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Pirate Hunters
- Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship
- By: Robert Kurson
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But two men—John Chatterton and John Mattera—are willing to risk everything to find the Golden Fleece, the ship of the infamous pirate Joseph Bannister. At large during the Golden Age of Piracy in the seventeenth century, Bannister should have been immortalized in the lore of the sea—his exploits more notorious than Blackbeard’s, more daring than Kidd’s. But his story, and his ship, have been lost to time.
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Pure Gold
- By Mel on 06-24-15
- Pirate Hunters
- Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship
- By: Robert Kurson
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Get ready for adventure
Reviewed: 08-05-15
This was a great listen. I couldn't turn it off as the partners dove on what they hoped would be the find of a lifetime. I felt like I knew the two main characters, which made the story so much more real. It was written in a way that brought history alive.
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The Emerald Mile
- The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
- By: Kevin Fedarko
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
- Length: 17 hrs and 23 mins
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From one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983. In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the length of the Colorado River confronted a team of engineers at the Glen Canyon Dam with an unprecedented emergency that may have resulted in the most catastrophic dam failure in history.
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Awesome story and history of the Grand Canyon!
- By Henry on 04-11-15
- The Emerald Mile
- The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
- By: Kevin Fedarko
- Narrated by: Richard Powers
Great mix of background and gripping story
Reviewed: 07-07-15
Loved this book. I learned much about the history of the Colorado and was immersed in the river running stories, culminating in the speed run of the Emerald Mile.
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Threat Vector
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
- Length: 18 hrs and 23 mins
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The Campus has been discovered. And whoever knows they exist knows they can be destroyed. Meanwhile, President Jack Ryan has been swept back into the Oval Office - and his wisdom and courage are needed more desperately than ever. Internal political and economic strife has pushed the leadership of China to the edge of disaster. And those who wish to consolidate their power are using the opportunity to strike at long-desired Taiwan, as well as the Americans who have protected the tiny nation.
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If you like action, you can do no better!
- By Jack Brown on 12-06-12
- Threat Vector
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Mark Greaney, Tom Clancy
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
Fun story, horrible language
Reviewed: 01-15-15
What would have made Threat Vector better?
I loved this story, which is probably why I finished it. Also, Lou Diamond Phillips was excellent as the narrator. However, the language was so bad that it should have an explicit warning. If the language was more toned down and reminiscent of the original Clancy novels this would have been so much better. As it stands, I'm not sure I will get the next in the series due to he language.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
It was a fun plot. It really wasn't to the level of a true Jack Ryan novel, but still fun none the less. Several times I almost forgot I was running because I was so absorbed into the story. It won't wow anyone with deep characters or truly complex story lines with deep researched military understanding, but it is still fun and a good distraction to cardio.
What about Lou Diamond Phillips’s performance did you like?
He is easy to listen to and understand. Then, add to that the characters he pulls off and you have a great performance.
Any additional comments?
Please put an explicit rating on this and any other Clancy's that are this laced with poor language.
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The Liberator
- One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau
- By: Alex Kershaw
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
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From July 10, 1943, the date of the Allied landing in Sicily, to May 8, 1945, when victory in Europe was declared - the entire time it took to liberate Europe - no regiment saw more action, and no single platoon, company, or battalion endured worse, than the ones commanded by Felix Sparks, who had entered the war as a greenhorn second lieutenant of the 157th "Eager for Duty" Infantry Regiment of the 45th "Thunderbird" Division. Sparks and his fellow Thunderbirds fought longest and hardest to defeat Hitler.
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Now I Know What a Hero Really Is
- By Steven on 11-27-12
- The Liberator
- One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau
- By: Alex Kershaw
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
A real account of a real WWII hero
Reviewed: 03-12-13
If you could sum up The Liberator in three words, what would they be?
Powerful Enlightening Real
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Liberator?
When he got out of a tank to rescue his men and the SS decided not to shoot out of respect for a ranking officer that would do such a thing
Which scene was your favorite?
My favorite scene was the whole story about the concentration camp and Colonel Sparks reaction to the shooting of the guards and his respect for human life regardless of the situation he was in. This was coupled with his reaction to the General that wanted a photo opportunity. I was touched by someone who could witness such horrors and maintain such decency in all of it - a true hero.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
There were several shocking scenes in this book that made the reality of war come to light.
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Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942
- By: Ian W. Toll
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
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On the first Sunday in December 1941, an armada of Japanese warplanes appeared suddenly over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and devastated the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Six months later, in a sea fight north of the tiny atoll of Midway, four Japanese aircraft carriers were sent into the abyss. Pacific Crucible tells the epic tale of these first searing months of the Pacific war, when the U.S. Navy shook off the worst defeat in American military history and seized the strategic initiative.
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Astonishingly good.
- By Mike From Mesa on 09-01-12
Great Listen. I wish it covered even more.
Reviewed: 02-05-13
Would you listen to Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942 again? Why?
I really enjoyed this book and was disappointed when it came to an end after the battle of Midway. I would have listened to hours more if it covered more of the war and will probably listen to this again.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942?
I was intrigued by the disparity between what actually happened and what knowledge the Japanese actually acted on after the Battle of the Coral Sea and how that played into an under estimation of the US ability leading up to the Battle of Midway. In addition, the ability of the US to break the Japanese codes and how that turned the tides in the US favor was very interesting. I didn't realize that the unsung heros of the Battle of Midway were the code breakers that set up the US forces to accomplish what they did.
What does Grover Gardner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Honestly, I don't usually take the time to read books right now, but I have plenty of time during commutes to listen to books. This story did not require acting or presenting various dialects. It required a serious tone as it was a serious set of circumstances. In that endeavor, this was a perfect presentation by the reader.
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The Looking Glass Wars
- By: Frank Beddor
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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The "true story" behind Alice in Wonderland! Princess Alyss Heart is brutally cast out of Wonderland by her vicious Aunt Redd, who beheads Alyss' mother ("Off with her head!" she cries) and begins to rule over Wonderland with an iron fist. Alyss escapes and is exiled to another world entirely, Victorian London. At age 20, she returns to Wonderland to battle Redd, reclaim the throne, and lead Wonderland into its next golden age of imagination.
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for younger audiences, I think
- By Jessica on 08-27-08
- The Looking Glass Wars
- By: Frank Beddor
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
Fun listen
Reviewed: 07-03-12
Any additional comments?
Intended for younger teens, it is still a fun time for adults...a clever take on Alice in Wonderland.
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