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    Grant United States 01-02-13
    Grant United States 01-02-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Good and engaging. Easy to follow with good twist"
    Where does Blood Work rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    It is in the top 10


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

    It engaged and did a good job of keeping you thinking. Liked how the plot developed and the ultimate ending was not obvious through out the book. Liked that the good guys won but that was not always the case.


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

    No first one


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

    Neither just enjoyed the plot


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    Ken Scottsdale, AZ, United States 12-06-12
    Ken Scottsdale, AZ, United States 12-06-12 Member Since 2007

    Retired high tech CEO who raised quarter horses, pilots his own Bonanza A36 airplane, enjoys shooting sports and spending time with his lovely wife and family

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    "Long on detective work, short on action."

    This one has some mystery mixed with a heavy dose of detective work. The hero is not your normal tough guy who can brawl with the best. So instead of looking forward to the next confrontation, your attention is held by the intricacies of the analytical skills required on the detectives part to solve the mystery. Bottom line...it was a good listen.

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    Robynbird1 FL, USA 11-30-12
    Robynbird1 FL, USA 11-30-12 Member Since 2006

    Mimi

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    "XFBI Agent/Heart Transplant Patient Hunts Killer"
    If you could sum up Blood Work in three words, what would they be?

    Intriguing Inventive Exciting


    What other book might you compare Blood Work to and why?

    Can't think of one.


    What does Dick Hill bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Dick Hill's narration brings a steely, determined tone to the novel that might not come through as well by my reading the book.


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

    I listened to it in three sittings because I was so curious to know "who done it."


    Any additional comments?

    I would have preferred less four letter words. I did enjoy this book, though.

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    Sue Holmes Peoria, AZ USA 10-08-12
    Sue Holmes Peoria, AZ USA 10-08-12 Member Since 2004
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    "Mediocure"
    Would you try another book from Michael Connelly and/or Dick Hill?

    Would read another Connelly book, but not sure I'd like to listen to anything else narrated by Dick Hill. I like it when the narrator sounds like a real person rather than someone narrating a book. His delivery was way too dramatic for me.


    How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

    I may have preferred to read this book rather than listen to it--that may have made it more enjoyable.


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    Much too dramatic a delivery. He sounded like he was reading rather than acting out the book. Not good with the voices either.


    Was Blood Work worth the listening time?

    Not really.


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    Kristy WOODSTOCK, GA, United States 09-25-12
    Kristy WOODSTOCK, GA, United States 09-25-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Terry McCaleb Back in Action"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Blood Work to be better than the print version?

    Yes, and I did picture Clint Eastwood as McCaleb. It read very well.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    My favorite character is Terry McCaleb himself, of course. Because you're always with him, know what he's thinking, guessing his next moves. At times I felt like I was riding in the car with him on his chase for the evidence.


    Which character – as performed by Dick Hill – was your favorite?

    That would have to be Terry's sidekick, Buddy. He's irritating but also a good friend. The narrator portrayed him well.


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

    Yes, I could have easily read it in one sitting if I had the time. I tend to


    Any additional comments?

    I did not read the Terry McCaleb books in series order so it gave me the background I was missing. I like him even more now.

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    Joe Gilbert, AZ 08-27-12
    Joe Gilbert, AZ 08-27-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Better than the Movie"

    Very different and much better then the movie. Even if you have seen the movie, you don't know how this book will end. I enjoyed it.

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    Tom Fort Worth, TX, United States 07-12-12
    Tom Fort Worth, TX, United States 07-12-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Connelly Kills It!"

    Best Connelly book ever! I could not stop listening to this book. Terrel MacCaleb is a retired FBI profiler who recently had a heart transplant. He gets a visitor at his boat, a woman who tells him his heart came from a murder victim. She wants him to find the killer since the police have hit a wall. He can't keep himself from feeling guilty and inserts himself into the investigation. Little does he know how connected he has been to the case all along.

    The characters in this story are some of the best that Connelly has created so far. You can't help but become invested in their challenges and celebrations. The story takes some of the most unpredictable turns. When I thought I had things figured out Connelly throws me for a loop and blows my mind.

    I made the mistake of watching the movie after I lstened to this. The story had been changed to actually be more predictable and the things I thought I saw coming in the book actually happened in the movie. Skip the movie, read the book.

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    Rhonda WILBERFORCE NSW, Australia 06-09-12
    Rhonda WILBERFORCE NSW, Australia 06-09-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Outstanding"

    Yet another great book by Connelly. Kept me engrossed from beginning to end and who could be better narrating than Dick Hill one of my favourites.

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    Brian Apple Valley, CA, United States 05-25-12
    Brian Apple Valley, CA, United States 05-25-12 Member Since 2010

    Long haul commuter. Audiobooks keep me from causing serious physical harm to my fellow commuters. Bless you, Audible!

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    "Put on the "Must Listen To" List"

    I have long been a fan of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch series and so was familiar with former FBI Agent Terry McCaleb. I don't know why it took me so long to get to this book. This is Michael Connelly at his best. No wonder Clint did a movie using this book as the basis, which I have not seen but will be actively looking for.

    A great story with a happy ending.

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    Mark Houston, TX, United States 08-09-11
    Mark Houston, TX, United States 08-09-11 Member Since 2010
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    "Excellent Book"

    This book has everything you'd want from an audible book. Good characters, engrossing story, and good narration. Michael Connelly writes consistently good books. Sometimes I just use audible books to pass the time while driving to work. This one I was looking for excuses to get a few more minutes with the book. I highly recommend it.

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