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Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Janet Evanovich
- Narrated by Lorelei King
Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 7 mins)

By Janet Evanovich

Narrated By Lorelei King

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1183)
Performance
(1021)
Story
(1035)

After a slow summer of chasing low-level skips for her cousin Vinnie's bail bonds agency, Stephanie Plum finally lands an assignment that could put her checkbook back in the black. Geoffrey Cubbin, facing trial for embezzling millions from Trenton's premier assisted-living facility, has mysteriously vanished from the hospital after an emergency appendectomy. Now it's on Stephanie to track down the con man. Unfortunately, Cubbin has disappeared without a trace, a witness, or his money-hungry wife. Rumors are stirring that he must have had help with the daring escape...or that maybe he never made it out of his room alive.
G. House Sr. says: "Tedious Formulaic with same-old same-old"
"Another hit"

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

She is incredible breathing life into the characters

If you could take any character from Notorious Nineteen out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Stephanie, to tell her to enjoy having two men in her life

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Severe Clear: A Stone Barrington Novel, Book 24

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- by Stuart Woods
- Narrated by Tony Roberts
Severe Clear: A Stone Barrington Novel, Book 24

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 38 mins)

By Stuart Woods

Narrated By Tony Roberts

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(218)
Performance
(187)
Story
(186)

Stone Barrington is called to Bel-Air to oversee an exclusive event that will gather the top echelons of the beau monde: Hollywood starlets, socialites, politicos, billionaires from overseas. It’s a task in which Stone has a personal stake, and one that is made all the more pleasurable - though somewhat more complicated - with the arrivals of two beautiful women with whom he’s intimately acquainted. But the grand occasion has also attracted a dangerous criminal group with sinister plans....
drummin2life says: "Less Stone and Dino, more crap about the Wealthy"
"Terrific!!"

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Where does Severe Clear rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's well read and edited

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

The plot was excellent and the sidebars interesting.

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

He breathes life and emotion into the characters

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Terror In Bel Air

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Vanishing Act

UNABRIDGED
- by Thomas Perry
- Narrated by Joyce Bean
Vanishing Act

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 7 mins)

By Thomas Perry

Narrated By Joyce Bean

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(197)
Performance
(82)
Story
(83)

Jane Whitefield is a Native American guide who leads solitary outcasts through hostile territory to escape the vengeance of their enemies. But the shaded forest paths her Seneca ancestors might have followed on such missions have all been converted to superhighways, and now the safest way stations are crowded urban buildings that offer the camouflage of anonymity. Still, the supply of runaways - and the need for a woman who will take great risks to save them - have never been greater.
Cathy says: "The Book - 4 Stars; Narration - 3 Stars"
"Interesting relationship with Indians of New York"

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Would you listen to Vanishing Act again? Why?

No, I don't usually relisten to books

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character is a strong women

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration was good. I think the book would have been better with a man and women tandem narrating and the editing, towards the end, had repetitive issues.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Glory in Death: In Death, Book 2

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- by J. D. Robb
- Narrated by Susan Ericksen
Glory in Death: In Death, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 19 mins)

By J. D. Robb

Narrated By Susan Ericksen

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1655)
Performance
(893)
Story
(907)

The first victim was found lying on a sidewalk in the rain. The second was murdered in her own apartment building. Police lieutenant Eve Dallas had no problem finding connections between the two crimes. Both victims were beautiful and highly successful women. Their glamorous lives and loves were the talk of the city.
Josh says: "Great Listen!!!!!!!!"
"Well Written"

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

I would recommend this. It flowed and it was just enough characters that it made it easy to follow.

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed the ending.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Tenacity at it's best

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Murder of a Small-Town Honey: A Scumble River Mystery, Book 1

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- by Denise Swanson
- Narrated by Christine Leto
Murder of a Small-Town Honey: A Scumble River Mystery, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 25 mins)

By Denise Swanson

Narrated By Christine Leto

Overall
(64)
Performance
(61)
Story
(62)

When Skye Denison left Scumble River years ago, she swore she'd never return. But after a bout with her boyfriend and credit card rejection, she's back to home sweet - homicide....
Martha Orosz says: "Love this Series!"
"Can't wait to hear more"

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I totally enjoyed this book and look forward to hearing the series. I thought the characters were real and the suspense well written

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Naked in Death: In Death, Book 1

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- by J. D. Robb
- Narrated by Susan Ericksen
Naked in Death: In Death, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 19 mins)

By J. D. Robb

Narrated By Susan Ericksen

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(3024)
Performance
(1375)
Story
(1386)

Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over 10 years on the force, she's seen it all - and knows that her survival depends on her instincts. And she's going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire - and suspect in Eve's murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it's up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about - except the addictive hunger of needing his touch.
Felicity says: "Don't Judge the Series by the First Book!"
"Very well written and read"

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Would you listen to Naked in Death again? Why?

No, I've never listened or read a book more than once

Who was your favorite character and why?

Eve is the best. She's exactly how she should be.

What about Susan Ericksen’s performance did you like?

She did well with the changes in voices for changes in character

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wicked Business: Lizzy and Diesel, Book 2

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- by Janet Evanovich
- Narrated by Lorelei King
Wicked Business: Lizzy and Diesel, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs)

By Janet Evanovich

Narrated By Lorelei King

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(448)
Performance
(402)
Story
(401)

Lizzy Tucker’s once normal life as a pastry chef in Salem, Massachusetts, turns upside down as she battles both sinister forces and an inconvenient attraction to her unnaturally talented but off-limits partner, Diesel. When Harvard University English professor and dyed-in-the-wool romantic Gilbert Reedy is mysteriously murdered and thrown off his fourth-floor balcony, Lizzy and Diesel take up his 20-year quest for the Luxuria Stone, an ancient relic believed by some to be infused with the power of lust.
Lorena says: "Not her best"
"Wickedly Right On"

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

Probably. I went to a book signing with Janet and picked up the book and I'm looking forward to reading it soon.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Wicked Business?

In the sewer.

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

Lorelei is AWESOME and the main reason I continue to get this on audio. She can truly change the character so you almost think you're watching a movie version.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Wickedly Delicious

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Death Qualified: A Barbara Holloway Novel

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- by Kate Wilhelm
- Narrated by Anna Fields
Death Qualified: A Barbara Holloway Novel

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 25 mins)

By Kate Wilhelm

Narrated By Anna Fields

Overall
(194)
Performance
(48)
Story
(42)

Five years ago Barbara Holloway gave up practicing law, disillusioned with a profession that put politics before justice. Then she receives a phone call, with a simple message: "I need you."
Bryan says: "A decent time killer, editing bobbles are a bonus"
"Took a long time to get into"

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I probably wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. It took 4 1/2 hrs before I could get into the story and it wasn't until half way through the second set that I really got engaged.

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

I probably would have started with Nell's relationship then fast forward to the beginning of the book and move forward from there.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Whiskey Sour: A Jacqueline 'Jack' Daniels Mystery

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- by J. A. Konrath
- Narrated by Susie Breck , Dick Hill
Whiskey Sour: A Jacqueline 'Jack' Daniels Mystery

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 55 mins)

By J. A. Konrath

Narrated By Susie Breck, Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(564)
Performance
(278)
Story
(275)

Between avoiding the FBI and their moronic profiling computer, joining a dating service, mixing it up with street thugs, and parrying the advances of an uncouth PI, Lieutenant Jacqueline Daniels and her binge-eating partner Herb must catch a frightening maniac who calls himself "The Gingerbread Man" before he kills again...and Jack is next on his murder list.
Kari says: "Like the book but GRAPHIC details"
"Too graphic"

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Would you try another book from J. A. Konrath and/or Susie Breck and Dick Hill ?

I've already downloaded a few more books but based on their reviews I'm not so sure.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Whiskey Sour?

The first "attack" was overly graphic and the others toned down. I'll give a couple of more books a chance but if abuse towards women bothers you, don't read these.

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed the characters and how Jack interacts with them.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

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- by Alexander McCall Smith
- Narrated by Lisette Lecat
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 14 mins)

By Alexander McCall Smith

Narrated By Lisette Lecat

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1932)
Performance
(520)
Story
(521)

Mma "Precious" Ramotswe sets up a detective agency in Botswana on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, making her the only female detective in the country. At first, cases are hard to come by. But eventually, troubled people come to Precious with a variety of concerns. Potentially philandering husbands, seemingly schizophrenic doctors, and a missing boy who may have been killed by witch doctors all compel Precious to roam about in her tiny van, searching for clues.
Gene says: "Transcends its Genre"
"Great book about another culture"

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What did you love best about The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency?

I enjoyed the stories within the story. It was interesting to learn about some of the African culture.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency?

The ending.

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

Her accent and passion for the culture comes through in her voice

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

I don't think this would make a good movie.

Any additional comments?

I listen to books in my car and found the one voice and lack of too much fluctuation between characters difficult to follow, at first. She had me engaged after the second chapter and I found listening and driving doable. This would be a great book to just sit and listen. I'm not sure if I'll continue the series but after the ending, I'm tempted to see how it continues.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful