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John

bakersfield, CA, United States | Member Since 2007

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13 reviews
536 ratings
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52 purchased in 2013

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Midst Toil and Tribulation: Safehold Series, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by David Weber
- Narrated by Kevin T. Collins
Midst Toil and Tribulation: Safehold Series, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (28 hrs and 30 mins)

By David Weber

Narrated By Kevin T. Collins

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(309)
Performance
(284)
Story
(281)

After centuries of stasis, the island kingdom of Charis began to defy the edicts of the Church of God Awaiting - egged on, some say, by the mysterious warrior-monk Merlin Athawes. Now, in the wars and intrigues that have cascaded from Charis's declaration of independence, the populous Republic of Siddermark is sliding into chaos.
Professor says: "Stop changing Narrators!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Better narrater then the last book"

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Six books in the series and 4 narraters! Collins did a better job (some missed pronuniations that buged me) then The last books narrater Keating (every one sounded like they were 80 years old). It's time to end the series don't turn it into Robert Jordan's Wheel of time.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Merlin's Bones

UNABRIDGED
- by Fred Saberhagen
- Narrated by Kirby Heyborne
Merlin's Bones

UNABRIDGED (27 hrs and 18 mins)

By Fred Saberhagen

Narrated By Kirby Heyborne

Overall
(2)
Performance
(2)
Story
(1)

In post-Arthurian England, 10-year old Amby and the troupe of traveling players he belongs to are on the run from a conqueror. He has been gifted with second-sight, and when the troupe stumbles upon an unoccupied castle he is the only one in the group who senses the power that lies within the stone building. In the near future, the Fisher King, Mordred and Morgan le Fay seek to gain control of Dr. Elaine Brusen’s hypostater, a machine capable of altering fundamental reality.
John says: "I give it a 8.5 out 10"
"I give it a 8.5 out 10"

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Well done for a book from the 90's (parts of the book take place in the 2020's). I review books only when I love or hate them. I love this one.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
How Firm a Foundation: Safehold Series, Book 5

UNABRIDGED
- by David Weber
- Narrated by Charles Keating
How Firm a Foundation: Safehold Series, Book 5

UNABRIDGED (28 hrs and 27 mins)

By David Weber

Narrated By Charles Keating

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(374)
Performance
(328)
Story
(333)

The Charisian Empire, born in war, has always known it must fight for its very survival. What most of its subjects don’t know even now, however, is how much more it’s fighting for. Emperor Cayleb, Empress Sharleyan, Merlin Athrawes, and their innermost circle of most trusted advisers do know. And because they do, they know the penalty if they lose will be far worse than their own deaths and the destruction of all they know and love.
William says: "Annoying Performance"
"Narater made every one sound old"

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Good story but narrater Keating made ever one sound the same and old. The good news is the next book is only one credit!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Vorpal Blade: Looking Glass Series, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by John Ringo , Travis Taylor
- Narrated by L. J. Ganser
Vorpal Blade: Looking Glass Series, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 29 mins)

By John Ringo, Travis Taylor

Narrated By L. J. Ganser

Overall
(327)
Performance
(181)
Story
(185)

he alien Dreen are still a terrifying menace across the galaxy, but Earth has a new weapon - the first human warp ship. Aboard the Vorpal Blade, Americaï¿¿ï¿¿ï¿¿s tough-as-nails Force Recon Marines seek the Dreen, hoping to bring the fight directly to them.
Dave says: "Aldenata Lite Indeed"
"Save your credit"

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I should have read "Dave's" review. The replacement of the cuss words 70 or 80 times gets very old fast. This book is abridged!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1632: Ring of Fire, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Eric Flint
- Narrated by George Guidall
1632: Ring of Fire, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 23 mins)

By Eric Flint

Narrated By George Guidall

Overall
(278)
Performance
(255)
Story
(257)

New York Times best-selling author Eric Flint has received glowing critical praise for his Ring of Fire alternate history series. In this first installment, a West Virginia town is transported from the year 2000 to 1631 Germany at the height of the Thirty Years’ War. Thrust into conflict, the town residents must also contend with moral issues such as who should be considered a citizen.
Ben says: "Finally on Audible!!"
"This is the Ring of Fire's first book"

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Very well done alternate history by Eric Flint, and George Guidll does a Great Job as narrater.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Spellbound: Book II of the Grimnoir Chronicles

UNABRIDGED
- by Larry Correia
- Narrated by Bronson Pinchot
Spellbound: Book II of the Grimnoir Chronicles

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 26 mins)

By Larry Correia

Narrated By Bronson Pinchot

Overall
(1375)
Performance
(1271)
Story
(1264)

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"
"Better then book 1"

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Spellbond book 2 was outstanding, it takes place in the 1930s that has been changed by magic. a credit well spent!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Cast in Shadow: Chronicles of Elantra, Book 1

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- by Michelle Sagara
- Narrated by Khristine Hvam
Cast in Shadow: Chronicles of Elantra, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 25 mins)

By Michelle Sagara

Narrated By Khristine Hvam

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(907)
Performance
(808)
Story
(808)

Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered— and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own skin….Since then, she's learned to read, she's learned to fight and she's become one of the vaunted Hawks who patrol and police the City of Elantra. Alongside the winged Aerians and the immortal Barrani, she's made a place for herself, far from the mean streets of her birth.
K says: "I'm new to this author..."
"Hard to get into this book"

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This book starts off like it's book # 2 "I stoped and checked" this is the only book I could not finish

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Colour of Magic: Discworld #1

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- by Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by Nigel Planer
The Colour of Magic: Discworld #1

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs)

By Terry Pratchett

Narrated By Nigel Planer

Overall
(2228)
Performance
(728)
Story
(726)

The Colour of Magic, the first novel in Terry Pratchett's wildly imaginative Discworld series, takes the listener on a remarkable journey. The magical planet of Discworld is supported by four massive elephants who stand on the back of the Great A'Tuin, a giant turtle swimming slowly through the mysterious interstellar gulf. An eccentric expedition sets out to explore the planet, encountering dragons who only exist if you believe in them, and of course "The Edge" of the planet.
Joel says: "Start in any of seven Disworld books"
"Just like the movie"

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Very hard to get into the book. It was a good thing its under 8 hours long.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Winds of War

UNABRIDGED
- by Herman Wouk
- Narrated by Kevin Pariseau
The Winds of War

UNABRIDGED (45 hrs and 53 mins)

By Herman Wouk

Narrated By Kevin Pariseau

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1817)
Performance
(1488)
Story
(1493)

Herman Wouk's sweeping epic of World War II stands as the crowning achievement of one of America's most celebrated storytellers. Like no other books about the war, Wouk's spellbinding narrative captures the tide of global events - and all the drama, romance, heroism, and tragedy of World War II - as it immerses us in the lives of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.
Joseph says: "Great storytelling"
"Well done"

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This is very well done and is a classic and is narrated by Kevin Pariseau. This is a good one for only 1 credit!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Windup Girl

UNABRIDGED
- by Paolo Bacigalupi
- Narrated by Jonathan Davis
The Windup Girl

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 34 mins)

By Paolo Bacigalupi

Narrated By Jonathan Davis

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2651)
Performance
(1125)
Story
(1130)

Anderson Lake is a company man, AgriGen's Calorie Man in Thailand. Under cover as a factory manager, Anderson combs Bangkok's street markets in search of foodstuffs thought to be extinct, hoping to reap the bounty of history's lost calories. There, he encounters Emiko...Emiko is the Windup Girl, a strange and beautiful creature. One of the New People, Emiko is not human; instead, she is an engineered being, creche-grown and programmed to satisfy the decadent whims of a Kyoto businessman.
Peter says: "Fascinatingly dystopian"
"Save your credit"

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Poor story, use your credit for a better title. I could not get into this book.

2 of 6 people found this review helpful