a realistic blend of how nature and nurture impacts who we are and how we evolve. I applaud Orest Stelmach's courage to create a story with such depth, his writing spans the depth of the human experience.

TEDIOUS....

Boring premise and plot, uninteresting characters and juvenile narrator. Enough said.

Stayed with it, but it never developed beyond above comments. Best parts for me were the Ukranian history bits.

Was OK...Kept Me Listening...Did Not Guess Twists

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

Yes but only to learn about Ukranian plight in Soviet Union and pretty good twists and turns and switchbacks in time.

Would you be willing to try another book from Orest Stelmach? Why or why not?

No. The plot did not "grab" me. Interesting but not engrossing.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Sure but I got the sense from narrator that I was reading a YOUNG ADULT book. Is this a young adult book? Got a sense of my 4th grade teacher in class. Nice voice. Very good skills...polished. She should add some "edge" to her performance for murder and intrigue.

Did The Altar Girl inspire you to do anything?

Yes, to talk with my Ukrainian acquaintances about the plight of their forebears under an oppressive regime.

Any additional comments?

Author not hard enough on the horrible Soviet government.

Better if you're not Ukrainian

I found the narrator's pronunciation of the Ukrainian words distracting. Though I certainly don't expect them to be perfect, something closer would have made a difference - I am surprised that the author or someone on the production team couldn't help. The story was ok, but a little disappointing as well.

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Title: Taking Liberty

Subtitle: Gabe Quinn, Book 3

Author: Keith Houghton

Narrator: David Doersch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-21-15

Publisher: Scriptacular

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Could you give your life to save someone else?

Imprisoned for the attempted murder of a federal agent, Gabe Quinn is keen to make amends for his mistakes - so when a gruesome murder forces his freedom, he is determined to do everything in his power to bring the killer to justice and prove himself to the FBI.

But the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and the killer has something else in mind for Gabe Quinn, something that will raze everything he loves to the ground. Drawn into a desperate chase against the killer's deadline, Gabe is forced to stand accountable for the decisions of his past and the real possibility that he might not live to have a future.

One man is on the hunt....

One man intends to take his liberty....

Only one will succeed....

Author note: The back story in Taking Liberty continues from the first two books, Killing Hope and Crossing Lines. To enjoy the whole experience as intended, I recommend listening to the Gabe Quinn Thrillers series in numerological order.

Members Reviews:

The ending will leave you breathless...

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

Yes. It happens to be a really good book. Lots of convoluted psychotic relationships, great character development and interesting plot that is believable.

What does David Doersch bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

After listening to three Gabe Quinn books narrated by David Doersch, he IS the voice of Quinn. I hope he will continue to narrate these books.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

THE END! And WOW what an ending it is!

Any additional comments?

I would suggest reading/listening to the first two books prior to this one as the characters build on the previous books and although some background is given on familial and other relationships I can see where this book could get confusing without. The first two are excellent books also, each ending with a cliff hanger that will leave you wanting more. This book however has an ending that leaves you absolutely dumbstruck!! I cannot wait for the next book and can only imagine how Keith Houghton could possibly top this one. Very talented author. I Highly Recommend this book.

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Sad it's over

Well, I have read the whole series and loved each book. I cannot wait until the next one, hopefully there will be a next one. I felt like I knew the main character as I would a best friend. This author is very talented, And the narrator that speaks for audible is also talented.

Author Keith Houghton has an abnormal brain!

I've now listened to all five Keith Houghton novels including the three in the Gabe Quinn series and the two stand alone novels, No Coming Back and Before You Leap. All five novels are likely best described as psychological thrillers although the Gabe Quinn series are also police procedurals or modern detective. Houghton has the ability to make the unbelievable seem believable and to build suspense to an incredible level. It is a wonderful talent that likely could no be pulled off by authors by "normally wired" brains.

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Title: Someone Is Watching

Author: Joy Fielding

Narrator: Christina Traister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 102 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Deeply shaken after a brutal attack, Bailey Carpenter struggles to reclaim control over what had once seemed like a neatly ordered life. Unable to face her job, her friends, or even the world outside her apartment, Bailey is trapped with her thoughts, replaying the attack in her desperate search for every detail that will help the police uncover the identity of her unknown assailant. Bailey sees her attacker in the face of every stranger, and is unable to trust anyone other than her half-sister Claire, and Claire's snarky teenage daughter Jade.

To pass the time in her lonely apartment, Bailey plays with the binoculars she once used in her career as a private investigator, scanning the high-rise buildings around hers for entertainment. She quickly discovers her favorite source: a handsome, wealthy playboy in the apartment across the street. As she watches him strut around his apartment, she starts to wonder if he's putting on a show - with her as his intended. Looking out the window one night, she seems him looking tauntingly right back at her, binoculars in hand. Could it be the assailant she's been so desperate to identify has been right there, watching her, the whole time? The police believe she's crying wolf, and Claire tries to convince her she's wrong. Doubting her own sanity, Bailey only has Jade left to turn to, and together the two hatch a dangerous plot to discover just what exactly is going on in the apartment across the way.

Members Reviews:

Didn't see it coming

I almost didn't get this book because some of the reviews were negative. Just goes to show, each to his own. I have listened to all of Fielding's books and wasn't disappointed with this one.

If you're looking for fast action this book isn't for you. Instead, the story develops slowly, with small hints revealed as it progresses. I really enjoyed it.

Interesting

Loved the way the story is seen thru the victims eyes. Liked that i didn't guess the end. Overall good plot, and verygood narration.

Too long and drawn out..made it boring

Interesting story..I luv Christina Traister. She's an awesome narrator. The story was too long and drawn out. it made the story boring.

Should have tried the abridged edition

If you could sum up Someone Is Watching in three words, what would they be?

Long, redundant, unusual.

If youve listened to books by Joy Fielding before, how does this one compare?

This was my first Joy Fielding book. Her books were highly recommended.

Which scene was your favorite?

Nah...... No favorite scene. How many times do we have to be told she is scared of the phone ringing and every man might be her rapist? I did love the character Jade. What a breath of fresh air. Hopefully they do start an agency together. It would be a good listen if they just let Jade lead the way and let Auntie clean up behind her.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

This was not a "moving" story. no memorable "Taada" moments when you figure out the plot. It took a LONG time to get to the end and it could have been done in much less time and still been enjoyable. I got to the final 10 minutes and believed The author was going to skip the rapist capture completely and make it part of a series. I would have preferred more depth into the legal system.

Any additional comments?

It hooked me within the first 10 minutes.

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Title: Hornet's Nest

Author: Patricia Cornwell

Narrator: Karen White

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-15

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 108 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In this first title of a new mystery series, Cornwell introduces us to a dynamic trio of crime solvers in Charlotte, North Carolina: Andy Brazil, an eager young reporter; Judy Hammer, the city's police chief; and Virginia West, Hammer's deputy and a genuine head turner. They're after a serial killer who pulls male out-of-towners from their rental cars and then mutilates, spray paints, and shoots them, in that order. What the trio uncovers jolts them like the sting of the hornet - Charlotte's symbol.

Members Reviews:

Not Up To Usual Cornwell Standards

I was excited to listen to a different series from Patricia Cornwell, but instead I was very disappointed. The characters were under developed, the story line made very little sense, especially when little glimpses of the supernatural were tossed in without any attachment to the storyline.

Good plot. To many characters switches

Going from one character to another in same paragraph within same thought. Even from cats perspective. Ridiculous. Plot and story interesting

CORNWELL HAS LOST IT

Over the past few years, Patricia Cornwell has changed from an exciting writer who used her knowledge of forensic medical examination of crime victims to weave interesting and suspenseful plots. Her characters (a long-time cop-associate, her niece who is a computer expert and her husband, a profiler) used to work as a team, and each contributed in his own field of knowledge to solve the crime.

Cornwell now has morphed into to the worst type of gossip-writer. The entire book is very negative, with all the principal characters fighting and resenting one another. Gone is any spirit of cooperation. They all seem to hate one another - why they are still associated is anyone's guess. So little time is spent on the plot and so much on all the over-the-back-fence gossip and negativity that the plotline becomes totally lost and is subservient to all the negative sorority talk.

I stopped this book after the first 2 hours, disgusted that Cornwell places emphasis on nothing but fractured relationships among the characters instead of on a real plot.

And the narrator uses a montone voice that sounds as pointless as the plot.

No more Cornwell for me - she's totally LOST IT.

I really liked this book.

Would you listen to Hornet's Nest again? Why?

I really like Cornwell's writing style and characters and she did not disappoint in this serious. Strong honest women and a young man trying to find himself. It was refreshing and a good story line. I'm looking forward to reading next in series!

Undecided

This was a shocker from what I was used to with her other books. It took me awhile to finish this It just seemed so silly at first with the accents. Really didn't like the ending at all. Left like unfinished sorry if I had heard this first I would have never tried the scarpetta series.