Copper Beach

Dark Legacy, Book 1

By: Jayne Ann Krentz

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Within the pages of very rare books, some centuries old, lie the secrets of the paranormal. Abby Radwell’s unusual psychic talent has made her an expert in such volumes - and sometimes taken her into dangerous territory. After a deadly incident in the private library of an obsessive collector, Abby receives a blackmail threat, and rumors swirl that an old alchemical text known as The Key has reappeared on the black market. A number of ruthless people are searching for the book. Some believe that Abby can find it for them.

Abby wants no part of it. But the pressure mounts after a rare-book dealer dies mysteriously. Convinced that she needs an investigator who can also play bodyguard, Abby hires Sam Coppersmith, an expert in paranormal crystals and amber - “hot rocks.” Passion flares immediately between them, yet neither entirely trusts the other. Both are concealing secrets. Both have their own agendas. Sam concludes that the only way to keep Abby safe is to take her to property owned by his rich and reclusive family - a compound in the small town of Copper Beach, on a private island. But small towns are no safer than large cities when it comes to dealing with a killer who has paranormal talents, and a blackmailer who will stop at nothing to obtain an ancient alchemical code....

©2012 Jayne Ann Krentz (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Copper Beach: A Dark Legacy Novel

Would you listen to Copper Beach again? Why?

I generally do not listen to books more than once but on this occasion I would consider it as I did enjoy the story line.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narration was better than a lot of book I listen to and did not detract from the listening pleasure.

Any additional comments?

I recommend Copper Beach to those of you who like me enjoy a good book with a fantasy story line. I am currently reading the second book in this series and look forward to more from this author

good book loved the story line ending was to quick

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

yesit takes you to a nice place to visit

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The break in

Any additional comments?

you care about the people

My new favorite book

I love al of Jayne Ann Krentz books! But this is by far my favorite! I also love her other books under Amanda Quick books. She is such a great writer

the characters

I love love this author, I always read her book at least three times. her books always keeps me interested.

Something just does not click

Would you try another book from Jayne Ann Krentz and/or Tanya Eby?

YesI like both the Author and Narrator

I am not sure if it's me but i just could not get really drawn into the book

This is an arcane style story with out any mention of the Arcane Society or Jones and Jones etc but this should not matter if the story compels

I also think this will be a series set around the Coppersmith Siblings not the normal arcane past, present and future trilogy format.

Maybe I will feel different after a reread.

It's not as if it's a bad story it's just not one that drags you into it's world deeply . . . at least for me.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Not bad with a twist some may not have seen coming but a bit rushed all the same

What does Tanya Eby bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Tanya's character voices are distinct but as is the case in most books with a male and female lead i think audiobooks would be better served with male & female narrators. This is no reflection on Tanya as All female narrators can't do an excellent full range of male voices just as male narrators can't do female voice really well.

In fact i think female narrators do a more credible job of the male voices as a whole that the male narrators do of female voices

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Movies are never as good as the books . . .

Don't waste your time or money

Wow, in six years I have never used the return option; that is about to change. This may be suited for young adults? First of all, there is a few, "who dun its". However, the story doesn't help the reader find the answer through clues. No, all the sudden, the character explains the mystery, step by step. The H/h come across as so fake. One second, they are barely able to be in the same room and the next, they are head over heels in love and destined for marriage; without any convincing progression to support the change. In addition, every person who has treated the Heroine badly, has a complete 180° personality change and now they love and support her. Now I know this is fiction, but come on, it needs to ring with a possibility of some trueth. This novel is so cheesy that I am embarrassed for the author, and I hate feeling like this. This was my first and last read from this author.
- V from Kansas

Too Predictable

Narration was great. Story a bit too predictable. Dialogue cheesy and unrealistic at some points. Killers don't sit around explaining their history and reasoning for several minutes. There are other ways to get the back story out. I like the paranormal storyline but I was disappointed with this book.

Duo 1of2

Signature Krentz duo -book 1of2- with modern setting and touch of Psy. More enjoyable because we can immediately follow up with the next story - Dream Eyes - featuring Sam Coppersmith’s brother Judson and Summerlight Academy alumni Gwen Frazier - friend of Abby Radwell.
Entertaining light romantic suspense when you want escape.
Eby is a decent enough narrator.

Excellent

JAK always delivers an exceptional adventure. I always look forward to her next story. I especially enjoy the paranormal ones.

At a loss

Would you try another book from Jayne Ann Krentz and/or Tanya Eby?

Yes. I've like so many of Jayne Ann Krentz books I would try again.

Has Copper Beach turned you off from other books in this genre?

No but I felt it started mid story. It made me wish I knew where to find the beginning.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Tanya Eby?

Yes if I like the author.

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

I'm going to try to re-read this and hope I can follow or get hooked.