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Free Fall

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Crais
- Narrated by William Roberts
Free Fall

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs)

By Robert Crais

Narrated By William Roberts

Overall
(19)
Performance
(5)
Story
(6)

Elvis Cole is a detective who can't say no, especially when it comes to a girl in a terrible fix. But when Jennifer Sheridan asks him for help, Elvis takes on rather more than he bargained for. Jennifer's fiance, Mark Thurman, is a decorated LA cop with an elite plain-clothes unit, but Jennifer's sure he's in trouble. The kind of serious trouble that Cole is only too familiar with.
Michele says: "I was distracted by the noises in the background"
"I was distracted by the noises in the background"

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If you could sum up Free Fall in three words, what would they be?

Not too bad

Has Free Fall turned you off from other books in this genre?

I care about the characters in this series that's what compels me

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

No as far as I'm concerned he's Elvis Cole

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The Cold, Cold Ground

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- by Adrian McKinty
- Narrated by Gerard Doyle
The Cold, Cold Ground

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 3 mins)

By Adrian McKinty

Narrated By Gerard Doyle

Overall
(611)
Performance
(508)
Story
(503)

Adrian McKinty was born in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. He studied politics and philosophy at Oxford before moving to America in the early 1990s. Living first in Harlem, he found employment as a construction worker, barman, and bookstore clerk. In 2000 he moved to Denver to become a high school English teacher and it was there that he began writing fiction.
Alan says: "What a stunning book"
"Really Really Good"

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I was expecting something overly political, but I was desperate to read another Adrian McKinty book because I consider him a master story teller, and I'd listen to anything narrated by Gerard Doyle. The book wasn't focused on politics and turned out to be a really good solid story, with compelling characters. After Michael this one is my favourite.

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The Killing of the Tinkers

UNABRIDGED
- by Ken Bruen
- Narrated by Gerry O'Brien
The Killing of the Tinkers

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 32 mins)

By Ken Bruen

Narrated By Gerry O'Brien

Overall
(9)
Performance
(5)
Story
(4)

Jack Taylor, a disgraced ex-cop in Galway, has slid further down the slope of despair. After a year in London he returns to his home town of Galway with a leather coat and a coke habit. Someone is systematically slaughtering young travellers and dumping their bodies in the city centre. Even in the state he's in, Jack Taylor has an uncanny ability to know where to look, what questions to ask, and with the aid of an English policeman, apparently solves the case.
Michele says: "Oddly compelling"
"Oddly compelling"

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This is the first Ken Bruen book I've listened to and I came straight off Adrian McKinty and Stuart Neville, looking for something similar. This is not. It has a kind of who cares attitude right down to the ending. It's full of excess and the results of it and makes no apologies.
I liked the characters they were interesting and you felt for them, but the story has a weird pace. It spent a lot of time up front and all of a sudden it ended. Still if you are in it for the journey as opposed to a succinct destination it's a colourful jaunt. I'm downloading two more right now, prepared to give Ken a couple more tries.

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The Podfather Trilogy - Season Four of The Ricky Gervais Show

UNABRIDGED
- by Ricky Gervais , Stephen Merchant , Karl Pilkington
The Podfather Trilogy - Season Four of The Ricky Gervais Show

UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 57 mins)

By Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington

Overall
(288)
Performance
(98)
Story
(99)

Here are three special episodes of The Ricky Gervais Show, featuring those doyens of the medium, the eponymous multi-award winning Ricky Gervais; Steve Merchant (The Office, Extras); and the round-headed idiot savant, Karl Pilkington.
Michele says: "I still can't figure out if he's for real"
"I still can't figure out if he's for real"

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Would you listen to The Podfather Trilogy - Season Four of The Ricky Gervais Show again? Why?

Not really, these are a one shot deal for me, a bit like when someone tells you a joke, it's not as good the second time.

Would you recommend The Podfather Trilogy - Season Four of The Ricky Gervais Show to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes and I do immediately after I listen

What three words best describe the narrator’s voice?

There are three of them, Ricky has a strange laugh, Karl is monotone ...I don't like Steve at all

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

THE KARL SHOW...with Ricky and steve

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Monster: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by A. Lee Martinez
- Narrated by Eric Michael Summerer
Monster: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 42 mins)

By A. Lee Martinez

Narrated By Eric Michael Summerer

Overall
(229)
Performance
(168)
Story
(166)

Meet Monster. Meet Judy. Two humans who don't like each other much, but together must fight dragons, fire-breathing felines, trolls, Inuit walrus dogs, and a crazy cat lady - for the future of the universe.
Hallie says: "Absolutely loved this book."
"This is a great story"

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Performance
Story

What did you love best about Monster?

He's just so average, but not

Who was your favorite character and why?

Monster followed closely by his paper friend

Which scene was your favorite?

Where the Demon Girlfriend finally gets it

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

Great story really well written and clever

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Bleak House

UNABRIDGED
- by Charles Dickens
- Narrated by Simon Vance
Bleak House

UNABRIDGED (33 hrs and 2 mins)

By Charles Dickens

Narrated By Simon Vance

Overall
(291)
Performance
(85)
Story
(83)

First published in monthly parts from March 1852 to September 1853, this novel follows the fortunes of three pedestrian characters; Esther Summerson, Ada Clare, and Richard Carstone. The story they tell embondies Dickens' merciless indictment of the Court of Chancery and its bungling, morally corrupt handling of the endless case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, giving the novel its scope and meaning.
UU Ma says: "30 hours was too short for me"
"I love Charles Dickens"

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What made the experience of listening to Bleak House the most enjoyable?

I just think the illustration of the times is marvellous

Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?

I loved them all

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

All of Dickens books make me cry but they also make you hopeful. If you want a story with a happy ending Dickens is your man.

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14

UNABRIDGED
- by Peter Clines
- Narrated by Ray Porter
14

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)

By Peter Clines

Narrated By Ray Porter

Overall
(6252)
Performance
(5655)
Story
(5635)

There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.
Magpie says: "Super solid listen!!"
"I had high hopes"

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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No, I was a bit let down I thought it was going to be really something but it wasn't to my taste

Would you recommend 14 to your friends? Why or why not?

Probably if they asked and liked science fiction

Which scene was your favorite?

I didn't have one

Do you think 14 needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Driving Mr. Dead

UNABRIDGED
- by Molly Harper
- Narrated by Amanda Ronconi
Driving Mr. Dead

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 2 mins)

By Molly Harper

Narrated By Amanda Ronconi

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2359)
Performance
(2132)
Story
(2137)

Miranda Puckett has failed at every job she’s ever had. Her mother just wants her to come home, join the family law firm, and settle down with Jason, the perfect lawyer boyfriend. But when Jason turns out to be a lying cheater, Miranda seizes on a job that gets her out of town: long-distance vampire transportation. Her first assignment is to drive vampire Collin Sutherland from Washington to sleepy Half Moon Hollow without incident—no small feat for a woman whom trouble seems to follow like a faithful hound dog!
Denise says: "Molly Harper can't write fast enough for me!!!!"
"Characters developed in a strange way"

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Would you try another book from Molly Harper and/or Amanda Ronconi?

Maybe, but I wouldn't go looking

Would you recommend Driving Mr. Dead to your friends? Why or why not?

To people who read this kind of thing, and asked for a recommendation.

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

What every narrator brings the ability to do something else while you listen

Could you see Driving Mr. Dead being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No, if it was I wouldn't watch it

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Taken

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Crais
- Narrated by William Roberts
Taken

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 57 mins)

By Robert Crais

Narrated By William Roberts

Overall
(7)
Performance
(7)
Story
(7)

When the police tell a wealthy industrialist that her missing son has faked his own kidnapping, she hires Elvis Cole and Joe Pike - and Cole soon determines that it was no fake. The boy and his secret girlfriend have been taken, and are now lost in the gray and changing world of the professional border kidnappers who prey not only on innocent victims, but on each other - buying, selling, and stealing victims like commodities.
Charmaine says: "For a different audience - not for me"
"Not my favourite"

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Story

What did you like best about Taken? What did you like least?

It's hard to say, I love the Elvis Cole Joe Pike series but this one was a bit flat

What about William Roberts’s performance did you like?

William Roberts is just the best voice for this, I listened to Free Fall, I can only get the abridged version and it was narrated by someone else, it was just not right.

Do you think Taken needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I will buy what ever he writes follow up or not, let's have more Joe next time.

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Crocodile on the Sandbank: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Elizabeth Peters
- Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat
Crocodile on the Sandbank: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 51 mins)

By Elizabeth Peters

Narrated By Barbara Rosenblat

Overall
(2242)
Performance
(1060)
Story
(1056)

Amelia Peabody inherited two things from her father: a considerable fortune and an unbendable will. The first allowed her to indulge in her life's passion. Without the second, the mummy's curse would have made corpses of them all.
Carrie says: "Nice break from the usual-"
"I really liked this"

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Performance
Story

What made the experience of listening to Crocodile on the Sandbank the most enjoyable?

I think the narration was well done and believable.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Crocodile on the Sandbank?

There were many, it's an interesting journey that goes from moment that you have waited for to moment that you are waiting for.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Rosenblat’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

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

No

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The Watchman

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Crais
- Narrated by William Roberts
The Watchman

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 48 mins)

By Robert Crais

Narrated By William Roberts

Overall
(5)
Performance
(3)
Story
(3)

Joe Pike owes a bad man a big favour. The favour is to protect the life of a spoiled rich girl against the mob. When Pike and the girl immediately come under intense fire, he hatches a plan - disappear, turn the tables and hunt down the hunters.
Michele says: "Joe Pike is a legend"
"Joe Pike is a legend"

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Performance
Story

What did you love best about The Watchman?

The premise

What other book might you compare The Watchman to and why?

I compare them all to each other (Robert Crais books)

Which character – as performed by William Roberts – was your favorite?

It's always Joe Pike

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

Yes

0 of 0 people found this review helpful