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Richard

SPRING HILL, FLORIDA, United States | Member Since 2003

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The Shadow Factory: The Ultra-Secret NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America

UNABRIDGED
- by James Bamford
- Narrated by Robertson Dean
The Shadow Factory: The Ultra-Secret NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 41 mins)

By James Bamford

Narrated By Robertson Dean

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(197)
Performance
(66)
Story
(64)

In The Shadow Factory, James Bamford, the foremost expert on National Security Agency, charts its transformation since 9/11, as the legendary code breakers turned their ears away from outside enemies, such as the Soviet Union, and inward to enemies whose communications increasingly crisscross America.
Joshua Kim says: "NSA Sunshine Policy"
"the Shadow Factory?"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

eveyone in america need to read this book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Shadow Factory?

how the government can bend the constutition / laws and still screw everything up. if this book is 1/2 true we the people are the ones screwed. gun conrol will never work if these people are in control.

Which scene was your favorite?

how tax payer dollars are used to do nothing.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

every page

Any additional comments?

after read this where do we hide? after also reading "Below Eagles" by Vick Fallon I have little to expect from any government.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sharpe's Fury: Book XI of the Sharpe Series

ABRIDGED
- by Bernard Cornwell
- Narrated by Paul McGann
Sharpe's Fury: Book XI of the Sharpe Series

ABRIDGED (5 hrs and 43 mins)

By Bernard Cornwell

Narrated By Paul McGann

Overall
(94)
Performance
(32)
Story
(33)

Richard Sharpe, a former private in His Majesty's army who now commands a company of riflemen, finds himself fighting his old enemies, the French, at the extraordinary battle of Barossa in 1811. Sharpe has been sent by the Duke of Wellington on a mission to Cadiz, now the capital of Spain, to rescue the British ambassador, who happens to be Wellington's brother, from a spot of undiplomatic trouble. The city has been blockaded by the French but is supported by the British from the sea.
Rhonda Clouse says: "Worst of the sharpes books yet!"
"Audible missed a great book"

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

this book was a let down in away, But as everyone knows,"ABRIDGED " books stinks. the book would have been good "UNABRIDGED" but audible Let me down.

Would you ever listen to anything by Bernard Cornwell again?

Always, but never again will I buy a "ABRIDGED " book.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Paul McGann?

he was good but not as good a others.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Sharpe's Fury?

none it was cut off middle of a battle.

Any additional comments?

i would buy the "UNABRIDGED" to this book if it comes to Audible to see what i missed.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Firestorm: Destroyermen, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by Taylor Anderson
- Narrated by William Dufris
Firestorm: Destroyermen, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 2 mins)

By Taylor Anderson

Narrated By William Dufris

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(651)
Performance
(572)
Story
(566)

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy and the crew of the USS Walker find themselves caught between the nation they swore to defend and the allies they promised to protect. For even as the Allies and the Empire of New Britain Isles stand united against the attacks of both the savage Grik and the tenacious Japanese, the "Holy Dominion" - a warped mixture of human cultures whose lust for power overshadows even the Grik - is threatening to destroy them both with a devastating weapon neither can withstand.
Waldo O. Berry III says: "A smashin good read and an excellent performance"
"give us more Soon"

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What did you love best about Firestorm?

Duris Reading is voices made this book for me. the story is a cliff hanger.

What did you like best about this story?

it brings the rest of the other books in line.

Have you listened to any of William Dufris???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

will find them.

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

each death of the cats and members of Walker's ship, was well placed.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for Book 7 to come out. I read lisened to the other stories in my library ( all 5 of them again and head somethings I messed. great month.) this is not just a ship / WWII book it's need to be a movie.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Rising Tides: Destroyermen, Book 5

UNABRIDGED
- by Taylor Anderson
- Narrated by William Dufris
Rising Tides: Destroyermen, Book 5

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 32 mins)

By Taylor Anderson

Narrated By William Dufris

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(775)
Performance
(481)
Story
(484)

Stuck in an alternate universe during World War II, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy of the U.S.S. Walker has found an unlikely but invaluable ally in Commodore Jenks of the New Britain Imperial Navy. And now they are united in their desire to hunt down the traitor who abducted two women both men would die to protect: Reddy's love, nurse Sandra Tucker, and young Princess Rebecca of the New British Empire. But first they have a new battle to win. However, this battle will not be fought with broadsides and broadswords, but with cunning and intrigue.
DAVID says: "Each book in this series is better than the last!"
"When is the next"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

These 5 books are one of the best I heard in years. well writen, great story line.

What about William Dufris???s performance did you like?

William you realy put me in the mood to lisen, can't stop. I get into trouble with wife for lisening too long.

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

could put the player down

Any additional comments?

But I lost where is the book 6? hanging on! plaese make the story finish, don't leave us fans hanging!!!!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Fiery Cross

ABRIDGED
- by Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by Geraldine James
The Fiery Cross

ABRIDGED (8 hrs and 30 mins)

By Diana Gabaldon

Narrated By Geraldine James

Overall
(976)
Performance
(236)
Story
(237)

The Fiery Cross is Diana Gabaldon's fifth novel in her award-winning Outlander series, featuring 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century time-traveling wife, Claire Randall.
Debra says: "Waiting for Davina"
"The Fiery Cross"

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I love hearing these books of Ms Gabaldine and give each a ********* rating because they are long and well put together by her to ABRIDGE this book is a Shame to the Aurther and Adudible.com. if a unabridge book I will find it.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
An Echo in the Bone: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by Davina Porter
An Echo in the Bone: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (45 hrs and 58 mins)

By Diana Gabaldon

Narrated By Davina Porter

Overall
(3835)
Performance
(2109)
Story
(2108)

Jamie Fraser knows from his time-traveling wife Claire that, no matter how unlikely it seems, America will win the Revolutionary War. But that truth offers little solace, since Jamie realizes he might find himself pointing a weapon directly at his own son - a young officer in the British army. And Jamie isn't the only one with a tormented soul - for Claire may know who wins the conflict, but she certainly doesn't know whether or not her beloved Jamie survives.
Lisa says: "Excellent"
"WOW"

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once again she has me! I can't wait for the next book! I have all of them, the long hours of sitting with this book (all of them) is so much fun, it's helped me to write again.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Memoirs of a Geisha

UNABRIDGED
- by Arthur Golden
- Narrated by Bernadette Dunne
Memoirs of a Geisha

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 41 mins)

By Arthur Golden

Narrated By Bernadette Dunne

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(3238)
Performance
(586)
Story
(589)

In a voice both haunting and startlingly immediate, Nitta Sayuri describes her life as a geisha. Taken from her home at the age of nine, she is sold into slavery to a renowned geisha house. Witness her transformation as you enter a world where appearances are paramount, virginity is auctioned to the highest bidder, women beguile powerful men, and love is scorned as illusion.
Stephanie says: "Best Book in a while"
"Memoirs of a Geisha"

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I see everone That has downloaded this book gave it a 5 STAR review. I wish I could give it a 10 STAR WOW! it is one of the best I have ever heard. I wish she got to see her sister. A must to read.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful