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Three bank robbers are on the run following a rather unusual heist. They decide to seek shelter for the night in a tiny, seemingly harmless town. However, the following morning they awaken to discover that the town they chose is actually some form of disturbingly cheery utopia complete with sickly sweet citizens who have the rather odd habit of breaking into perfectly choreographed song and dance numbers. When they try to leave, they discover that getting out of this bizarre little village may not be as easy as they thought.
Everything comes too easy to nightclub owner Gabriel Tanner, aka Emerald, as if his life is a dream. His recurring nightmare of a futuristic world where he is murdered seems more real. A beautiful cybernetic assassin who knows the truth comes into his life. Is she his savior or here to finish the job?
Robbie Cordwood went to jail for killing the three men who raped his wife. He expected to stay there and not get out. That was fine by him. Justice served. But one day the world changed, and THEY came from the stars. Then THEY started taking over peoples bodies, crawling in through the mouth. The prison doors were open, and no one knew what to do next....
For some people, Hell is always just down the street and around the corner.
Lazarus Gray and his aides in Assistance Unlimited battle against their opposite number as some of their most dangerous enemies band together to form Murder Unlimited! They’ve sworn to destroy Lazarus Gray and his team, but is there another agenda that secretly guides this sinister alliance? Who or what is Eidolon? Assistance Unlimited investigates a puzzle that began in the steamy jungles of Peru and the discovery of a fabled lost temple....
His name was Adam Kyler. He had eyes as black as licorice jujubes and a spit curl hooked across his forehead that reminded me of a young Superman. He was nine years old. It wasn't his fault he was standing in the alley, but I shot him just the same.... Dopple Dribble is a story of revenge from beyond the grave and I guarantee you without a shadow of a doubt that after you hear this story, the very next time that you hear the sound of some kid walking down the sidewalk under the streetlights dribbling a basketball you are going to spend the rest of the night scared stiff.
Three bank robbers are on the run following a rather unusual heist. They decide to seek shelter for the night in a tiny, seemingly harmless town. However, the following morning they awaken to discover that the town they chose is actually some form of disturbingly cheery utopia complete with sickly sweet citizens who have the rather odd habit of breaking into perfectly choreographed song and dance numbers. When they try to leave, they discover that getting out of this bizarre little village may not be as easy as they thought.
Everything comes too easy to nightclub owner Gabriel Tanner, aka Emerald, as if his life is a dream. His recurring nightmare of a futuristic world where he is murdered seems more real. A beautiful cybernetic assassin who knows the truth comes into his life. Is she his savior or here to finish the job?
Robbie Cordwood went to jail for killing the three men who raped his wife. He expected to stay there and not get out. That was fine by him. Justice served. But one day the world changed, and THEY came from the stars. Then THEY started taking over peoples bodies, crawling in through the mouth. The prison doors were open, and no one knew what to do next....
For some people, Hell is always just down the street and around the corner.
Lazarus Gray and his aides in Assistance Unlimited battle against their opposite number as some of their most dangerous enemies band together to form Murder Unlimited! They’ve sworn to destroy Lazarus Gray and his team, but is there another agenda that secretly guides this sinister alliance? Who or what is Eidolon? Assistance Unlimited investigates a puzzle that began in the steamy jungles of Peru and the discovery of a fabled lost temple....
His name was Adam Kyler. He had eyes as black as licorice jujubes and a spit curl hooked across his forehead that reminded me of a young Superman. He was nine years old. It wasn't his fault he was standing in the alley, but I shot him just the same.... Dopple Dribble is a story of revenge from beyond the grave and I guarantee you without a shadow of a doubt that after you hear this story, the very next time that you hear the sound of some kid walking down the sidewalk under the streetlights dribbling a basketball you are going to spend the rest of the night scared stiff.
Ever since a shred of shrapnel did a number on his brain's sleep center, Even Tanner has been awake 24/7. This gives him more time than your average underachiever. Time to learn the world's languages (he's fluent in Basque, but has trouble with Chinese). Time to embrace the world's lost causes and irredentist movements (The Flat Earth Society, the League for the Restoration of Cilician Armenia, the Society of the Left Hand). Time to write term papers theses for students with more money than knowledge.
Shelby Alexander is an aging ex-boxer and retired fixer whose activities often flirted with the wrong side of the law. Looking for a little peace and a slower pace of life, he moved to Serenity, the small Michigan town where he grew up. But trouble follows men like Shelby, and he finds himself embroiled in an underworld of drugs and violence that may prove to be his undoing.
The Althusians traveled vast distances to reach Earth. Unfortunately, hyperspace travel stripped away their memories, so they arrived deranged and confused. After a period of intense study and rehabilitation, these aliens were freed to live among humans. All seemed well, until they developed a peculiar talent for time travel.
"Leave Luther's body right where we flung him," Bates said. "You aren't burying him today." After Sally Mae Webster phoned me up to tell me that my Korean War buddy Luther Webster had been shot and killed by the Bates brothers, I knew that I wasn't going to stop until I had righted that wrong. I wondered just how many graves I was going to have to dig today.
Jack Perkins can both glimpse the future and travel into the past. With his incredible gifts he could have it all, but all he wants is Cadence, the girl he's about to marry. As she walks down the aisle, Jack has a disturbing vision of Cadence dying in childbirth. In a panic, he loses control of his powers, freezing time and unlocking a realm called Sylum where others of his kind have formed a society.
Ever since a shred of shrapnel did a number on his brain's sleep center, Even Tanner has been awake 24/7. This gives him more time than your average underachiever. Time to learn the world's languages (he's fluent in Basque, but has trouble with Chinese). Time to embrace the world's lost causes and irredentist movements (The Flat Earth Society, the League for the Restoration of Cilician Armenia, the Society of the Left Hand). Time to write term papers theses for students with more money than knowledge.
All Laramie Davis wanted was a hot meal. What he got was a plate full of trouble. It started with the killing of a Deputy Sheriff in Rock Springs and went downhill from there. Laramie tangled with outlaws, blood hungry Indians, and a murderous posse led by a family of killers. Before it was over, many men would die.
In 1864, Captain Jeff Savage was tasked to find Carver's Raiders, a ruthless bunch of killers who blasted a bloody path through the Shenandoah Valley. The mission was a failure and Carver escaped with a handful of men. Two years later John Carver has raised his head once more when he and his gang of killers robbed a bank in Summerton, Texas, and a bloodbath ensued. During the violent exchange, a young woman is taken captive - Savage's wife, Amy.
In this collection of short stories based on his acclaimed Werewolf Saga, author Steven E. Wedel reveals back story about some of the major characters in the series. Who made the Old Ones and why? How did Ulrik come to be the first werewolf born in the New World? Was Shara destined to become a werewolf? These questions and more are answered in these stories. This is a can't-miss addition to The Werewolf Saga that fans of the series will want to add to their bookshelves.
When a man called Bill spots a sign in a restaurant window, he grabs his carry-on and gets off his bus. Within an hour he's got himself a job as a short-order cook, and a start on a whole new life in Cross Creek, Montana. Things just fall into place. He applies for a library card, and the next thing you know he's having dinner with the librarian. One thing leads to another, and he can see a whole new life stretching out before him.
Back from his tour in Afghanistan, Troy Clint Bodean had everything he needed for some peace and quiet: a good fishing pole, a pickup truck, and a beach house on a small island in South Carolina. All was right with the world - until he found the hat. It was a straw cowboy hat with a peacock feather stuck in the band and it looked good on him, really good. That's when everyone started trying to kill him, and he had no idea why. Hold on to your hat!
After being outwitted by an Iranian spy in London, CIA agent Mako Storm finds himself in dire straits. The trail for redemption leads Storm to the British Virgin Islands and an uncomfortable alliance with a man from his past. When they discover an old nemesis - a beautiful Chinese woman is involved - a terrifying plot to rebuild the blood thirsty Persian empire begins to unfold. Only one thing stands between the empire and a new world order - American agent Mako Storm.
French Quarter Vendetta is an old fashioned whodunit. Set in historic, fun loving New Orleans, the plot untangles a tale of murder, mystery, betrayal and jealousy. Follow along as Lieutenant James "Gator" McNeal and his team wade through a list of suspects that include a union president, a state senator's wife, a jealous mistress, a spoiled stepson, an ambitious assistant, a union thug and even a street kid and two-bit drug dealer. Along the way you'll run into a strange, cryptic vision, the power of a gris-gris bag and even a voodoo curse. You won't be able to put it down until the very end when Gator brings everyone together and reveals the murderer.
French Quarter Vendetta is a suspenseful thriller that is intriguing and well written. There are many twists and turns that form a believable plot. There is a lot of action and suspense to keep your interest piqued. The characters have good southern characteristics that fit right in with someone that lives in the south. Several different crimes happen throughout which in the end come together. It does seem to get a little confusing at times but overall it is a good and entertaining story.
Theo Holland does a good job with the narration. He has a clear and crisp voice that is easy to follow. I think he did a good job with lending the southern charm to the voices.
This is the first book that I have read by Gary Graybill and will certainly not be my last. I recommend French Quarter Vendetta to anyone that enjoys reading a suspense/thriller that will keep you entertained and guessing to the very end.
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Would you consider the audio edition of French Quarter Vendetta to be better than the print version?
Yes
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Yes. You never knew what was coming. Fast paced. Action packed.
What about Theo Holland’s performance did you like?
His versatility is great. Bringing all of the characters to life no matter the local, sex or ethnicity.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes. When the younger cop thought he had been cursed was very funny.
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. Keeps you guessing whodunnit until the very end.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Yes. Keeps you guessing whodunnit until the very end.
Which scene was your favorite?
Mambo Martyl's prophecy.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No. I enjoyed it a lot, but it didn't evoke that kind of reaction.
Any additional comments?
I look forward to the next "Gator" McNeal mystery.
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Old school, hard boiled detective novel set in New Orleans. Well written and true to the genre.
Well plotted, well written. I enjoyed the ambiance and descriptions of the setting, as well as the main characters.
I enjoyed the narrator. His voice was a very good match for he main character for me and the performance was well paced.
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The series has promise however it also needs some fine tuning.
I found this book to be a bit muddled and confusing as there were multiple crimes and perpetrates. It was hard to keep everyone straight. Also the ancillary crimes were at best only loosely connected to the major murder mystery.
The primary perpetrator of the primary murder was very easy, in fact too easy to ascertain.
The narration was okay, however it could also use some polishing. At times it sounded like a kid reading to a classroom.
In addition I found the dialogue to be trite, cheesy and stereotypical.
All in all it was an okay listen.
I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.