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Loy

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101 reviews
339 ratings
461 titles in library
14 purchased in 2013

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Kiss an Angel

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- by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
- Narrated by Anna Fields
Kiss an Angel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 24 mins)

By Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Narrated By Anna Fields

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Overall
(569)
Performance
(208)
Story
(210)

Arranged marriages seldom happen in modern America, so Daisy Devreaux hates her father's ultimatum: marry the humorless man he has picked for her, or go to jail. It's not much of a deal for Alex Markov, the prospective groom, either. He's got no time to indulge an uptown girl. So Alex puts Daisy to work in his traveling circus, expecting the harsh realities will break her. Instead, he finds she's got heart enough for both of them.
Loy says: "classic Susan Phillips"
"classic Susan Phillips"

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I really enjoy Susan Phillips books. this is a classic one. A little over the top with the "arranged" marriage but the circus theme is very funny. the people developed by the author are just great
check it out. if you love Phillips you will love this book

22 of 23 people found this review helpful
The Boyfriend

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- by Thomas Perry
- Narrated by Robertson Dean
The Boyfriend

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 41 mins)

By Thomas Perry

Narrated By Robertson Dean

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Overall
(156)
Performance
(129)
Story
(127)

Jack Till, who has retired from the LAPD after a respected career as a homicide detective, now works as a private investigator, comfortable chasing down routine cases while visiting his 24-year-old daughter, Holly, who has Down Syndrome. But when the parents of a recently murdered young girl, about Holly's age, ask for his help when the police come up empty, Till reluctantly takes the case.
Opule says: "Typical Thomas Perry"
"love Thomas Perry"

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this is another good one from Thomas Perry--
this is the second book about Jack Till.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Survivor

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- by Gregg Hurwitz
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Survivor

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 4 mins)

By Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated By Scott Brick

Overall
(449)
Performance
(394)
Story
(380)

Nate Overbay, a former soldier suffering from PTSD and ALS, goes to an 11th-floor bank and climbs out the bathroom window onto the ledge, ready to end it all. But as he’s steeling himself to jump, a crew of gunmen bursts into the bank and begins viciously shooting employees and customers. With nothing to lose, Nate climbs back inside, confronts the robbers, and with his military training, starts taking them out, one by one. The last man standing leaves Nate with a cryptic warning: “He will make you pay in ways you can’t imagine.” Soon enough, Nate learns what this means.
Suzan J. Dexter says: "Fantastic, Loved this book!!!"
"good"

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it took me a while to get into the book-- am not sure why -- stop about 2 hours in . A friend told me how much they enjoyed it I went ahead and got back to listening.

it was good! a few parts that were a little unbelievable but it was a good story. I have now read all of this authors work and must say it brings to the table a very good read-- I mean listen!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Option to Kill: A Nathan McBride Novel, Book 3

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- by Andrew Peterson
- Narrated by Dick Hill
Option to Kill: A Nathan McBride Novel, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 2 mins)

By Andrew Peterson

Narrated By Dick Hill

Overall
(511)
Performance
(438)
Story
(447)

When Nathan McBride receives a text message from someone who claims she’s been kidnapped, it triggers a deadly chain of events that has the potential to haunt him for the rest of his life. Nathan will soon learn that nothing from his past could ever prepare him for the crisis he’ll soon be facing. The girl’s name is Lauren and she’s just 12 years old.
Carla says: "An Outstanding Story with Engaging Characters"
"a nice story"

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I listened to this story-- I really like Nathan -- the story shows the author really does not know girls and it shows in the way he portrays her. It was little soap opera—a niece and now a sister –
Nathan shows he can get the job done even with an 11 year old girl in tow
Not much Harve.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Black Box: Harry Bosch, Book 18

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- by Michael Connelly
- Narrated by Michael McConnohie
The Black Box: Harry Bosch, Book 18

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 29 mins)

By Michael Connelly

Narrated By Michael McConnohie

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Overall
(1392)
Performance
(1175)
Story
(1150)

In a case that spans 20 years, Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to a file from 1992, the killing of a young female photographer during the L.A. riots. Harry originally investigated the murder, but it was then handed off to the Riot Crimes Task Force and never solved. Now Bosch's ballistics match indicates that her death was not random violence, but something more personal, and connected to a deeper intrigue. Like an investigator combing through the wreckage after a plane crash, Bosch searches for the "black box", the one piece of evidence that will pull the case together.
Joanna says: "Contrary to the tagline, Harry Bosch is not back!"
"typical Bosch"

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this is a typical Bosch-- nothing special but just a good story. If you love Bosch you will want to listen to this story. -- It is not his best but I enjoyed it.
I love Harry and his life.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lockdown

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- by Sean Black
- Narrated by Elijah Alexander
Lockdown

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 13 mins)

By Sean Black

Narrated By Elijah Alexander

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(1)
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(1)
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(1)

It may be Christmas Eve in New York, but for ex-military bodyguard Ryan Lock it's business as usual. His task: to protect the CEO of the world's largest bio-technology company from a group of radical, and highly determined, activists. But when a failed assassination attempt leaves the streets of midtown littered with bodies, and hours later the son of the company's chief research scientist is abducted from his Upper West Side prep school, Lock's hunt for the boy turns into an explosive game of cat and mouse.
Loy says: "just okay"
"just okay"

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this book started out good. the bodyguard who saves the day. then it gets almost unbelievable-- there were too many subplots. without using spoilers the last 3/4 of the book was crazy. this could have been a 5 star story -- if there were not so many crazy backstories for almost everyone in the book.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Last Man: A Novel

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- by Vince Flynn
- Narrated by George Guidall
The Last Man: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 57 mins)

By Vince Flynn

Narrated By George Guidall

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Overall
(2376)
Performance
(2061)
Story
(2037)

The four dead guards didn’t concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they’d been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn’t just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA’s clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman’s hands during his tenure as the master of black ops and no one with a shred of sense wanted to know the details of how that money had been spent.
Scott C. says: "Couldn't be better...except"
"good story"

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I enjoyed this latest installment in Mitch Rapp -- Good guys bad guys . and the good guys wins

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Paradise City: A Joe Gunther Mystery, Book 22

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- by Archer Mayor
- Narrated by William Dufris
Paradise City: A Joe Gunther Mystery, Book 22

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 57 mins)

By Archer Mayor

Narrated By William Dufris

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(11)
Performance
(7)
Story
(8)

Joe Gunther and his team at the Vermont Bureau of Investigation are alerted to a string of unrelated burglaries across Vermont. Someone, in addition to flatscreens, computers, and stereos, has also been stealing antiques and jewelry. Meanwhile, in Boston, an elderly woman surprises some thieves in her Beacon Hill home and is viciously murdered. The Boston police find that not only is the loot similar to what's being stolen in Vermont, but it may have the same destination.
Jennifer says: "Solid member of the Vermont series"
"good hidden gem"

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I bought this with a credit and thought it might be good. and it was, I enjoyed the story of Joe Gunther. I am going to listen to other ones. it is a good solid story of cops doing their job and solving the mystery

a very nice story

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Tough Customer: A Novel

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- by Sandra Brown
- Narrated by Victor Slezak
Tough Customer: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 38 mins)

By Sandra Brown

Narrated By Victor Slezak

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Overall
(288)
Performance
(86)
Story
(86)

From acclaimed best-selling author Sandra Brown, Tough Customer is a heart-pounding tale about obsession and murder, the fragile nature of relationships, and, possibly, second chances.
J. Gall says: "Really like Sandra Brown"
"I really enjoyed it"

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I have had this book for 2 years, and just now decided to listen. -- I read all the reviews and they were not very good.
Now I do not know why, it is a great book -- just like Sandra Brown.

the going back and forth to the past to tell part of the story is a trademark for her. I really liked this book, and wonder why it took me so long ..
on a side note, Envy by Sandra Brown is one of my all time favorites, this is almost as good.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Risk Agent

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- by Ridley Pearson
- Narrated by Tom Haberkorn
The Risk Agent

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 11 mins)

By Ridley Pearson

Narrated By Tom Haberkorn

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Overall
(52)
Performance
(40)
Story
(43)

Grace Chu is an American-educated Chinese national now working as a forensic accountant after serving in the Chinese army as an intelligence officer. John Knox is an American who parlayed his military service during the first Iraqi war into a lucrative import/export business, which now provides him the official access he needs to work freelance undercover operations throughout the world. Both are highly skilled operatives capable of deft subterfuge or extreme violence, if circumstances require.
Dave Staats says: "Ridley is back, but he wasn't far away."
"good story"

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I thought the story was very good. in spite of the ready. I usually can ignore a reader and just listen to the story but everytime I went back to the book it was hard to get back into it. that said it was fast paced story and very enjoyable

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hard Target: A Novel

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- by Howard Gordon
- Narrated by MacLeod Andrews
Hard Target: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 4 mins)

By Howard Gordon

Narrated By MacLeod Andrews

Overall
(107)
Performance
(88)
Story
(81)

Gideon Davis has settled into the quiet life of an academic and is weeks away from being married when he discovers evidence of an impending terrorist attack on U.S. soil. He brings his suspicions to his ex-girlfriend, FBI Agent Nancy Clement, but her bosses are leery of Gideon’s source: a meth-head informant affiliated with a white supremacist group. Both Gideon and Nancy become increasingly convinced that a serious plot exists, but their informant is murdered before they can get more details from him.
Ron says: "Entertaining"
"the good guys win"

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I really enjoyed this book I listened to it in just a few days. the plot is excitiing and the good guys win

the bad guys are reallly resourseful and it takesa a hero to save the day!!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful