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Viral
- By: Robin Cook
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Robin Cook
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 500
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 449
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 451
Trying to find some normalcy during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian Murphy and his family are on a summer excursion in Cape Cod when his wife, Emma, comes down with concerning flu-like symptoms. But their leisurely return home to New York City quickly becomes a race to the local hospital as she suddenly begins seizing in the car. At the ICU, she is diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis, a rare and highly lethal mosquito-borne viral disease seemingly caught during one of their evening cookouts.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed
- By angela lawson on 08-19-21
- Viral
- By: Robin Cook
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Robin Cook
So Awful
Reviewed: 01-15-23
We look forward to Robin Cook novels but this one was bad! We chose it for a road trip listen and after less than 2 hours, we turned it off. It was basically a rant.
Fortunately we had a back up book downloaded.
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Land of the Noonday Sun
- Nantahala, Book 1
- By: Carmen DeSousa
- Narrated by: Chloe Adele
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4 out of 5 stars 14
Cassandra is the beautiful yet analytical daughter of a wealthy attorney. Destined to follow in her father's footsteps, her life of privilege suddenly shatters, and she finds herself with no home, career, or money. A glimmer of hope arrives in a letter from the grave, promising a happier existence. Cassandra stands to inherit over half a million dollars if she can live in the sleepy little town of Nantahala for six months.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I Want Books From This Author
- By Alliji on 05-16-20
- Land of the Noonday Sun
- Nantahala, Book 1
- By: Carmen DeSousa
- Narrated by: Chloe Adele
I Want Books From This Author
Reviewed: 05-16-20
I live near the Land of the Noonday Sun and found the book to be authentic in setting. I could picture the twisting roads and the the busy life as an outfitter. Cassandra and her previously unknown stepbrother must find a way to work together to satisfy the conditions of a will with a million dollar payoff. Cassandra is enchanted with the beauty of Nantahala but amid the beauty a disturbed and devious enemy lurks.
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Villains and Vixens
- The J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 5
- By: Charles Dougherty
- Narrated by: David Bosco
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17
Finn's partner disappeared after their last mission. Is she a traitor, or has she been captured? He's still trying to answer that question, when he's captured himself. Will he survive his interrogation? And why is the Russian mob building data centers in Florida?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Espionage on the Sea Continues
- By willee on 01-11-20
- Villains and Vixens
- The J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 5
- By: Charles Dougherty
- Narrated by: David Bosco
Mary, Mary...
Reviewed: 05-16-20
The action in this title picks up where book 4 left off. Finn's sometime partner, Mary has missed their meet up date and Finn is worried. But he has more to worry about than Mary. The Russians are on his trail and he is in a heap of trouble. Loyalties are called into question and once again I am left not trusting Mary.
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What Happened in Vienna, Jack?
- Lies and Consequences, Book 1
- By: Daniel Kemp
- Narrated by: Mr S A Hester
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
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Story3 out of 5 stars 4
A robbery in London. The murder of a priest at the end of World War ll. A genocide in Namibia. The discovery of the remains of Hitler's secretary. Something connects all this. Former British spy Jack Price knows the answer, and he's willing to die to keep the secret. The problem? He's not the only one who knows. It’s the lies that are not heard, but kept as secrets, that own us all. Deep in the world of espionage and deception, how far is Jack willing to go to fulfill his mission?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really Big Lies
- By Alliji on 01-17-20
- What Happened in Vienna, Jack?
- Lies and Consequences, Book 1
- By: Daniel Kemp
- Narrated by: Mr S A Hester
Really Big Lies
Reviewed: 01-17-20
This author is known for his complex plot lines and devious characters and this book did not disappoint. It was hard to tell the truth from the lies as the lies were very good. The reader must be patient but patience will be rewarded.
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Vigilantes and Lovers
- J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 3
- By: Charles Dougherty
- Narrated by: David Bosco
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21
When Finn's boss assumes the role of femme fatale, it ends badly for her. It's never a good idea to seduce your employee, but when his girlfriend is a cold-blooded killer, it's downright foolhardy. Finn and his coworker Aaron Sanchez uncover a conspiracy to disrupt the U.S. political system. Finn's lady friend Mary Beth O'Brien has stolen files that name the conspirators. A coverup ensues. The agency they work for fires Sanchez and issues a warrant for Finn's execution, but Sanchez lands on his feet, and Finn's hard to kill.
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5 out of 5 stars
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And the hits keep on coming!
- By Dee on 09-02-19
- Vigilantes and Lovers
- J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 3
- By: Charles Dougherty
- Narrated by: David Bosco
Book Three Keeps the Tension Going.
Reviewed: 11-06-19
A web of intrigue and duplicity is being woven around Finn. Will he be lured into the trap or outwit them all? Friends and foes at times seem to be interchangeable. Even after 3 novels, I'm still not sure if I trust Mary. The level of action in this series did not fade with book 3. I am looking forward to book 4.
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Avengers and Rogues
- J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 2
- By: Charles Dougherty
- Narrated by: David Bosco
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26
Two professional killers looking for revenge take on the mob in Florida and the Caribbean. Finn is on a mission to take out a dangerous terrorist when a rogue FBI agent gets in his way...What happens when two professional killers become targets of the mob? Listen to Avengers and Rogues and see for yourself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Justified paranoia
- By Dominique on 11-06-19
- Avengers and Rogues
- J.R. Finn Sailing Mystery Series, Book 2
- By: Charles Dougherty
- Narrated by: David Bosco
An Excellent Ending
Reviewed: 08-15-19
J.R. Finn pumps up the action from the opening chapter in this second book in the series. Mary, his sometime partner disappeared at the end of book one and Finn isn't sure he will meet up with her again. Even without Mary bad guys are stalking Finn but is wily and has a few tricks up his sleeve.Bad guys are the least of his troubles though, as Finn finds himself with two powerful women in his life, one has his back, the other may be setting him up. Which one can he trust?
I am looking forward to book three. Overall this story is an excellent listen and even though I do find the narrator's voice to be a bit flat and monotonous at times it doesn't prevent me from enjoying the book.
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Past Tense
- Jack Reacher, Book 23
- By: Lee Child
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,021
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,865
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,802
Jack Reacher hits the pavement and sticks out his thumb. He plans to follow the sun on an epic trip across America, from Maine to California. He doesn’t get far. On a country road deep in the New England woods, he sees a sign to a place he has never been: the town where his father was born. He thinks, What’s one extra day? He takes the detour.
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5 out of 5 stars
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FIVE STAR BOOK And NARRATION!!!!
- By shelley on 11-05-18
- Past Tense
- Jack Reacher, Book 23
- By: Lee Child
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Excellent
Reviewed: 05-10-19
Forget being a page turner, this is a miles spinner. We listen to Lee Child books on road trips and this one made the miles fly by.
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Temptation by Moonlight
- By: Barbara Goss
- Narrated by: R William James
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 41
Pittsburgh, 1900. The mysterious Vanderhorn family hires Nora Bennett as a nurse and companion to her injured, handsome, stepson Alex. Nathan Vanderhorn is drawn to Nora, even though he's betrothed to the socially elite Celeste. Though Nora vies to steer clear of the family problems, a sinister plot pulls her in deeper than she'd ever imagined. Who in this strange household could she trust?
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is exemplary evidence of why Barbara Goss is at the top of her game!
- By Janalyn on 02-05-20
- Temptation by Moonlight
- By: Barbara Goss
- Narrated by: R William James
Unexpected
Reviewed: 10-10-17
Early in the book I thought the story was going to play out quickly and felt disappointed. To my delight, the story took on some unexpected twists that did not follow the usual historical romance template, making it a pleasurable read as the hero and heroine faced unusual obstacles.
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Spinster
- By: Suzanne G. Rogers
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 176
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 154
Staring down life as an old maid, newly jilted Clare flees to a country home she's inherited from her grandmother. She doesn't count on clashing with her handsome neighbor, whose gentlemanly manners and education are at odds with his workingman image. As their relationship unfolds, however, she discovers the mysterious Meriweather Holcroft is not at all what he appears to be.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Clean good story & plot.
- By XmasMom on 06-07-17
- Spinster
- By: Suzanne G. Rogers
- Narrated by: Stevie Zimmerman
A lot of twists!
Reviewed: 07-29-17
Would you listen to Spinster again? Why?
As a rule I don't reread a book or listen more than once to an audio book, but I do think I would give this book a second go.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A welcome state.
Any additional comments?
I enjoyed this spirited spinster who refuses to let her shameful state define her. She sets out to make her own place in the world with no concessions to society. Her handsome neighbor infuriates her even as she is drawn to him.This spinster was not a vapor fainting female and I enjoyed her story with all of its twists and turns.
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Stealthy Steps
- Nanostealth, Book 1
- By: Vikki Kestell
- Narrated by: Reba Buhr
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 91
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 84
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 84
My name is Gemma Keyes. Other than my name, I am utterly forgettable - so those who never paid much attention to me in the first place haven't exactly noticed that I've disappeared. Vanished. Oh, it's much more complicated than it sounds. And let me tell you, invisibility comes with its own set of problems.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love it
- By Kindle Customer on 10-28-17
- Stealthy Steps
- Nanostealth, Book 1
- By: Vikki Kestell
- Narrated by: Reba Buhr
Enjoyable Read
Reviewed: 05-28-17
What made the experience of listening to Stealthy Steps the most enjoyable?
Stealthy Steps was a fun journey into the imaginative world of nanotechnology.
What about Reba Buhr’s performance did you like?
She has a nice voice for narration but at times I felt her voice was to Young Adult.
Any additional comments?
It was an even read with tension holding consistent in the story line.
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