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Schervem

Portland, OR, United States | Member Since 2010

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8 reviews
117 ratings
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96 purchased in 2013

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Shadow Sight: Ivy Granger, Psychic Detective Series

UNABRIDGED
- by E. J. Stevens
- Narrated by Traci Odom
Shadow Sight: Ivy Granger, Psychic Detective Series

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 34 mins)

By E. J. Stevens

Narrated By Traci Odom

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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

Welcome to Harborsmouth, where monsters walk the streets unseen by humans...except those with second sight, like Ivy Granger. Ivy Granger's second sight is finally giving her life purpose. Ivy and her best friend Jinx may not be raking in the dough, but their psychic detective agency pays the bills - most of the time. Their only worry is the boredom of a slow day and the occasional crazy client - until a demon walks through their door. Demons are never a good sign.
Chris says: "I am probably not the target audience"
"Worked hard to like it"

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Story

I feel like I'm being read a story by a well intentioned volunteer at the children's section of the library. I'm always on board for a psychic detective and really wanted to like this one but I'm not sure I'm going to make it to the end. Outside of some verbiage this story seems to be more appropriate for middle schoolers.

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
A Bat in the Belfry: A Home Repair Is Homicide Mystery, Book 16

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- by Sarah Graves
- Narrated by Lindsay Ellison
A Bat in the Belfry: A Home Repair Is Homicide Mystery, Book 16

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 2 mins)

By Sarah Graves

Narrated By Lindsay Ellison

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(4)
Performance
(3)
Story
(4)

As an epic nor'easter bears down on the idyllic island town of Eastport, Maine, Jacobia Tiptree hurries to prepare her antique house for the big blow, while the town battles to evacuate tourists and save the beloved 200-year-old Seaman's Church steeple, threatened by the storm. But when a local teen beauty-pageant winner from a troubled family is found murdered in the steeple's bell tower and Jake's son Sam's visiting childhood friend comes under scrutiny as a suspect, the resulting storm of gossip and suspicion rivals anything the Atlantic could brew up.
Schervem says: "As usual, Sarah Graves gives good cozy mystery"
"As usual, Sarah Graves gives good cozy mystery"

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At first listen her stories seem like they might be too cozy but there are always enough twists, painful human cruelty and family/town back story to keep it interesting and me wanting more. Thank you Sarah!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hellbent

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- by Cherie Priest
- Narrated by Natalie Ross
Hellbent

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 35 mins)

By Cherie Priest

Narrated By Natalie Ross

Overall
(123)
Performance
(108)
Story
(109)

Vampire and thief Raylene Pendle doesn’t need more complications in her life. Her Seattle home is already overrun by a band of misfits, including Ian Stott, a blind vampire, and Adrian deJesus, an ex–Navy SEAL/drag queen. But Raylene still can’t resist an old pal’s request: seek out and steal a bizarre set of artifacts. Also on the hunt is a brilliant but certifiably crazy sorceress determined to stomp anyone who gets in her way.
Tiffani says: "Nice Second Installment"
"Life is like a box of penis bones...."

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Story

The first book took me a bit to get into but I'm glad I did. I'm enjoying the series so far.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Restorer: The Graveyard Queen, Book 1

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- by Amanda Stevens
- Narrated by Khristine Hvam
The Restorer: The Graveyard Queen, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 52 mins)

By Amanda Stevens

Narrated By Khristine Hvam

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(153)
Performance
(140)
Story
(139)

My name is Amelia Gray. I'm a cemetery restorer who sees ghosts. In order to protect myself from the parasitic nature of the dead, I've always held fast to these rules passed down from my father…until now. Detective John Devlin needs my help to find a killer, but he is haunted by ghosts who shadow his every move. To warn him would be to invite them into my life. I've vowed to keep my distance, but the pull of his magnetism grows ever stronger even as the headstone symbols lead me closer to truth and to the gossamer veil that separates this world from the next.
Denise says: "WOW!!! What a series~"
"Enjoyed the listen."

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Performance
Story

The narration was lovely! The story premise was good but a little slow paced for me. I look forward to the next book in hopes that it picks up a bit.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Seven Kinds of Hell: Fangborn, Book 1

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- by Dana Cameron
- Narrated by Kate Rudd
Seven Kinds of Hell: Fangborn, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 50 mins)

By Dana Cameron

Narrated By Kate Rudd

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(19)
Performance
(17)
Story
(18)

When archaeologist Zoe Miller’s cousin is abducted by a vicious Russian kidnapper, she must come to grips with a haunting secret. Unknown to even her closest friends, Zoe is not entirely human. She is a werewolf and a daughter of the "Fangborn", a hidden race of werewolves, vampires, and oracles. Zoe’s attempt to rescue her cousin leads her on a quest for artifacts - including Pandora’s Box, an object of world-ending power.
Tracey says: "A beastly Lara-Croft-Lite series first"
"Can't wait for the next one!"

Overall
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Story

I'm a huge fan of the Dresden Files and the Iron Druid Chronicles and enjoyed this just as well. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Waking Up Immortal: Universal Security

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- by Rachel Carrington
- Narrated by Clementine Cage
Waking Up Immortal: Universal Security

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 59 mins)

By Rachel Carrington

Narrated By Clementine Cage

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

I could die today, and it wouldn't matter. I'd still wake up tomorrow. Some people might consider that a good thing, and the time I took my first bullet, well, I can't say I complained when I woke up, but that's the middle of the story. At first I didn't want this "gift" which led me to a long search for my father. I thought he could help me. Turns out my father was in prison, and I just happened to get on the bad side of his warden-a huge, cyborg type of guy who could body double for Sylvester Stallone.
Schervem says: "Acck too much "romance""
"Acck too much "romance""

Overall
Performance
Story

The Audible app doesn't clearly reference the romance titles. I thought this would be more Sci Fi less 'gettin busy'.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Among Others

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- by Jo Walton
- Narrated by Katherine Kellgren
Among Others

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 39 mins)

By Jo Walton

Narrated By Katherine Kellgren

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(407)
Performance
(350)
Story
(350)

Startling, unusual, and yet irresistably readable, Among Others is at once the compelling story of a young woman struggling to escape a troubled childhood, a brilliant diary of first encounters with the great novels of modern fantasy and SF, and a spellbinding tale of escape from ancient enchantment.
Eoin says: "Subtle Character Piece"
"Narration, make or break...."

Overall
Performance
Story

It's rare that I don't get through a book. I can't give an honest review of the story because of the narration. I appreciate a good thick accent but this was missing changes of inflection or something. It was just difficult for me to listen to long enough to really invest in the story.

10 of 19 people found this review helpful
As Lie the Dead: Dreg City Series, Book 2

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- by Kelly Meding
- Narrated by Xe Sands
As Lie the Dead: Dreg City Series, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 28 mins)

By Kelly Meding

Narrated By Xe Sands

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(66)
Performance
(40)
Story
(40)

Evangeline Stone, a rogue bounty hunter, never asked for a world divided between darkness and light...or the power to die and live again in someone else's borrowed body. After a murder plot meant to take her out leaves an entire race of shapeshifters nearly extinct, Evy is gnawed by guilt. So when one of the few survivors of the slaughter enlists her aid, she feels duty-bound to help---even though protecting a frail, pregnant shifter is the last thing Evy needs, especially with the world going to hell around her.
Rae says: "Love this series"
"Story interesting-narrator a little flat"

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The story is entertaining but the narrator is often flat making it a bit difficult to invest in the story.

2 of 4 people found this review helpful