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Title: Saint Nick

Subtitle: Hawk File Series, Book 5

Author: Loren Robinson

Narrator: Cameron Beierle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-08

Publisher: Books in Motion

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

A local man with a mysterious past, known as "Saint Nick" to area children, becomes the center of Palmer's suspicions. Defeating one plot reveals a more sinister plan underway. The target isn't the president, but his wife and children. The Hawk's plans fail when two of his best agents are ambushed, and the president's daughters disappear on the ski slopes in a sudden winter storm.

The mysterious "Saint Nick" is also missing, and may be either their last hope or their executioner. It's the last hand, and this time The Hawk is out of cards to play.

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Title: Sail

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Dylan Baker, Jennifer van Dyke

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-08

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Until now. When a message in a bottle is washed up on a shore, it becomes apparent that there must have been at least one survivor.

Peter is a broken man. He appears to struggle to contain his grief as he holds a heartfelt TV interview about his loss. But all is not as it seems. Beneath the grief lies a more sinister side; Peter is involved with a beautiful - and dangerous - younger woman, and it soon transpires that he knows more about his family's disappearance than he is letting on.

He seeks to find whatever remains of his family, but is he really looking for a happy reunion? And could it be that it isn't just Peter who is hot on the Dunne family's trail? The race is on to rescue any survivors and discover what happened aboard the luxury yacht.

Members Reviews:

Don't Bother

I have read other James Patterson books but this is nothing like them. The plot is implausable and the prose is stilted. The characters are also unbelievable. I am continually disapointed with good authors who lend their names to aspiring authors who need to first write material of quality that will stand on it's own without being propped. Don''t bother reading this because you will surely be disapointed.

What a Shocker

This would have to be the worst book I have ever read. It is not even plausble!

Very bad

I have liked some James Patterson books before but absolutely not this one. Very much suspense but almost too much, feels like he's overdoing it.

I really started to hate the characters you are supposed to like and also like the ones you're supposed to dislike. I fast-forwarded the last hour but I wish I would have stopped when there was like 30 minutes left.

Really poor

Got so annoyed with this one, listened for less than an hour, and it was all i could take. A sinking boat, heroine on her way topsides to get rescue equipment, yet stops for lengthy introspection and considers hugging her children etc etc with water lapping at her feet. Unrealistic and very poor. The dialog is cringeworthy. Cant believe written by James Patterson.

Worst book I have listened to.

In two years of enjoying Audible books this is the poorest. The actual storyline is ok and the technique of two narrators also works well but what lets the book down is the dialogue. It is so cliche ridden that you can actually guess what the next line is going to be in 9 out of 10 cases! I have read other books by the same author and have never been as conscious of anything quite so crass before. This book will make me think twice about reading or listening to anything by the same author again.

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Title: Shades of Blue

Author: Bill Moody

Narrator: Grover Gardner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-23-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Life is good until he gets a phone call from a Los Angeles attorney. Evan's old friend and former mentor, pianist Calvin Hughes, has died and left Evan all of his possessions.

Sorting through Hughes's belongings in Los Angeles, Horne finds a cryptic note, a mysterious photo, and handwritten sheet music of songs from the landmark Miles Davis recordings "Birth of the Cool" and "Kind of Blue". Was Hughes the real composer? And what was his relationship with Evan's mother? A whirlwind journey ensues, taking Evan across the country to find answers.

Critic Reviews:

"Evan's sixth case offers an infectiously mellow first-person narrative, a nostalgic undertone, and a nicely drawn combo of sidemen (and women)." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

good reading of book I could NOT get into

I can usually listen to anything, if the performance is at all tolerable. The performance certainly is not the problem here; I love Grover Gardner --his voice & his reading style-- & have commented that I'd listen to him read the phone book.

Well, even GG & his magic voice couldn't get me into this one. I wasn't sure about writing a review at all, since I never could get thru the book despite multiple attempts. Just in case there's anyone out there like me who's not a serious jazz afficionado and does love GG, I'd say you might want to save your cash or credits. Just seemed like absolutely nothing was happening, nothing was going anywhere, & even the dialogue wasn't interesting enough to hang on for.

As I've mentioned a few times, this was not even good enough to put me to sleep; a book has to grab some attention or I just end up worrying about life anyway. if it's too boring, I can't get out of reality. This one couldn't take me from reality for more than about a minute & a half at a time.

I don't think this was worth a credit...even if the credit had cost 50 cents.

Not much there, man

First one I have heard by this guy. Plot was weak. Dialogue was odd (too much "man" and "baby" - not sure people really ever spoke that way). No Connelly, Crais, Coben, or Child. Maybe I only like authors who's last name starts with "C"?

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Title: Payback

Subtitle: Boy Soldier, Book 2

Author: Andy McNab, Robert Rigby

Narrator: Daniel Weyman

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-03-08

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Encouraged by the mysterious Deveraux, they return to London to confront their ruthless enemy in MI6, Fincham. But a teenage suicide bomber has brought death and destruction to the heart of Westminster. And there seem to be plenty of other willing martyrs.

As the trap is sprung, Danny and Fergus have to break into Northwood, and it is up to computer whiz Elena to trawl the Deep Web to help them find the information they need to put a stop to the nightmare.

The second book in the Boy Soldier sequence is another explosive, fast-moving and thrilling adventure, packed with authentic detail from Andy McNab's SAS expertise.

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Title: Fiddle Game

Author: Richard Thompson

Narrator: Robertson Dean

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-06-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

When a young woman leaves him an antique violin as security for her brother's bail bond, it's really the beginning of an elaborate con game. The game is barely underway when the young woman is murdered and, for reasons that make no sense, the police say Herman is the prime suspect - that is, unless he gives them the violin "as evidence".

Jackson can't afford to be a suspect even for jaywalking, but neither is he going to give in to extortion. Soon he's on the run, trying to solve the murder while pursued by cops and a band of Gypsies. Suddenly, life back in Detroit doesn't look so bad after all.

Critic Reviews:

"Like music, author Richard A. Thompson has layered beautiful language, charismatic characters, and witty dialogue to create a symphony of a mystery." (ForeWord Magazine)

Members Reviews:

Old school--in the very best way

Fiddle Game by Richard A. Thompson is a debut novel, but Thompson writes like an old pro. His protagonist, Herman Jackson, has been in the bail bonds business a long time, long enough to have seen it all. Or, nearly all, as he is flummoxed by a Gypsy woman trying to pay for her brother's bond with an antique violin. Even as Jackson suspects he's the victim of a con, he goes along with the proposal, hoping to work a few angles of his own. But although Jackson is an extremely savvy player, nobody has been running cons longer than the Gypsies. In fact, the mystery and intrigue of the violin goes back fifty years, to World War II Europe.

Herman Jackson is only 43, but seems older, not so much old fashioned as old school. And I mean that in the best sense of the word. Jackson has a sense of justice, a knowledge of the right way to do things, a low-key manner, and a healthy amount of chivalry that gets him into trouble as much as it endears him to the reader.

Jackson is soon on the run from both the gypsies and the law, which brings me to my only quibble about this fine novel. Jackson's allies in St. Paul---Agnes, Wide Track Wilke, and the Prof---are so wonderful that I wanted to see more of them, and was a bit sorry when Herman Jackson's adventures took him away from St. Paul, to Skokie, Illinois, home of the largest community of gypsies in North America. I just hope that these fun minor characters appear in a sequel!

Very entertaining throwback gumshoe noir

This is a very entertaining tongue in cheek bit of noir fiction. Its contemporary, so you wont imagine Bogart running around in an old Packard. But it has the feel of one of those old hollywood black and white masterpieces.

The "Fiddle Game" works well on several levels as long as you dont try to puzzle out the plot. The banter is first class. It was a joy to read the back and forth between Herman Jacson and his cronies. Jackson is a throwback bail bondsman who is maybe sucked into a Gypsie scam when a young lady comes in with a violin she uses as colateral. Following the story itself as you read is entertaining. The author, Richard Thompson pulls you this way and that, keeping you off balance and introducing sporadic characters at unique variables throughout the telling.

Now that I am finished reading, I can look back and see that a 'time-line' got sort of messed up early in the first chapters of the book. By this I mean that the hours seem to jump forwards and back, leaving the reader a little confused.

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Title: The Riddle of the River

Author: Catherine Shaw

Narrator: Nicolette McKenzie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-04-08

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Over recent years, Vanessa has garnered a reputation for solving crimes, but never before has she faced an unknown victim. Forced to go undercover to continue her research, Vanessa stumbles across an amazing and revolutionary discovery.

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Title: The Conductor

Author: Jerry Kennealy

Narrator: Christopher Lane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-08

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

What neither knows is that they have been pushed into the path of an international assassin they cannot see. Known as The Conductor, his mission is to kidnap a San Francisco billionaire, and to do so, he must commit a crime of unthinkable proportions. Mary Ariza and Jack Kordic are fatally in his way.

Author Jerry Kennealy, a licensed private eye, makes use of his experience in this exciting thriller.

Members Reviews:

Lots of twists & turns

I really enjoyed the San Francisco locale; the narrator was awesome. Lots of twists & turns in this book, it kept me guessing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

DIdn't get into the book

I usually like this type of book but for some reason when I got to the early part of the Conductor looking at houses I just didn't want to go on. I'm really not sure whether or no it was the novel or me that interfered in my finishing this book. I think it is probably an excellent book. The narrator was very good and certainly contributed positively to the plots unfolding but....I am going to try it again one day.

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Title: Kisscut

Subtitle: Grant Country, Book 2

Author: Karin Slaughter

Narrator: Patricia Kalember

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-13-08

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Sara and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver start to investigate, but the children surrounding the victim close ranks. The families turn their backs. Then a young girl is abducted, and it becomes clear that the first death is linked to an even more brutal crime. And unless Sara and Jeffrey can uncover the deadly secrets the children hide, it's going to happen again....

Members Reviews:

One for the Victims

As difficult as it is to follow up the excellent BLINDSIGHTED, the first of the Grant County series and debut of the author, Karin Slaughter puts together a well constructed story that highlights the life altering effects of what personal crime does to the victim. We get a lot of insight into Lena Adams and the aftermath of the previous work and also, in my opinion, get a really good look at Lena's instincts that Jeffrey should pay more attention to in the future, if he gets the chance.

The subject of the novel is difficult to deal with. We know there's some abuse of a child or children but we really don't get what's going on or how pervasive and destructive it is until well into the book. The author pulls us along with her characters, especially Lena, but also Sara and Jeffrey's relationship, and Tessa contributes to the drama, and we get to Hank a lot better.

Everyone has something to deal with: Jeffrey questions his judgment; Sara blames herself for missing something; Lena careens toward a self-destruction she can see but can't seem to stop; Hank tries to deal with Lena in the only way he knows how; and Tessa has to deal with something very present and life changing. Somehow, it all ties together to make a great story.

What strikes me about Karin Slaughter's novels so far (I've read 2 of the Grant County and the first 2 Will Trent before circling back) is what I missed back in the late eighties and early nineties when I was last into crime fiction: Her focus is on the victim(s) and the damage left with the survivors, rather than following the killer or criminal around and having to live in his head. I'm sure she may get to that in future works, but I hope she never leaves the victims behind.

This novel also seemed timely, though it's about ten years old now, in the awareness of child trafficking and exploitation. Something we all need to be on the look out for.

In the end some people get theirs but it is not a completely satisfying ending and even now I'm not sure what I think about that. Even so, this was a very good read and I highly recommend it.

A solid four star.

Good mystery

This had a good mystery & it was fast paced enough to keep my interest but the subject matter was tough to read. I would only recommend this book lightly. I'm not sure I'll read anymore in this series either because to be honest I didn't really connect with either of the main characters.

As always, one of Karin Slaughter's grab you and hold you books

I found this author by accident and was hooked with the first book. Her books are gritty psychological thrillers that keep you hanging til the very last! She makes you love her core characters and you even long to live in Grant County, Georgia just to be a part of it.

The book starts innocently enough at the skating rink and quickly escalates into a deadly confrontation between two teens.

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Title: A Faint Cold Fear

Subtitle: Grant Country, Book 3

Author: Karin Slaughter

Narrator: Dana Ivey

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-13-08

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Two more suspicious suicides follow, and a young woman is brutally attacked. For Sara, the violence strikes far too close to home. And as Jeffrey pursues the sadistic killer, he discovers that ex-police detective Lena Adams, now a security guard on campus, may be in possession of crucial information. But, bruised and angered by her expulsion from the force, Lena seems to be barely capable of protecting herself, let alone saving the next victim...

Members Reviews:

Quite good, but not my cup of tea.

If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

When you stroll through an art gallery you like some pictures whilst others are just not your taste, even though you can accept that they have merit. This is how I feel about this book. I just did not get hooked by it and it was a combination of small things. I did not like any of the characters. I thought that the back stories were patchy and not especially engaging. Also, I was not keen on the narrator, who did a fair job, but there was not enough difference between the characters and I could not suspend disbelief when she was portraying a male character. Finally, I thought that there were too many unlikely linkages/occurrences/characteristics, within the relatively small group of characters, for it to feel believable. I do not plan to try out any more of this author's many books.

What will your next listen be?

I will probably make a safe choice of a Michael Connelly book for my next read. I find that his books are consistently well written and entertaining.

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Title: No Tears for the Lost

Author: Adrian Magson

Narrator: Terry Wale

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-08

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

For once, Riley Gavin and Frank Palmer are singing from different hymn sheets. Riley wants to find out what dark secrets former diplomat Sir Kenneth Myburghe is hiding. And it's Frank's job, as Sir Kenneth's bodyguard, to keep journalists like Riley at bay. But not for long...Sir Kenneth's dubious South American past is catching up with him, and when he receives a grisly death threat involving his estranged son, the crime-busting partners stop pulling against each other and join in their search for more information. Their search leads to a complex web of intrigue involving secret enemies, the Colombian drug trade, kidnap, and death.

©2007 Adrian Magson; (P)2008 Soundings

Members Reviews:

Vastly improved

I enjoyed first three books, but I had some trouble with the lead character, supposedly tough cookie Riley Gavin. She seemed more like a hindrance to the investigations and the chemistry between her and the other lead, Frank Palmer, left a lot to be desired. But these were well plotted thrillers with sometimes wry observations about human condition. In this, fourth book in the series, Mr. Magson vastly improved the shaky aspects and delivered exciting and strong book. Only one left in the series and I intend to read it very soon.

So so mystery

Thought the plot too contrived to be believable, thus I didn't really care what happened to the characters. Not recommended.