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James R. Macy

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  • The Lies of Locke Lamora | [Scott Lynch]
    The Lies of Locke Lamora
    UNABRIDGED

    The Lies of Locke Lamora

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Scott Lynch
    • Narrated By Michael Page
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1478)
    Performance
    (872)
    Story
    (884)

    An orphan's life is harsh---and often short---in the island city of Camorr, built on the ruins of a mysterious alien race. But born with a quick wit and a gift for thieving, Locke Lamora has dodged both death and slavery, only to fall into the hands of an eyeless priest known as Chains---a man who is neither blind nor a priest. A con artist of extraordinary talent, Chains passes his skills on to his carefully selected "family" of orphans---a group known as the Gentlemen Bastards.

    Michael says: "An Incredible Fantasy Listen That I Almost Missed!"
    "a great read but a better listen"
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    I read this book as did my husband and son. But I actually enjoyed the audio book more! The reader is excellent and his accent sets the proper mood of the book.

    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
  • Death's Rival: Jane Yellowrock, Book 5 | [Faith Hunter]
    Death's Rival: Jane Yellowrock, Book 5
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    Death's Rival: Jane Yellowrock, Book 5

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Faith Hunter
    • Narrated By Khristine Hvam
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (533)
    Performance
    (487)
    Story
    (484)

    For a vampire killer like Jane, having Leo Pellisier as a boss took some getting used to. But now, someone is out to take his place as Master Vampire of the city of New Orleans, and is not afraid to go through Jane to do it. After an attack that’s tantamount to a war declaration, Leo knows his rival is both powerful and vicious, but Leo’s not about to run scared. After all, he has Jane. But then, a plague strikes, one that takes down vampires and makes their masters easy prey.

    Sahal says: "WOW! !I I did not expect that."
    "horrible narrator ruined the story"
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    Would you try another book from Faith Hunter and/or Khristine Hvam?

    not with this narrator


    What could Faith Hunter have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    better narrator without a fakey southern accent


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    ruined it


    What character would you cut from Death's Rival?

    the narrator


    Any additional comments?

    get someone with a real new orlens

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Passage | [Justin Cronin]
    The Passage
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    The Passage

    • UNABRIDGED (36 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By Justin Cronin
    • Narrated By Scott Brick, Adenrele Ojo, Abby Craden
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (5547)
    Performance
    (1988)
    Story
    (1985)

    First, the unthinkable: a security breach at a secret U.S. government facility unleashes the monstrous product of a chilling military experiment. Then, the unspeakable: a night of chaos and carnage gives way to sunrise on a nation, and ultimately a world, forever altered. All that remains for the stunned survivors is the long fight ahead and a future ruled by fear—of darkness, of death, of a fate far worse.

    Nicole says: "You love it or you hate it..."
    "very dark"
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    very dark a bit depressing

    7 of 19 people found this review helpful
  • Pre-Order The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest | [Stieg Larsson, Reg Keeland (translated by)]
    Pre-Order The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
    UNABRIDGED

    Pre-Order The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest

    • UNABRIDGED (32 mins)
    • By Stieg Larsson, Reg Keeland (translated by)
    • Narrated By Simon Vance
    Overall
    (454)
    Performance
    (80)
    Story
    (82)

    Simply pre-order The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest now, and you’ll get to hear the first half hour of it right away. And when the complete book – which is 20 hours and 30 minutes long – releases on May 25, it’ll be waiting for you in My Library.

    James R. Macy says: "excellent series"
    "excellent series"
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    excellent series very sad that the author passed away I really would have looked forward to more from him!

    6 of 10 people found this review helpful
  • Best Served Cold | [Joe Abercrombie]
    Best Served Cold
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    Best Served Cold

    • UNABRIDGED (27 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Joe Abercrombie
    • Narrated By Michael Page
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (748)
    Performance
    (399)
    Story
    (412)

    It's springtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. While armies march, heads roll, and cities burn, behind the scenes bankers, priests, and older, darker powers play a deadly game to choose who will be king.

    Kelsey T. Jones says: "I Hate This Book."
    "excellent story poor narator"
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    I read this book and it was gold but this is an audio book so add bad narrator and you get iron pyrite.

    10 of 24 people found this review helpful
  • The City & The City | [China Mieville]
    The City & The City
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    The City & The City

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By China Mieville
    • Narrated By John Lee
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (694)
    Performance
    (282)
    Story
    (282)

    When a murdered woman is found in the city of Beszel, somewhere at the edge of Europe, it looks to be a routine case for Inspector Tyador Borlof the Extreme Crime Squad. But as he investigates, the evidence points to conspiracies far stranger and more deadly than anything he could have imagined. Borl must travel from the decaying Beszel to the only metropolis on Earth as strange as his own.

    James says: "Interesting Premise"
    "excellent book & audible did the right thing"
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    WoW!
    When I purchased this book it cost me TWO credits BUT audible said that was an error and REFUNDED me a credit what a STAND UP THING TO DO!
    Now about this book wow a great book a sci-fi police story! Hooks you from the start. Pay attention now, no falling asleep while listening.

    6 of 11 people found this review helpful
  • Perdido Street Station | [China Mieville]
    Perdido Street Station
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    Perdido Street Station

    • UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 5 mins)
    • By China Mieville
    • Narrated By John Lee
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (303)
    Performance
    (141)
    Story
    (138)

    Beneath the towering bleached ribs of a dead, ancient beast lies New Crobuzon, a squalid city where humans, Re-mades, and arcane races live in perpetual fear of Parliament and its brutal militia. The air and rivers are thick with factory pollutants and the strange effluents of alchemy, and the ghettos contain a vast mix of workers, artists, spies, junkies, and whores.

    James says: "Brilliant, wonderful book -- horrible recording"
    "Pricy but "most excellent""
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    Well I still hate the 2 credit for one book but I read this book years ago and I really enjoyed listening to it and, "in my humble opinion," the narrator is top notch. I actually believe I'll re-listen to this several times.

    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
  • Woken Furies | [Richard K. Morgan]
    Woken Furies
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    Woken Furies

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 6 mins)
    • By Richard K. Morgan
    • Narrated By William Dufris
    Overall
    (1078)
    Performance
    (352)
    Story
    (356)

    Richard K. Morgan has received widespread praise for his astounding 25th-century novels featuring Takeshi Kovacs, and has established a growing legion of fans. Mixing classic noir sensibilities with a searing futuristic vision of an age when death is nearly meaningless, Morgan returns to his saga of betrayal, mystery, and revenge, as Takeshi Kovacs, in one fatal moment, joins forces with a mysterious woman who may have the power to shatter Harlan's World forever.

    Jeri says: "I should have known better..."
    "Woken Furies (Unabridged)"
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    excellent story lousy Narrator: William Dufris

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome | [Steven Saylor]
    Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome
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    Roma: The Novel of Ancient Rome

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 8 mins)
    • By Steven Saylor
    • Narrated By John Lee
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (219)
    Performance
    (57)
    Story
    (59)

    Weaving history, legend, and new archaeological discoveries into a spellbinding narrative, critically acclaimed novelist Steven Saylor gives new life to the drama of Rome's first 1,000 years - from the founding of the city by the ill-fated twins Romulus and Remus, through Rome's astonishing ascent to become the capital of the most powerful empire in history.

    S. Caruso says: "Excellent Feel for Ancient Rome"
    "A Master Story Teller"
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    Excellent Story. Wish all his works were Available here!

    14 of 33 people found this review helpful

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