Heaven Is High

A Barbara Holloway Novel

By: Kate Wilhelm

Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Barbara Holloway is a low-key attorney in Eugene, Oregon, who left her father’s high-powered firm to handle small legal problems for local residents and ponder her next move. But while trying to sort out her own future, two people, desperate for help, show up on her doorstep: former pro football player Martin Owens and his wife, Binnie. Binnie, who is mute, met her husband when she sneaked aboard his boat while it was docked in Haiti and smuggled herself into the US. Now Immigration is seeking to deport her back to Haiti, which would be a death sentence. Born to a woman from Belize who was kidnapped and enslaved by pirates, Binnie’s only hope is to prove her and her mother’s real identity. With only days to find the truth and protect Binnie, Holloway sets off for Belize. But what she knows is only the tip of the iceberg in what turns out to be one of her most complex, compelling, and dangerous cases yet.

©2011 Kate Wilhelm (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Barbara is a compelling character—intelligent and capable yet vulnerable enough for readers to worry about the danger she encounters.” ( Booklist)

Magnificent story line

This was absolutely awesome....loved it all ...kept me on edge, binging on Kate's Wilhelm novels..

out of order, but great book

this book should have been the second book in the series. it tells us the story of Martin and Bennie (I hope I spelled that right). it fills in some questions that were not really answer in current book 2. great story!

Excellent Mystery

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, as a matter of fact I did recommend this audiobook to allof my friends! So far so good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Barbara of course.

Which character – as performed by Carrington MacDuffie – was your favorite?

Barbara of course.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was very interested in the plot and all of the characters and listened to it as I read it on my KINDLE. Couldn't put it down!

Any additional comments?

Great Series!

My favorite of all of the Barbara Hollaway stories

From start up to finish, this book was interesting and unpredictable.
Narration was perfect- Carrington is amazing, painting a picture of the story as she tells it. Thank you.

out of order

this book apparently should be preceeded by Death Qualified since it picks up Barbara's story then. logically, it is out of order since it explains why she has the unique relationship with Vinny and Martin.

Very Enjoyable

Another Great story. She is finding more unique ways to evolve the character even deeper. On to her next.

Okay, I do like the Kate Wilhelmina novels…

But I am beginning to feel sick at the amount of coffee that is drunk in her books. There isn’t a chapter where they are not drinking more coffee! Is this a northwest coast thing? Does this come from the cowboys and the settlers that made their way out west? I am from the east coast and the only place I have ever seen a carafe of coffee on a table is at a restaurant. People don’t have them in their homes as a regular thing. If you want coffee, you make a pot and pour further cups from the pot. What is this carafe business? This is serious coffee country. I have never listened to another writer who is so obsessed with coffee!
Aside from that, good book.

Happy with Heaven is High!🌤✔️

Truly unexpected twists and turns. I’m tough to please, but this book hit all the bells:

Drew my attention in immediately ✔️
Excellent character development & depth ✔️
Unexpected plot twists✔️
Ending I could never have anticipated.✔️

That last one is more surprising than I can express. Friends and family can attest to the movies and/or shows I’ve ruined by figuring out whodunnit. (I also love crossword puzzles, untying knots… those sorts of activities.)

Ms. Wilhelm was a fine writer who lives on through her wonderful books.

Know the pronunciation. LOL!

I am loving this series! The only downside was the pronunciation of Gutierrez. Goo-tee-air-rez. I know it's a moot point now but I had to say it!

Wonderful series

Would you listen to Heaven Is High again? Why?

As usual, these books are well written, intelligent and entertaining. Love the series!!

What did you like best about this story?

Interesting and not silly

Have you listened to any of Carrington MacDuffie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Wonderful voice. I have only listened to her in this series.