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Shirley Lafon Strand

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San Diego | Member Since 2009

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  • 71 purchased in 2013
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  • Roast Mortem: A Coffeehouse Mystery, Book 9 | [Cleo Coyle]
    Roast Mortem: A Coffeehouse Mystery, Book 9
    UNABRIDGED

    Roast Mortem: A Coffeehouse Mystery, Book 9

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By Cleo Coyle
    • Narrated By Rebecca Gibel
    Overall
    (27)
    Performance
    (25)
    Story
    (24)

    When the firefighters of Ladder Company 189 pull Clare's friends out of a blazing cafe, she happily comes to their rescue. As a favor to the men, she visits their firehouse kitchen to teach them the finer points of operating their newly donated espresso machine. But more than their coffee turns out to be hot. Somebody's torching cafes around the city, and firefighters are beginning to die in suspicious ways....

    Shirley Lafon Strand says: "NOT Awful :-) !"
    "NOT Awful :-) !"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I've read and listened to a lot of the Cleo Coyle Coffee House Mysteries. Love them. It is set in a compolitan background with lots of different accents: Brooklyn, NJ, English, French, Italian....
    Interesting plot and satifying ending.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Until Proven Guilty: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 1 | [J. A. Jance]
    Until Proven Guilty: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 1
    UNABRIDGED

    Until Proven Guilty: J. P. Beaumont Series, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 14 mins)
    • By J. A. Jance
    • Narrated By Gene Engene
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (69)
    Performance
    (50)
    Story
    (48)

    Lurking in the dark corners of J. P. Beaumont's bizarre case was not just a demented mind obsessed with murder, but secrets so deadly that even a street-tough cop could die guessing.

    Jean says: "Until proven guilty"
    "Wonderful. Riveting!"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I've read and listened to a bunch of the JP Beaumont stories. It was a pleasure to listen to the first in the series, filling in background for the other ones.

    It was a moving and riveting story.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Deadly Stakes: Ali Reynolds, Book 8 | [J. A. Jance]
    Deadly Stakes: Ali Reynolds, Book 8
    UNABRIDGED

    Deadly Stakes: Ali Reynolds, Book 8

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 9 mins)
    • By J. A. Jance
    • Narrated By Karen Ziemba
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (65)
    Performance
    (56)
    Story
    (55)

    In Deadly Stakes, police-academy-trained former reporter Ali Reynolds is contacted to investigate the grisly murder of a gold-digging divorcee on behalf of a woman accused of the crime. Lynn Martinson is dating the dead woman's ex-husband, and she and her boyfriend, Chip Ralston, have been charged. Ali is simultaneously drawn to the case of A. J. Sanders, a frightened teen with secrets of his own.

    J. Sindik says: "J.A. Jance and Ali Reynolds are back!"
    "What a ride!"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Interesting and great story telling. I like the character Ali Reynolds very much so enjoyed getting to hear more about her adventures.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Latte Trouble | [Cleo Coyle]
    Latte Trouble
    UNABRIDGED

    Latte Trouble

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Cleo Coyle
    • Narrated By Rebecca Gibel
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (80)
    Performance
    (72)
    Story
    (73)

    To Clare Cosi's surprise, this fall's hottest fashion trend is anything caffeinated - because designer Lottie Harmon, a loyal coffeehouse customer, has just created an ingenious collection of coffee-inspired fashion accessories. So naturally Lottie chooses the Village Blend as the perfect backdrop for fall Fashion Week insiders to view her new line of "Java Jewelry." When barista Tucker unwittingly serves a poisonous latte to a prominent figure on the fashion scene, Clare suspects that the real target may have been Lottie. Now she must protect her thriving business, Lottie, and Tucker....

    Maggie says: "good clean mystery"
    "Love the blending of Coffee and Fashion!"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Love the blending of coffee and fashion in this one. Also like learning a bit more about the coffee industry. Narration is great. Story line is sustaining and interesting.
    Reading the entire series. Or, rather, I shoudl Listening to the entire series.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • On What Grounds | [Cleo Coyle]
    On What Grounds
    UNABRIDGED

    On What Grounds

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Cleo Coyle
    • Narrated By Rebecca Gibel
    Overall
    (180)
    Performance
    (156)
    Story
    (158)

    Clare Cosi used to manage the historic Village Blend coffeehouse…until she opted for quieter pastures and a more suburban life. But after ten years and a little friendly cajoling from the owner (a fresh pot of Jamaican Blue Mountain was all it took), she's back to the grind. With a sprawling rent-free apartment directly above the Village Blend, her cat Java by her side, and plenty of coffeehouse redecorating ideas, Clare is thrilled to return to work. Until she discovers the assistant manager unconscious in the back of the store, coffee grounds strewn everywhere.

    Cheryl says: "Good clean murder mystery"
    "Delightful. Love this series!"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    What made the experience of listening to On What Grounds the most enjoyable?

    A great story and narration. I've listened to almost all the series.


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

    More of a cozy mystery than a mystery --by the seat of your pants---mystery.


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

    Yep. Almost all of the series is narrated by Ms. Gibel. She does a fine job.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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