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Title: The Death Planner

Subtitle: Storage Ghost Murders, Book 6

Author: Gillian Larkin

Narrator: Guy Hanson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-16

Publisher: Gillian Larkin

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

A cozy murder mystery with ghosts.

Grace Abrahams helps ghosts - particularly those who were murdered. She meets the ghosts at storage locker auctions.

Grace meets Jenny Lorrimer. Jenny was strangled by the lead of her headset. Grace finds out that Jenny was an events planner and she was murdered at a wedding that she'd organized. Grace delves further and discovers two suspects - Jenny's sister and Jenny's best friend. A shocking discovery leads her down a different route.

Members Reviews:

Humorous and cozy mystery

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

I definitely would recommend it. It is easy to listen to and follow along with the sleuthing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Grace of course, because she cares so much about people or ghosts she has never before met.

Which scene was your favorite?

I like the multitude of ghosts filling the kitchen needing Grace's help.

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

It was very touching when Grace thought of Frankie finding "the one" and wondering if she would.

Any additional comments?

Grace meets and takes home the ghosts, who seem to be attached to some item, at storage locker auctions that she goes to with her brother, Frankie. The brother and sister run a second-hand store which also houses its own resident helpful ghost. This is a wonderful humorous mystery with twists, turns and some cute characters. I would like the whole series on audio.

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Title: The Shamrock Case

Subtitle: Amelia Moore Detective Series Volume 2

Author: Linda Weaver Clarke

Narrator: Diane Lehman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-15

Publisher: Red Mountain Shadows Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Amelia Moore, the founder of the Moore Detective Agency, specializes in missing persons. Her cases have taken her to some very interesting places and put her in some dangerous situations, but she always solves the case. With the help of Rick Bonito, her new partner, her business is flourishing. When Amelia is hired to search for her client's grandparents, the case takes them to Ireland. Kate must learn about her heritage. Who are her grandparents and could they still be alive after all these years? Why did her parents leave Ireland suddenly and move to America? Is there more to this case than meets the eye?

Members Reviews:

Sweet, Simple, Romantic Mystery

This was a sweet and simple romantic mystery. Amelia Moore and her detective partner Rick Bonito head to Ireland to search for their clients biological grandparents. This is book 2 of the Amanda Moore detective series. While I did not read book 1, this book stands on its own.

Amelia and Rick are both very likable characters. It was fun to see how their relationship is evolving. The plot is rather simple but it is very enjoyable. It is a good, clean story. This book would be very appropriate for teens and even preteens. It reminded me of the Nancy Drew books I read as a kid.

I received the Audible version of this book in exchange for an honest review and I do think that the narration enhanced the book. The narrator did a good job with the voices except for the youngest and the oldest of the characters.

Sweet little mystery!

I liked that this one wasn't about "catching the bad guy" but about helping a girl find her family. This is a good clean, sweet and fun mystery with a little romance on the side.

I love how Amelia and Rick work together. They are a great team! I am getting quite attached to these two. Amelia has good instincts when it comes to what she does best - detective work. And Rick is great at what he does best - protecting and loving Amelia! I like how this series is very slowly building their relationship.

I love all the talk and descriptions about the food and Rick's love of it! It's cute. Linda has done a great job with the character development and keeping up the personalities throughout the books. Also , equally important is how some of the themes are traveling through the series - the bucket lists, their budding romance etc. Each book is a nice continuation of their lives but also each book could be read alone with no problem.

If you would like a nice sweet romantic cozy mystery - you should try one of the books in this series. I also think these books would be good for a teenager. They are clean and interesting enough to keep your attention.

The Audio - I thought the reader did a great job with all the different accents! She is definitely a talented reader.

Thank you Linda for sending me this Audio copy of your book for my honest review!

Romance, mystery, and travel. Oh my!

This was another sweet and cute mystery detective book in the Amelia Moore Detective Series. Though I think you could read this book without having read the first in the series, I appreciated seeing how the relationship between the two lead characters develops, seeing the continuation of the theme of the "bucket list," and getting to know the characters develop. This is a very clean book - no foul language or sex scenes, which I appreciate.

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Title: Cicero's Dead

Author: Patrick H. Moore

Narrator: Charles Kahlenberg

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-23-15

Publisher: U.S. iNDiE BOOKS

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Stunning Hollywood Hills heiress Jade Lamont appears to have it all - the brains, the smashing looks, the cool job with the A-list law firm, and the string of hunky boyfriends. Then her father, Cicero, is murdered under mysterious circumstances, her mother commits suicide, and her beloved brother, Richard, vanishes without a trace. Jade is frantic, and she turns to Nick Crane - an old school PI with a huge heart, nerves that bend but do not break, and an intriguing crew of formidable helpers. The trail is hot, and it leads Crane to doctors on the take, crooked big-time lawyers, fake cops, murderous thugs, and Arnold Clipper, man-about-town and a cruel and challenging antagonist. As the body count mounts, Nick must use every ounce of his cunning and courage to find Richard, keep Jade alive, and bring the menacing Clipper to justice.

Members Reviews:

Well narrated and written!

A bit on the dark side at times, which actually added to the intrigue and feelings/emotions you had for the characters on all sides of the struggle. Each charter was well defined and brought to life by the narrator. Especially enjoyed the character of Bobby! I was riveted throughout the story. Thank you Charles for your superb performance and recommendations!!

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Title: The Bainbridge Killings

Author: Rick Soper

Narrator: Mike Romano

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-23-15

Publisher: Rick Soper

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Bainbridge Island is west of Seattle across the Puget Sound. The Island is approximately the same size as Manhattan, but there are just over 20,000 people who live there. Bainbridge Island is filled with soaring forests, plush landscapes, gorgeous views, and expensive waterfront homes. It's the kind of place you go to retire, to vacation, or to really relax and enjoy life. It's not the kind of place you go to die.

But people are....

In this prequel to The Rock Star, Jon Stevens is in his prime, and he is forced to go to Bainbridge Island undercover to investigate the deaths of three couples. The local Sheriff has classified the deaths as suicides, but Stevens thinks they're killings, and with just over 20,000 inhabitants on the Island, Bainbridge has a small town feel, where everybody knows everybody else's business, so Stevens has to investigate without the killer knowing he's there. Which could be next to impossible.

Members Reviews:

Excellent

I recommend this. I wish it were longer. I wanted more. I especially liked the narration.

Well written, wanted it to be longer

So when is the sequel coming out? That house he bought has to have a purpose.

The Bainbridge Killings

I really liked this one.Mike Romano was a great narrator.VERY intenseCouples are commiting suicide on a remote island.After the 3rd time the cops call in a pro.I was given this book free for an honest review.

Great short novel

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

I do recommend this one. The lugubrious tones of Mike Romano drive along the tree lined coast of Bainbridge Island. The story centers around a lone detective in his quest to find a killer on a small island off the coast of Seattle Washington, near where I believe the author himself lives. After listening to it on my commute to work, an hour each way, I ended up listening to it all when I got home.

Mike Romano has that fun voice that echoes back to the 30's and Rick Soper's detective Stevens follows just enough cliches to let you know what kind of book it's going to be without going overboard.

What did you like best about this story?

It kept moving along at a good pace. The short novel genre leaves no fat on the meat.

Have you listened to any of Mike Romanos other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I haven't. But I will now.

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

It made me curious about how people hide their valuables. How do the super rich hide their stuff, what do they hide and how would someone get at them? I caught myself saying, "I never thought about that before." No big laughs or tears in this one, just good intrigue.

Any additional comments?

Now I want to visit Washington again. Rent a place for a few days and just read, eat and wander.

It was interesting and had a decent plot

What made the experience of listening to The Bainbridge Killings the most enjoyable?

It was from a local area and the characters were interesting.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Picked up the pace a little bit, the reading was a bit slow.

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

No, it took me a little while and it is not a very long story.

Any additional comments?

Overall the book is worth listening to, the plot is interesting and the characters are not flat.

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Title: Silent City

Subtitle: A Claire Codella Mystery, Book 1

Author: Carrie Smith

Narrator: Nicol Zanzarella

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-13-15

Publisher: Crooked Lane

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

The world of New York City school politics takes a deadly turn when Hector Sanchez, the popular principal of an up-and-coming public school, is murdered. Detective Claire Codella catches the high-profile case while she's still struggling to get back up to speed. This is her first case since taking leave to battle cancer.

Still recovering and still fighting to fit back in at the precinct, Codella must contend with a new partner and an old disease to find out who killed Hector Sanchez. As she investigates, she turns up question after question - and finding the answers may cost Codella her life.

Critic Reviews:

''Well-crafted...an insightful glimpse into the emotions and consequences of being a cancer survivor.'' (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

My new favorite female detective

Nothing better than finding a police procedural that bring new life to the form. Right way I was hooked by the lead character, Claire Codella. She's just finished a battle with cancer but now has to fight to get her life back. Does she still have what it takes to be a top NYC detective? Or is she still lost in that chemo fog? There's not a trace of self-pity in this tough woman but plenty of vulnerability. Reminds me of the Prime Suspect series where both the plot and the lead character are rich and compelling. The supporting cast is full of surprises and getting to see behind the curtain of the New York public school system is fascinating. When a book like this hooks me I don't get much else done, stay up too late, and end up missing my subway stop. But it's so worth it. Can't wait for the next one.

Bravo, Carrie Smith!!

I read a lot of mysteries and this was one I couldn't put down until the last page. Loved the turns and twists of the plot. Since I lived in New York for many years, I loved her descriptions of the city. It felt like I was back home. Also, it was apparent that the author knows what a woman goes through when she receives a diagnosis and treatment for cancer. When is another Claire Cordella mystery going to be published? I will be first in line.

Well done, Carrie Smith!

Claire Codella, the star of Silent City, is hard as nails, yet vulnerable . . . all business, yet compassionate. The intriguing case, authentic dialogue, and widely diverse cast of characters kept me engaged from "Reilly's got a body ..." through the surprising and satisfying ending. I look forward to a sequel!

The most fun I've had reading a mystery in quite a while

This is the best kind of mystery novel! The pace is fast, at times so fast that I had to stop, take a breath and go back a couple of pages and read again more slowly, so that I wouldn't miss a thing. The reader is treated like a smart co-investigator, and I felt that I was putting the clues together at the same time as Claire Codella, the determined, tough, smart, compelling, gritty protagonist. About 2/3 of the way through the novel, I started to have a sneaking suspicion, that turned out to be half-right, about who the culprit might be, and the best part is that I was hoping I was wrong as much as dreading I would be right. Both the "good guys" and the "villains" are never less that interesting and always intriguing. No one is two-dimensional, and every character has earned his or her place at the table.

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Title: "A" is for Amethyst

Subtitle: An Alpha Adventure Book 1

Author: K.T. Tomb

Narrator: Kerrie Seymour

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-15

Publisher: K.T. Tomb

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Was a rare amethyst mine illegally seized from the Japanese ancestors of a well-known Atlanta family, just after World War II?

Four months ago, anthropologist professor Travis Monahan got shot while on an investigation of the mysterious floating city at Baikal. Suffering from PTSD, he's been holed up in their Atlanta office with his Jack Russell terrier and his brooding thoughts.

One of the partners, Savannah Summers, convinces him to take this case. Their new client, Miya Richards, hires them to search for the purported mine and its missing property deed, which she claims were seized from her grandmother's family.

While uncovering clues in the old quarter of Tochigi, Japan, the intrepid duo runs into a man who reveals that his uncle once tried to investigate and was never seen again. He does, however, tip them off to the Himiko Corporation.

Travis and Savannah go to Himiko, pretending to be research geologists. The head honcho immediately clams up and on their way out, a Yakuza biker gang pursues them. As action and clues lead the adventurers into the mountains, relentless descendants of the evil, rich Kinagawas and their ilk thwart them at every turn.

Their lives are at stake and Travis realizes this case is not as straightforward as it first seemed.

Members Reviews:

Fast-Paced and Action-Packed Adventure

Any additional comments?

"A" IS FOR AMETHYST byK.T. Tomb is the first book in the Alpha Adventures series. Not really knowing what to expect with this book, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! The story is quick-paced with a few plot twists and lots of action.

The story centers around Travis Monahan who is an anthropologist professor who was shot while investigating a location for the adventure agency Alpha Adventures. Travis is 4 months into a drunken stupor when one of the partners, Savannah Summers, decides to take him on another adventure instead of checking him into rehab. Alpha Adventures is hired by a prominent Atlanta woman to search for a long-lost rare amethyst mine in Japan that was purportedly stolen from her grandmothers family at the end of WWII. The rest of the story is watching Travis transform into a functioning adult (rather than merely a drunk), embrace the investigation, and help solve the mystery of the missing mine.

Kerrie Seymour's narration was really good. She brought the characters to life, completely drawing me into the story. She uses a variety of voices, giving all characters their own unique voice, and seamlessly switches between genders and characters with ease. I'm really looking forward to listening to the next adventure written by KT Tomb and narrated by Kerrie Seymour!

Theft of an Inheritance

"A" is for Amethyst starts with anthropologist professor Travis Monahan suffering from PTSD after being shot four months ago while investigating the mysterious floating city at Baikal. Travis is basically a drunk trying to deal with the trauma of being shot with his Jack Russell terrier.

His partner Savannah Summer persuaded him in taking a case of a purported mine and a missing deed for their new client Miya Richards. They traveled to Japan to following the clues leading to Himiko Corporation.

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Title: Mosaics: A Thriller

Subtitle: Track Presius, Book 2

Author: E.E. Giorgi

Narrator: D. Joseph Fenaughty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-15-15

Publisher: Elena E. Giorgi

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

From the award-winning author of Chimeras

The line between hunter and hunted is about to blur.

Dubbed the Byzantine Strangler because of the mysterious mosaic tiles he leaves at the crime scene, a new serial killer is stalking the streets of Los Angeles. Racing to decipher the code encrypted in the tiles before the killer strikes again, Detective Track Presius faces a new challenge: the "awakened" genes that make his vision and olfactory sense so sharp are now taking a toll on his life. When a new set of tiles appears in his own backyard, Track makes a chilling realization: those very same genes that are threatening his life are drawing the Byzantine Strangler closer and closer. The line between hunter and hunted has suddenly blurred. Will Track be the next piece of the mosaic puzzle?

Members Reviews:

complex and never predictable

What made the experience of listening to Mosaics: A Thriller the most enjoyable?

Once again, E.E. Giorgi wrote a complicated and thrilling thriller. I generally don't read mysteries since they don't focus that much on character, but E.E. really has created a complex character in Track Presius. Every time I started to think that I knew where things were going, they took another path, so there was tension until the end. I like her books because she includes thought-provoking ideas about genetics. The only thing I would have liked more of, is more about Track's genetics and how they are affecting him and driving him here....

Have you listened to any of D. Joseph Fenaughtys other performances before? How does this one compare?

D. Joseph Fenaughty is a perfect narrator for this series: he really creates a perfect noirish cop's voice!

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

No extreme reactions... I just would like how the action would take all these new twists that I couldn't predict...

a who-done-it with not enough info

A series of brutal murders drags detective Track Presius back from a prolonged sabbatical. The killer leaves strange and subtle clues, like colored mosaic tiles at the scene. But there are inconsistencies to the crimes, things that dont add up. Presius follows the winding trail as the bodies pile up, victims and investigators alike. Until even Presius is being stalked and investigated. Nothing is as it seems, and everyone is a suspect, even Presius.

Mosiacs is a who-done-it with not enough information for the listener to potentially figure out the story for him or herself. There are leaps in discovery that sometimes seem strange and out of place to the plot. Presius is just too lucky sometimes, incredibly unlucky at other times. This is not a deal breaker, many listeners of detective and mystery novels, simply enjoy the ride, letting the author lay out the story for you. The novel is violent, but the violence (and there is plenty of it) seems cartoonish and gratuitous, though not particularly shocking considering the means by which the victims were murdered.

The story is performed by D Joseph Fenaughty who does a passable job. His staccato delivery creates the necessary dark mood, but sometimes drags his sentences too long for comfort. It is recommended you listen to a sample to see if his style is right for you.

If you like murder mysteries, you may enjoy the cat and mouse game.

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Titel: Landpartie (Allgäu-Krimi 3)

Autor:: Jürgen Seibold

Erzähler: Hans Jürgen Stockerl

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-03-15

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 6 Stimmen

Kategorien: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Das idyllische Bad Hindelang bereitet sich auf das alljährliche "Jochpass Memorial" vor - ein spektakuläres Bergrennen für Oldtimer. Der Titelverteidiger Rudi Groß geht als Favorit ins Rennen, doch in einer der letzten Kurven verliert er die Kontrolle über seinen Wagen und stürzt in die Tiefe. Schnell steht fest: Der Oldtimer war manipuliert.

Als Kommissar Hansen mit seinen Ermittlungen beginnt, stößt er auf wahre Besessenheit und Oldtimer-Fans, die um jede Schraube ihrer auf Hochglanz polierten Schätze kämpfen.

>> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

©2014 Piper Verlag GmbH (P)2015 Audible GmbH

Kritik Bewertungen:

Seibold erzählt schnörkellos mit viel Lokalkolorit. (...) "Landpartie" ist leichte, unterhaltsame und regional eingefärbte Krimi-Kost. Futter für Sofa-Tage.

-- Allgäuer Zeitung

Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Entertaining

Another enjoyable audio book with an interesting subject and well written story. I love the "Heimat" feeling and am eager to download the next Allgäu Krimi.

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Title: Double Dip Dilemma

Subtitle: Caesars Creek Mystery Series Book 5

Author: Constance Barker

Narrator: Angel Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-15

Publisher: Constance Barker

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

There he sat, amidst the rubble, taking a toke on his cigar.

One of Caesars Creek's oldest residents is front and center to a suspicious car accident on Main Street. Tara, Stormi and Bruce are on the scene, but the woman in the center of it all blames a family member. Could this woman be right or should the police suspect her as well? Find out in the latest story in the Caesars Creek Mystery Series.

Members Reviews:

Superb!

The narration of this story truly brought out the emotion of the text. I could feel suspense and mystery the whole time that I listened! The story flows beautifully, thanks to Clark's ability to personify characters with her voice.

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Title: Murder in the Presidio

Subtitle: A Peyton Brooks' Mystery Volume 6

Author: M.L. Hamilton

Narrator: Kelley Hazen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-15

Publisher: ML Hamilton

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective

Publisher's Summary:

Life has become increasingly complicated for San Francisco Inspector Peyton Brooks. With a past murder suspect living in the spare bedroom, an abusive receptionist bunking on the couch, an ex-boyfriend about to marry another woman, and her own mother in a relationship with a bigot, Peyton doesn't think her life can get much more difficult.

Until her partner of eight years is suspected of murder.

With a serial killer still on the loose in the city, Peyton must find a way to keep Marco from winding up in prison himself.

Members Reviews:

Can't wait for the next one

Would you consider the audio edition of Murder in the Presidio to be better than the print version?

I love the audio version because it creates a special atmosphere for the whole story that I would miss in the print version. I have an image in my head for each character because of the narrator's performance. I'm dying to know what happens next, but I won't read the following book, I'd much rather listen to it.

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

Yes. There are many interesting story lines in this book. Most of all I have my own theories about the bad guy and I love how the characters' personal lives get more and more complex.

Have you listened to any of Kelley Hazens other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. I love how she narrates all of Peyton Brooks mysteries. She has great timing for all the dialogue and is an excellent performer. It's not just about reading clearly and with a good voice, you have to engage the listener and she definitely does that.

Any additional comments?

Get the audio version of this series and I guarantee that the experience will be completely different and more exciting. Can't wait for the next book!

KEEP THEM COMING!

It doesn't get any better than this. I truly love these characters. I hate it when the audiobook ends. I can't wait for the next one. Great crime. Resolution of older story lines. Fabulous unrequited love and romance. Go Peyton! Jake, Marco, Marco's family, the cops at the precinct.... It's a listeners dream of a series. I'm hooked.