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"reads like a thriller"

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Terrific story behind a massive series of art swindles in the 1990's by a couple of somewhat talented gentlemen. The authors provide such great detail, you can feel as if you are looking over the shoulder of the swindler. Solid narration makes the audio book even more enjoyable.

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Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art

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By Laney Salisbury, Aly Sujo

Narrated By Marty Peterson

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Here is a tautly paced investigation of one the 20th century's most audacious art frauds, which generated hundreds of forgeries - many of them still hanging in prominent museums and private collections today. Provenance is the extraordinary narrative of one of the most far-reaching and elaborate deceptions in art history.
Andy says: "reads like a thriller"
"Catch Me If You Can"

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This book does a great job telling the story of how this young con man swindled millions of dollars from hotels and banks during a multi-year escapade through the US and Europe. After reading about Abagnale's prison life in France, that's one country where you should not break the law.

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Catch Me If You Can

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 36 mins)

By Frank W. Abagnale

Narrated By Barrett Whitener

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Frank W. Abagnale was one of the most daring conmen, forgers, imposters, and escape artists in history. In his brief but notorious criminal career, Abagnale donned a pilot's uniform and copiloted a Pan Am jet, masqueraded as the supervising resident of a hospital, practiced law without a license, passed himself off as a college sociology professor, and cashed over $2.5 million in forged checks, all before he was 21. His story is now a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.
Steve says: "Really entertaining!"
"not much sex, but a lot of moon"

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Another well crafted, non-fiction story about one misguided young man. Narration is so-so, but doesn't detract from the hilarity of it all.

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Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 33 mins)

By Ben Mezrich

Narrated By Casey Affleck

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Thad Roberts, a fellow in a prestigious NASA program had an idea - a romantic, albeit crazy, idea. He wanted to give his girlfriend the moon. Literally. Thad convinced his girlfriend and another female accomplice, both NASA interns, to break into an impregnable laboratory at NASA - past security checkpoints, an electronically locked door with cipher security codes, and camera-lined hallways - and help him steal the most precious objects in the world: the moon rocks. But what does one do with an item so valuable that it’s illegal even to own?
Michael says: "Don't let the narrator ruin it for you"

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High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed

"Unprocessed Pique"

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I've rated this book 3 stars because I just find the story of Everest absolutely fascinating and 'High Crimes' adds to this narrative in a way that, while sad, is important and convincing. What detracts from the account is the author's use of himself and his fellows as the unsullied center of this less than noble universe. I dislike it when participants in an event hold themselves aloof from judgement. Krakauer's genuine grief and contemplation of his own imperfection is what makes "Into thin air" so compeling and that introspection is completely lacking in this tale.
Journalists may make just as much money from the mountain as guides do after all - what does that do to their own involvement in the mountain's dramas? It would have been a better book had that question been added to the others.
Internal Combustion: The Story of a Marriage and a Murder in the Motor City

"There are no charmers here."

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A married school teacher drives to Home Depot on a rainy night and buys the hatchet she will soon use to kill her husband.

Interesting story, right?

No. It's actually really dull. I began listening to the audiobook because I wanted an answer to the question, "How do couples get to hatchet murder?". (I'm still not sure.)

I kept listening to the audiobook to answer the question, "How and why did Joyce Maynard write such a lousy book." That, for me, became a much more interesting mystery.

Here's what I think: Maynard knew fairly early on that she had no angle on the story and no affinity with the people involved, but she had bills to pay and was reluctant (as anyone would be) to eat all the time she'd spent researching with no payday. So she did what writers do - she put words on pages. What to include? Everything.Want to know what game the five year old daughter of the woman who now lives in the house where the murder was committed was playing when Maynard finally got the owners to agree to let her see the place? It's in there! Along with an account of every unreturned phone call and every interview request refused.

And there are lots and lots of those. Virtually no one with anything to say about the murder wants to say it to Joyce Maynard.

Desperate to convince people to open up, Maynard keeps sending the dittohead sportsfans she's trying to win over copies of her books. She wants them to believe (and to believe herself) that she will elevate their story with the power of her prose.

"Get away from my Escapade," say the sportsfans. They suspect she might be an elitist, feminist, liberal*.

And they're totally right.

If Maynard can't see or comprehend that the car enthusiast, sportsfans she's writing about DON'T READ, there is no way in hell she could ever tell this story. I mean, she can forgive the hatchet murder thing, but "Faulkner who?" blinds her to their humanity.

In other words, there is a class and culture disconnect in this book you can't believe. Maynard can make no judgment about anyone, or come down on any side, because she's judged everyone. She just can't admit it. She sounds like an earnest teen coming back from the retirement home saying, " Awwwww. Those old people were so sweet." She might as well be writing about Ewoks for all the depth and variation she's given them.

But that's just me getting something off my chest.

For the book, I thought it was dull-- all detail, no organizing prinicple or insight. Not captivating for either the characters or the deed. Go nowhere long.

For the narration - Appropriately midwestern. Good, workman-like job that doesn't call attention to itself. I've no idea why anyone would have a problem with it.

*Not that there's anything wrong with being an elitist, liberal, feminist- I do it all the time :-)
Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony

"Glad he and Lisa Pulizer wrote it."

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It's a great story. I side with the defense on evidence, so I enjoyed listening to Ashton lose again.

Be warned: If you want more incriminating evidence to be part of this book, you'll be disappointed. Nothing new is here revealed.
Presumed Guilty: Casey Anthony: The Inside Story

"Loved the book"

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I loved the book, but I also loved the verdict. If your mind is made up against Casey, I can't imagine you'd enjoy this book very much. If you're open to the defense, I think you'll find the book thought provoking and enjoyable. Even, dare I say, persuasive.

"Very informative"

23 of 24 helpful votes

I believe Cullen has gotten to the bottom of the mystery why Eric and Dylan went on their rampage. As the headline in Salon said, "Everything you know about Columbine is wrong." Cullen explains that the boys weren't outcasts, Goths, etc. and their victims weren't jocks, bullies, etc. In fact, their goal was to rack up the biggest kill in one act and go down in history with a huge impact by blowing up the entire school and killing 600 or more with their bombs. But their bombs didn't work. The bombs and what they did with the bombs proves that victim "choice" was arbitrary. At the beginning, they meant to blow up the Commons and kill *everyone.* At the end, they again tried to blow up their bombs and kill *everyone* who was trying to hide.

Cullen makes the case that Eric Harris was a classic psychopath, and I kept thinking if he had lived, he might have killed more. He might have found a way to get hold of a weapon that would have worked the way he intended his bombs to work that day. Harris and Klebold were kind of a modern-day Leopold and Loeb, and they planned their rampage for a year and were very smart in hiding their planning from parents and authorities. This was not just an excuse to take blame off the parents or the school...you'd have to read the book and see Cullen's convincing case.

I read a long time ago in Colin Wilson's "A Criminal History of Mankind" that an infant would blow up the entire world if it had the power, such is its rage that it is not getting a bottle right that moment. Cullen's take on Eric brought this back to me.

This was the gist of the book. This wasn't really a review but kind of a summary. But I think Cullen makes a convincing case.

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Columbine

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 9 mins)

By Dave Cullen

Narrated By Don Leslie

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Over the course of this gripping narrative, Dave Cullen approaches his subjects with unrivaled care and insight. What emerges are shattering portraits of the killers, the victims, and the community that suffered one of the greatest - and most socially and historically important - shooting tragedies of the 20th century.
Book reader says: "Truth and heartache"

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4.3 (2157 ratings)

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Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker

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- Kevin Mitnick , William L. Simon
Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 59 mins)

By Kevin Mitnick, William L. Simon

Narrated By Ray Porter

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Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world’s biggest companies—and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable.
Blaine says: "Worthy of five stars, if not more"
4.3 (1487 ratings)

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Columbine

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- Dave Cullen
Columbine

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By Dave Cullen

Narrated By Don Leslie

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Over the course of this gripping narrative, Dave Cullen approaches his subjects with unrivaled care and insight. What emerges are shattering portraits of the killers, the victims, and the community that suffered one of the greatest - and most socially and historically important - shooting tragedies of the 20th century.
Book reader says: "Truth and heartache"
4.3 (804 ratings)

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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

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- Vincent Bugliosi , Curt Gentry
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 33 mins)

By Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry

Narrated By Scott Brick

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Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.
Larry says: "What a great book."
4.3 (364 ratings)

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Conspiracy of Fools: A True Story

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- Kurt Eichenwald
Conspiracy of Fools: A True Story

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By Kurt Eichenwald

Narrated By Robertson Dean

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(76)
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Say the name 'Enron' and most people believe they've heard all about the story that imperiled a presidency, destroyed a marketplace, and changed Washington and Wall Street forever. But in the hands of Kurt Eichenwald, the players we think we know and the business practices we think have been exposed are transformed into entirely new, and entirely gripping, material.
Adam M Pokorski says: "Great Story"
4.4 (298 ratings)

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Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

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- Vincent Bugliosi
Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

ABRIDGED (18 hrs and 5 mins)

By Vincent Bugliosi

Narrated By Edward Herrmann

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Polls reveal that 85 percent of Americans believe there was a conspiracy behind Lee Harvey Oswald. Some even believe Oswald was entirely innocent. In this encyclopedic, absorbing audiobook, Vincent Bugliosi shows how the public has come to believe such lies about the day that changed the course of history. Bugliosi has devoted almost 20 years of his life to this project, and is determined to show that, despite the overwhelming popular perception, Oswald killed Kennedy and acted alone.
Laura says: "Drawn out"
4.3 (261 ratings)

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Under and Alone

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- William Queen
Under and Alone

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 14 mins)

By William Queen

Narrated By Don Leslie

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(261)
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In 1998, William Queen was a veteran law-enforcement agent with a lifelong love of motorcycles and a lack of patience with paperwork. When a "confidential informant" made contact with his boss at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, offering to take an agent inside the San Fernando chapter of the Mongols (the scourge of Southern California, and one of the most dangerous gangs in America), Queen jumped at the chance.
Richard says: "Great Listen"
4.3 (162 ratings)

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Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony

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- Jeff Ashton
Imperfect Justice: Prosecuting Casey Anthony

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 34 mins)

By Jeff Ashton

Narrated By Jeff Ashton

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It was the trial that stunned America, the verdict that shocked us all. On July 5, 2011, nearly three years after her initial arrest, Casey Anthony walked away, virtually scot-free, from one of the most sensational murder trials of all time. She'd been accused of killing her daughter, Caylee, but the trial only left behind more questions: Was she actually innocent? What really happened to Caylee? Was this what justice really looked like?
Wade says: "The Casey Anthony Saga - required reading"
4.3 (154 ratings)

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The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story

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- Richard Preston
The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story

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By Richard Preston

Narrated By James Naughton

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"This book will give you nightmares," cautions The New York Times. Richard Preston takes us inside the ongoing war against bioterrorism, investigating the anthrax attacks of October 2001 and the potential for a future bio-attack using smallpox or, worse yet, a new superpox virus resistant to all vaccines. "As exciting as the best thrillers, yet scarier by far, for Preston's pages deal with clear, present and very real dangers," says Publishers Weekly.
Mark says: "Excellent and Timely!"
4.4 (134 ratings)

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I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa

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- Charles Brandt
I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa

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By Charles Brandt

Narrated By Scott Brick

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"I heard you paint houses" are the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank "the Irishman" Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the walls and floors. In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews Frank Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more than 25 hits for the mob, and for his friend Hoffa.
Jean says: "Don't give up!"
4.3 (120 ratings)

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Conspiracy of Fools: A True Story

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- Kurt Eichenwald
Conspiracy of Fools: A True Story

ABRIDGED (9 hrs and 56 mins)

By Kurt Eichenwald

Narrated By Stephen Lang

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(16)
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(15)

Say the name 'Enron' and most people believe they've heard all about the story that imperiled a presidency, destroyed a marketplace, and changed Washington and Wall Street forever. But in the hands of Kurt Eichenwald, the players we think we know and the business practices we think have been exposed are transformed into entirely new, and entirely gripping, material. Conspiracy of Fools is an all-true financial and political thriller of cinematic proportions.
Sharon says: "Conspiracy of Fools"
4.3 (88 ratings)

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Under and Alone

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- William Queen
Under and Alone

ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 25 mins)

By William Queen

Narrated By William Queen

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(88)
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(10)
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(11)

In 1998, William Queen was a veteran law enforcement agent with a lifelong love of motorcycles and a lack of patience with paperwork. When a "confidential informant" made contact with his boss at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, offering to take an agent inside the San Fernando chapter of the Mongols (the scourge of Southern California, and one of the most dangerous gangs in America), Queen jumped at the chance.
Joesph says: "terrific"
4.3 (67 ratings)

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Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murder, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science

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- Dr. Bill Bass , Jon Jefferson
Beyond the Body Farm: A Legendary Bone Detective Explores Murder, Mysteries, and the Revolution in Forensic Science

ABRIDGED (6 hrs and 16 mins)

By Dr. Bill Bass, Jon Jefferson

Narrated By Tom McKeon

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(67)
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(24)
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(24)

A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition. Bill Bass' research at "the Body Farm" has revolutionized forensic science, helping police crack cold cases and pinpoint time since death. In this riveting book, the bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science, using cases from his career to take readers into the real world of "CSI".
Joanne says: "Liked it"

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The Devil in the White City

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- Erik Larson
The Devil in the White City

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 48 mins)

By Erik Larson

Narrated By Scott Brick

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(1197)
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In a thrilling narrative showcasing his gifts as storyteller and researcher, Erik Larson recounts the spellbinding tale of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Also available abridged.
D says: "A Rich Read!"
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People Who Eat Darkness: The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo - and the Evil That Swallowed Her Up

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- Richard Lloyd Parry
People Who Eat Darkness: The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo - and the Evil That Swallowed Her Up

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 8 mins)

By Richard Lloyd Parry

Narrated By Simon Vance

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(75)
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(60)
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Lucie Blackman - tall, blond, 21 years old - stepped out into the vastness of Tokyo in the summer of 2000 and disappeared. The following winter, her dismembered remains were found buried in a seaside cave. The seven months in between had seen a massive search for the missing girl involving Japanese policemen, British private detectives, and Lucie’s desperate but bitterly divided parents. Had Lucie been abducted by a religious cult or snatched by human traffickers? Who was the mysterious man she had gone to meet? And what did her work as a hostess in the notorious Roppongi district of Tokyo really involve?
La Becket says: "The best audiobook I have ever heard -- hands down"
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The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder

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- Charles Graeber
The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 35 mins)

By Charles Graeber

Narrated By Will Collyer

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(40)
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(34)
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After his December 2003 arrest, registered nurse Charlie Cullen was quickly dubbed "The Angel of Death" by the media. But Cullen was no mercy killer, nor was he a simple monster. He was a favorite son, husband, beloved father, best friend, and celebrated caregiver. Implicated in the deaths of as many as 300 patients, he was also perhaps the most prolific serial killer in American history.
Jacqueline says: "Death on the Night Shift"
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Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker

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- Kevin Mitnick , William L. Simon
Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 59 mins)

By Kevin Mitnick, William L. Simon

Narrated By Ray Porter

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(1898)
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(1898)

Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world’s biggest companies—and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable.
Blaine says: "Worthy of five stars, if not more"
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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

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- Vincent Bugliosi , Curt Gentry
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 33 mins)

By Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry

Narrated By Scott Brick

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(804)
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(685)
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(690)

Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.
Larry says: "What a great book."
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In Cold Blood

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- Truman Capote
In Cold Blood

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By Truman Capote

Narrated By Scott Brick

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Why we think it’s a great listen: It’s a story that most people know, told here in an unforgettable way – an audio masterpiece that rivals the best thrillers, thanks to Capote genre-defining words and Brick’s subtle but powerful characterizations. On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost no clues.
Lori says: "Finally!"
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

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- John Berendt
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

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By John Berendt

Narrated By Jeff Woodman

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Genteel society ladies who compare notes on their husbands' suicides. A hilariously foul-mouthed black drag queen. A voodoo priestess who works her roots in the graveyard at midnight. A prominent antiques dealer who hangs a Nazi flag from his window to disrupt the shooting of a movie. And a redneck gigolo whose conquests describe him as a "walking streak of sex".
Joey says: "A little slow, but entertaining"
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The Mammoth Book of Bizarre Crimes: Incredible Real-Life Murders

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- Robin Odell
The Mammoth Book of Bizarre Crimes: Incredible Real-Life Murders

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By Robin Odell

Narrated By David Shaw-Parker

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A gripping collection of stories of human criminality at its most bizarre.
These unusual, sensational murders recall not only gruesome historical crimes, but also touch on shocking and macabre modern murders. Included are details of groundbreaking advances in crime detection, law enforcement, and forensic science. This is the top-secret report on the most grisly, and unusual, criminal activity of our time.
Sires says: "True Crime for the Beach or Vacation Reader"
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The Professor and the Madman

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- Simon Winchester
The Professor and the Madman

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By Simon Winchester

Narrated By Simon Winchester

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Part history, part true-crime, and entirely entertaining, listen to the story of how the behemoth Oxford English Dictionary was made. You'll hang on every word as you discover that the dictionary's greatest contributor was also an insane murderer working from the confines of an asylum.
Jerry says: "Perfect example of a quality audible book."
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

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- Jon Krakauer
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

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By Jon Krakauer

Narrated By Scott Brick

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At the core of this book is an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon fundamentalist brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a revelation from God commanding them to kill their blameless victims. Weaving the story of the Lafferty brothers and their fanatical brethren with a clear-eyed look at Mormonism's violent past, Krakauer examines the underbelly of the most successful homegrown faith in the United States, and finds a distinctly American brand of religious extremism.
Elysabeth Cummings says: "Interesting @ arm's length"
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Columbine

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- Dave Cullen
Columbine

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By Dave Cullen

Narrated By Don Leslie

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(543)
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Over the course of this gripping narrative, Dave Cullen approaches his subjects with unrivaled care and insight. What emerges are shattering portraits of the killers, the victims, and the community that suffered one of the greatest - and most socially and historically important - shooting tragedies of the 20th century.
Book reader says: "Truth and heartache"
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A Rose for Her Grave - and Other True Cases: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 1

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- Ann Rule
A Rose for Her Grave - and Other True Cases: Ann Rule's Crime Files, Book 1

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By Ann Rule

Narrated By Laural Merlington

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"A Rose for Her Grave" - the principal story of this collection - vividly recreates the cautionary tale of Randy Roth, a misogynistic sociopath from the Pacific Northwest whose rage was directed primarily at women and children. Addicted to his own greed, Roth exercised a powerful aura of control over his victims, using his ability to charm and boyish good looks to lower their defenses. By the time they saw the reality of the madness in his eyes, it was usually too late.
Laura says: "Interesting nonfiction cases"

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Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America

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- Gilbert King
Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America

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By Gilbert King

Narrated By Peter Francis James

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Devil in the Grove is the winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Arguably the most important American lawyer of the 20th century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit Brown v. Board of Education before the U.S. Supreme Court when he became embroiled in an explosive and deadly case that threatened to change the course of the civil rights movement and cost him his life. Depsite death threats, the clan, and the urging of his associates, Marshall knew he had to defend "the Groveland Boys".
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Faces of Fraud: Cases and Lessons from a Life Fighting Fraudsters

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- Martin T. Biegelman
Faces of Fraud: Cases and Lessons from a Life Fighting Fraudsters

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By Martin T. Biegelman

Narrated By Ron Herczig

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Fraud is an evil with a life of its own that leaves a financial, repetitional, and emotional toll on its victims. While monumental scandals such as Enron, WorldCom, and Madoff's Ponzi scheme make the front pages, fraud is a daily occurrence impacting companies and individuals alike. Faces of Fraud reveals must-know characteristics of fraudsters and the skills needed to outwit them. Recognized Fraud-Fighting Expert Martin Biegelman draws from his 40 years of experience fighting fraud to profile not only the key traits fraudsters share, but also the qualities fraud examiners must possess to be successful.
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Homicidal

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- Paul Alexander
Homicidal

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By Paul Alexander

Narrated By Paul Christy

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Homicidal is the story of the almost 25-year serial-murder crime spree of Lonnie Franklin Jr., who is alleged to have killed at least ten women in Los Angeles, if not more. Nicknamed by the media the Grim Sleeper, because there appeared to be a 13-year lull in the killings, Franklin met most of the women through random encounters that ended in murder. Significant blunders by the Los Angeles Police Department helped Franklin avoid arrest for years.
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Murdered

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- Paul Alexander
Murdered

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By Paul Alexander

Narrated By Paul Christy

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LA Police Officer Stephanie Lazarus became the center of national attention in a sensational trial in Los Angeles, in March 2012, as the accused murderer of Sherri Rasmussen, her ex-lover's new wife of only three months. What had once seemed unthinkable, had suddenly become a reality. Nels Rasmussen, the victim's father, had, some 20 years prior, pleaded with LAPD to take a look at Lazarus as a possible suspect. His daughter had said that Lazarus had been "stalking" her, but Rasmussen was summarily dismissed by police and told that he should "Stop watching so much television."
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Horror in Hocking County

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- Don Canaan
Horror in Hocking County

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By Don Canaan

Narrated By Charles Craig

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Dale Johnston was arrested, tried and convictedfor the dismemberment murders of his stepdaughter, Annette Cooper, and her fiancé, Todd Schultz. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair. His conviction by a three-judge panel was later reversed by the Ohio Court of Appeals and that decision was subsequently upheld by Ohio's Supreme Court. However, the original question still remained: Was there a reasonable doubt?
A.R. says: "Boring...."
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The Price of Justice: A True Story of Greed and Corruption

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- Laurence Leamer
The Price of Justice: A True Story of Greed and Corruption

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By Laurence Leamer

Narrated By Malcolm Hillgartner

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This nonfiction legal thriller traces the 14-year struggle of two lawyers to bring the most powerful coal baron in American history to justice. Don Blankenship, head of Massey Energy since the early 1990s, ran an industry that provides nearly half of America’s electric power. But wealth and influence weren’t enough for Blankenship and his company, as they set about destroying corporate and personal rivals, challenging the Constitution, purchasing the West Virginia judiciary, and willfully disregarding safety standards in the company’s mines - mines in which scores died unnecessarily.
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The Mammoth Book of Bizarre Crimes: Incredible Real-Life Murders

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- Robin Odell
The Mammoth Book of Bizarre Crimes: Incredible Real-Life Murders

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By Robin Odell

Narrated By David Shaw-Parker

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A gripping collection of stories of human criminality at its most bizarre.
These unusual, sensational murders recall not only gruesome historical crimes, but also touch on shocking and macabre modern murders. Included are details of groundbreaking advances in crime detection, law enforcement, and forensic science. This is the top-secret report on the most grisly, and unusual, criminal activity of our time.
Sires says: "True Crime for the Beach or Vacation Reader"
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Anne Perry: The Murder of the Century

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- Peter Graham
Anne Perry: The Murder of the Century

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By Peter Graham

Narrated By Eric Brooks

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On June 22, 1954, teenage friends Juliet Hulme - better known as best-selling mystery writer Anne Perry - and Pauline Parker went for a walk in a New Zealand park with Pauline’s mother, Honora. Half an hour later, the girls returned alone, claiming that Pauline’s mother had had an accident. But when Honora Parker was found in a pool of blood with the brick used to bludgeon her to death close at hand, Juliet and Pauline were quickly arrested, and later confessed to the killing.
Helen Poe says: "Horrible reader"
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The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime

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- Adrian Raine
The Anatomy of Violence: The Biological Roots of Crime

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By Adrian Raine

Narrated By Jonathan Cowley

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A leading criminologist who specializes in the neuroscience behind criminal behavior, Adrian Raine introduces a wide range of new scientific research into the origins and nature of violence and criminal behavior. He explains how impairments to areas of the brain that control our ability to experience fear, make decisions, and feel empathy can make us more likely to engage in criminal behavior. He applies this new understanding of the criminal mind to some of the most well-known criminals in history. And he clearly delineates the pressing considerations this research demands.
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The Honeymoon Murder

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- Joshua Hammer
The Honeymoon Murder

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By Joshua Hammer

Narrated By Joshua Hammer

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Anni and Shrien Dewani's life together was the stuff of romance novels: Love at first sight, a whirlwind courtship, a wedding proposal in Paris after a flight on Shrien's private plane. Young, wealthy, and attractive, the Dewanis were the kind of couple that seemed immune to misfortune - until they arrived in Cape Town, South Africa on their honeymoon. Barely a day later, a brutal carjacking left Anni dead and Shrien wandering alone through one of South Africa's most dangerous neighborhoods. At first, Anni Dewani's death seemed to be a random tragedy. But the police investigating the killing soon began to suspect that something more nefarious had happened.
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Exposure: Inside the Olympus Scandal: How I Went from CEO to Whistleblower

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- Michael Woodford
Exposure: Inside the Olympus Scandal: How I Went from CEO to Whistleblower

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By Michael Woodford

Narrated By Michael Woodford

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When Michael Woodford was made president of Olympus - the company to which he had dedicated thirty years of his career - he became the first Westerner ever to climb the ranks of one of Japan’s corporate giants. Some wondered at the appointment - how could a gaijin who didn’t even speak Japanese understand how to run a Japanese company? But within months Woodford had gained the confidence of most of his colleagues and shareholders.
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Summary: Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

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- Save Time Summaries
Summary: Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

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Narrated By Dan McGowan

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WARNING: This is not the actual book Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly. Instead, in an engaging and easily digestible format, this concise summary works as an unofficial study guide or companion to listen to alongside the book.

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