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All Roads Led to Gettysburg
- A New Look at the Civil War's Pivotal Campaign
- By: Troy D. Harman
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4 out of 5 stars 9
Most Civil War battles took place along major roads, railroads, and waterways. And yet this perspective hasn't been fully explored when it comes to Gettysburg. Gettysburg Ranger and historian Troy Harman draws on a lifetime of researching the Civil War and more than thirty years of studying the terrain of Gettysburg and south-central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland to reframe the story of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I got bored
- By Cal on 01-09-25
- All Roads Led to Gettysburg
- A New Look at the Civil War's Pivotal Campaign
- By: Troy D. Harman
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
Please learn how to pronounce Harry Heth
Reviewed: 12-13-24
I lost all interest in this book when the narrator failed to pronounce Harry Heth's last name. The book is slow moving, and it's very critical of other history authors. The writing contains a quality of arrogance.
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Dark Signal
- Kate Fox, Book 2
- By: Shannon Baker
- Narrated by: Megan Tusing
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 557
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 502
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 501
Kate Fox has just defeated her ex-husband in the race for Grand County sheriff, but there’s no time for celebration. Instead, she’s called to the railroad tracks just outside of town. The train engineer is dead. His conductor is in shock. And Kate’s gut is telling her this is much more than just a horrific accident. The victim's widow is behaving oddly. The neighbor’s story doesn’t add up. The victim had recently made several enemies - and they all have motive for murder.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great storyline, but ending was overkill
- By Admirer of great books; critic of bad books. on 07-05-24
- Dark Signal
- Kate Fox, Book 2
- By: Shannon Baker
- Narrated by: Megan Tusing
Great storyline, but ending was overkill
Reviewed: 07-05-24
I enjoy the entire story, with the exception of the ending. It was crazy chaos that wasn't necessary but seemed more like filler. It was also discouraging to see an otherwise capable female sheriff make so many blunders the final hour. It seemed to counter her performance throughout the book's beginning.
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Mind Games
- A Novel
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,571
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,409
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,409
As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother’s. Here, twelve-year-old Thea can run free and breathe in the smell of pine. But as her parents head back to suburban Virginia, they have no idea they’re about to cross paths with a ticking time bomb. Back in Kentucky, Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken from the same nightmare. And though the two have never discussed the special kind of sight they share, they know as soon as their tearful eyes meet that something terrible has happened.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding!!
- By Melissa on 06-13-24
- Mind Games
- A Novel
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
This is too similar to NR 'Under Currents'
Reviewed: 05-27-24
As I started listening to this, I was strongly reminded of Nora Roberts' Under Currents. Characters had the same traits, voices the same, personalities the same, storyline followed the same trajectory. And most annoying were the cliches. The children were flat and their responses to external trauma were flat. I sense recycled material. Also, please, NR, drop the use of 'the ladies' in all your books. It's getting old!
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Funny Story
- By: Emily Henry
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15,145
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14,468
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14,466
Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Which is how Daphne begins her new story.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Funny Story is a Wonderful Read
- By Cathy Sykora on 04-24-24
- Funny Story
- By: Emily Henry
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
What is the purpose of this same old, same old?
Reviewed: 05-16-24
The characters are shallow, the banter cliche. There is no real substance here. If you've read one of these books, you've read this one. Could not find one endearing character trait for any of the characters. Dull. Why do these authors keep writing the same book using different character names?
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True Intent
- Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series, Book 2
- By: Michael Stagg
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,682
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,402
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,391
It seems straightforward to Attorney Nate Shepherd: a middle-aged billionaire dies while celebrating at a wedding reception. The grief-stricken family lashes out, though, blaming the billionaire’s date for his death. When the family brings all of its power to bear, the wheels of local justice threaten to overwhelm the woman. As Nate Shepherd steps in to defend her, he tries to deflect the misplaced anger that’s directed at the woman for the tragedy. But as the investigation progresses, a tangled history unravels, including unexpected ties to Nate’s own life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great storyline but a few annoying mannerisms
- By House of Chaos on 01-24-21
- True Intent
- Nate Shepherd Legal Thriller Series, Book 2
- By: Michael Stagg
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Guessed the ending early on...but still good read
Reviewed: 04-14-24
I enjoy both the author's writing and the narrator chosen to record these books. The series is very down to earth and Shep is a middle-of-the-road kinda guy. At some points throughout my listening, I get the feeling that the series really isn't about Shep, but instead the secondary characters with whom he interacts. And I like the absence of ego. This author often surprises me with his work...
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The Teacher
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Leslie Howard, Danny Montooth
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,173
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,632
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,630
Eve has a good life. She wakes up each day, kisses her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except… Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye. Addie can’t be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that’s what everyone says. But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet…
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4 out of 5 stars
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Twists but almost annoying?
- By Julie Mazza on 02-19-24
- The Teacher
- By: Freida McFadden
- Narrated by: Leslie Howard, Danny Montooth
I've never finished a Freida McFadden title
Reviewed: 02-08-24
I'm definitely not in the majority here, but this is another Freida McFadden book that didn't hold my interest or seem to have a strong storyline. This is probably my fifth book by this author that I gave up on because it didn't seem to go anywhere. When an author has to continually over-explain reasons why a character is making bad decisions, it may be time to rethink not only the character but also the storyline. There was too much direction by the author instead of the book simply unfolding. Juvenile at best.
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The Second Life of Mirielle West
- By: Amanda Skenandore
- Narrated by: Nicole Poole
- Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,976
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,790
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,782
Los Angeles, 1920s: Socialite Mirielle West's days are crowded with shopping, luncheons, and prepping for the myriad glittering parties she attends with her actor husband, Charlie. She's been too busy to even notice the small patch of pale skin on the back of her hand. Other than an occasional overindulgence in gin and champagne, which helps to numb the pain of recent tragedy, Mirielle is the picture of health. But her doctor insists on more tests, and Mirielle reluctantly agrees. The diagnosis - leprosy - is devastating and unthinkable.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unique historical fiction not often told
- By TCS on 04-21-22
- The Second Life of Mirielle West
- By: Amanda Skenandore
- Narrated by: Nicole Poole
Enjoyable, interesting read
Reviewed: 02-02-24
I thoroughly enjoyed this audible book. I enjoy any book where the growth of the characters can be measured.
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When We Believed in Mermaids
- A Novel
- By: Barbara O'Neal
- Narrated by: Sarah Naughton, Katherine Littrell
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,685
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,760
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,713
Josie Bianci was killed years ago on a train during a terrorist attack. Gone forever. It’s what her sister, Kit, an ER doctor in Santa Cruz, has always believed. Yet all it takes is a few heart-wrenching seconds to upend Kit’s world. Live coverage of a club fire in Auckland has captured the image of a woman stumbling through the smoke and debris. Her resemblance to Josie is unbelievable. And unmistakable. With it comes a flood of emotions - grief, loss, and anger - that Kit finally has a chance to put to rest: by finding the sister who’s been living a lie.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Still listening, but barely...
- By katie brinson on 11-11-19
- When We Believed in Mermaids
- A Novel
- By: Barbara O'Neal
- Narrated by: Sarah Naughton, Katherine Littrell
What took me so long to purchase this book!?
Reviewed: 01-31-24
I loved it. I've always been a fan of Barara O'Neal...I'm not sure why it took me until 2024 to purchase and listen to this book. The material highlighted just how deep dysfunction can run in a family...and how possible it is to heal. Good stuff. I rarely cry when listening, but I did cry a couple of times during this audible book.
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First Lie Wins
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Elston
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24,136
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22,985
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22,985
The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job. Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job isn't like the others. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What’s The lie?
- By Luke Schafer on 01-13-24
- First Lie Wins
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Elston
- Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Started out interesting...
Reviewed: 01-17-24
...then it became very difficult to continue listening to. The reviews don't address the very last line of the book, a line which then confuses the entire storyline. The storyline was disjointed. Too much hopping around. I didn't like any of the characters enough to not skip ahead. I'm at 4 hours to go and it's really tough to keep listening. I hope there is some redeeming quality that pulls me back in.
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Plain Jane
- By: Fern Michaels
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,107
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,025
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,022
Back in college, Jane Lewis would have given anything to be like homecoming queen Connie Bryan. Instead she was just Plain Jane - overweight, frumpy, and painfully shy. That was then. Today, a lovely and confident Dr. Jane Lewis has a thriving psychotherapy practice, her own radio talk show, a beautiful old Louisiana mansion, and her affectionate, nutty dog, Olive, to keep her company. The only thing missing is someone to share her life.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This gave me the courage…
- By LNMB on 06-18-23
- Plain Jane
- By: Fern Michaels
- Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
Really bad...really
Reviewed: 12-25-23
Disjointed. Lacks continuity. Inconsistent personalities. Stunted characters. Storeline was omitted. Save your credit. Did not finish.
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