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John

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  • Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Kevin Hearne
    • Narrated By Luke Daniels
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (6517)
    Performance
    (5704)
    Story
    (5686)

    Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old - when in actuality, he’s twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer. Unfortunately, a very angry Celtic god wants that sword, and he’s hounded Atticus for centuries....

    Chris says: "Finally, a modern day fantasy that really hits the"
    "Great Modern Day Fantasy"
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    If you could sum up Hounded in three words, what would they be?

    Story too short


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Hounded?

    The dialogue with Oberon is fantastic and hilarious. I had to hit rewind numerous times from laughing so hard.


    Which character – as performed by Luke Daniels – was your favorite?

    Oberon. The narrator did a perfect job on the voice.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    A tale 2,000 years in the making.


    Any additional comments?

    It does remind you of the Dresden Files only in the fact that it is a lone male fantasy character living in modern times. The characters and plot are completely original and the narrator does an excellent job on all the accents, in particular giving new life to the dog dialect.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Monster Hunter Legion: Monster Hunter, Book 4

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Larry Correia
    • Narrated By Oliver Wyman
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1595)
    Performance
    (1468)
    Story
    (1468)

    When hunters from around the world gather in Las Vegas for a conference, a creature left over from a World War Two weapons experiment wakes up and goes on a rampage across the desert. A not-so-friendly wager between the rival companies turns into a race to see who can bag the mysterious creature first. Only there is far more to this particular case than meets the eye, and as Hunters fall prey to their worst nightmares, Owen Zastava Pitt and the staff of Monster Hunter International have to stop an ancient god from turning Sin City into a literal hell on earth.

    Sandi says: "What A Shock..."
    "Wicked!"
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    A solid five stars. Fun, fast paced, and an all around excellent read. This installment has great character development while moving the storyline in a great direction. Loved that everyone was featured, along with some cool new introductions.

    Definitely looking forward to #5, I think Agent Franks is going to kick some serious butt.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Spellbound: Book II of the Grimnoir Chronicles

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Larry Correia
    • Narrated By Bronson Pinchot
    Overall
    (1367)
    Performance
    (1264)
    Story
    (1258)

    Dark fantasy goes hardboiled in Book II of the hard-hitting Grimnoir Chronicles by the New York Times best-selling creator of Monster Hunter International. The Grimnoir Society’s mission is to protect people with magic, and they’ve done so—successfully and in secret—since the mysterious arrival of the Power in the 1850s, but when a magical assassin makes an attempt on the life of President Franklin Roosevelt, the crime is pinned on the Grimnoir.

    Corey says: "Spellbound is a hit"
    "Brilliant!"
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    What did you love best about Spellbound?

    As with most of Correia's stories- the characters. Well developed and draw you into the story


    What did you like best about this story?

    Great plot and tie in with book one but still able to stand on it's own.


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

    Pinchot is an excellent narrator that does a fantastic job whit the voice of each character that draws you deeper into the story without being a distraction.


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

    Definitely looking forward to book 3 as the ending was perfect.


    Any additional comments?

    Better than book 1 with all the old characters back in the thick of it with some great new additions.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Blade Itself: The First Law: Book One

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 18 mins)
    • By Joe Abercrombie
    • Narrated By Steven Pacey
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2381)
    Performance
    (1391)
    Story
    (1404)

    Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled and bitter relic of the last war, former fencing champion turned torturer, is trapped in a twisted and broken body - not that he allows it to distract him from his daily routine of torturing smugglers.Nobleman, dashing officer and would-be fencing champion Captain Jezal dan Luthar is living a life of ease by cheating his friends at cards. Vain and shallow, the biggest blot on his horizon is having to get out of bed in the morning to train with obsessive and boring old men.

    Eugene says: "Great Book"
    "Haven't bothered with Book 2 yet"
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    Would you listen to The Blade Itself again? Why?

    No; it was a bit drawn out in parts and the book just ended without anything really happening. Someone should write a short summary of book 1 so we can all jump to book 2.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Inquisitor Glokta. He was the only character I really found interesting.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Nothing really stood out


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

    Yeah at the end when I was looking for the other half of the story. Guess at some point I will have to use my credit to get the rest of the story as this book just stopped. Definitely not a stand alone story as it only had a beginning and middle. It bugs me that everyone thinks their story is a trilogy when it's just a single story.


    Any additional comments?

    The fact that I have no real desire to jump into book 2 says it all. To sum up book 1. A great warrior just past his prime goes on one last epic quest at the bequest of the lord of wizards to save an empire that has labeled him an outcast and criminal. Now you can read book 2.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Origin: A Technothriller

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By J. A. Konrath
    • Narrated By Luke Daniels
    Overall
    (161)
    Performance
    (143)
    Story
    (148)

    When linguist Andrew Dennison is yanked from his bed by the Secret Service and taken to a top secret facility in the desert, he has no idea he’s been brought there to translate the words of an ancient demon. He joins pretty but cold veterinarian Sun Jones, eccentric molecular biologist Dr. Frank Belgium, and a hodge-podge of religious, military, and science personnel to try and figure out if the creature is, indeed, Satan. But things quickly go bad, and very soon Andy isn’t just fighting for his life, but the lives of everyone on earth.

    Christopher says: "what a trip"
    "Great Novella"
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    What did you love best about Origin?

    This was a great study into the hidden motives behind each characters choices


    Would you recommend Origin to your friends? Why or why not?

    yes, this was a great story with some good character development and an interesting take on mankind's history


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I'll be vague so not to spoil any of the story but the part where the priest has many questions answered.


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

    Not really but it did have some gripping parts


    Any additional comments?

    It is nice to have a story told in a short concise manner every once in a while.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Ready Player One

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Ernest Cline
    • Narrated By Wil Wheaton
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (6198)
    Performance
    (5719)
    Story
    (5716)

    At once wildly original and stuffed with irresistible nostalgia, Ready Player One is a spectacularly genre-busting, ambitious, and charming debut—part quest novel, part love story, and part virtual space opera set in a universe where spell-slinging mages battle giant Japanese robots, entire planets are inspired by Blade Runner, and flying DeLoreans achieve light speed.

    Travis says: "ADD TO CART, POWER UP +10000"
    "Who knew the 80's was so cool"
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    Being a product of the 80's this book hit all the right notes for a cool trip down memory lane with the benefit of a really great story thrown in. And if that wasn't enough you had Wesley Crusher narrating...perfect. I even found myself playing the old text adventure games.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Ring of Solomon: A Bartimaeus Novel, Book 4

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 37 mins)
    • By Jonathan Stroud
    • Narrated By Simon Jones
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (623)
    Performance
    (302)
    Story
    (299)

    Bartimaeus, everyones favorite (wise-cracking) djinni, is back in book four of this best-selling series. As alluded to in the footnotes throughout the series, Bartimaeus has served hundreds of magicians during his 5,010 year career. Now, for the first time, fans will go back in time with the djinni, to Jerusalem and the court of King Solomon in 950s BC. Only in this adventure, it seems the great Bartimaeus has finally met his match.

    Victoria says: "NEXT PLEASE!!!"
    "Hopefully this is not the last!"
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    The wit of Bartimaeus of Uruck is pure magic. Bartimaeus is one of those rare characters that you never tire of. Everything you loved from the original trilogy is here and Bartimaeus is even more fun than before. Hilarious and a must read for any fan.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Behemoth

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By Scott Westerfeld
    • Narrated By Alan Cumming
    Overall
    (478)
    Performance
    (351)
    Story
    (348)

    The behemoth is the fiercest creature in the British navy. It can swallow enemy battleships with one bite. The Darwinists will need it, now that they are at war with the Clanker powers. Deryn is a girl posing as a boy in the British Air Service, and Alek is the heir to an empire posing as a commoner. Finally together aboard the airship Leviathan, they hope to bring the war to a halt. But when disaster strikes the Leviathan's peacekeeping mission, they find themselves alone and hunted in enemy territory.

    Jack says: "A nice follow up to Leviathan"
    "A good continuation of book 1"
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    Leviathan and Behemoth together make for a good story. Behemoth picks up right where Leviathan stopped and it seems to me that this is really one story that the publisher decided to break up into two separate books. Putting this aside I like the books and the whole Darwinist vs. Clankers theme is excellent.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Dragon Factory: The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 11 mins)
    • By Jonathan Maberry
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1087)
    Performance
    (882)
    Story
    (882)

    In The Dragon Factory, Ledger and his team from the Department of Military Sciences square off against two separate groups of corrupt scientists. The beautiful but twisted Jakoby Twins are creating transgenic monsters and genetically enhanced mercenaries for sale to the highest bidder. Their father, who takes evil to an entirely new level, is using cutting-edge science to complete the Nazi master-race program.

    adam says: "Wonderfully and Wildly Entertaining"
    "Best of the series"
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    Having read all three in the series this has been my favorite. The others are great but I liked the whole premise and plot better. Really looking forward to book 4: Assassin's Code.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Monster Hunter Vendetta

    • UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Larry Correia
    • Narrated By Oliver Wyman
    Overall
    (2592)
    Performance
    (2204)
    Story
    (2219)

    Accountant turned professional monster hunter, Owen Zastava Pitt, managed to stop the nefarious Old Ones' invasion plans last year, but as a result made an enemy out of one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Now an evil death cult known as the Church of the Temporary Mortal Condition wants to capture Owen in order to gain the favor of the great Old Ones.

    James says: "Awesome"
    "Better than book one"
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    A solid follow up to book 1 that continues to build and move this series forward. Excellent story with some new and interesting characters. A lot of fun to listen too with another perfect performance by Oliver Wyman.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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