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Tim O'Neill

San Jose, CA USA | Member Since 2005

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16 reviews
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718 titles in library
26 purchased in 2013

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Nightmare in Pink: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by John D. MacDonald
- Narrated by Robert Petkoff
Nightmare in Pink: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 42 mins)

By John D. MacDonald

Narrated By Robert Petkoff

Overall
(238)
Performance
(203)
Story
(196)

Nina - a career girl living alone in Manhattan - offers Travis McGee companionship and the first loose thread in the elaborate fabric of a gigantic swindle. Now, she's leading McGee on a wild and tortuous chase into the decadent world of high society, the ruthless world of big money, and the weird world of hallucinatory drugs.
Bonnie says: "Trav McGee just gets better"
"Tearing Through the Series"

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Travis McGee and Meyer are a compelling duo. Start at the beginning and I dare you to stop.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
One Fearful Yellow Eye: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 8

UNABRIDGED
- by John D. MacDonald
- Narrated by Robert Petkoff
One Fearful Yellow Eye: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 8

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 59 mins)

By John D. MacDonald

Narrated By Robert Petkoff

Overall
(83)
Performance
(72)
Story
(69)

How to you extort $600,000 from a dying man? Someone had done it very quietly and skilfully to the husband of Travis McGee's ex-girlfriend. McGee flies to Chicago to help untangle the mess and discovers that, although Dr. Fortner Geis had led an exemplary life, there were those who'd take advantage of one "indiscretion" and bring down the whole family. McGee also discovers he likes a few members of the family far too much to let that happen....
John says: "A fun read"
"Exceptional Series"

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I am on my 20th book from this series, which I started reading just a few weeks ago. They all seem to blend together but they're all very good. Start at #1 and work your way through.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bright Orange for the Shroud: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by John D. MacDonald
- Narrated by Robert Petkoff
Bright Orange for the Shroud: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 16 mins)

By John D. MacDonald

Narrated By Robert Petkoff

Overall
(88)
Performance
(75)
Story
(74)

Travis things he's in for a quiet summer until a walking zombie of a man, Arthur Wilkinson, stumbles aboard The Busted Flush. He's the latest victim of a fragile-looking blond sexpot who uses the blackest arts of love to lure unsuspecting suckers into a web of sordid schemes. Gone, suddenly, are the lazy, hazy days of summer as Travis becomes embroiled in one of the most dangerous, dirtiest cases of his career.
Marilyn says: "Finally, unabridged!"
"Just Started the Series; Almost Finished"

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It feels like I just started reading this series. I read this one in late July and I am now on number 20. I'll be disappointed to finish but happy that I happened upon the series and will look to read other titles from the same author.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hoot

UNABRIDGED
- by Carl Hiaasen
- Narrated by Chad Lowe
Hoot

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 16 mins)

By Carl Hiaasen

Narrated By Chad Lowe

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(483)
Performance
(78)
Story
(83)

Roy's family moves a lot, so he's used to the new-kid drill. Florida bullies are pretty much like bullies everywhere. But Roy finds himself oddly indebted to the hulking Dana Matherson. If Dana hadn't been sinking his thumbs into Roy's temples and mashing his face against the school-bus window, Roy might never have spotted the running boy. And the running boy is the first interesting thing Roy's seen in Florida.
Margo says: "Good listen for a car ride with kids"
"Decent Book that Became a Movie"

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In between John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee books, I am also reading Carl Hiassen's. Seems like I'm on a Florida kick. In any case, Hiassen's books are quirky and interesting reads. Definitely worthwhile. And they elevate Florida beyond the strip mall existence that is all to evident when you visit there.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Deep Blue Good-By: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by John D. MacDonald
- Narrated by Robert Petkoff
The Deep Blue Good-By: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs)

By John D. MacDonald

Narrated By Robert Petkoff

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(764)
Performance
(647)
Story
(662)

He's a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: he'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half.
Michael Cavacini says: "An Entertaining Start To A Classic Series"
"Start of One of My Favorites Novel Series"

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Despite being a bit dated, which is barely noticeable, the Travis McGee series is among the best I have found. Start here and keep going. You'll enjoy the ride.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Murder Season: Lena Gamble, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Ellis
- Narrated by Coleen Marlo
Murder Season: Lena Gamble, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 39 mins)

By Robert Ellis

Narrated By Coleen Marlo

Overall
(13)
Performance
(12)
Story
(12)

Detective Lena Gamble knows how to handle the hottest cases - do it fast and keep her head down because if it all goes south, the department won’t hesitate to make a scapegoat out of her. So when she gets called to the scene of a double murder at Club 3 AM, the A-list hangout for Hollywood celebs, she knows the fun is only beginning. And she's not wrong. It's just much worse than that. As expected, one of the victims is club owner Johnny Bosco, one of the most well-connected men in Hollywood politics.
Tim O'Neill says: "Another Great Series"
"Another Great Series"

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Like John D. MacDonald, Harlan Coben, and Lee Child, Robert Ellis presents a strong series with compelling characters and believable stories.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Program

ABRIDGED
- by Gregg Hurwitz
- Narrated by Dylan Baker
The Program

ABRIDGED (7 hrs)

By Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated By Dylan Baker

Overall
(36)
Performance
(17)
Story
(16)

In this powerful follow-up to his action-packed thriller The Kill Clause, Gregg Hurwitz ratchets up the excitement with another page-turner featuring Tim Rackley, a lawman motivated by honor, morality, and justice.
Tim O'Neill says: "Happy to Have Tried Hurwitz's Books"
"Happy to Have Tried Hurwitz's Books"

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I read this one, then devoured all of the rest. Great stuff. Strong recommendation to those who like the genre.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Vigilante

UNABRIDGED
- by Stephen J. Cannell
- Narrated by Scott Brick
Vigilante

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 40 mins)

By Stephen J. Cannell

Narrated By Scott Brick

Overall
(82)
Performance
(66)
Story
(66)

Lita Mendez was a thorn in the LAPD’s side. An aggressive police critic and gang activist, she’d filed countless complaints against the department. So when she’s found dead in her home, Shane and Hitch fear the worst: that there’s a killer in their ranks.Outside the crime scene, Nixon Nash, the charismatic host of a hit reality show called Vigilante TV, has set up shop with his television crew. Nash’s show is dedicated to beating the cops at their own game, solving murders before they can. Now he has the murder of Lita Mendez in his sights....
jacklyn says: "Great story with unique ending"
"Still a Big Fan"

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I continue to enjoy Cannell's series work. Looking forward to the next. I'm sure somebody has thought of this but... these would make a good basis for a TV show.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Colorado Kid: A Hard Case Crime Novel

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- by Stephen King
- Narrated by Jeffrey DeMunn
The Colorado Kid: A Hard Case Crime Novel

UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 39 mins)

By Stephen King

Narrated By Jeffrey DeMunn

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(551)
Performance
(161)
Story
(162)

No one but Stephen King could tell this story about the darkness at the heart of the unknown and our compulsion to investigate the unexplained. With echoes of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon and the work of Graham Greene, one of the world's great storytellers presents a surprising tale that explores the nature of mystery itself.
Sandy says: "Gotcha!"
"Short and Sweet"

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King crosses from his typical genre to make a nice story and a potential series-maker, if he's so inclined.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Small Is the New Big: And 193 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas

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- by Seth Godin
- Narrated by Seth Godin
Small Is the New Big: And 193 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas

ABRIDGED (7 hrs and 27 mins)

By Seth Godin

Narrated By Seth Godin

Overall
(285)
Performance
(27)
Story
(26)

Seth Godin, one of today's most influential business thinkers, writes best-selling books like Purple Cow and All Marketers Are Liars. And in between those annual books, he delivers a daily stream of ideas on one of the world's most popular blogs.
Jakob says: "some god some bad"
"Seth Makes Professional Books Tolerable"

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Seth Godin again makes a compelling business book while offering some entertainment and irony. Keep 'em coming.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful