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The Hard Way

UNABRIDGED
- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
The Hard Way

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 2 mins)

By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1092)
Performance
(548)
Story
(545)

Jack Reacher was alone, the way he liked it, soaking up the hot, electric New York City night, watching a man cross the street to a parked Mercedes and drive it away. The car contained one million dollars in ransom money. And Edward Lane, the man who paid it, will pay even more to get his family back. Lane runs a highly illegal soldiers-for-hire operation.
Ed says: "Picks up at the conclusion"
"One in a series"

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What did you love best about The Hard Way?

Part of a series and it is a very easy listen. I listen to books when I am running so I do not want something that requires to much concentraton.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Kept me on the edge of my run.

Which character – as performed by Dick Hill – was your favorite?

All were well done.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest: The Millennium Trilogy, Book 3

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- by Stieg Larsson
- Narrated by Simon Vance
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest: The Millennium Trilogy, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 20 mins)

By Stieg Larsson

Narrated By Simon Vance

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(15892)
Performance
(6180)
Story
(6182)

Lisbeth Salander—the heart of Larsson’s two previous novels—lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she’ll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority.
B.J. says: "Perfect."
"Series Thriller"

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If you could sum up The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest in three words, what would they be?

An excellant ending to the series

What other book might you compare The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest to and why?

The other two books in the series.

What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

Excellant voice and narration. Easy to listen to and does all the parts well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Loved the entire book

Any additional comments?

I recommend that if anyone wants to listen to this book they start with the first in the series. I love the new way we can tell what books are in the series. The trilogy is one of the best I have llistened too.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Book of the Dead

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- by Douglas Preston , Lincoln Child
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Book of the Dead

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 14 mins)

By Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated By Scott Brick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1540)
Performance
(576)
Story
(573)

The New York Museum of Natural History receives their pilfered gem collection back, ground down to dust. Diogenes, the psychotic killer who stole them in Dance of Death, is throwing down the gauntlet to both the city and to his brother, FBI Agent Pendergast, who is currently incarcerated in a maximum security prison.
V.A. says: "Not bad"
"another Preston and Child great listening"

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Where does The Book of the Dead rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10

Who was your favorite character and why?

All the characters are well done. Easy to follow this and other Preston and Child books

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

Good voice for characters. I use books when working our so reading is out of the question.

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

No

Any additional comments?

Looking for the next book from these authors.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Cold Vengeance

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- by Douglas Preston , Lincoln Child
- Narrated by Rene Auberjonois
Cold Vengeance

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 58 mins)

By Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

Narrated By Rene Auberjonois

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1750)
Performance
(1322)
Story
(1312)

Devastated by the discovery that his wife, Helen, was murdered, Special Agent Pendergast must have retribution. But revenge is not simple. As he stalks his wife's betrayers-a chase that takes him from the wild moors of Scotland to the bustling streets of New York City and the darkest bayous of Louisiana - he is also forced to dig further into Helen's past. And he is stunned to learn that Helen may have been a collaborator in her own murder.
A User says: "Aloysius X. L. Pendergast"
"Valentino"

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I have to agree with other reviews, good story, well written but if you are going to leave us hanging at least label the book part 1. We are going to buy the other book but I like to purchase the series so that I am not left wondering when the next book will come out.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Pirate Hunter

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- by Richard Zacks
- Narrated by Michael Prichard
The Pirate Hunter

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 27 mins)

By Richard Zacks

Narrated By Michael Prichard

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(320)
Performance
(58)
Story
(59)

Captain Kidd has gone down in history as America's most ruthless buccaneer. However, Captain William Kidd was no career cut-throat; he was a tough, successful New York sea captain who was hired to chase pirates. Across the oceans of the world, the pirate hunter, Kidd, pursued the pirate, Culliford. One man would hang in the harbor; the other would walk away with the treasure. The Pirate Hunter is both a masterpiece of historical detective work and a page-turner.
Karen says: "Aaaargh Matey, Listen to this tale!"
"Pirate Hunter"

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Well read. Interesting facts about what took place on the seas. Learned more about the trials in England at that time. Recognized names in history from the story. All and all a well written and read book.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Knowing God

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- by J.I. Packer
- Narrated by Rob Gregory
Knowing God

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 30 mins)

By J.I. Packer

Narrated By Rob Gregory

Overall
(113)
Performance
(8)
Story
(9)

This timeless work provides a scholarly yet warm exposition on the nature of God, reinforcing the fundamental facts of faith that have so frequently been called in question.
Paul says: "Good Reader makes it a great listen"
"Knowing God"

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Not what I expected. It was extremely to stay with this book.

0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Prey

UNABRIDGED
- by Michael Crichton
- Narrated by George Wilson
Prey

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 47 mins)

By Michael Crichton

Narrated By George Wilson

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1122)
Performance
(207)
Story
(212)

In the Nevada desert, an experiment has gone horribly wrong. A cloud of nanoparticles (micro-robots) has escaped from the laboratory. This cloud is self-sustaining and self-reproducing. It is intelligent and learns from experience. For all practical purposes, it is alive.
Mary says: "Terrifying"
"prey"

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I judge some of the books by how interesting they are while I am running. I run 4 to 6 miles a day and the books should help me get through the run. If the book is boring then the run is tough but if it holds my interest then the run does not seem long enough because I want to hear more of the book and will have to wait until the next run. This book allowd me to runm the max every day. Good research on the material.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Last Juror

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- by John Grisham
- Narrated by Michael Beck
The Last Juror

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 48 mins)

By John Grisham

Narrated By Michael Beck

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1330)
Performance
(175)
Story
(171)

In 1970, one of Mississippi's more colorful weekly newspapers, The Ford County Times, went bankrupt. To the surprise and dismay of many, ownership was assumed by a 23 year-old college dropout, named Willie Traynor. The future of the paper looked grim until a young mother was brutally raped and murdered by a member of the notorious Padgitt family. Willie Traynor reported all the gruesome details, and his newspaper began to prosper.
Danielle says: "Grisham's Finest"
"The Last Juror"

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Easy reading. Fun Interesting.

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Blind Assassin

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- by Margaret Atwood
- Narrated by Margot Dionne
The Blind Assassin

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs)

By Margaret Atwood

Narrated By Margot Dionne

Overall
(686)
Performance
(152)
Story
(152)

With The Blind Assassin, Atwood proves once again that she is one of the most talented, daring, and exciting writers of the time. Like The Handmaid's Tale, this Book Prize-winner is destined to become a classic.
Sarah says: "The Best!"
"The Blind assassin"

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When you finally finish the book you will say that it is a fine novel. The problem I had with this book was that I had a difficult time wanting to continue. It was a long drawn out story. Was it science fiction? Was it a love story? Was it a mystery? I am not sure. I always ask myself would you go back sometime in the future and listen again. The answer is no.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Da Vinci Code

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- by Dan Brown
- Narrated by Paul Michael
The Da Vinci Code

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 4 mins)

By Dan Brown

Narrated By Paul Michael

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(6072)
Performance
(897)
Story
(923)

While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call. The elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum, a baffling cipher found near the body. As Langdon and gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, sort through the bizarre riddle, they are stunned to discover a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci, clues visible for all to see and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.
Alexandra says: "Incredibly entertaining"
"Da Vinci Code"

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Of course to each his own. Some will love this book and others will hate it. Did the book want me to go back and continue listening, yes. Was some of the plot expected yes. Would I recommend this book to friends who love to read yes. Did I recommend it and did they read it, yes. Overall everyone loved the book. I thought it was a good listen.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful