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Title: Indelible

Author: Karin Slaughter

Narrator: Deborah Hazlett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-07-11

Publisher: Random House AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When medical examiner Sara Linton and police chief Jeffrey Tolliver take a trip away from the small town of Heartsdale, it should be a straightforward weekend at the beach. But they decide to take a detour via Jeffrey's hometown, and things go violently wrong when Jeffrey's best friend Robert shoots dead an intruder who breaks into his home. Jeffrey and Sara are first on the scene and Jeffrey's keen to clear his friend's name, but for Sara things aren't so simple. And when Jeffrey appears to change the crime scene, Sara no longer knows who to trust.

Twelve years later, Sara and Jeffrey are caught up in a shockingly brutal attack which threatens to destroy both their lives. But they're not random victims. They've been targeted. And it seems the past is catching up with both of them....

Members Reviews:

Good series

I have really enjoyed this series. The narrators are well chosen, and the storyline has good continuity.

Confusing

What was most disappointing about Karin Slaughters story?

It jumped all over the place.

What didnt you like about Deborah Hazletts performance?

Nothing

Any additional comments?

This is the first Karin Slaughter book I have been disappointed with.

Entertaining but not the best

What did you like best about Indelible? What did you like least?

It ties together some loose ends of ongoing story

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Not as good as others

Did Deborah Hazlett do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How?

Yes god voiceover initialling a bit irritating but warmed in the end

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

Yes there is one

Not for the faint hearted!

What did you like most about Indelible?

As an avid fan of Karin Slaughter I thoroughly enjoyed this story, as with all of her previous novels it is not for the faint hearted but the story grips you from start to finish. Highly recommended.

No the best from Karin!

This was quite disappointing; This was far too predictable in terms of hero and heroine cliches. This is far from the best I've read of hers.

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Title: The Girl in the Green Raincoat

Subtitle: A Tess Monaghan Novel

Author: Laura Lippman

Narrator: Linda Emond

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-18-11

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 275 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

In the third trimester of her pregnancy, Baltimore private investigator Tess Monaghan is under doctor's orders to remain immobile. Bored and restless, reduced to watching the world go by outside her window, she takes small comfort in the mundane events she observes... like the young woman in a green raincoat who walks her dog at the same time every day. Then one day the dog is running free and its owner is nowhere to be seen.

Certain that something is terribly wrong, and incapable of leaving well enough alone, Tess is determined to get to the bottom of the dog walker's abrupt disappearance, even if she must do so from her own bedroom. But her inquisitiveness is about to fling open a dangerous Pandora's box of past crimes and troubling deaths . . . and she's not only putting her own life in jeopardy but also her unborn child's.

Previously serialized in the New York Times, and now published in book form for the very first time, The Girl in the Green Raincoat is a masterful Hitchcockian thriller from one of the very best in the business: multiple award-winner Laura Lippman.

Members Reviews:

I love Lippman and Emond is great!

I am a huge Laura Lippman fan - I've listened to all her novels. This story follows a recurring character named Tess, a private detective. It is a Rear Window-esque story with some nice little twists. I loved it but I wanted more. It was only 4+ hours long and not enough for me. Linda Emond is the very best at reading Lippman characters. I love to listen to her.

Rear Window with a twist

Linda Emond does an excellent job narrating this story. There were some very unexpected twists to this plot. I am growing very fond of the characters in the Tess Monaham series. I enjoyed it and will look for another book by Laura Lippman.

Tess Monaghan is at it again

Even with forced bed rest, Tess can't seem to curb her curiosity. This mystery has a "Rear Window" feel to it. However, in this story, she has a new investigator, her friend Whitney, and the internet to help dig into the mystery. I enjoyed the update on Tess's life and another PI case.

Linda Emond is an excellent narrator.

A wonderful side trip for Tess Monaghan Fans!

Although Tess remains front and center in this novel, the feel of this shorter novel is something of a departure for our heroine. Laura Lippman pays homage to the work of other mystery masters, involves all our favorite characters from her previous books, and saves the best for last.

If you like Laura Lippman, you will love this one!

Quick listen

I live between Baltimore and DC so I could relate to the area in novella. It was a good quick listen with a great narrator. I will seek out other stories by this author.

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Title: Dark Water

Subtitle: Anderson and Costello, Book 3

Author: Caro Ramsay

Narrator: James Macpherson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-15-10

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

When DI Anderson and DS Costello are called to investigate the discovery of a body in a Glasgow attic they soon identify the victim as a suspect in a decade-old case: the rape and attempted murder of a young student by two men. But where is the dead man's accomplice, 'Mr Click'? When another young woman is brutally attacked, detectives Anderson and Costello realise this psychopath has started working once more....

Members Reviews:

A brilliant listen

I am really pleased to have discovered Caro Ramsay. These are gripping, complex novels, where the main plot lines are carefully woven and developed and the sub stories, through the lives and characters of the squad that develop and conflict are all brilliantly dramatised. These details of a life always support, never detract from, the work of the novel, which is to desperately unravel and end the case. Short on food and sleep, the whole department, even the stray dog, move the plot onward, sometimes with the syncopation of great team work, sometimes despite themselves, and each other. I am, of course, downloading the next in the series right now!

very entertaining

I really enjoyed this book, good mystery, well written, the characters very strong. I thought the narrator was excellent, will listen to the author and narrator again.

Good storyline

Really enjoyed this. Narration was brilliant. One or two characters are a bit weak, didn't take much notice of those, in my opinion, completely unnecessary.

Overall, a good story, nice twists and turns. Wonder if you'll work out who-did-it?

Brilliantly read and written

I could not stop listening to this book, so many twists and turns and a marvellous performance, I am off to listen to the next in the series!

A Must to Buy

Thoroughly recommend this book. it has everything in it you could wish for. Exciting until the last page. I thought I had guessed the plot several times only to be wrong. I felt I knew the characters that are so well described by James Macpherson, one of my favourite narrators. . This is the first book I have read/listened to by Caro Ramsay and I am away to download another.

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Title: Cross Fire

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Andre Braugher, Jay O. Sanders

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-10

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Detective Alex Cross and Bree's wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington D.C.'s most corrupt: a dirty congressmen and a scheming lobbyist. Next, the elusive marksman begins picking off other crooked politicians, sparking a blaze of theories--is the marksman a hero or a vigilante?

The case explodes and FBI agent Max Siegel battles Alex for jurisdiction. As Alex struggles with the sniper, Siegel, and the wedding, he receives a call from his deadliest adversary, Kyle Craig. The Mastermind is in D.C. and will not relent until he has eliminated Cross - and his family - for good. With a supercharged blend of suspense, action, and deception, Cross Fire is James Patterson's most exciting Alex Cross novel ever.

Members Reviews:

Sleeping Beauty

I agree with a lot of the other reviews. Andre Braugher is not the best choice of narrators to be an Alex Cross. He reads too fast and has no change in voice expression. The book itself is good but Mr. Braugher's narration makes it difficult to get through.

Cross Fire

Enjoyed the book. Patterson does an excellent job winding the reader or the listener around his words.

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Title: Unhinged

Author: Sarah Graves

Narrator: Lindsay Ellison

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-10

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

It began with the mysterious disappearance of Harriet Hollingsworth - Eastport, Maine's, snoopiest resident. Everyone is convinced the old busybody bolted out of town to escape her creditor - everyone except Jake and her best friend, Ellie, who suspect otherwise. But they'll need to come up with proof more sinister than a pair of abandoned binoculars.

Just as Jake starts poking around for clues, things take a troubling turn for the worse. A suspicious accident nearly kills her teenaged son, Sam, and her husband, Wade, just misses getting his head blown off. Jake is prepared to attribute these incidents to a spate of bad luck - until another accident leaves a visitor to Eastport unmistakably dead.

Members Reviews:

Another excellent addition to a great series

This is a well written story with great characters. Although I recommend reading the entire series in order, it is possible to read them out of order. Each book is capable of standing alone. The story is well plotted with the right amount of suspense. Despite murder most foul, this book manages to keep a light tone and have a happy ending.

Favorite, so far!

Would you consider the audio edition of Unhinged to be better than the print version?

This was my favorite so far. The character development along with the interweaving plots had me dreading the end of the book...while excited to listen to the next one. Loved it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Elly, her character gives a nice balance to Jacobia's full-bodied personality.

What does Lindsay Ellison bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Listening to a voice bonds you to the story. It creates a sense of kinship with the characters, especially as you work through a series. The only problem comes when the same narrator pops up in another series... that's hard to adjust to.

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Title: Bloodthirsty

Author: Marshall Karp

Narrator: Tom Stechschulte

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-10

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 116 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Acclaimed television writer Marshall Karp has been lauded for his Mike Lomax and Terry Biggs mysteries, including The Rabbit Factory. These two contentious friends investigate Hollywood homicides that no one else will touch. In their second teaming, Lomax and Biggs are on the trail of a killer who knocked off one of the most despised men in the movie industry. Theres only one problem - the lead suspect just got plugged as well.

Members Reviews:

Tragic story but amusing characters.

I listened to this, the second in the Lomax & Biggs series. It's a tragic story, but is not a normal mystery since we find out early on who is carrying out the killing and why. The book is better than the first, The Rabbit Factory, in that it is no longer than it needs to be; it is funnier and has more believable characters. The narrator, Tom Stechschulte, is terrific, making it much more fun to listen to than to read.

A Grammy winner!

***SPOILERS*** Another knock out! Marshall Karp did a great job in developing the characters. While the setting is still in the Hollywood industry the topic is something any parent sympathize with, the senseless killing of their child. Society sympathizes with families who find they cannot conceive but find the joy of parenthood through adopting a child. When you add that Texas justice in the picture you can image what happens. Emotional the reader has a more intense connection with the antagonist. You know what they did was wrong. The circumstances of this family make it more potent.

Terry is still funny and he has added jokes about the Hollywood industry. Lomaxs personal relationship has progressed and he is not lamenting over the death of his wife.

This is much better than the first book.

.A Terry joke: Marilyn, his wife asks, what would you do honey? Terry replies, what would I do about what? What would you do if god forbids, someone ever murder one of the girls? No question, Terry says. Id buy and AK 47 and get revenge. What if they murdered me, Marilyn said? No question on that one either, he said, internet dating.

Tons of Fun

Another fun Lomax and Biggs mystery. I felt that it took a bit to get going but in the mean time it was full of laughs and intrigue. Well written with great wit that made me laugh out loud a number of times. Bloodthirsty is a well written romp through Hollywood, with a great set of characters that will make you thirsty for more!

Mr Stechschulte brings the characters to life and really adds to the enjoyment of the story!

Better Than An Episode of CSI: Hollywood

There isn't really that much unique out original about Lomax and Biggs. The plot here would make a great episode of CSI or Criminal Minds or almost any other cop show. But the book, and the series, have three major selling points: 1) superior narration; 2) a "laugh out loud" sense of humor; and 3) perfectly proportioned, bite-sized chunks. In other words, it's fun to listen to and exactly as long as it needs to be.

Horrible book

How did this book get the good reviews it got? The book was very crude, boring, predictable, and was just awful. Narrator was decent. Wanted all of the characters to die it was that bad and painful.

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Title: Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry

Subtitle: A Scumble River Mystery

Author: Denise Swanson

Narrator: Christine Leto

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-10

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 362 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Grandma Sal's Soup-to-Nuts Cooking Challenge is coming to town, and Skye Denison is entering. And though she can't solve the mystery of the perfect mousse, murder is another story. Because a cocky contestant has been found delectably drowned in a chocolate fountain....

Critic Reviews:

"The best traditional mystery series being written today." (CrimeSpree magazine)

"I enjoy every minute of every book of this series." (Charlaine Harris)

Members Reviews:

I keep re-listening to the Scumble River Series

Where does Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

This whole series is great, characters you like, mysteries that keep you guessing . I wish the first books in the series had an audible version.

What about Christine Letos performance did you like?

Solid performance again and again.

And Skye bit her lip.

I like the story and overall I believe it is written well, but at least 3 to 4 times a chapter I hear, And Skye bit her lip. It must be bleeding by this time because she is biting her lip or cheek all the time. Other than that I am really enjoying the story and like the series. This is only the second one I have listened to, but I intend to buy more of them on Audible.

Sandra Brown Meets Encyclopedia Brown

The narration was just fine, but I found that the story was an awkward mix of young adult, mystery, and modern romance. None of these genres was pulled off successfully, and I found the transitions from whodunit to high school melodrama to button-popping romance unintentionally comical.

The characters weren't unlikable, just a little one dimensional. The mystery was short-story-worthy at best. It reminded me of the "Encyclopedia Brown" books of my youth, only with murder instead of missing pets and whatnot and sex instead of...well, something else. Either way, a disturbing combination.

There was also a lot of filler. Sentences like (paraphrasing) "[Character X] brushed a lock of her hair behind her ear" or "[Character Y] stared into space for 14 minutes" occurred frequently, without adding to the characters or moving the plot forward in any way; they seemed like literary tics, as if the writer were saying, "Um..." between sentences.

When I bought this book, I didn't realize it was in the middle of a series I hadn't read. I can't say, though, that that contributed much to how little I enjoyed it..

Addictive Story Line

Would you listen to Murder of a Chocolate-Covered Cherry again? Why?

Yes, I liked the reader's voice and the pace of the story. She differentiated between the voices of various characters very well.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot kept me guessing till the end as to who the murder was and what were their motivations.

Which character ??? as performed by Christine Leto ??? was your favorite?

I like her as Skye, Ms. Leto's voice hit just the right note for the 34 year old school psychologist.

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

I love the way that Wally relates to Skye, he knows how to treat a woman properly.

Any additional comments?

I loved this book so much that I've bought the rest of the available series on Audible and the earlier books on Kindle.

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Title: The Last Lie

Author: Stephen White

Narrator: Dick Hill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-17-10

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 268 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Stephen Whites most recent bestseller, The Siege, featured his series character Sam Purdy in a relentlessly paced stand-alone thriller that critics hailed as brilliantly conceived and executed (Publishers Weekly) and the best and most interesting terrorism thriller Ive seen. (The Washington Post) Now, in The Last Lie, White returns to his Alan Gregory series roots with the popular characters and Boulder setting that first launched him onto the bestseller lists and attracted legions of fiercely loyal fans.

Shortly after Alan and Lauren welcome their affluent new neighbors a legal legend in womens rights law and his beautiful wife the couple hosts a dinner party that ends in quiet disaster. One of their guests, a young widow, elects to spend the night after indulging in too much wine, only to wake the next morning with no memory beyond getting ready for bed. Was she drugged? Raped? Lauren, a deputy district attorney, and detective Sam Purdy are both privy to facts they cant share with Alan, but Alan soon discovers that he has a most unusual perspective into what truly happened after the dinner party. Before Alan can discover all the pieces to the puzzle, an important witness to the events is murdered. Alan fears that other witnesses - people he loves - will be next. Smart, topical, and deftly plotted, The Last Lie delivers the pulse-pounding return of one of contemporary fictions most enduring heroes.

Members Reviews:

One of the better in this series

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

Yes, I thought this book was well written and the characters fleshed out. I also like that the antagonist in this is someone so well liked and respected in the community.

Have you listened to any of Dick Hills other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have listened to many of Dick Hill's other performances and look for books that he narrates. He was up to his impeccable standard with this one as with all his others.

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

I don't know if it "moved me" but I did particularly like the scene when Alan reviews the pictures in sequence with Lauren. It makes you wonder how their son will fare in the next book after all he had seen.

Any additional comments?

I thought this was a good listen, better then some of the previous books Stephen White has written. I will definitely finish the series, I'm only sorry he decided to end it.

exciting

starts out a bit slow but soon picks up & then goes like the devil. Great twists & turns --hard to put down for sure. Dick Hill as usual does a super super job. Dick is the best reader that I know of.

Ugh

2 1/2 hours of boreing drivel. Too much detail about nothing and bounced around making it difficult to keep my attention. Couldn't finish this one.

Hard to get through

I was really disappointed in this book. I don't know how many times I turned it off and listened to something else. I finally finished it but I can't say that I enjoyed it at all.

Julie

If you are going to find a narrator for a book that narrator should at least attempt the correct accent. Since when do people from Colorado sound like they are from the Bronx?? The narrator was tedious. All of his character sounded as if they were from the heart of New York. I have read many Stephen White books and thought I might like to listen to one.

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Title: Silent Scream

Subtitle: An Anna Travis Mystery

Author: Lynda La Plante

Narrator: Kim Hicks

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-10

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Hot young film star Amanda Delany, perfect fodder for the tabloids, had a string of affairs with famous actors, which she exposed in a tell-all memoir. When Amanda is found brutally murdered, the suspects are lining up - from jealous ex-flatmates, to famous lovers, to a corrupt agent. As DCI James Langton leads his team in an extensive inquiry, they discover the truth behind Amanda's successful facade.

Members Reviews:

No one edited?

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

The story was good, though predictable. The narration was very well done. I wouldn't say it wasn't time well spent. I will say it was quite aggravating every time I heard the word "infer" - half a dozen times or so - when the author meant "implied". Does the word infer mean something else in Great Britain? Is it possible neither the author nor her editor - people whose profession is language - knew the meaning of the word?

What do you think your next listen will be?

Louise Penny

Do you think Silent Scream needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, the story came to its conclusion.

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Title: The Burying Place

Author: Brian Freeman

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-13-10

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 339 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Lieutenant Jonathan Stride is quietly recovering from injuries sustained on his latest case when a rich doctor's baby is kidnapped and his peace is shattered. As suspicion builds that the doctor may have staged the babys disappearance, the relationship between the doctor and his wife and neighbors begins to disintegrate. Stride and his lover, Serena, a former Las Vegas detective, find themselves on opposite sides of the case, with Stride pursuing evidence that incriminates the doctor and Serena trying to prove that the baby really was abducted.

Meanwhile, Strides partner, Maggie, and a headstrong young cop are tracking a man responsible for a violent crime wave in the rural areas of Duluth. There seems to be no connection between the casesuntil a victim with ties to the doctors case turns up murdered in the signature style of the Duluth killer.

Brian Freeman is an international best-selling author of psychological suspense novels, including Immoral and Stripped.

Critic Reviews:

Intriguing.An appropriately creepy atmosphere and well-rounded, flawed characters. (Publishers Weekly)

Crisp dialogue, steady suspense, and a cast of original characters drive this fifth entry in Macavity Awardwinner Freemans excellent series. (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

good book

I have read all of Brian Freeman's book and was glad to get his newest one on Audible. The story is very good with all the twists and turns his previous books are known for.

if you want a good book get this one

The title itself is awkward and clumsy. Bad omen.

Brian Freeman delivers a cheesy soap opera hoping to be a thriller. Joe Barrett is often much better than this, but, as several readers say, his female characters here are awful, as if he had a cold. The doctor is such a contrived bad guy that you never ever believe that he will turn out to be the villain. The cops and nurses are thinly drawn, improbable, weird creatures who do things that puzzle a reader who cares about any kind of credulity. The doctor's wife and her sister deliver a classic soap opera between the two of them: you could just see it on afternoon TV. The whole thing is a mess. I hope, for some reason that I don't understand, that Mr. Freeman has something better than this up his authorial sleeve.

REST OF SERIES MISSING, BUT SO WHAT!

There is something mechanical and insincere about this guy's work. He goes way too far off onto meaningless tangents. The plots are cluttered and transparent. He puuts no depth of feeling into his characters as he skips from one to another as he attempts to flush out a thin plot line. Most irritating to me is his use of gratuitous sex to liven (he thinks) things up. I went on to a non-series book, Bone House, where he sinks completely to "Romance Novel" status. If you have so little confidence in your writing skill that you must depend on pedophilia to draw attention to an otherwise weak story, full of patent characters, you are done as a writer and enter the world of sensationalist.

Joe Barrett did his best with this guy's substandard work. Perhaps he should get a new publisher, along with better editorial talent, and redo the manuscripts to a higher level. AS is, mediocre at best.