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Blood Territory
- The Death of Jimmy O'Connell
- By: Mark Whittaker
- Length: 4 hrs
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 174
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 156
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 156
How far would you go to clear the name of the man convicted of your son’s murder? Red blood stains the red soil of the Australian Northern Territory Outback in the Audible Original true crime podcast: Blood Territory. Less than 250,000 people live in the Northern Territory, an area more than twice the size of Texas. If you want to escape from civilisation, you don’t have to go far. But you can’t outrun the heat. Every year during October and November the sweltering climate can drive people wild, they call it ‘Suicide Season’....
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5 out of 5 stars
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First Podcast...Success!
- By PotsnPans on 22-08-2019
- Blood Territory
- The Death of Jimmy O'Connell
- By: Mark Whittaker
First Podcast...Success!
Reviewed: 22-08-2019
First time listening to a podcast but it was free and with what I've been spending on Audible lately thought it would kill some hours on the drive. First episode, first 5 mins and thought well I've tried it back to my next book. End of episode 1 and I was intrigued. So told myself just on the city part of my drive. By episode 5 I was sure he deserved it. By episode 6 I thought he was guilty. By episode 9 I was thinking the police got it wrong. Like a great page turned I couldn't switch it off and this is testament to the wonderful narration, very clever storytelling and I really loved the production elements throughout. It was like listening to a great soundtrack. Maybe this is what all podcasts are like - I look forward to finding out. A great murder mystery with lots of twists and turns to keep you hooked. Well done!
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
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Point of Impact: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
- Nuclear Dawn, Book 1
- By: Kyla Stone
- Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
Dakota Sloane, a tough-as-nails former foster kid, has spent her life running from the past. Logan Garcia, a man haunted by secrets, has only one goal: to drink himself into oblivion. They're two strangers in a bar - until the news reports nuclear bombs in New York City and Washington, D.C. Fearing Miami may be next, Dakota's first thought is to grab her little sister - still trapped in the system - and get the hell out of Dodge. Then the world explodes. Logan and Dakota have less than 10 minutes to seek shelter before the lethal cloud of fallout descends.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Writing
- By PotsnPans on 25-07-2019
- Point of Impact: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
- Nuclear Dawn, Book 1
- By: Kyla Stone
- Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
Great Writing
Reviewed: 25-07-2019
Characters feel real, gritty and are thoughtfully developed as the story builds. The narration is really well done. First time I have plugged in and gone beginning to end. Pockets of fact which are always interesting. Great new storyline in the genre and well worth the listen. Excited for the next installment.
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Caldera Book 1
- By: Heath Stallcup
- Narrated by: Johnny Mack
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5
For years, the biggest threat that Yellowstone was thought to offer was in the form of its semi-dormant super volcano. Little did anyone realize the threat was real and slowly working its way to the surface, but not in the form of magma. Lying deep within the bowels of the Earth itself, an ancient virus waited. Recently credited with the extinction of Neanderthal man, the virus erupts into a crowded Yellowstone. The park is packed with sight seers and party goers during a benefit concert who are all now fodder for the ancient rage virus.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Solid but not outstanding.
- By PotsnPans on 24-07-2019
- Caldera Book 1
- By: Heath Stallcup
- Narrated by: Johnny Mack
Solid but not outstanding.
Reviewed: 24-07-2019
I found this one a bit simple, the premise is new yes, but then it becomes same old, same old. Yes, rip roaring zombies but they've probably been done a little more originally with stronger writing. Felt like we had to cram in some bad language, cram in some lewdness just to tick the boxes. Characters were simplistic. Take it or leave it for me, probably wont be following the series forward for now. Felt a little like maybe this is the first book for the author?? Not sure, just a little amateurish amongst what is out there in the genre. Narration didnt bring anything much to the table but didnt detract either.
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Yellowstone: Hellfire
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
The Yellowstone series, a new disaster thriller from international best-selling author Bobby Akart, takes the listener on a thrill ride as a cataclysmic event of extinction level proportions ticks away like a time bomb, awaiting its moment.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New & fun Storyline
- By PotsnPans on 24-07-2019
- Yellowstone: Hellfire
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
New & fun Storyline
Reviewed: 24-07-2019
Not much to say really, a great story, well developed characters, thoughtful descriptions & lots of fascinating facts. Clearly well researched. Narration is terrific and I've already downloaded the sequel. Dreading getting to Book 3 and the drop off in the reviews. But for now am on a terrific ride and itching to go to Yellowstone. Enjoy the genre and this is an original take on it so makes for something new and fun to listen to.
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The Tide Series Box Set (Books 1-4)
- A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller
- By: Anthony J Melchiorri
- Narrated by: Ryan Kennard Burke
- Length: 37 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16
This audiobook contains the first four audiobooks of the Tide series, filled with post-apocalyptic action, suspense, and intrigue. A devastating bioweapon will change the face and fate of humanity as we know it.
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2 out of 5 stars
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This Author is just exhausting!
- By Anonymous User on 29-03-2019
- The Tide Series Box Set (Books 1-4)
- A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller
- By: Anthony J Melchiorri
- Narrated by: Ryan Kennard Burke
Crazy Ride
Reviewed: 14-07-2019
Almost didn't download after reading a review that described it as exhausting. Yep, it is, but that makes it a rollercoaster of fun. Probably dont read this type of book for a slow end to the world. It's not sophisticated but on a long drive I like something keeps me engaged and awake. You find yourself rooting for the characters and keeping pace with them probably wish you had a little more cardio time under your belt. Thoroughly enjoyed it. There's something a little annoying about the narrator at first. Cant put my finger on it but not so much to put me off. Just have fun with it, good apocalyptic fun :) Looking forward to Book 5 this Friday.
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Zero Day Code
- By: John Birmingham
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 311
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 294
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 290
Every modern city has one week’s worth of food to feed itself. Then it will collapse. Cut off the resources to New York, Sydney, or even a mid-size metropolis, and millions will soon starve. In Zero Day Code we see those immense and open, hyper-complex, networked supercities of the new millennium die. And in the last moments we see their vengeance take form as all the best and worst traits of humanity bubble to the surface.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Nobody can destroy the world like John Birmingham
- By Elana Mitchell on 04-07-2019
- Zero Day Code
- By: John Birmingham
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
Couldn't turn it off!
Reviewed: 14-07-2019
Another amazing story from JB. Always been a fan of his novels and saw this coming out and couldn't wait to download. Didn't disappoint!!! Each character has their own voice (& I dont mean the narrator) and they are nicely rounded out by the end. The story is nice pace for the end of the world with storylines that feel honest but still exciting. But as for the narration... have come to appreciate this is an art in itself and Rupert Degas is Van Gogh. The characters come to life and his ability to give them their own sound and grapple with some of those accents is mind bending. Perfect match with the author and narrator. Cruel that I cant download #2 today. Back to work both of you!! lol
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Emergence
- Dave Hooper, Book 1
- By: John Birmingham
- Narrated by: Sean Mangan
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 62
"Monsters" said Vince Martinelli. "There are monsters on the rig, Dave." Dave Hooper has the hangover from hell, a demonic ex-wife and the claws of the tax office sinking into him. So the last thing he needs is an explosion at the off-shore oil rig where he works. But this is no ordinary industrial accident, and despite the news reports, Dave knows that terrorists aren't to blame for the disaster. He knows because he has killed one of the things responsible.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
- By Valentino on 12-03-2017
- Emergence
- Dave Hooper, Book 1
- By: John Birmingham
- Narrated by: Sean Mangan
Always Delivers
Reviewed: 25-06-2019
Massive John Birmingham fan and this is another cracker! Crazy imagination and what a hopeless hero. Books are always so different. First time I have not read the JB book. Terrific narration- couldn’t have done better myself :) Off to download the sequel. Not a story I would normally pick but trusted the author and he doesn’t disappoint. A roller coaster of fun.