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Jim

Noblesville, IN, United States | Member Since 2009

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251 titles in library
9 purchased in 2013

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Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever

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- by Bill O'Reilly , Martin Dugard
- Narrated by Bill O'Reilly
Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever

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By Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrated By Bill O'Reilly

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(2965)
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(2641)
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(2650)

The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor recounts one of the most dramatic stories in American history—how one gunshot changed the country forever. In the spring of 1865, the bloody saga of America's Civil War finally comes to an end after a series of increasingly harrowing battles. President Abraham Lincoln's generous terms for Robert E. Lee's surrender are devised to fulfill Lincoln's dream of healing a divided nation. But one man and his band of murderous accomplices are not appeased....
William says: "Decent Book - Bad Narration"
"Very interesting and informative read"

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I very much enjoyed Bill O'Reilly's account of the final days of the American Civil War and subsequent assassination of our great Abe Lincoln. It kept me engrossed for the entire book and i would highly recommend this to any history buff or to anyone that likes good book!

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Threat Vector

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- by Tom Clancy , Mark Greaney
- Narrated by Lou Diamond Phillips
Threat Vector

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By Tom Clancy, Mark Greaney

Narrated By Lou Diamond Phillips

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(1887)
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(1611)
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(1614)

Jack Ryan has only just moved back into the Oval Office when he is faced with a new international threat. An aborted coup in the People's Republic of China has left President Wei Zhen Lin with no choice but to agree with the expansionist policies of General Su Ke Quiang. They have declared the South China Sea a protectorate and are planning an invasion of Taiwan. The Ryan administration is determined to thwart China’s ambitions, but the stakes are dangerously high as a new breed of powerful Chinese anti-ship missiles endanger the US Navy's plans to protect the island.
Charles says: "The Clancy that gave us Clear & Present..."
"Another Clancy Gem!!"

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I really enjoyed this book. Lot's of intrigue and action! Lou Diamond Phillips does a fantastic narration job.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Amped: A Novel

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- by Daniel H. Wilson
- Narrated by Robbie Daymond
Amped: A Novel

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By Daniel H. Wilson

Narrated By Robbie Daymond

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(337)
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(299)
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(301)

In Amped, people are implanted with a device that makes them capable of superhuman feats. The powerful technology has profound consequences for society, and soon a set of laws is passed that restricts the abilities - and rights - of "amplified" humans. On the day that the Supreme Court passes the first of these laws, 29-year-old Owen Gray joins the ranks of a new persecuted underclass known as "amps." Owen is forced to go on the run, desperate to reach an outpost in Oklahoma where, it is rumored, a group of the most enhanced amps may be about to change the world - or destroy it.
D says: "No Michael Crighton but still worth a listen"
"Disappointed"

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I never got into this book. The story was anti-climactic throughout for me. In order for a book to be good (IMO) you have to feel a connection to the characters. That just never happened for me. The story line was interesting enough but did not keep my interest. I think the narrator was handicapped by the prose in this book.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Wind Through the Keyhole: The Dark Tower

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- by Stephen King
- Narrated by Stephen King
The Wind Through the Keyhole: The Dark Tower

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By Stephen King

Narrated By Stephen King

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(1535)
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(1398)
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(1387)

In The Wind Through the Keyhole, Stephen King has returned to the rich landscape of Mid-World. This story within a story within a story finds Roland Deschain, Mid-World’s last gunslinger, in his early days during the guilt-ridden year following his mother’s death. Sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape-shifter, a "skin-man", Roland takes charge of Bill Streeter, a brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast’s most recent slaughter.
Cassandra says: "An exceptional story, but I miss George Guidall."
"King brings The Gunslinger back in grand fashion"

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I very much enjoyed this Dark Tower entry! Stephen King know how to write entertaining characters and great stories! Hopefully he will find another Gunslinger gem in him!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Walk

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- by Lee Goldberg
- Narrated by Luke Daniels
The Walk

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By Lee Goldberg

Narrated By Luke Daniels

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(40)
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(39)
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It's one minute after the Big One. Marty Slack, a TV executive, crawls out from under his Mercedes, parked outside what once was a downtown Los Angeles warehouse. Downtown LA is in ruins. The sky is thick with smoke. His cell phone is dead. The freeways are rubble. It will be days before help can arrive. Marty has been expecting this day all his life. He's prepared. He knows there is only one thing he can do... that he must do: get home to his wife, Beth.
Jim says: "Great read!"
"Great read!"

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This booked kept me fully engaged! The characters were great and realistic and the narration was spot on! I would highly recommend this book. If you liked Alas Babylon, my thoughts are you would also enjoy this book!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Summer of Night

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- by Dan Simmons
- Narrated by Dan John Miller
Summer of Night

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By Dan Simmons

Narrated By Dan John Miller

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(159)
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(122)
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(126)

It’s the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, Illinois, five twelve-year-old boys are forging the powerful bonds that a lifetime of change will not break. From sunset bike rides to shaded hiding places in the woods, the boys’ days are marked by all of the secrets and silences of an idyllic childhood. But amid the sun-drenched cornfields, their loyalty will be pitilessly tested.
Jeff says: "Excellent well-developed thriller / youth story"
"Excellent atmosphere and well written!"

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Dan John Miller made this book come to life for me. It is well written and well read. Has hints of Stephen King's Stand by Me and Robert McCammon's Boy's Life with plenty of suspense and horror thrown in. I would highly recommend this book!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Worth Dying For: A Jack Reacher Novel

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- by Lee Child
- Narrated by Dick Hill
Worth Dying For: A Jack Reacher Novel

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By Lee Child

Narrated By Dick Hill

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(1819)
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(670)
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(668)

There’s deadly trouble in the corn country of Nebraska... and Jack Reacher walks right into it. First he falls foul of the Duncans, a local clan that has terrified an entire county into submission. But it’s the unsolved case of a missing child, already decades-old, that Reacher can’t let go. The Duncans want Reacher gone - and it’s not just past secrets they’re trying to hide. They’re awaiting a secret shipment, and they have the kind of customers no one can afford to annoy.
Lesley says: "Reacber never fails"
"Very good Jack Reacher installment"

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Jack gets more bad-ass with every book. I really enjoyed this book. Some people don't like Dick Hill's reading but I think it fits the book and character perfectly.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Alas, Babylon

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- by Pat Frank
- Narrated by Will Patton
Alas, Babylon

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By Pat Frank

Narrated By Will Patton

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(2565)
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(1662)
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(1647)

This true modern masterpiece is built around the two fateful words that make up the title and herald the end - “Alas, Babylon.” When a nuclear holocaust ravages the United States, a thousand years of civilization are stripped away overnight, and tens of millions of people are killed instantly. But for one small town in Florida, miraculously spared, the struggle is just beginning, as men and women of all backgrounds join together to confront the darkness....
Jerry says: "Excellent audiobook"
"Excellent!"

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I really enjoyed this story. It kept my interest for the entire book. The readying by Will Patton was spot-on. He is now one of my favorite readers just behind George Guidal.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful