I have enjoyed reading the Gray Man Series by Mark Greaney over these past many years. I have found Greaney to be a master storyteller. When I discoveI have enjoyed reading the Gray Man Series by Mark Greaney over these past many years. I have found Greaney to be a master storyteller. When I discovered he came out with a new book that might become a series, I bought it immediately. My first surprise was the audiobook format. It was in the form of a play with many actors and sound effects. The book took me back to memories of my youth listening to radio shows. Only in those days the soundman was king. Not so in this book. The sound effects were poorly done.
The story was interesting about a military veteran, Joshua Duffy, that became a close protection agent. Also key to the story was his wife who was a retired Army Apache helicopter pilot. The story takes place in Mexico. If this does become a series, I will read it.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is five hours and thirty-four minutes. The story was well performed by a full drama cast. ...more
This is book two of the USS Hamilton Series. The story is packed with action. The author is starting to develop the characters that were introduced inThis is book two of the USS Hamilton Series. The story is packed with action. The author is starting to develop the characters that were introduced in book one. Also included in the story is some humor and a bit of serious issues are brought up. Mostly the book is an easy entertaining read that requires no thinking.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and twenty-eight minutes. James Patrick Cronin does an excellent job narrating the book. ...more
A number of my Sci-Fi series have come to an end. I have been looking for some more to replace them. With the mood I have been in lately, I don’t wantA number of my Sci-Fi series have come to an end. I have been looking for some more to replace them. With the mood I have been in lately, I don’t want to read anything that requires thinking. I just want to be entertained. I thought I would give the USS Hamilton series by Mark Wayne McGinnis a try. He is a new author for me.
The story is fast paced; the characters are interesting. The story has a bit of everything from space battles, a murder mystery, aliens, ships with AI’s operating them, an unusual seven-foot humanoid AI robot and some humor tossed in. The first-person narrative works quite well in this story. I will try book two of the series.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and fifty-five minutes. James Patrick Cronin does a good job narrating the book. This is my first experience listening to Cronin narrate. He has an easy to listen to voice. Cronin started his acting career at age two and narrated his first audiobook at age twelve and has gone on to a long career narrating audiobooks. ...more
This is the second book of the Smoke Jensen Series. Jensen is now a deputy U. S. Marshall in the Colorado Territory. The Marshall sends Jensen out on This is the second book of the Smoke Jensen Series. Jensen is now a deputy U. S. Marshall in the Colorado Territory. The Marshall sends Jensen out on assignment to various parts of the territory to either apprehend a felon or assist a county sheriff. I found the discussion about legal jurisdictional differences between states and territories most interesting. I then looked up the information and found the book to be correct. Great way to learn new information as part of an interesting story.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is ten hours and five minutes. Jack Garrett does an excellent job narrating the book. ...more
In the current book of Jack Reacher, there is lots of excitement and nail-biting suspense. There are lots of fights, both fists and guns, also a few wIn the current book of Jack Reacher, there is lots of excitement and nail-biting suspense. There are lots of fights, both fists and guns, also a few weapons of mass destruction tossed in. This is all taking place in a small Arizona border town. I noticed that Reacher is getting further west than in the prior books.
Scott Brick is one of my favorite narrators. But I am having trouble adjusting from Dick Hill. Dick Hill was Reacher to me for so many years.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and eleven minutes. Scott Brick does a good job narrating the book. ...more
I have been a fan of the Silver Ship Series since I read book one. Most of the key characters are in this book. It also includes the exciting first coI have been a fan of the Silver Ship Series since I read book one. Most of the key characters are in this book. It also includes the exciting first contact with a new species. I have been fascinated with the SADEs and that continues with this book. If you are looking for a Sci-fi series to read, you cannot go wrong with this one.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is twelve hours and thirty-five minutes. Nicola Poole does a good job narrating the book. ...more
Much of the material in this book has been covered in other books by Warren and in the campaign for president. I respect her as a gracious loser in thMuch of the material in this book has been covered in other books by Warren and in the campaign for president. I respect her as a gracious loser in the presidential campaign. She behaved in what is now an old fashion manner. I enjoy reading Warren’s books as she is an excellent writer. She is concise and to the point. The book was a nice review of Warren’s plans and goals; but, if I had realized the book was mostly a review of her message, I would have skipped it as I am familiar with the content.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is ten hours and thirty-five minutes. Warren does a good job narrating the book. When she is no longer in politics, she can obtain a job narrating audiobooks. ...more
I have been in awe of Michael Connelly’s imagination and storytelling. Over the years I have read most of the Bosch Series. I decided to go back and rI have been in awe of Michael Connelly’s imagination and storytelling. Over the years I have read most of the Bosch Series. I decided to go back and read the ones I missed. This is book four of the series and the first one I missed. Most of the book seemed familiar when I realized parts of it were covered in the T. V. Series produced by Amazon. In this book Bosch is investigating the cold case of the murder of his mother.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is thirteen hours and twenty-six minutes. Dick Hill does a great job narrating the book. I sure miss Dick Hill narration, but I am sure he is enjoying his retirement. ...more
This is a great story even without Alex. The so called second team does a terrific job as arbitrator between the Federation members and Talus. The memThis is a great story even without Alex. The so called second team does a terrific job as arbitrator between the Federation members and Talus. The members want reparations for what Artifice did to them in the past. Jucha creates such fascinating characters. It does seem that each book brings us more exciting characters. So far, I have managed to keep track of them all. Cannot wait for the next installment.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eleven hours and seven minutes. Nicole Poole does a fairly good job narrating the book. As I stated with the last book in the series, I really miss Grover Gardener. ...more
I came away from this book impressed with the dignity and courage of the McCain family. Cindy reveals such grace and dignity that is almost old fashioI came away from this book impressed with the dignity and courage of the McCain family. Cindy reveals such grace and dignity that is almost old fashion. The book starts with the death of John McCain and then proceeds to tell the story of Cindy and her marriage to John McCain. If you enjoy memoirs, you will find this one a must read.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and twenty-one minutes. Cindy McCain does a good job narrating the book. ...more
I enjoyed the Silver Ship Series and the 16th book is no exception. The Omnians, Earthers and alliance members are fighting sentient insectoids that aI enjoyed the Silver Ship Series and the 16th book is no exception. The Omnians, Earthers and alliance members are fighting sentient insectoids that are invading Alliance worlds; but, I had the feeling the book is sort of a completion of a story and a set up for a new challenge for Alex and friends. I cannot wait to start the next installment.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is twelve hours and thirty-five minutes. Nicola Poole does a good job narrating the book. Poole is a classical trained actress. She has won multiple Earphone Awards and has been nominated for an Audie Award. I do miss Grover Gardener narrating the series. Grover was the only narrator until recently. He was one of my favorite narrators. I assume he has retired after almost thirty years of narrating audiobooks. I sorely miss the sound of his voice. ...more
I enjoyed reading Sunny Hostin’s memoir. I knew very little about Sunny Hostin before reading this book. I had seen her a few times on television.
The I enjoyed reading Sunny Hostin’s memoir. I knew very little about Sunny Hostin before reading this book. I had seen her a few times on television.
The book is well written. SH describes her life growing up in the tenements of the Bronx as well as difficulties of being mixed race. She goes into great detail about her pregnancies as well as her career as a federal prosecutor and T.V. legal analyst. The book did provide me with a better understand of what it is like to be mixed race (Black/Latina) in the United States. Sunny Hostin’s intelligence, ambition and her parents’ sacrifices allowed her to escape from poverty
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and eight minutes. Sunny Hostin does a good job narrating the book.
Another delightful story from Alexander McCall Smith. In this story Mma Precious Ramotswe makes incorrect assumptions about several people and then leAnother delightful story from Alexander McCall Smith. In this story Mma Precious Ramotswe makes incorrect assumptions about several people and then learns she is incorrect. Haven’t we all done that at sometime in our life.
The publisher seems to be hunting for a replacement narrator for Lisette Lecat. I think they have succeeded with the narrator of this book, Bianca Amato. She is from South Africa as is Lecat and has that soft lyrical voice and the same pronunciations of names. I cannot wait for the next AMS story with Amato as narrator.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and eight minutes. Bianca Amato does an excellent job with the narration. ...more
This is the last Joe Dillard book as the author, Scott Pratt, died in a diving accident in Bonaire on November 11, 2018. He died five months after hisThis is the last Joe Dillard book as the author, Scott Pratt, died in a diving accident in Bonaire on November 11, 2018. He died five months after his wife died of breast cancer. I was surprised to discover that so much of Dillard’s life followed that of the author. When reading about Caroline’s (Dillard’s wife) battle with breast cancer in book it had a ring of truth. Now I know he was writing from his own experience. Like Dillard, he also had two children a boy and girl.
This book felt like it was taken right out of today’s headline. The story has to do with three black university football players accused of raping a white female exotic dancer. In the story the Klan and a militant black group start fighting. The book is well written and is fast moving. I shall have to check and be sure I have read all of Pratt’s books then I am going to hunt for another legal thriller author to read.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is five hours and fifty-nine minutes. Tim Campbell does an excellent job narrating this series. Campbell is a multi-award-winning audiobook narrator. He has also won The Audie Award. To the field of audiobook narration, it is equivalent to winning an Oscar or Tony Award....more
This is an interesting legal/medical thriller. The book is well written. The story is plot driven. The reader must stay alert as the story has many moThis is an interesting legal/medical thriller. The book is well written. The story is plot driven. The reader must stay alert as the story has many moving parts. The characters are interesting. At times I felt the story could have moved at a faster pace but that might just be the mood I was in while reading it. I hope that Abrams continues to write more legal thrillers.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is fourteen hours and fifty-five minutes. Adenrele Ojo does a good job narrating the book. Ojo is an award-winning audiobook narrator and actress.
This is the first book I have read by Madeline Martin. I am very impressed and will add her to my list of authors to follow. This is a historical fictThis is the first book I have read by Madeline Martin. I am very impressed and will add her to my list of authors to follow. This is a historical fiction that takes place in London in 1939 to 1941. I have a personal interest in the London Blitz as most of my mother’s family died when a bomb hit their house in London.
This is a story about ordinary people rising to the occasion and managing through adversity. They helped their neighbors and did what the English have always done calmly carrying on through it all. This is also a story about the power of books and the importance of a local bookshop. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommend it.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and thirteen minutes. Saskia Maarleveld does an excellent job narrating the book.
Jack Campbell is one of my favorite science fiction writers. I have been hooked on the Lost Fleet Series. Campbell’s battle science is fantastic.
The bJack Campbell is one of my favorite science fiction writers. I have been hooked on the Lost Fleet Series. Campbell’s battle science is fantastic.
The book is well written. Most of the regular characters have returned along with some new ones. The story gets off to a slow start dealing with the politics of the Alliance. The story picks up from where Leviathan left off after the battle with the rouge AI fleet. In this story Geary is off to Midway Star System and then into alien space in hunt for the Dancer’s home. This story is mostly about the problems of getting to Midway and at Midway on arrival. I cannot wait for the next book and the trip into alien space. I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eleven hours and twenty-four minutes. Christian Rummel does an excellent job narrating the series.
I have been a fan of this series from book one. Alexander McCall Smith has managed to bring to life the culture of Botswana. The characters are uniqueI have been a fan of this series from book one. Alexander McCall Smith has managed to bring to life the culture of Botswana. The characters are unique as is Smith’s writing style. After book one I switched to the audiobook version to fully enjoy the proper pronunciations of the names and enjoy the Botswana accents.
The book is well written. The plot twists and turns, the characters are delightful, but it is the underlying philosophical lessons I enjoy the most. Sometimes, depending on my mood, Smith’s meandering writing style annoys me but most often I find it amusing.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and thirty-eight minutes. Adjoa Andoh does a reasonable job narrating the story, but I have grown accustomed to the melodious voice of African born Lisette LeCat. I have been unable to find out if LeCat is still narrating books. Adjoa Andoh is a British actress and Audie Award winning audiobook narrator. I do enjoy her alto voice. As I have grown older, higher pitched voice as harder for me to understand. ...more
I have enjoyed reading this series. I particularly find it more realistic because of the family problems Dillard faces, such as his wife’s breast cancI have enjoyed reading this series. I particularly find it more realistic because of the family problems Dillard faces, such as his wife’s breast cancer, his sister’s addiction; and, to offset the bad with good, the success of his children.
The book is well written, the story moves fast as the book is short. My only negative comment is personal one; I am just burned out on the topic of serial killers. Therefore, I gave the book only three stars rather than the four stars it probably deserves. I am looking forward to the next and final book of the series.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is five hours and forty-five minutes. Tim Campbell does an excellent job narrating the series. ...more
I found this to be a moving memoir. Duckworth tells of surviving discrimination, poverty and war.
The book is well written and easy to read. Duckworth I found this to be a moving memoir. Duckworth tells of surviving discrimination, poverty and war.
The book is well written and easy to read. Duckworth tells of her love of the Army and identity as a soldier and helicopter pilot. Her struggle with a loss of identity when she could no longer fly after losing both her legs and severely injuring her right arm when shot down in Iraq. The book primarily covers her life from birth in Thailand to her election as senator. I am impressed with her ability and determination to obtain her Ph.D. in spite of all the obstacles. She appears to be highly motivated to help veterans and her fellow citizens. I hope she writes a book about her life as a senator. We need more people like her in government.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and thirty-six minutes. Tammy Duckworth does a good job narrating her own book....more
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