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Their Lost Daughters
- A Jackman and Evans Thriller
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Deep in the muddy fields of the Lincolnshire Fens, a teenage girl is found wandering, delirious, claiming to have been drugged at a party. Metres away, the drowned body of another girl is found on an isolated beach. And all this on a small stretch of land where, nearly 10 years ago, the shocking disappearance of a young girl remains an open case.
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Save your money
- By Judith on 08-09-2018
- Their Lost Daughters
- A Jackman and Evans Thriller
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
I'm hooked
Reviewed: 17-01-2021
I came across this book when it was an Audible daily deal, and now I am hooked on the series. I usually have a clue as to the whodunit, however I was stumped worth the twists and turns this tale took. Richard Armitage is a fabulous narrator (just ask about my love for him in my audiobook groups!) Her kept me completely enthralled by the story. I am now going back and purchasing the first Jackman and Evans tale and will read and listen to more.
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Home to Me
- Creek Canyon, Book 2
- By: Catherine Bybee
- Narrated by: Tara Sands
- Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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After Erin Fleming escapes from her controlling and abusive ex, she finds refuge in the heart of Santa Clarita, California. Eager to start over, she has a new name, a new look, and a new career. Settled into a private guesthouse, Erin can breathe free. Far from the shadows she’s outrun, Erin is finally learning to live for herself. Her new unexpected friendship with her landlord starts to crack open the armor Erin’s enclosed herself in. But it’s Matt who speeds up the pace of Erin’s heart and makes her wish for things she believes she can never have.
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4.5 stars
- By paddlefoot1397 on 22-10-2020
- Home to Me
- Creek Canyon, Book 2
- By: Catherine Bybee
- Narrated by: Tara Sands
4.5 stars
Reviewed: 22-10-2020
4.5 stars I enjoyed the first book in this series and was looking forward to this installment. I liked Erin's story more than Parker's. There was just something so hopeful about her story. You can't help but cheer for her as she overcomes the crappy past. I love the Hudson family and want them to adopt me. Enjoyable narration that kept me involved the the story.
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark
- One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
- By: Michelle McNamara
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman, Gillian Flynn - introduction, Patton Oswalt - afterword
- Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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For more than 10 years, a mysterious and violent predator committed 50 sexual assaults in Northern California before moving south, where he perpetrated 10 sadistic murders. Then he disappeared, eluding capture by multiple police forces and some of the best detectives in the area. Three decades later, Michelle McNamara, a true crime journalist who created the popular website True Crime Diary, was determined to find the violent psychopath she called the Golden State Killer. Michelle pored over police reports, interviewed victims, and embedded herself in the online communities that were as obsessed with the case as she was.
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Was ok - Too much autobiography - Not enough case
- By Hamish on 19-01-2019
- I'll Be Gone in the Dark
- One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer
- By: Michelle McNamara
- Narrated by: Gabra Zackman, Gillian Flynn - introduction, Patton Oswalt - afterword
More autobiographical than I was expecting
Reviewed: 09-10-2020
Audio review I am hooked on true crimes, and with the Golden State Killer again recently again being in the news, it was time for me to finally read/listen to this book. Whilst I liked it for the most part, it was also a lot about Michelle -I get it, she studied this case for many years, but it was a lot of "I this, I that" rather that about the case a lot of the time. I am sorry though that she didn't live to see the day he was arrested and sentenced. I liked the narration a lot. She brought the case to life with her reading. I do have the series lined up ready to watch on Netflix, so I guess that will be my next step in this story and case.
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Fries & Alibis: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
- Mitzy Moon Mysteries Series, Book 1
- By: Trixie Silvertale
- Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
- Length: 5 hrs
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Mitzy Moon believes she's an orphan, so she's dumbstruck when a special delivery to her low-rent apartment reveals a family. But her shock turns to awe when she discovers her grandmother left her a fortune and a bookshop of rare tomes brimming with magic. No sooner does she set foot in the quirky village of Pin Cherry Harbor to claim her inheritance, than the handsome sheriff catches her standing over a corpse. Desperate to prove her innocence, she's forced to accept help from her granny's entitled cat and a spirit from beyond the grave.
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Enjoyable
- By paddlefoot1397 on 30-09-2020
- Fries & Alibis: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
- Mitzy Moon Mysteries Series, Book 1
- By: Trixie Silvertale
- Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
Enjoyable
Reviewed: 30-09-2020
I came across this story when i was looking for a new cozy mystery series. I don't do much paranormal however i enjoyed our Casper in this one. Fun narration (though a couple of times I thought she sounded like Jane from Daria (And now I am showing my age). I liked our snarky leading lady Mitzy and the spark between her and the Sheriff. I look forward to more of this series
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Warwick Davis, Noma Dumezweni, Jason Isaacs, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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Performed by talented actors from across the Wizarding World, this is the first ever audiobook edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which was originally written in 2007 by J.K. Rowling and has raised money for her children's charity Lumos ever since. As familiar to Hogwarts students as "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty" are to Muggle children, Beedle's stories are a collection of popular fairy tales written for young witches and wizards. So, if you're wondering what's in store in this brand-new audio edition...well, your ears are in for a treat.
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short fairy tales for charity
- By Anonymous User on 03-04-2020
Fun
Reviewed: 18-09-2020
Fun, quick listen, told by actors from the movies. Dumbledore's notes c olmpletely made this listen
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Flirtasaurus
- By: Erin Mallon
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
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My name is Calliope and "I bone for a living." Kidding. I am studying to be a paleontologist though. It's the only thing I've ever wanted to be, and I have finally landed the perfect museum internship to make all of my dino-loving dreams come true. Trouble is, everyone wants me to be a gentle, loving sort of creature, but I'm more of the T-Rex type by nature - the kind who is determined to stomp and tear her way through any obstacle in order to get what she wants.
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Flirty
- By paddlefoot1397 on 09-09-2020
- Flirtasaurus
- By: Erin Mallon
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon
Flirty
Reviewed: 09-09-2020
Erin Mallon is my favourite female narrator, and when I saw she was writing a series, I will admit that I wasn't expecting too much for the story. I was pleasantly surprised (sorry Erin) with how much I adored Flirtasaurus. Great character and story development, fun and flirty writing had me listening with much enjoyment. And of course wonderful narration. I am looking forward to more in this series
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Quarrelsome Quartz
- Cozy Corgi Mysteries, Book 7
- By: Mildred Abbott
- Narrated by: Angie Hickman
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
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As summer draws to a close, the Spirit, Health, and Heart Conference arrives, just in time for Winifred's sisters to open their store next to the Cozy Corgi Bookshop. To Fred's surprise, chakras turns out to be a beautiful addition to the delightful mountain town. But not everyone is charmed by the crystals, tarot readings, and messages of personal enlightenment. When a famous spiritualist is found dead, Chakras and the entire town are plunged into a conflict that touches the lives of those closest to Fred.
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I want a Watson
- By paddlefoot1397 on 02-07-2020
- Quarrelsome Quartz
- Cozy Corgi Mysteries, Book 7
- By: Mildred Abbott
- Narrated by: Angie Hickman
I want a Watson
Reviewed: 02-07-2020
Another adorable installment in the Cozy Corgi series. I am again reminded not to ever visit Estes Park - their murder rate is way too high for my liking lol. Quarellsome Quartz hits a lot closer to home for Fred and Watson than normal. I liked the way the family circled the wagons and were full of so much belief in each other. It was a bit more emotional than the other books in the series so far. Angie Hickson has given another superb narration. Listening to each book is like coming home, you know you are going to get drama, but also a lot of comfort.
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The Time in Between
- The Magdalene Series, Book 3
- By: Kristen Ashley
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
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After a painful loss, Cady Moreland is coming to Magdalene to start the next chapter of her life. A chapter that began 18 years ago but had a heartbreaking ending. The time in between was full of family and friendship, but Cady could never get the man she fell in love with all those years ago out of her heart. Coert Yeager has learned to live without the girl who entered his life right when she shouldn't and exited delivering a crippling blow he never would have suspected. The time in between was full of failing to find what he was missing...and life-altering betrayal.
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Meh
- By lisa on 04-01-2021
- The Time in Between
- The Magdalene Series, Book 3
- By: Kristen Ashley
- Narrated by: Erin Mallon
My least favourite of series
Reviewed: 19-06-2020
3.5 stars. This is like a tale in two sittings. The first half of this stort was fantastic, full of emotion and had me tearing up, so darn angry an needing more. The second half was a lot of... nothing. I adored that Coert and Cady got their crap together, but it was a couple of hundred pages of blissful living. It could have been condensed so much, but this could just be me. My least favourite of the Magdalene series 😟 Wonderful narration as always by Erin Mallon, who could read me the phone book and i would be entranced.
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To Have and to Hoax
- A Novel
- By: Martha Waters
- Narrated by: Anais Inara Chase, Joel Froomkin
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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Five years ago, Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley met, fell in love, and got married. Four years ago, they had a fight to end all fights, and have barely spoken since. Their once-passionate love match has been reduced to one of cold, detached politeness. But when Violet receives a letter that James has been thrown from his horse and rendered unconscious at their country estate, she races to be by his side - only to discover him alive and well at a tavern, and completely unaware of her concern.
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Fun and frustating
- By paddlefoot1397 on 07-05-2020
- To Have and to Hoax
- A Novel
- By: Martha Waters
- Narrated by: Anais Inara Chase, Joel Froomkin
Fun and frustating
Reviewed: 07-05-2020
I love a historical story, and James and Violet's is a fun one. Even when i wanted to reach into the story and shake some sense into them both, but particularly Violet. I love the banter between our lovelies, however I got so completely and utterly frustrated at the games she plays, and the lac of communication between them both. It does make for a lot of spark when they do get their stuff sorted out. You know there is plenty of love between them, but when outside influences come into play things go awry. I am a Joel junkie, so I knew I would enjoy his narration. Ms Chase is a new to me narrator, and she is delightful. She brings Violet to life. An enjoyable tale to listen to during isolation.
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Power Play
- Nashville Assassins: Next Generation Series, Book 2
- By: Toni Aleo
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Tanya Eby
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
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Posey Adler is coming home. After a devastating journey for what she mistakenly thought was true love, she is saying to hell with men and love forever. As the Nashville Assassins's new assistant coach for special teams, Posey is ready to focus on her job and have the attention on her for a change. She's been haunted by her place in her sister's shadow, but this is her chance to shine and force her family to take notice. But in order to make a name for herself, she's going to have to go toe-to-toe with her team's leading power play scorer.
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Get ready for the power play
- By paddlefoot1397 on 10-04-2020
- Power Play
- Nashville Assassins: Next Generation Series, Book 2
- By: Toni Aleo
- Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Tanya Eby
Get ready for the power play
Reviewed: 10-04-2020
Throw everything you think you know about Posey Adler out the window when you pick up Power Play. Her story was everything and more I could have ever asked for. Now, I will admit that I need an organisational chart keep up with who is whom in this series, but after a bit I get my head around who everyone belongs too. Posey and Boon are just goals. Their journey from friends to so much more is relatable. I am sure most of us have had to deal with one or more of the things that they deal with during the tale. I love how they dealt with things. It was great to see some of the Assassins Pt 1 throughout. Though I have to say, Posey's dad Shea I went from laughing at him to rolling my eyes. He really was acting like a 4 year old throwing a tantrum a lo of the time. Now the narration. I really enjoyed Tanya Eby's portrayal of Posey. She drew me right into Posey's life. She was fun and fliratious and all the emotion shone through. However, Stephen Dexter, whilst wonderful as the other characters in the story, was quote monotonal to me a Boon. It was like he was narrating a a quite stalker story, nice and quiet waiting for a big BAM surprise However, this could just be me, and it didn't make me want to stop listening at all, and wouldn't stop me from listening to him again. It was great to get back into Assassin-land, and look forward to more of the next generation.