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Jane

MADISON, WI, United States | Member Since 2010

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15 reviews
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181 titles in library
21 purchased in 2013

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Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel

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- by Janet Evanovich
- Narrated by Lorelei King
Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 7 mins)

By Janet Evanovich

Narrated By Lorelei King

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1185)
Performance
(1023)
Story
(1037)

After a slow summer of chasing low-level skips for her cousin Vinnie's bail bonds agency, Stephanie Plum finally lands an assignment that could put her checkbook back in the black. Geoffrey Cubbin, facing trial for embezzling millions from Trenton's premier assisted-living facility, has mysteriously vanished from the hospital after an emergency appendectomy. Now it's on Stephanie to track down the con man. Unfortunately, Cubbin has disappeared without a trace, a witness, or his money-hungry wife. Rumors are stirring that he must have had help with the daring escape...or that maybe he never made it out of his room alive.
G. House Sr. says: "Tedious Formulaic with same-old same-old"
"BEST IN AWHILE"

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Janet's recent Stephanie Plum books have been quite contrived recently. And not in a good way. This book was different. I really enjoyed this book and the multiple plots seemed to work & the flow was natural.

I would recommend this book. Lorelei King, as always, does great characters. She gets an A+.

1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1

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- by Michael Connelly
- Narrated by Dick Hill
The Black Echo: Harry Bosch Series, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 52 mins)

By Michael Connelly

Narrated By Dick Hill

Overall
(3495)
Performance
(1603)
Story
(1594)

For LAPD homicide cop Harry Bosch - hero, maverick, nighthawk - the body in the drainpipe at Mulholland Dam is more than another anonymous statistic. This one is personal. The dead man, Billy Meadows, was a fellow Vietnam "tunnel rat" who fought side by side with him in a nightmare underground war that brought them to the depths of hell.
Daniel Mcafee says: "What a Terrific Book"
"GREAT BOOK, BEAUTIFULLY PACED"

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I really enjoyed this book. It was well written & perfectly paced. The reader was exceptional. I am sorry to see it end, but will definitely listen to another book by this author and by this reader.

The only complaint I have is that it gave away the results from an earlier book, so I probably won't listen to that one.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fallen

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- by Karin Slaughter
- Narrated by Shannon Cochran
Fallen

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 23 mins)

By Karin Slaughter

Narrated By Shannon Cochran

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Overall
(952)
Performance
(697)
Story
(692)

There's no police training stronger than a cop's instinct. Faith Mitchell's mother isn't answering her phone. Her front door is open. There's a bloodstain above the knob. Her infant daughter is hidden in a shed behind the house. All that the Georgia Bureau of Investigations taught Faith Mitchell goes out the window when she charges into her mother's house, gun drawn. She sees a man dead in the laundry room. She sees a hostage situation in the bedroom. What she doesn't see is her mother.
Calloway says: "Now One Of My Favorites!"
"PERFECT READ"

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From the first word spoken this book flowed perfectly. The reader was great, the story was great and, even though there were multiple storylines, you were never confused. Plus the ending was unexpected. I would highly recommend this book.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Kill and Tell

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- by Linda Howard
- Narrated by Natalie Ross
Kill and Tell

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 11 mins)

By Linda Howard

Narrated By Natalie Ross

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(449)
Performance
(275)
Story
(279)

Still reeling from her mother's recent death, Karen Whitlaw is stunned when she receives a package containing a mysterious notebook from her estranged father, whom she has barely seen since his return from the Vietnam War decades ago. Then, a shocking phone call: Karen's father has been murdered on the gritty streets of New Orleans.
Anne says: "One of Howard's best stories!"
"New Favorite Author"

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This book got me from the first words and I enjoyed every minute of this book. Just bought 4 more Linda Howard's because of this. Can't wait to listen to all her books.

Also, really enjoyed the reader.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Maybe This Time

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- by Jennifer Crusie
- Narrated by Angela Dawe
Maybe This Time

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 58 mins)

By Jennifer Crusie

Narrated By Angela Dawe

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Overall
(1131)
Performance
(533)
Story
(533)

When Andie tries to gain closure with her ex-husband, he asks one final favor of her. A distant cousin has died and left North the guardian of two orphans. When Andie meets the two children, she realizes the situation is much worse than she feared. Carter and Alice aren’t your average delinquents, and the creepy old house where they live is being run by the worst housekeeper since Mrs. Danvers. Complicating matters is Andie’s fiancé’s suspicion that this is all a plan by North to get Andie back.
Jessica says: "Loved This Book"
"Fun Book"

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Jennifer Cruisie knows how to write a story with lots of fun. Very enjoyable and kept my interest.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Dead Center

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- by David Rosenfelt
- Narrated by Grover Gardner
Dead Center

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 24 mins)

By David Rosenfelt

Narrated By Grover Gardner

Overall
(1319)
Performance
(352)
Story
(351)

Carpenter, the Paterson, N.J., lawyer whose wealth allows him to work as seldom as he chooses, is recovering from the loss of the love of his life, Laurie Collins, who has moved home to Findlay, Wis., to become the acting chief of police. When Laurie calls Andy for help after arresting 21-year-old Jeremy Davidson for murders that she thinks he didn't commit, Andy can't resist heading off to Findlay with his faithful dog, Tara.
J. says: "What a Hoot!"
"Enjoyable Story"

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This was an interesting mystery. I would definitely listen to another book by this author.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Dogs of Riga: A Kurt Wallander Mystery

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- by Henning Mankell
- Narrated by Dick Hill
The Dogs of Riga: A Kurt Wallander Mystery

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 41 mins)

By Henning Mankell

Narrated By Dick Hill

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(389)
Performance
(173)
Story
(170)

On the Swedish coastline, the bodies of two victims of grisly torture and cold execution are discovered in a life raft. With no witnesses, no motives, and no crime scene, Detective Kurt Wallander is frustrated and uncertain that he has the ability to solve the case. After the victims are traced to Latvia, Major Liepa of the Riga police takes over the investigation. Thinking his work is done, Wallander slips back into his routine - until he is suddenly called to Riga and plunged into an alien world.
Stevon says: "My first Mankell book"
"Fairly Enjoyable"

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Not sure if I will follow up with other books by this author. This was an ok story & kept my interest fairly well, but just not a grabber.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Don't Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes

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- by Dixie Cash
- Narrated by Peggity Price
Don't Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 54 mins)

By Dixie Cash

Narrated By Peggity Price

Overall
(209)
Performance
(86)
Story
(84)

In this rollicking tale, best-selling author Dixie Cash - author of My Heart May Be Broken but My Hair Still Looks Great - sets Salt Lick's own sleuthing cosmetologists on a collision course with the Big Apple. On an all-expenses-paid trip to a New York PI convention, the Texas Tornadoes hope to do some serious shopping. But that's before they stumble across a serial killer.
Julia says: "Silly but Decent Plot"
"Too Much Babbling"

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This might have been a fun story but the Texas drawl and the constant babbling just drove me crazy. Excuse me, but babbling through a murder they could have stopped - seriously. And the reader drove me crazy. There were 2 female Texans; one was ok to listen to and the other - OUCH. I think that was the worst part.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Crewel World

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- by Monica Ferris
- Narrated by Susan Boyce
Crewel World

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 51 mins)

By Monica Ferris

Narrated By Susan Boyce

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Overall
(159)
Performance
(129)
Story
(130)

When Betsy Devonshire arrived in Excelsior, Minnesota, all she wanted was to visit her sister Margot and get her life in order. She never dreamed her sister would give her a place to stay and a job at her needlecraft shop. In fact, things had never looked so good - until Margot was murdered. In a town this friendly, it's hard to imagine who could have committed such a horrible act, but Betsy has a few ideas. There's an ex-employee who wants to start her own needlework store. And there's the landlord who wanted Margot out. Now Betsy's putting together a list of motives and suspects....
Yvonne says: "What I call a fun fluffy mystery."
"Please Kill Someone Sooner"

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I got to the point in this book when I just yelled, die someone, die. Too much backstory, present story, fluff. Once someone died, it wasn't too bad. I don't know if this will tempt me to listen to other books in this series. Not bad, not great. Good thing it was short.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye: Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 1

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- by Victoria Laurie
- Narrated by Elizabeth Michaels
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye: Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 27 mins)

By Victoria Laurie

Narrated By Elizabeth Michaels

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(700)
Performance
(449)
Story
(443)

Abby Cooper is a P.I., psychic intuitive. But her insight failed her when she didn't foresee the death of one of her clients - or that the lead investigator for the case is the gorgeous blind date she just met. Now, with the police suspicious of her abilities and a killer on the loose, Abby's future looks more uncertain than ever.
Roger says: "review of Abby Cooper series"
"Accept Premise, Then Enjoy"

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Psychic? Really? Had to wade through the beginning & then just accepted the premise & enjoyed the book. Not rocket science, but fun to listen to. Will probably listen to other books in this series just for fun.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful