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Dennis

Arlington, VT, United States | Member Since 2008

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  • Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Richard Preston
    • Narrated By James Lurie
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (127)
    Performance
    (41)
    Story
    (41)

    Bizarre illnesses and plagues that kill people in the most unspeakable ways. Obsessive and inspired efforts by scientists to solve mysteries and save lives. From The Hot Zone to The Demon in the Freezer and beyond, Richard Preston's best selling works have mesmerized readers everywhere by showing them strange worlds of nature they never dreamed of.

    Doug says: "WAIT! Maybe this isn't what you think...."
    "Interesting in parts"
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    I really like the way Preston writes and researches his material, but there were some parts of this book that I fast forwarded through. He has much better books than this here - please look for them, they are worth a listen over this choice.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Unsolved Serial Killings

    • UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 38 mins)
    • By RJ Parker
    • Narrated By Beth MacEwan
    Overall
    (12)
    Performance
    (11)
    Story
    (11)

    Unsolved Serial Killings by R. J. Parker is a fascinating glimpse into the mindsets of cold-blooded serial killers. Complete with F.B.I. stats, profile classifications, and psychotic windows to peer into, this book is about the most horrific of criminals. There are some great examples of unsolved murders that leave the listener wondering, did the killer, stop killing, die, or go to prison on unrelated charges? A spellbinding new audiobook from an author with investigator in his blood!

    Rusty Shackelford says: "Snorefest + Horrible Narrator"
    "See Spot Run. Run Spot Run!"
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    Is there a way to give this book a negative number of stars?

    This should have been titled "Serial Killers For Dummies"
    If you like reading the dictionary and have never heard of serial killers in your entire life - this is the book for you...but you could still be bored to tears.

    For the rest of us - move along, nothing to see here.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Monster Hunter Vendetta

    • UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Larry Correia
    • Narrated By Oliver Wyman
    Overall
    (2592)
    Performance
    (2204)
    Story
    (2219)

    Accountant turned professional monster hunter, Owen Zastava Pitt, managed to stop the nefarious Old Ones' invasion plans last year, but as a result made an enemy out of one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Now an evil death cult known as the Church of the Temporary Mortal Condition wants to capture Owen in order to gain the favor of the great Old Ones.

    James says: "Awesome"
    "Excelent series"
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    I was really pleased with my decision to continue with the second book of this series.
    Great sense of action and humor is shown in this and the other two books - and I'm excited that there is a 4th one now.

    I think these would be pretty good movie material on the level of something like Hellboy.

    Wyman really makes the very tightly written characters to life as they were meant to be.
    Entertaining all around.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The White House Boys: An American Tragedy

    • UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Roger Dean Kiser
    • Narrated By T. Ryder Smith
    Overall
    (19)
    Performance
    (15)
    Story
    (15)

    Hidden far from sight, deep in the thick underbrush of the North Florida woods are the ghostly graves of more than 30 unidentified bodies, some of which are thought to be children who were beaten to death at the old Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna. It is suspected that many more bodies will be found in the fields and swamplands surrounding the institution.

    Karole says: "Tough. Brutal. Realistic. Vivid"
    "Wow - I hope times have changed"
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    This book makes me wonder how things were for my uncle in the 1930's in reform school. People who were in charge of this place in Florida should be in prison or in hell if they're already dead.
    Very well done book. Lessons to learn here.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein

    • UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Kenneth Oppel
    • Narrated By Luke Daniels
    Overall
    (110)
    Performance
    (98)
    Story
    (97)

    Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary adventures... until the day their adventures turn all too real. They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only peaks Victor's curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is not be satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library....

    Debra says: "Chilling and oddly poignant"
    "Not enough for me"
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    It wasn't dark and thrilling enough for me - it seemed more like a Harry Potter adventure than a horror story.
    The flavor of it was just not right in my opinion

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Driving Mr. Dead

    • UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 2 mins)
    • By Molly Harper
    • Narrated By Amanda Ronconi
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2347)
    Performance
    (2121)
    Story
    (2126)

    Miranda Puckett has failed at every job she’s ever had. Her mother just wants her to come home, join the family law firm, and settle down with Jason, the perfect lawyer boyfriend. But when Jason turns out to be a lying cheater, Miranda seizes on a job that gets her out of town: long-distance vampire transportation. Her first assignment is to drive vampire Collin Sutherland from Washington to sleepy Half Moon Hollow without incident—no small feat for a woman whom trouble seems to follow like a faithful hound dog!

    Denise says: "Molly Harper can't write fast enough for me!!!!"
    "Nothing new here - move along"
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    I was disappointed in the direction the story took - for me there were no surprises, and nothing really great about it.
    As dull as those Twilight books

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Deliverance

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By James Dickey
    • Narrated By Will Patton
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (709)
    Performance
    (628)
    Story
    (624)

    The setting is the Georgia wilderness, where the state's most remote white-water river awaits. In the thundering froth of that river, in its echoing stone canyons, four men on a canoe trip discover a freedom and exhilaration beyond compare. And then, in a moment of horror, the adventure turns into a struggle for survival as one man becomes a human hunter who is offered his own harrowing deliverance.

    Katherine says: "excruciatingly vivid, marvelously written and read"
    "interesting"
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    I remember watching the movie back in 1972 as an 11 year old and being very uncomfortable with a certain scene (you know the one), but it was a good movie - so I decided to see how the book was.
    It is very well written and fills in the inner thoughts that are often missing from movie translations - it is told from the point of view of Ed.
    I was a little uncomfortable with his description of his admiration of his macho friend Lewis more than that scene in the movie.
    It's a different book from my usual listening fare, and ultimately it is a good listen.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

    • UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 59 mins)
    • By Mary Roach
    • Narrated By Shelly Frasier
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2926)
    Performance
    (1456)
    Story
    (1466)

    For two thousand years, cadavers have been involved in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. They've tested France's first guillotines, ridden the NASA Space Shuttle, been crucified in a Parisian laboratory to test the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, and helped solve the mystery of TWA Flight 800. For every new surgical procedure, from heart transplants to gender reassignment surgery, cadavers have been there alongside surgeons, making history in their quiet way.

    Matthew says: "Darn funny if you're open to the idea."
    "An Eye Opening Read"
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    This book was a very interesting, humorous, and informative examination of what happens after death - especially with donated bodies. The narrator is very good.
    I was thinking of donating my body to science myself so this sounded like the book to listen to - I decided to donate my organs for transplant instead haha - and once you go through this book, you'll find out why :P

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • 11-22-63: A Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (30 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By Stephen King
    • Narrated By Craig Wasson
    Overall
    (13147)
    Performance
    (11533)
    Story
    (11474)

    On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. What if you could change it back? In this brilliantly conceived tour de force, Stephen King - who has absorbed the social, political, and popular culture of his generation more imaginatively and thoroughly than any other writer - takes listeners on an incredible journey into the past and the possibility of altering it.

    Kelly says: "I Owe Stephen King An Apology"
    "One of his most interesting books"
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    Where does 11-22-63 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This one is right up there with Carrie and The Shining, and now one of my favorite time traveling novels.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Harry Dunning:and Al Templeton were among my favorites but there are many memorable characters expertly brought to life by Craig Wasson.


    What about Craig Wasson’s performance did you like?

    All the different voices he did were very captivating. There are some really good impressions that almost sound like famous people - James Stewart came to mind as he did one character's voice.


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

    Absolutely - I listened to one of the four parts all in one sitting - it took all night, but I stayed awake - luckily I am retired and can sleep all day if I need to haha.


    Any additional comments?

    I am 51 and this book made me think back to a more innocent time of life when I was five years old, I had a flood of memories come back as Jake discovered the new world he had been introduced to - really nicely done by Mr.King

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Night

    • UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 20 mins)
    • By Elie Wiesel
    • Narrated By George Guidall
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1746)
    Performance
    (573)
    Story
    (578)

    Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and the Congressional Gold Medal, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel offers an unforgettable account of Hitler's horrific reign of terror in Night. This definitive edition features a new translation from the original French by Wiesel's wife and frequent translator, Marion Wiesel.

    Ella says: "This book consumed me"
    "Powerful"
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    Wow, Night is a powerful and sad first person account of the horror and atrocity of the concentration camp experience. If you read one book on the subject - make it this one. This book says it all.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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