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Melinda

Santa Ynez, CA, United States | Member Since 2009

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  • The Sky-Liners: The Sacketts, Book 11

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 49 mins)
    • By Louis L'Amour
    • Narrated By Jason Culp
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (88)
    Performance
    (35)
    Story
    (33)

    The Sackett boys weren't out to make a reputation, it just happened that way. They had crossed Black Fetchen and lived to tell about it. Now Fetchen was coming for them with the most expensive hired guns in the country. But the Sacketts were no strangers to trouble. They knew what guns were and how to use them, and one thing was sure, when the showdown came, the Sacketts would be ready, and someone was going to die.

    Janie says: "Love the Sacketts!"
    "Great Western Genre"
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    Performance
    Story

    The Sackett Family are interesting characters, all just a little bit different but all loyal and adventuresome. I enjoy L'Amour's low key storytelling.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Private London

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By James Patterson, Mark Pearson
    • Narrated By Rupert Degas
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (242)
    Performance
    (197)
    Story
    (198)

    For Hannah Shapiro, a beautiful young American student, this particular nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when Jack Morgan, owner of Private--the world's most exclusive detective agency--saved her from a horrific death. She has fled her country, but can't flee her past. The terror has followed her to London, and now it is down to former Royal Military Police Sergeant Dan Carter, head of Private London, to save her all over again.

    Jennifer says: "Great listen overall, I recommend it"
    "Will We Ever Get Just James Patterson Again?"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I would love to see Mr. Patterson write a novel on his own. His would be clones just don't have his magic.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Private Berlin

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 2 mins)
    • By James Patterson, Mark Sullivan
    • Narrated By January LaVoy, Ari Fliakos
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (194)
    Performance
    (160)
    Story
    (162)

    Chris Schneider is a superstar agent at Private Berlin, Germany headquarters for the world's most powerful investigation firm. He keeps his methods secret as he tackles Private's most high-profile cases - and when Chris suddenly disappears, he becomes Private Berlin's most dangerous investigation yet. Mattie Engel is another top agent at Private Berlin, gorgeous and ruthlessly determined - and she's also Chris's ex. Mattie throws herself headfirst into finding Chris, following leads to the three people Chris was investigating when he vanished....

    Hiltscher says: "James Patterson wrote this???????"
    "Stop Being So Sadistic & Brutal"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I found this story line disjointed. I didn't really care about most of the characters. I wish Patterson and his Crew would stop being so graphic, sadistic and brutal. Skip this Patterson too. For all the praise he gives the Berliners in the Epilog, I felt the story lacking in German influence. It could have taken place anywhere.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • 11th Hour: Women's Murder Club, Book 11

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 47 mins)
    • By James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
    • Narrated By January LaVoy
    Overall
    (612)
    Performance
    (493)
    Story
    (494)

    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."
    "Good Story"
    Overall
    Performance
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    This story is interesting and kept me guessing. Always enjoy Lindsay Boxer and her friends.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • When the Lion Feeds: Courtneys, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 40 mins)
    • By Wilbur Smith
    • Narrated By John Lee
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (5)
    Performance
    (4)
    Story
    (4)

    He began life at his twin brother’s side, soon running wild on his father’s ranch on the edge of Africa. But violence, desire, and fate sent Sean Courtney into exile - where he would fight and love his way to extraordinary success and heartbreaking failure.... In a place called The Ridge of White Waters, Sean made a life-long friendship, mined a fortune of gold, and met his own demons. Then an act of cunning betrayal struck - and ignited a new adventure to a new frontier.

    Melinda says: "Great Writer. Great Story."
    "Great Writer. Great Story."
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    This was quite an historical learning experience besides being an intriguing storyline. Loved the characters and learning what life was like in Africa in the late 1800's.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Alex Cross, Run

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 4 mins)
    • By James Patterson
    • Narrated By Michael Boatman, Steven Boyer
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (462)
    Performance
    (366)
    Story
    (371)

    Top plastic surgeon Elijah Creem is renowned for his skills in the operating room, and for his wild, no-expense-spared "industry parties", bringing in underage exotic dancers and models for nights of drugs, champagne, and uninhibited sex. That is, until Detective Alex Cross busts one of Creem's lavish soirees and ruins his fun. Now Creem is willing to do anything to avoid going to jail. But Alex doesn't have time to dwell on that case. A beautiful woman has been found murdered in her car, a lock of her hair viciously ripped off. Then a second woman is found hanging from a sixth-floor window with a brutal scar slashed across her stomach....

    George L. Johnson says: "Patterson and Cross Score Another Killer Hit"
    "Not Patterson's Best"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Too explicit in describing the violence against women. Felt he and co-writer were up against a publisher's deadline. Not a great read.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • The Sackett Brand

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By Louis L'Amour
    • Narrated By David Strathairn
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (32)
    Performance
    (23)
    Story
    (21)

    Tell Sackett and his bride Ange came to Arizona to build a home and start a family. But on Black Mesa something goes terribly wrong. Tell is ambushed and badly injured. When he finally manages to drag himself back to where he left Ange, she is gone. Desperate, cold, hungry, and with nothing to defend himself, Tell is stalked like a wounded animal.

    Melinda says: "Great Western Genre"
    "Great Western Genre"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I like the Sacketts. This story is especially sweet in Tell's quest to find his kidnapped wife. I really like David Strathairns reading.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Galloway: The Sacketts, Book 14

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 55 mins)
    • By Louis L'Amour
    • Narrated By Jason Culp
    Overall
    (93)
    Performance
    (36)
    Story
    (37)

    Filled with action, adventure, mystery, and historical detail, the Sackett saga is an unforgettable achievement by one of America's greatest storytellers. In Galloway, two brothers must struggle to survive in a wild and beautiful land to build themselves a ranch and a future.

    Jesse says: "Louis once again gives us a superb western novel"
    "Great Western Genre"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Again, I find the everyday struggle of life back then a marvel, even when the main character is doing simple everyday tasks. L'Amour engages the reader in a quiet gentle manner.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Lonely Men: The Sacketts, Book 12

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 20 mins)
    • By Louis L'Amour
    • Narrated By David Strathairn
    Overall
    (86)
    Performance
    (38)
    Story
    (37)

    Tell Sackett had been lured into the Apache's mountain stronghold by the icy beauty of his brother's wife. He didn't go alone. John J. Battles, Spanish Murphy, and the half-breed Tampico rode beside him. Each was driven by his past to test his speed and cunning against an enemy who could smell a white man a mile away, and then shoot his eyes out at a dead gallop. It was a contest few men could enter, and fewer still could hope to win.

    Blake says: "Classic"
    "Great Western Genre"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Always an entertaining read. L'Amour is so very descriptive of life back then. I enjoy the Sackett Series

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Mustang Man: The Sacketts, Book 13

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Louis L'Amour
    • Narrated By Terrence Mann
    Overall
    (98)
    Performance
    (39)
    Story
    (39)

    Filled with action, adventure, mystery, and historical detail, the Sackett saga is an unforgettable achievement by one of America's greatest storytellers. In Mustang Man, Louis L'Amour tells the tale of a man who lived by his own law, even if it meant being branded an outlaw.

    Janie says: "Another terrific adventure!"
    "Great Western Genre"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Enjoyed the simplicity of the storyline and characters. Everyday job was survival in those days.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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