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Michael

Leicester, MA, United States | Member Since 2008

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  • The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor

    • UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 21 mins)
    • By Jake Tapper
    • Narrated By Rob Shapiro
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (209)
    Performance
    (185)
    Story
    (183)

    At 6:00 a.m. on the morning of October 3, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating was viciously attacked by Taliban insurgents. The 53 U.S. troops, having been stationed at the bottom of three steep mountains, were severely outmanned by nearly 400 Taliban fighters. Though the Americans ultimately prevailed, their casualties made it one of the war's deadliest battles for U.S. forces. And after more than three years in that dangerous and vulnerable valley a mere 14 miles from the Pakistan border, the U.S. abandoned and bombed the camp.

    Jason says: "A must read!"
    "Wow..."
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    If you could sum up The Outpost in three words, what would they be?

    a "must" for you military enthusiast


    What did you like best about this story?

    Stories of our troops in action. The politics of some of our decisions. The work of some exceptional soldiers. The sadness of our lost warriors. and the families who endured.


    What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

    My daughter just returned from working as a soldier at an outpost in Southern Afghanistan. She is a changed person. I doubt if she'll talk about it. But it gives me an insight of what she had gone thru. Short supply of water. Primitive conditions. 4 weeks of no showers nor change of clean uniforms. I could go on but the stories in the book gave me a lot of insight of what she has done and gone through.


    Any additional comments?

    Jake Tapper was exceptional in his research. An exhaustive interview of all the soldiers involved. And Narrator Rob Shapiro was outstanding in presenting the material. Held my attention through out the book. Great work. Rob. Thank you Jake, your book came at a good time for me.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Black Box: Harry Bosch, Book 18

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 29 mins)
    • By Michael Connelly
    • Narrated By Michael McConnohie
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1333)
    Performance
    (1127)
    Story
    (1104)

    In a case that spans 20 years, Harry Bosch links the bullet from a recent crime to a file from 1992, the killing of a young female photographer during the L.A. riots. Harry originally investigated the murder, but it was then handed off to the Riot Crimes Task Force and never solved. Now Bosch's ballistics match indicates that her death was not random violence, but something more personal, and connected to a deeper intrigue. Like an investigator combing through the wreckage after a plane crash, Bosch searches for the "black box", the one piece of evidence that will pull the case together.

    Joanna says: "Contrary to the tagline, Harry Bosch is not back!"
    "Dont miss this on"
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    If you could sum up The Black Box in three words, what would they be?

    Fantastic, Michael Connelly attention to detail is worth noting


    Any additional comments?

    Another fine story by Michael Connelly. As I said early...His attention to detail makes this novel a spell binder.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Apocalypse and Satan's Glory Hole

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Timothy W. Long, Jonathan Moon
    • Narrated By Guy Williams
    Overall
    (19)
    Performance
    (18)
    Story
    (17)

    Armageddon arrived on a weekday, which was really inconvenient for a lot of people, including The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. After their appearance on The Kayla Mangrabler talk show, they decided to go their separate ways and cause as much havoc as possible. Jesus has been stuck at the craps table for three days, sipping vodka and Red Bull, completely missing the end of the world. But he is about to meet up with Death and go on a road trip that will test their resolve and their blood alcohol content.

    Robin says: "Hilarious Romp for Me- Not For Prudes"
    "the worst audio I've every heard"
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    What disappointed you about The Apocalypse and Satan's Glory Hole?

    It really was bad....the story


    Would you ever listen to anything by Timothy W. Long and Jonathan Moon again?

    Worst story ever....


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    The narrator did his best. Kudos for him.


    Any additional comments?

    These guys should not even be in the same room with a Word processor

    0 of 8 people found this review helpful
  • Third Grave Dead Ahead

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Darynda Jones
    • Narrated By Lorelei King
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1177)
    Performance
    (1051)
    Story
    (1057)

    Paranormal private eye. Grim reaper extraordinaire. Whatever. Charley Davidson is back in Darynda Jones' Third Grave Dead Ahead! And she’s drinking copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake because, every time she closes her eyes, she sees him: Reyes Farrow, the parthuman, part-supermodel son of Satan. Yes, she did imprison him for all eternity, but come on.

    Stephanie says: "Best book yet."
    "Found a new author and narrator"
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    Awesome....witty....funny..... sensual.
    The cover captured my attention and the story background interested me. Wow..this is book three. and now Books one and two are on my wish list. Interesting side note on the audios end, of the Interview with Darynada Jones by Lorelei King.

    If your a Molly Haper fan.....and waiting for another interesting audio...check out Darynada Jones.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Ghost Story: The Dresden Files, Book 13

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 56 mins)
    • By Jim Butcher
    • Narrated By John Glover
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3862)
    Performance
    (3127)
    Story
    (3132)

    When we last left the mighty wizard detective Harry Dresden, he wasn't doing well. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin. But being dead doesn't stop him when his friends are in danger. Except now he has nobody, and no magic to help him. And there are also several dark spirits roaming the Chicago shadows who owe Harry some payback of their own. To save his friends - and his own soul - Harry will have to pull off the ultimate trick without any magic....

    Bill says: "Not the best audio book in the series"
    "Another cliff hanger for Jim Butcher"
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    At first I was a little disappointed that Jim Marsters wasnt narrating the book. However reading some of the later reviews changed that. John Glover did an excellent job....I totally forgot who was narrating and focused on the story. WOW....Jim Butcher writes another great tail. I cant wait to find out what happens next to Harry Dresden. Thanks Jim....Dont stop your stories.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Calumet City

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Charlie Newton
    • Narrated By Eliza Foss
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (152)
    Performance
    (95)
    Story
    (92)

    Among the most self-assured and sharply crafted debuts in recent years, Calumet City detonates a Molotov cocktail of character-driven suspense and ghetto-Chicago intrigue. A powerful fiction debut that captures the precise emotional landscape of one cop's hard-bitten life in the trenches. This first-time author joins that rare breed whose fiction is suffused with profound authenticity.

    Snoodely says: "Lee Child owes me 15 hrs. & 15 bucks"
    "One of the best I've heard lately..."
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    Awesome story...Fast pace. Chicago Police woman with a dark past comes to light. Fantastic narration by Eliza Foss. This book was recommended by my favorite author Lee Child....Wondering how good it could be, one author recommending another?????....I was not disappointed. Charlie Newton really worked his characters well. Looking forward to other audios by this author. Thank you Audible.com.

    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 13 mins)
    • By Jim Butcher
    • Narrated By James Marsters
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2873)
    Performance
    (1780)
    Story
    (1785)

    Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of best-selling author Jim Butcher - a compendium of cases that Harry and his cadre of allies managed to close in record time. The tales range from the deadly serious to the absurdly hilarious.

    Teahouse Fox says: "Dresden Short Story Collection"
    "Another awesome book by Jim Butcher"
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    James Marsters carries the listener through out the entire book. He is a man who enjoys the Dresden Files. And only one word can fully say how I enjoyed this read.....WOW.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Intelligence: A Novel of the CIA

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By Susan Hasler
    • Narrated By Susan Hasler, Joe Barrett, Rachel Butera, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (345)
    Performance
    (144)
    Story
    (151)

    Maddie James and her colleagues are terrorism experts working in a crumbling intelligence agency. They are certain another terrorist attack is coming, but in a post-9/11 election year the Administration is stressing its victories in the War on Terror - and few want to hear the team's warnings. Reluctantly, Maddie's given a team of five analysts to focus on the impending threat. The crew labors through bureaucratic obstacles, personal problems, and a blossoming romance between its senior members. They come heartbreakingly close to stopping the attack....

    Julia says: "Not your typical spy novel...."
    "One of the best audios I've heard yet"
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    With Susan's many years with the CIA she gave us a look of what really happens with in those walls. Excellent story that can be true. Witty....insightful.....edge of your seat narrations by a host of narrators. I truthfully hated to have the story end.

    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
  • Changes: The Dresden Files, Book 12

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 28 mins)
    • By Jim Butcher
    • Narrated By James Marsters
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3672)
    Performance
    (2201)
    Story
    (2203)

    Long ago, Susan Rodriguez was Harry Dresden's lover-until she was attacked by his enemies, leaving her torn between her own humanity and the bloodlust of the vampiric Red Court. Susan then disappeared to South America, where she could fight both her savage gift and those who cursed her with it.Now Arianna Ortega, Duchess of the Red Court, has discovered a secret Susan has long kept, and she plans to use it-against Harry.

    Julie D says: "WOW. I'm stunned!"
    "outstanding stories"
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    James Butcher continues to entertain and surprise me. Every story gets better and better. Of course with the Narrations of James Marsters which does an outstanding read. He captivates and holds my attention through out the entire book.

    Great stories and great storytelling I cant wait for another Butcher novel..

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • A Short History of Nearly Everything

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Bill Bryson
    • Narrated By Richard Matthews
    Overall
    (5200)
    Performance
    (1142)
    Story
    (1140)

    Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science. Although he doesn't know anything about the subject (at first), he is eager to learn, and takes information that he gets from the world's leading experts and explains it to us in a way that makes it exciting and relevant.

    Corby says: "Very informative, fun to listen to"
    "Awesome"
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    This was the most interesting audio book I ever had the pleasure of owning. Hours of enjoyment for those long drives I have to make.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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