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Sheila Lucas

I like mysteries, suspense and thrillers. Occasionally I will listen to some scifi or fantasy.

Member Since 2011

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21 reviews
35 ratings
90 titles in library
2 purchased in 2013

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The Firefly

UNABRIDGED
- by P. T. Deutermann
- Narrated by Dick Hill
The Firefly

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 53 mins)

By P. T. Deutermann

Narrated By Dick Hill

Overall
(219)
Performance
(103)
Story
(108)

At midnight, in a secret medical clinic in Washington, D.C., two foreign doctors and their team are completing plastic surgery on an anonymous client who is changing the appearance of his face, among other things. After the procedure, the client begins to stir - and suddenly the operating room erupts in violence, and the clinic is ablaze.
Richard says: "A good listen, but ending defies credulity...."
"Fantastic twists"

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This plot was so intense I didn't want to quit listening! Enjoyed every minute of it. Of course Dick Hill was fabulous as always. I don't normally go for the whole government conspiracy/spy type novels but I have to say that this book left me wanting more!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In Session: Dr. Morgan Snow with Steve Berry's Cotton Malone, Lee Child's Jack Reacher & Barry Eisler's John Rain

UNABRIDGED
- by M. J. Rose
- Narrated by Natalie Ross , Phil Gigante , Scott Brick , Barry Eisler , Dick Hill
In Session: Dr. Morgan Snow with Steve Berry's Cotton Malone, Lee Child's Jack Reacher & Barry Eisler's John Rain

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 44 mins)

By M. J. Rose

Narrated By Natalie Ross, Phil Gigante, Scott Brick, and others

Overall
(859)
Performance
(708)
Story
(726)

As a therapist specializing in sexual issues, psychiatrist Dr. Morgan Snow isn't easily shocked, or shaken, as readers of the popular "Butterfield Institute" novels know. There are times, however, when the need for her services leads her out of the office... and into unfamiliar worlds. In these stories, the therapist matches her wits -and her training - against three men of mystery: Jack Reacher, John Rain, and Cotton Malone.
Rose says: "Thank you for the free story, however........"
"Didn't like the story line, couldn't finish it"

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What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I didn't like the whole erotica theme.

What could M. J. Rose have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Not really sure, I am glad I didn't pay for the book though.

How could the performance have been better?

I didn't like the switch between voices, individually they were okay but, the dialogue just didn't grip me.

What character would you cut from In Session: Dr. Morgan Snow with Steve Berry's Cotton Malone, Lee Child's Jack Reacher & Barry Eisler's John Rain?

Cotton Malone

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Greywalker: Greywalker, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Kat Richardson
- Narrated by Mia Barron
Greywalker: Greywalker, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 8 mins)

By Kat Richardson

Narrated By Mia Barron

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(473)
Performance
(227)
Story
(230)

Kat Richardson excels at creating vivid, fast-moving novels that blend urban fantasy with paranormal mystery. In Greywalker, Seattle P.I. Harper Blaine is viciously attacked and murdered - but after exactly two minutes, somehow she returns to life. Now she's seeing strange things all around her - dark visions from the shadow world - and living a normal life may no longer be possible no matter how hard she tries.
Nathan says: "A fun take on the paranormal ..."
"Fun story, easy to follow characters"

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Would you listen to Greywalker again? Why?

No, I don't relisten often, there are just too many good stories out there.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harper Blaine, I liked her style, she was tough and practical but still afraid.

Did Mia Barron do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

The characters were differentiated well, I just didn't really like most of the voices. Cam sounded like Scooby Doo and some of the vampires were just annoying.

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

No

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ice Cold

UNABRIDGED
- by Tess Gerritsen
- Narrated by Tanya Eby
Ice Cold

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 51 mins)

By Tess Gerritsen

Narrated By Tanya Eby

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1303)
Performance
(686)
Story
(674)

Something terrible has happened in the snowbound village of Kingdom Come, Wyoming, where 12 eerily identical houses stand dark and abandoned. Meals remain untouched on dining room tables, cars are still in garages, and the town's residents have vanished into thin air. This is the disturbing setting where vacationing medical examiner Maura Isles and her traveling companions find themselves trapped during a ferocious snowstorm.
Babs says: "Intelligent people behaving stupidly"
"Seriously, intensly exciting"

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What did you love best about Ice Cold?

The intensity of the characters on the run.

What did you like best about this story?

On the edge of your seat exciting, can't express it enough.

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

Always a great performer, she takes you to the edge with her inflections.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
City of Masks: A Cree Black Thriller

UNABRIDGED
- by Daniel Hecht
- Narrated by Anna Fields
City of Masks: A Cree Black Thriller

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 43 mins)

By Daniel Hecht

Narrated By Anna Fields

Overall
(512)
Performance
(171)
Story
(175)

Daniel Hecht has created a plausible, heart-stopping ghost thriller. Relying on the science of parapsychology to spine-tingling effect, he brings to life a remarkably compelling character in Cree Black, as well as the ghosts she confronts.
Joann says: "Unusual thriller"
"Some very scary scenes"

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Where does City of Masks rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very high

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cree Black, she was very tough and likable.

Which character – as performed by Anna Fields – was your favorite?

Cree Black

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

No, I listen on my way to work so never all at one time.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Affair: A Jack Reacher Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
The Affair: A Jack Reacher Novel

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 3 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2562)
Performance
(2074)
Story
(2074)

Everything starts somewhere. For elite military cop Jack Reacher, that somewhere was Carter Crossing, Mississippi, way back in 1997. A young woman is dead, and solid evidence points to a soldier at a nearby military base. But that soldier has powerful friends in Washington. Reacher is ordered undercover - to find out everything he can, to control the local police, and then to vanish. Reacher is a good soldier. But when he gets to Carter Crossing, he finds layers no one saw coming, and the investigation spins out of control. Local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux has a thirst for justice - and an appetite for secrets.
Melinda says: ""All Aboard!""
"Great story, nice background"

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Where does The Affair rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Pretty high on the list.

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

Another favorite narrator, always gives a top notch performance

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

A little history of Jack Reacher

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: The Millennium Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Stieg Larsson
- Narrated by Simon Vance
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: The Millennium Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 19 mins)

By Stieg Larsson

Narrated By Simon Vance

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(20845)
Performance
(7576)
Story
(7618)

Why we think it’s a great listen: How do you one-up a book that’s already a global literary phenomenon? Hire Simon Vance to (flawlessly) interpret the loves, lives, and murders of Sweden’s cold and secret-filled world. A spellbinding amalgam of murder mystery, family saga, love story, and financial intrigue. It's about the disappearance 40 years ago of Harriet Vanger, a young scion of one of the wealthiest families in Sweden.
Pamela Murphy says: "COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN"
"Absolutely did not like this story"

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Story

What disappointed you about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?

On and on and on and on, could not get into it

What was most disappointing about Stieg Larsson’s story?

The hype around this series really suckered me in

Would you be willing to try another one of Simon Vance’s performances?

No

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli and Isles Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Tess Gerritsen
- Narrated by Tanya Eby
The Silent Girl: A Rizzoli and Isles Novel

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 5 mins)

By Tess Gerritsen

Narrated By Tanya Eby

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(811)
Performance
(549)
Story
(557)

In the murky shadows of an alley lies a female’s severed hand. On the tenement rooftop above is the corpse belonging to that hand, a red-haired woman dressed all in black, the body nearly decapitated. Two strands of silver hair — not human — cling to her body. They are Rizzoli’s only clues, but they’re enough for her and medical examiner Maura Isles to make a startling discovery: This violent death had a chilling prequel.
Barbara Ferrini Hilfiker says: "somewhat disappointing"
"Very exciting story"

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Story

What made the experience of listening to The Silent Girl the most enjoyable?

Intensly detailed scenes.

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

Yes! Reminiscent of Ice Cold, intense scenes...

What about Tanya Eby’s performance did you like?

I always like to listen to this narrator, she does such a great job bringing the characters to life.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Kiss of Midnight: The Midnight Breed, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Lara Adrian
- Narrated by Hillary Huber
Kiss of Midnight: The Midnight Breed, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 26 mins)

By Lara Adrian

Narrated By Hillary Huber

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1020)
Performance
(555)
Story
(554)

He watches her from across the crowded dance club, a sensual black-haired stranger who stirs Gabrielle Maxwell's deepest fantasies. But nothing about this night---or this man---is what it seems. For when Gabrielle witnesses a murder outside the club, reality shifts into something dark and deadly. In that shattering instant she is thrust into a realm she never knew existed---a realm where vampires stalk the shadows and a blood war is set to ignite.
Stacy says: "A Whole New Take on Vampire Mythology"
"Exciting story in the paranormal romance genre."

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Would you listen to Kiss of Midnight again? Why?

No, I don't typically relisten to audiobooks.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the background of the vampires, a typical romantic brotherhood much like others but, I did find many of the scenes exciting without being too overboard.

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

I was able to distinguish out the different voices of the characters and enjoyed them all.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hidden River

UNABRIDGED
- by Adrian McKinty
- Narrated by Gerard Doyle
Hidden River

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 36 mins)

By Adrian McKinty

Narrated By Gerard Doyle

Overall
(494)
Performance
(171)
Story
(159)

Alexander Lawson is a former detective for Northern Ireland's police force. After a disastrous six-month stint in the drug squad, he became addicted to heroin and resigned in disgrace. Now 24, sickly, and on the dole, Alex learns that his high-school love, Victoria Patawasti, has been murdered in America. Victoria's wealthy family sends Alex to Colorado to investigate the case, and he seizes the opportunity for a chance at redemption.
Dawn says: "Gerard Doyle Is Terrific!"
"Couldn't finish the story"

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This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

People more into organized crime novels

Would you ever listen to anything by Adrian McKinty again?

No

Would you be willing to try another one of Gerard Doyle’s performances?

No

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Hidden River?

I couldn't get past the accents.

Any additional comments?

I may at some point in the future come back and try to re listen to this but, I just couldn't get into it.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful