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A Flicker in the Dark
- A Novel
- By: Stacy Willingham
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,564
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 12,104
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12,086
When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the aftermath.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable story and narrative
- By Patricia on 01-14-22
- A Flicker in the Dark
- A Novel
- By: Stacy Willingham
- Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Some fatal flaws in this one…
Reviewed: 02-24-23
I read this author’s next book, All the Dangerous Things, ahead of this read. I really like that one so I had high hopes. Overall it was an okay story. My gripe with so many authors is that they write women as idiots! Even when this is supposed to be an accomplished psychologist with her own practice we are supposed to believe she can’t make rational, logical decisions. At so many points I found myself yelling “just call the cops, you idiot!” That’s lazy writing. In my opinion, the best books have a protagonist who makes completely reasonable or (given their nature) understandable decisions.
Sure, there was a twist and the narrator was fine. And for that, I’ve given it 2 stars overall.
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Bring Me Back
- A Novel
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Kevin Hely, Cathleen McCarron
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,033
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,770
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 2,762
Finn and Layla are young, in love, and on vacation. They’re driving along the highway when Finn decides to stop at a service station to use the restroom. He hops out of the car, locks the doors behind him, and goes inside. When he returns Layla is gone - never to be seen again. That is the story Finn told to the police. But it is not the whole story.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Is something happening here?
- By Cassandra on 06-27-18
- Bring Me Back
- A Novel
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Kevin Hely, Cathleen McCarron
Ridiculous
Reviewed: 08-31-22
This was a ridiculous story. The narrator’s performance was great, which is why I’ve given it the number of stars I have. Otherwise, the story was so implausible I audibly laughed as the plot unfolded.
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All Good People Here
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Flowers
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Karissa Vacker, Ashley Flowers
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27,142
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24,536
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24,478
Everyone from Wakarusa, Indiana, remembers the infamous case of January Jacobs, who was discovered in a ditch hours after her family awoke to find her gone. Margot Davies was six at the time, the same age as January—and they were next-door neighbors. In the twenty years since, Margot has grown up, moved away, and become a big-city journalist. But she’s always been haunted by the feeling that it could’ve been her. And the worst part is, January’s killer has never been brought to justice.
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1 out of 5 stars
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this is literally the JonBenet Ramsey‘s story
- By Callie on 08-19-22
- All Good People Here
- A Novel
- By: Ashley Flowers
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Karissa Vacker, Ashley Flowers
Great story with unexpected twist!
Reviewed: 08-24-22
I don’t really understand the negative reviews. This is a great debut for Ashley. I liked the two timelines and loved the pacing of the story. If I had to gripe about one thing it would be that the characters could have used more development. I never felt like I truly knew any of the characters — even Margot, the main character, presented as somewhat one-dimensional.
Also I hate cliff hangers, but in this instance I’ll allow it. Lastly, I wasn’t a big fan of the narrator for Margot. I would have preferred Ashley narrate the whole thing, but I get why she didn’t want to do that.
Overall, this is worth a credit!
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The Terminal List
- A Thriller
- By: Jack Carr
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 12 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 57,404
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 52,111
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51,917
On his last combat deployment, Lt. Cmdr. James Reece's entire team was killed in an ambush that also claimed the lives of the aircrew sent in to rescue them. But when those dearest to him are murdered on the day of his homecoming, Reece discovers that this was not an act of war by a foreign enemy but a conspiracy that runs to the highest levels of government. Now, with no family and free from the military's command structure, Reece applies the lessons that he's learned in over a decade of constant warfare toward revenge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Make way for Jack Carr!!!!
- By shelley on 03-08-18
- The Terminal List
- A Thriller
- By: Jack Carr
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Unconscionable Revenge Porn
Reviewed: 05-21-21
I finished this book because I was in too deep. Firstly, the OBVIOUS political leanings here are a bit much. I’m personally neutral when it comes to politics, but even I was like enough already. We get it. Liberals bad. Conservatives good. But if you can get past that, here is a man who has had everything taken from him, a man we’re supposed to be rooting for, doing some unconscionable things.
SPOILER ALERT AHEAD: towards the end of the book when he goes after Hartley (the husband) there is a short narration by a black man who is his driver. This is an “agreeable” black man to conservatives. Religious, veteran, and not a liberal. He dislikes the man he drives but does his job with professionalism. James Reese attacks Hartley’s vehicle and we are left to assume that his innocent driver has just been killed also. But the author offers no consolation for the loss of this innocent life. Not even a confirmation of his death. No closing of the loop. Very cruel and unbecoming of our “good guy.” This is only one example, but the book is littered with it. Overall, would not recommend.
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An Anonymous Girl
- By: Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Julia Whelan
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18,545
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,744
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Story4 out of 5 stars 16,690
Seeking women ages 18-32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking...and what she’s hiding.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- By Frances Hampton on 01-09-19
- An Anonymous Girl
- By: Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
- Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Julia Whelan
Just.... meh.
Reviewed: 12-29-20
I finished the book so perhaps that is worth something. But the journey was painful. The main character is excruciatingly daft and seems to get herself deeper and deeper into the problem led on by her stupidity. I would not recommend.
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Reconstructing Amelia
- By: Kimberly McCreight
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,439
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,076
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,077
When Kate, single mother and law firm partner, gets an urgent phone call summoning her to her daughter's exclusive private school, she's shocked. Amelia has been suspended for cheating, something that would be completely out of character for her over-achieving, well-behaved daughter. Kate rushes to Grace Hall, but what she finds when she finally arrives is beyond comprehension. Her daughter is dead.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Gossip Girl
- By FanB14 on 04-16-13
- Reconstructing Amelia
- By: Kimberly McCreight
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
Solid read / listen.
Reviewed: 08-26-15
This is a solid read. Is it the best book I've ever read? No. Is it the worst? Not even close. The narrator does a fantastic job. She keeps you engaged throughout. Some of the story lines get a little... I'll say far fetched, but alas, this is fiction.
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Before I Go to Sleep
- A Novel
- By: S. J. Watson
- Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,666
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,096
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,101
"As I sleep, my mind will erase everything I did today. I will wake up tomorrow as I did this morning. Thinking I'm still a child. Thinking I have a whole lifetime of choice ahead of me...." Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love - all forgotten overnight. And the one person you trust may be telling you only half the story. Welcome to Christine's life.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A terrifying story
- By Sara on 09-18-13
- Before I Go to Sleep
- A Novel
- By: S. J. Watson
- Narrated by: Orlagh Cassidy
I just couldn't finish it...
Reviewed: 07-15-15
This book has good reviews, but I just couldn't get past how damn boring it was. It dragged and dragged for hours with no climactic appeal until I resigned myself to reading the book's summary and ending and calling it quits on the book with 7 hours left. The summary and ending were quite surprising (thus, my rating of 4 stars for the story) and I wish the author tried harder to make the book less of a bore throughout so that I made it that far.
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The Stranger
- By: Harlan Coben
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 6,100
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,385
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5,376
The Stranger appears out of nowhere, perhaps in a bar or a parking lot or at the grocery store. His identity is unknown. His motives are unclear. His information is undeniable. Then he whispers a few words in your ear and disappears, leaving you picking up the pieces of your shattered world.
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2 out of 5 stars
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What a disappointment....Semi Spoilers
- By Big jim Picotto on 03-24-15
- The Stranger
- By: Harlan Coben
- Narrated by: George Newbern
Seriously? Can I get my 20 bucks back?
Reviewed: 06-03-15
This review might have some SPOILERS, but if I spoil this for you and save you $20 you should probably thank me. This book is like watching paint dry. Off white paint. In an empty room. Not only was it dull, it was at times remarkably unbelievable. Seriously, the motive for murder is just... Ridiculous. Also, if you are violently assaulted over the head with a baseball bat, you don't just wake up and stroll out of there half an hour later. And you certainly don't get to walk out of a blood bath without so much of a drive down to the precinct. I'll stop rambling. To conclude my rant, those were 10 hours of my life I'll never get back.
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Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- By: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 51,089
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 42,543
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Story5 out of 5 stars 42,590
Why we think it’s a great listen: Seabiscuit was a runaway success, and Hillenbrand’s done it again with another true-life account about beating unbelievable odds. On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Indescribable
- By Janice on 12-01-10
- Unbroken
- A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
- By: Laura Hillenbrand
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
A remarkable account of bravery and resilience!
Reviewed: 04-23-15
I should first start off by admitting that I am not one for non-fiction. I usually envelop myself in salacious mysteries that begin with a gruesome murder or unfaithful spouse. In all its unlikeness to my typical preference, it is the best story I've ever read (or listened to in this case). Laura Hillenbrand's ability for story telling lends itself to fiction, without losing any of the hard statistics of World War II that illustrate the gravity and enormity of its impact. I'd never known of the story of Louis Zamperini, and I'm more than glad that I do now. The performance was great, solemn and tempered. The story was incredible, provoking both extreme sorrow and extreme joy. This one is a must-read (or listen to) for sure.
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The Silent Sister
- By: Diane Chamberlain
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,787
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,311
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,278
In The Silent Sister, Riley MacPherson has spent her entire life believing that her older sister Lisa committed suicide as a teenager. Now, over twenty years later, her father has passed away and she's in New Bern, North Carolina cleaning out his house when she finds evidence to the contrary. Lisa is alive. Alive and living under a new identity. But why exactly was she on the run all those years ago, and what secrets are being kept now?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not My Cup of Tea
- By Taryn on 01-11-15
- The Silent Sister
- By: Diane Chamberlain
- Narrated by: Susan Bennett
I can't think of anything more predictable...
Reviewed: 04-09-15
The narration for this audio book is great. Thank heavens for that, because the writing is terrible. If you are anything above a 5th grade reading and comprehension level, you'll see every single "plot twist" coming from a mile away. Seriously, reading this book so frustrating because the characters took what seemed like ages to piece together very simple facts to reveal what was happening.
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