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11th Hour: Women's Murder Club, Book 11

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- by James Patterson , Maxine Paetro
- Narrated by January LaVoy
11th Hour: Women's Murder Club, Book 11

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 47 mins)

By James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Narrated By January LaVoy

Overall
(628)
Performance
(508)
Story
(509)

Lindsay Boxer is pregnant at last! But her work doesn't slow for a second. When millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down, she discovers that the murder weapon is linked to the deaths of four of San Francisco's most untouchable criminals. And it was taken from her own department's evidence locker. Anyone could be the killer - even her closest friends. Lindsay is called next to the most bizarre crime scene she's ever seen: two bodiless heads elaborately displayed in the garden of a world-famous actor....
Tracey says: "Narration is Extremely Disappointing."
"My first James Patterson"

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Where does 11th Hour rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is my first James Patterson, and I discovered that I do not like his writing style.

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The King's Mistress: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Emma Campion
- Narrated by Donada Peters
The King's Mistress: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 51 mins)

By Emma Campion

Narrated By Donada Peters

Overall
(38)
Performance
(18)
Story
(15)

History has not been kind to Alice Perrers, the notorious mistress of King Edward III. Scholars and contemporaries alike have deemed her a manipulative woman who used her great beauty and sensuality to take advantage of an aging and increasingly senile king. But who was the woman behind the scandal? A cold-hearted opportunist - or someone fighting for her very survival?
Annette says: "guilty as charged."
"Not very interesting."

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I could not stay attached to the story. Also, the narrator's voice seemed a little too mature for the main character; as well as being a little harsh in tone. I did not finish it.

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The Children of Henry VIII

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- by Alison Weir
- Narrated by Simon Prebble
The Children of Henry VIII

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 43 mins)

By Alison Weir

Narrated By Simon Prebble

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(70)
Performance
(62)
Story
(63)

New York Times best-selling author Alison Weir is one of the most popular chroniclers of British and European royal history. In this fascinating book she sheds light on the scheming, backstabbing and brutality that plagued England after Henry VIII’s death. Filled with remarkable and sometimes shocking details, The Children of Henry VIII is an arresting narrative that brings the past to life and infuses it with all the flair of a riveting novel.
Neil Chisholm says: "A very dysfunctional family!"
"Alison Weir is a genius at portraying the royals!"

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I am a fan of most biographies of British royalty, and this was a superb treat. An amazing chronicle of the children of a very controversial king. And, the apples certainly did not fall far from the tree! I can't wait to read more of her work.

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The Fifth Assassin

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- by Brad Meltzer
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Fifth Assassin

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 3 mins)

By Brad Meltzer

Narrated By Scott Brick

Overall
(405)
Performance
(336)
Story
(337)

From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been more than two dozen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White - the hero of the number one New York Times best seller The Inner Circle - discovers a killer in Washington, D.C. who's meticulously re-creating the crimes of these four men. Historians have branded them as four lone wolves. But what if they were wrong?
Janice says: "I had to stop listening a little bit into the book"
"Could not even finish it!"

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I am a fan of Brad Meltzer's "Decoded", but have never read any of his books. This one just did not hold my interest, And, what a disappointment, since I am a huge fan of conspiracy theories and mysteries.

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Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch

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- by Sally Bedell Smith
- Narrated by Rosalyn Landor
Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch

UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 27 mins)

By Sally Bedell Smith

Narrated By Rosalyn Landor

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(117)
Performance
(97)
Story
(98)

From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II has been the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of glamour and gossip, how well do we really know the world’s most famous monarch? Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II.
Lauren says: "3.5 stars- fascinating"
"Fascinating!"

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I am a fan of British history going back centuries, and was not sure if I would enjoy this more contemporary biography. But, it did not disappoint. It was well written; seemed to follow history accurately, and the author did not take sides on the issues, just recorded them.

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Rules of Civility: A Novel

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- by Amor Towles
- Narrated by Rebecca Lowman
Rules of Civility: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 36 mins)

By Amor Towles

Narrated By Rebecca Lowman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1415)
Performance
(1108)
Story
(1089)

Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an uncompromising 25-year-old named Katey Kontent. Armed with little more than a formidable intellect, a bracing wit, and her own brand of cool nerve, Katey embarks on a journey from a Wall Street secretarial pool through the upper echelons of New York society in search of a brighter future.
Emily - Audible says: "Like a Country Pastoral for City Rats"
"Accurate depiction of the 30's"

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I found the story a little depressing even though that was the author's intent. Some uplifting character's would have been welcome. But, overall, a good depiction of that era in NYC.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Angels' Blood: Guild Hunter, Book 1

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- by Nalini Singh
- Narrated by Justine Eyre
Angels' Blood: Guild Hunter, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 32 mins)

By Nalini Singh

Narrated By Justine Eyre

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1197)
Performance
(842)
Story
(848)

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she is the best - but she does not know if even she is good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, Elena knows failure is not an option---even if the task is impossible. Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad.
Leslie says: "Who Knew, Angels could be so hot!"
"A great start to the series!"

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I am a big fan of vampire stories, and was hoping that this series would not disappoint......and, it hasn't. The mythology was complicated enough to hold my interest, and the angel component was a sweet surprise.

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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls

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- by Jane Austen , Steve Hockensmith
- Narrated by Katherine Kellgren
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 56 mins)

By Jane Austen, Steve Hockensmith

Narrated By Katherine Kellgren

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(649)
Performance
(369)
Story
(366)

In this terrifying and hilarious prequel, we witness the genesis of the zombie plague in early 19th-century England. We watch Elizabeth Bennet evolve from a nave young teenager into a savage slayer of the undead. We laugh as she begins her first clumsy training with nunchucks and katana swords and cry when her first blush with romance goes tragically awry.
Dawn says: "Fantastic Narrator for a Fun Story!"
"Amazingly funny!"

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I am a lover of the Victorian period. And, this gave story me quite a laugh thinking about how the sisters would fit into this stoic period of repressed feminism!

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Shadow of Night

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- by Deborah Harkness
- Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda
Shadow of Night

UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 30 mins)

By Deborah Harkness

Narrated By Jennifer Ikeda

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(4110)
Performance
(3660)
Story
(3644)

Now, picking up from A Discovery of Witches' cliff-hanger ending, Shadow of Night plunges Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont into Elizabethan London, a world of spies, subterfuge, and a coterie of Matthew's old friends, the mysterious School of Night that includes Christopher Marlowe and Walter Raleigh. Here, Diana must locate a witch to tutor her in magic, Matthew is forced to confront a past he thought he had put to rest, and the mystery of Ashmole 782 deepens. Deborah Harkness has crafted a gripping journey through a world of alchemy, time travel, and magical discoveries.
Hallie says: "Even better than A Discovery of Witches"
"This second installment kept me hooked!"

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What did you like best about this story?

Taking the story back in time makes this an amazing saga.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for #3!!!

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A Discovery of Witches

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- by Deborah Harkness
- Narrated by Jennifer Ikeda
A Discovery of Witches

UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 2 mins)

By Deborah Harkness

Narrated By Jennifer Ikeda

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(7585)
Performance
(5227)
Story
(5247)

Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and a horde of daemons, witches, and vampires soon descends upon the library.
Barbara says: "A feast for the mind and imagination"
"A wonderful twist to vampire lore!"

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What made the experience of listening to A Discovery of Witches the most enjoyable?

Witches and vampires: a new combo and done so very well by Deborah Harkness.I am a huge fan of vampire stories, and this was a lovely surprise!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Chaperone

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- by Laura Moriarty
- Narrated by Elizabeth McGovern
The Chaperone

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 18 mins)

By Laura Moriarty

Narrated By Elizabeth McGovern

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1594)
Performance
(1390)
Story
(1381)

>The Chaperone is a captivating novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in 1922, and the summer that would change them both. Only a few years before becoming a famous actress and an icon for her generation, a 15-year-old Louise Brooks leaves Wichita to make it big in New York. Much to her annoyance, she is accompanied by a thirty-six-year-old chaperone who is neither mother nor friend. Cora Carlisle is a complicated but traditional woman with her own reasons for making the trip.
Amanda says: "Perfection."
"A wonderful journey!"

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What made the experience of listening to The Chaperone the most enjoyable?

The story and the characters were fascinating. Following these women through the years, and discovering how their lives unfolded and intertwined was a real treat!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful