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Scott F Feighner

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First time

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-26-24

This was my first time listening to (or reading) Scott Carson. It is also my first time listening to Corey Brill. I count my blessings that Scott is a good writer and Corey is a good narrator.
Scott has created a wonderful WHO DONE IT mystery as we are heading into the 21st century. As background, the Y2K Bug (hoax as I call it) plays an important part in the background.
The mystery is handled beautifully, the reveal is a surprise I didn't see coming.
And Corey moves the story along at the perfect pace and tone.

I am looking forward to reading more Scott Carson and listening to another mystery narrated by Corey Brill

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One sitting listen

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-24-24

I had planned (as I normally do when listening to audiobooks at home) to listen to this one or so hours at a time. But, (as always happens) I got hooked on Frank Muller's narration. I was there in the field beginning with the first word. Frank is a hypnotist and draws the listener and won't let go. So, rather than breaking it up into little chunks, I spent the day working and drawing and editing photos while listening to Frank Muller read All Quiet on the Western Front to me. I was sad when it was over.
Sad about the story and sad that the story was over.

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Not one of his best

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-22-24

I've either read or listened to a number of works by Harlan Coben. I've even watched the Netflix adaptations. Normally I enjoy the style of writing he does. But not this time.
This barely qualifies as "average". In fact, I may be rating it too high by giving 2 stars Overall.
As always Steven Weber gives his all and does a masterful job of telling this story.
It's just disappointing that he didn't have a better story to work with.

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A tolerable Reacher knockoff

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-30-24

I don't think I read any info or promos for ISOLATED where the blurb screamed IF YOU LIKE REACHER YOU'LL LOVE JASON KING. If I had, I would have saved my credit. Although, reading the description should have rung a bell.

The story is weak and cliched with cardboard cutout characters and a plot filled with bumps and potholes than any road in Michigan. I never felt connected to anything or anyone. It was "pull a 3x5 card with a bit of info on it and see if it can be shoehorned into the story". Looking at the Matt Rogers website, you see that Matt has written 50+ books, plus short stories in about 7 years. Matt is a crank-em-out author who doesn't have time to plot or build characters. It's trope after cliche after half-baked info. I'll not be reading anything else by an author who so little respect for readers.

That being said, the narrator, Roger Wayne, did very well with the material he was paid to work with. I'll be looking for something else narrated by Mr. Wayne. Rest assured though, it won't be something written by Matt Rogers.

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An enjoyable tale.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-26-23

I’m not usually a fan of music and sound effects as part of my audiobook experience, but I will admit that this sound production enhanced rather than distracted.

Mr. Mendes did a great job with the telling of this Dickens short-story.

The story itself is very old school, because it is old school. In the hands of another writer, the story may have plopped to the ground with a splat. Dickens kept it interesting.

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A great novel

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-07-23

I saw the movie years ago when it was first released.
At the time I had no idea that it was based on a novel.
About a decade ago I finally began reading Richard Russo. I must say that he has never disappointed me.
Unfortunately, Ron McClarty, one of the great narrators, is done a disservice due to the questionable audio quality of his read. I realize that this was recorded early this century, but there are ways to improve audio quality so that it sounds somewhat contemporary.

That's my minor quibble about a great novel. Listen to it, but be aware that it will sound like it's been recorded to cassette through a Radio Shack dynamic microphone.


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Another Michael Connelly Masterpiece

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-04-23

I'm a long-time fan of the Lincoln Lawyer and Bosch books by Michael Connelly. Somehow I'd never read McCaleb. I'm glad I did.
This story is a great Connelly police procedure, and Dick Hill's narration is the ice on the cake.
I can recommend this book to others without hesitation.

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Wonderful

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-26-23

I hadn’t read/listened to Dean Koontz for quite some time. No particular reason.
I am glad that, on a whim, I picked this one up. It was my reintroduction to the work of Koontz and my introduction to Edoardo Ballerini. I’ve now picked up several Koontz/Ballerini productions.

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Another Great Reacher.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-26-23

While I still miss Dick Hills narration, Scott Brick, pro that he is, brings his own spin to the character and makes it his own.

No complaints about story or narration.

Still, no one said Reacher Said Nothing better than Mr Hill.

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One Mans Tale of Survival

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-25-22

Let's be thankful that Henry Barnes Jackson managed to hold onto his labor camp diaries so that decades later we could hear how a simple twist of musical fate helped with his survival in the camps. And thanks also to Jaci Byrne, his granddaughter, for getting the diaries organized for publication.

Toby Stephens was the perfect narrator for Heny's story. His narration style draws you into the story in a way that makes it hard to leave.

Good job Jaci, Henry, and Toby for bringing this to life.

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