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Heather

Avid reader/listener of romance, action, thrillers, and spy novels.

Phoenix, AZ, United States | Member Since 2011

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  • The Yellow Birds: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Kevin Powers
    • Narrated By Holter Graham
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (119)
    Performance
    (104)
    Story
    (102)

    "The war tried to kill us in the spring," begins this breathtaking account of friendship and loss. In Al Tafar, Iraq, 21-year-old Private Bartle and 18-year-old Private Murphy cling to life as their platoon launches a bloody battle for the city. In the endless days that follow, the two young soldiers do everything to protect each other from the forces that press in on every side: the insurgents, physical fatigue, and the mental stress that comes from constant danger. Bound together since basic training when their tough-as-nails sergeant ordered Bartle to watch over Murphy, the two have been dropped into a war neither is prepared for.

    Howard says: "Sad and Unforgettable"
    "Stupid Yellow Birds"
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    If you could sum up The Yellow Birds in three words, what would they be?

    Kleenex, Advil, and weeping


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Bartle. Poor kid never knew what was coming and couldn't even stop it if he had. Damn war, makes messes of all their lives.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    You know, I didn't have a favorite scene. It's damn hard to pick a favorite scene when the whole story is so sad and depressive. The fact that it's a completely honest look at what could happen to all our troops when they get home from the war makes it all the worse. Fiction or not, it's crippling.

    That being said, it really makes you think about how to treat our soldiers when they get home. Thank you all for your service. It's never enough, but I'll never stop saying it.


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

    No. There's only so much sadness I can handle in one sitting. It's a great story, but I wept through most of it so much that I gave myself many migranes. The saddest part is that the soldiers fighting can't take a break when the war gets too much for them to handle.


    Any additional comments?

    This one isn't for the weak of heart, but if you've got someone fighting, you need to hear this one. It may be too late for some who have been diagnosed with PTSD, which is what I think Bartle has, but being sensitive to it and helping when you can will help. This one will make you want to take breaks often, but keep coming back to it. It's got a good ending, even if it's heart breaking to get through.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • A Stranger's Game

    • ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 55 mins)
    • By Joan Johnston
    • Narrated By Holter Graham
    Overall
    (24)
    Performance
    (6)
    Story
    (6)

    FBI Special Agent Breed Grayhawk has the hottest sex in his life with a stranger who calls herself Grace Smith, only to discover early the next morning that her real name is Merle Raye Finkel - and she's a convicted double murderer who broke her parole a year ago and disappeared. Now she's his prime suspect in a terrorist threat against the U.S. president.

    Heather says: "Daytime Soap in Texas"
    "Daytime Soap in Texas"
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    If you could sum up A Stranger's Game in three words, what would they be?

    Holy cowpies Batman!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of A Stranger's Game?

    Obviously the night that Breed and Grace met. Everything unraveled in Breed's life from there, poor guy.


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

    He gives each character their own voice that matched their personalitlies.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    When Grace finally found the man that killed her step mom.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Scent of Darkness

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By Christina Dodd
    • Narrated By Richard Ferrone
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (344)
    Performance
    (206)
    Story
    (203)

    New York Times best-selling author Christina Dodd launches a thrilling paranormal series with this scorching tale. Dropping off some urgent paperwork at her boss Jasha’s house, Ann decides to finally admit her crush on him. But things get a bit complicated when she witnesses Jasha transform into a wolf.

    Kristi says: "Finally!!!!"
    "Oi Vey"
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    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    The narrator wasn't as good as the others I"ve listened to and I give them a lot of room, as a studderer who hates public speaking. So, he was ok, but I probably should read the book. It sounded great from the parts that I paid attention to


    What did you like best about this story?

    I liked how Ann came out of her shell when confronted by Josha (Not a typo) and his family. It's nice to see her morph into a strong woman.


    Would you be willing to try another one of Richard Ferrone’s performances?

    Probably not. I'm really picky and they have to live up to Holter Graham, Ray Porter, and Luke Daniels.


    Did Scent of Darkness inspire you to do anything?

    Duck when the Russian wolves attack.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Alpha and Omega: A Novella from On the Prowl

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 25 mins)
    • By Patricia Briggs
    • Narrated By Holter Graham
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (247)
    Performance
    (226)
    Story
    (225)

    Anna never knew werewolves existed until the night she survived a violent attack…and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, she’d learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But Anna is that rarest kind of werewolf: an Omega. And one of the most powerful werewolves in the country will recognize her value as a pack member—and as his mate.

    CAROLYN says: "A 'MUST HAVE' ADDITION TO AN AWESOME SERIES"
    "A great start"
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    Would you listen to Alpha and Omega again? Why?

    It's the beginning of the Alpha and Omega series and explains a lot of the relationship between Charles and Anna. Holter Graham is the best narrator on the planet so that's another reason. Even though Anna's circumstances are awful in the beginning, it turns out ok in the end.


    What did you like best about this story?

    That Charles wasn't calm unless Anna was near him.


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

    He's the best narrator on the planet. Nuff said.


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

    Yes, but work, kids, and family keeps getting in the way!


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Touch of Crimson: Renegade Angels Trilogy, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Sylvia Day
    • Narrated By Luke Daniels
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (266)
    Performance
    (247)
    Story
    (245)

    An angel with immense power and insatiable desire, Adrian Mitchell leads an elite Special Ops unit of the seraphim. His task is to punish the Fallen - angels who have become vampires - and command a restless pack of indentured lycans. But Adrian has suffered his own punishment for becoming involved with mortals - losing the woman he loves again and again. Now, after nearly 200 years, he has found her: Shadoe, her soul once more inhabiting a new body that doesn’t remember him. This time he won’t let her go.

    CAROLYN says: "A HEAVENLY PARANORMAL LISTEN"
    "Angels, Vampires, and Lycans oh my!"
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    Where does A Touch of Crimson rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    It's in the top ten. Most of my top ten are wriitten by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dark Hunter series or CoN series read by Holter Graham) or Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger series read by Ray Porter), but this one's in there! It's an interesting twist on the fallen angel concepts and the origin of vampires and Lycans.


    What other book might you compare A Touch of Crimson to and why?

    In terms of originality, I'd compare it to Born of Shadows or Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon. In terms of utilizing mythology, it compares to the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne. I love all those series and they're all interesting and original in their own right. This one is completely original from all the other books I read or listened to. That's a rarity with romance or science fiction.


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

    i have listened to Luke Daniels. Even though he's always going to be Atticus O'Sullivan to me, he's really stretching his talents by doing this one. He's done well differentiating characters from the narrator voice of the story. It's awesome to hear him develop his talent.


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

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    I wish they had Mr. Daniels narrate the other book. I only get the ones read by men, and even then, I only listen to a select few. Mr. Daniels is one of the few. The next book is read by a women, so I'll be buying it, but if you don't have those hang ups, I would definately get the next book.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Service: A Navy SEAL at War

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Marcus Luttrell
    • Narrated By Kevin T. Collins
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (201)
    Performance
    (180)
    Story
    (183)

    Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell returned from his star-crossed mission in Afghanistan with his bones shattered and his heart broken. So many had given their lives to save him-and he would have readily done the same for them. As he recuperated, he wondered why he and others, from America's founding to today, had been willing to sacrifice everything-including themselves-for the sake of family, nation, and freedom.

    Heidi says: "love this book ~ add it to your must read list!!"
    "How Much is Enough"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of Service to be better than the print version?

    I didn't read the print version. Honestly, I don't want to. The audio is amazing.


    What other book might you compare Service to and why?

    Seal Team Six, Lions of Kandahar, No Easy Day. They're all stories about what has happened in the many wars that have happened since the towers fell.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    My favorite scene has to be when the guys "liberate" Morgan from the hospital. It's typical guys cracking on each other, even though they're one side step close to the grave and they don't even care. Their brother's down and they're going to get him better. The way they take care of him cracks me up.


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

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    This one didn't make me cry, like some of the other ones have. It had a lot of humor in it, that you'd expect from soldiers. All joking aside, this was a good one and well written. Not only that, it was well narrated. To all soldiers out there, thank you for your service.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Howard E. Wasdin, Stephen Templin
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1329)
    Performance
    (910)
    Story
    (910)

    When the Navy sends their elite, they send the SEALs. When the SEALs send their elite, they send SEAL Team Six—a secret unit tasked with counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and counterinsurgency. In this dramatic, behind-the-scenes chronicle, Howard Wasdin takes listeners deep inside the world of Navy SEALs and Special Forces snipers, beginning with the grueling selection process of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL - the toughest and longest military training in the world.

    M. Sholund says: "Could not turn it off"
    "Hell Week and Beyond"
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    What did you love best about SEAL Team Six?

    Whether this was ficticious or not (depending upon the controversy surrounding this book), the detail to the training and the personal lives of the SEALs really helps make them real instead of superior heros to the modern man. The fact that there's regular emotion, sadness, divorce, and life beyond the SEAL team really helps make the characters in the book relatable to the average person.


    What other book might you compare SEAL Team Six to and why?

    SEAL Team Outcasts, No Easy Day- they're written the same way and make you grateful that these men and women are willing to put their lives on the line for the rest of us, who they don't owe anything to. Thank you to all the servicemen and women. Thanks Chad and Daniel.


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

    I have all of the Joe Ledger series because Mr. Porter read it. This one is awesome, just like the rest. Mr. Porter is #2 on my list of favorites.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    There were moments of personal loss in this SEAL's life that made me sad, but I won't ruin it for you. The fact that they give up literally everything to fight for us... it's just too much sometimes.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Cat in the Hat and Other Dr. Seuss Favorites

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Dr. Seuss
    • Narrated By Kelsey Grammer, John Cleese, John Lithgow, and others
    Overall
    (522)
    Performance
    (205)
    Story
    (209)

    Eleven complete Dr. Seuss stories at a great price, featuring performances by John Cleese, Billy Crystal, Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Dustin Hoffman, John Lithgow, and more!

    Andrea says: "Great for the Road"
    "Cat in the Hat Rocks"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Cat in the Hat and Other Dr. Seuss Favorites the most enjoyable?

    My boys (aged 2 and 5) love this book. The characterizations that the different actors give make them want to listen to it over and over. They love listening to it while they are playing, laying down, and in the car. They've got some of it memorized because of the actors. They love it.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The boys loved everything.


    What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

    The different voices, the rhymning, pretty much everything.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    No


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 54 mins)
    • By Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer
    • Narrated By Holter Graham
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2559)
    Performance
    (2305)
    Story
    (2314)

    From the streets of Iraq to the mountaintops of Afghanistan and to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group - commonly known as SEAL Team Six - has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines. No Easy Day puts listeners alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the 24-man team as they train for the biggest mission of their lives.

    Darwin8u says: "Gripping, first-hand narrative of Op Neptune Spear"
    "No Easy Day"
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    Would you consider the audio edition of No Easy Day to be better than the print version?

    I didn't bother reading this book. I jumped the second I found out it was on Audible and that Mr. Graham was reading it. This one is going to be historical, regardless of the controversy it is facing right now.


    What other book might you compare No Easy Day to and why?

    Seal Team Six, Seal Team Six Outcasts mainly because they're very detailed in the intensive training and planning that goes into each mission. Even though the result is that the target of the training is dead, it doesn't happen overnight. This unique behind the scenes look at how these missions are handled is very eye opening for the general public. I tend to put these guys on pedistals and think they just go in guns blazing, but it's not like that at all. They're very precise and accurate. It's amazing how much restraint they have while doing these missions.


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

    He's the best narrator on the planet. That's it.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    I cried in certain parts because I am a supporter of the troops, but not any war ever. When they got home, I cried. Some of our men and women never make it home, so to hear that all the troops connected to this mission made it home made me smile.


    Any additional comments?

    Yesterday is the only easy day. Support the troops, even if you don't like the war. Remember they've got family here at home. Thanks Chad and Daniel.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Outcast Mine

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By Jamie Craig
    • Narrated By Jack LeFleur
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (149)
    Performance
    (98)
    Story
    (98)

    There is nothing Aleron Pitre can’t steal, nobody he can’t con and no situation he can’t slip out of until he’s sent to the prison planet Tantoret, where every sentence is death. If the prisoners don’t kill each other, they’ll die slowly and painfully from mining the poisonous drug chojal. Yet Aleron still hopes that he can escape.

    Joe says: "Awesome!"
    "Nice Jail Lover Story"
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    Where does Outcast Mine rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Ok, so it's in the middle. It had a lot of violence, of course, because it's set in a prision filled with men. The violence, though, leads to the main characters falling more in love with each other. You know the twist is coming at the end, and you hope that Aleron doesn't betray Jasak, but then it wouldn't have that good ending, would it?


    What did you like best about this story?

    I liked how Jasak was finally able to keep his honor and Aleron without guilt. I felt so bad for him throughout the whole story.


    What about Jack LeFleur’s performance did you like?

    He differentated the characters well. That's my biggest peeve when narrators don't do that, but Mr. LeFleur does it well.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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