Vanished

Private Justice, Book 1

By: Irene Hannon

Narrated by: Celeste Ciulla

Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

The best-selling author of more than 35 novels, Irene Hannon has garnered two RITA Awards and a slew of other honors. Vanished, the first book in the Private Justice series, follows reporter Moira Harrisons, who strikes a pedestrian while driving late one night on a wooded road. Dazed from the crash, Moira sees a second man appear at her window and assure her everything will be all right - but then she passes out. When Moira wakes, both men are gone, and a mystery awaits.

©2013 Irene Hannon (P)2013 Recorded Books

Fire the narrator - Celeste Ciulla

Irene Hannon writes stories with amazing credible mysteries , crime scene and a touch of romance.Clean and inspiring.

Celeste ciulla should not narrate these stories. Had I not already been familiar with Hannons stories, I would have never finished it.
The narrator sucked, she was obviously not familiar with the story as she lacked the ability to bring the characters to life, and failed to act out the characters. Don't use her again.

Story is good. Narrator...not so much.

I like Irene Hannon's stories and was glad to see a new one was available. I wish I had bought the print version instead of the Audible recording. While I found the story good, the narration was not. More than once I turned it off and considered returning it. I'm not sure how to discribe what I so disliked. Celeste Ciulla does not do male voices well and there were many times that I wasn't sure which character was speaking. The thing that really annoyed me was her inflection and emphasis. Many times she sounded like a fifth grader that the teacher warned to watch puncuation and to add emotion when you read. Ms. Ciulla is not whiney or shrill, just flat with force emotion. On the whole the narrator ruined this listen for me. She is certainly not the worst I've heard but I will think twice about using a credit on another of her performances.

A gripping story

This story held my interest from the beginning, despite the rather lame accents the narrator used on occasion. I will definitely look for more by this author.

I couldn’t listen - it hurt

I just couldn’t get into it. I was excited for this series but the narrator and my ears don’t line up. Something about the cadence as she narrates. I like don’t know how to explain. I recommend reading rather than listening to this series though

Women can't narrrate as men!

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes!!! the narrator was terrible. I couldn't tell when she was suppose to be a man or a woman. Most of the time when she took the womans part she sounded like a little teenager. A woman can't narrate as a man but men can imitate a womans voice.. Her previous books were excellent with the male narrator! Returning this book!

What didn’t you like about Celeste Ciulla’s performance?

Everything!

Did Vanished inspire you to do anything?

Return it.

Any additional comments?

Will not buy Irene Hannon's book without a male narrator.

Horrible narration!

I couldn’t get past the first THREE chapters. I loved the others. Don’t have Celeste Ciulla narrate any others. Wish I could get a refund!

not up to normal standards!

if I wouldn't know the author is capable of better I wouldn't listen to any other titles by her!

Good...but

What did you love best about Vanished?

The story line was okay. A bit predictible, but interesting.

Would you be willing to try another book from Irene Hannon? Why or why not?

Yes. It wasn't too bad. Passes the time.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator is the main reason I'm leaving a review. As a person, I'm sure that she's lovely, and she has a great voice. BUT she pauses in all the wrong places and the voices she uses for different characters just doesn't fit. It just doesn't flow and can be very annoying.

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

Nope.

Any additional comments?

Good book, not so good narrator.

Very exciting

Loved this romantic suspense, it was extremely well written and kept me on the edge of my seat. The narrator was excellent as well and really added to the story.

computerized narrator

Story was okay. I will try another book from the author and give her another chance. Narration was ridiculous.