Virginia Lawrence
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Sea Change
- By: Robert B. Parker
- Narrated by: Scott Sowers
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 460
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 274
When a woman's partially decomposed body washes ashore in Paradise, Massachusetts, police chief Jesse Stone is forced into a case far more difficult than it initially appears. Identifying the woman is just the first step in what proves to be an emotionally charged investigation.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Sea Change
- By Sue on 07-12-08
- Sea Change
- By: Robert B. Parker
- Narrated by: Scott Sowers
Outstanding!
Reviewed: 02-06-21
I liked the characters, the way they interacted and the story. Beautifully done, Robert B. Parker!
And the performance was marvelous with appropriate voices and mild, sensible NE accents.
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The First Rule
- An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel, Book 13
- By: Robert Crais
- Narrated by: Robert Crais
- Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,577
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,076
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,071
When Frank Meyer and his family are executed during a home invasion, the police begin investigating the secret life they're sure Meyer had. Joe Pike's on a hunt of his own: to clear his friend's name, and to punish the people who murdered him. What starts out as a simple trail gets twisted fast by old grudges, double crosses, blood vengeance, and a crime so terrible even Pike and his partner Elvis Cole have no way to measure it.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not Elvis but a good listen
- By Mystery Addict on 01-13-10
- The First Rule
- An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel, Book 13
- By: Robert Crais
- Narrated by: Robert Crais
A Robert Crais performed by Robert Crais: perfect!
Reviewed: 12-11-20
I didn’t know what to expect when I saw that Crais the author was also the performer for the audio version of this book.
Wow, very impressive. Crais is an excellent audio actor, and he brings the right amount of emotion into his characters. He is a top-flight audio book performer, making the book come alive.
The story?
An excellent action mystery, just as we expect from Crais. Joe Pike is the main character this time, and as we marvel at his strong, silent actions, we learn more about the man.
Highly recommended!
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The Diamond Caper
- By: Peter Mayle
- Narrated by: Erik Davies
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 63
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Story4 out of 5 stars 63
When a Riviera socialite's diamonds are stolen - the latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but ever-more-audacious jewelry heists across France - Elena flies in to investigate the insurance claim. It's a trip she's more than happy to make, as it gives her a chance to meet up with old friends in Marseille - and, particularly, with Sam.
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1 out of 5 stars
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You can do better
- By Kaui on 06-28-16
- The Diamond Caper
- By: Peter Mayle
- Narrated by: Erik Davies
Charming story with an excellent performance
Reviewed: 04-20-20
The French Riviera is the background. We follow the story of Sam and Elena, an American couple with the money to have an architect and a squad of workmen transform an old house with a view.
As the house becomes more beautiful, they start discussing the diamond robberies from houses covered by the insurance company that employs Elena. Sam starts investigating the robberies.
Very well written!
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The End of the Affair
- By: Graham Greene
- Narrated by: Colin Firth
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 11,473
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,424
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10,376
Graham Greene’s evocative analysis of the love of self, the love of another, and the love of God is an English classic that has been translated for the stage, the screen, and even the opera house. Academy Award-winning actor Colin Firth (The King’s Speech, A Single Man) turns in an authentic and stirring performance for this distinguished audio release.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Colin Firth Kills It
- By Em on 05-09-12
- The End of the Affair
- By: Graham Greene
- Narrated by: Colin Firth
Marvelous!
Reviewed: 04-22-19
Colin Firth reads this unique and beautifully written story about a love affair. The story emphasizes the effects of both the love and the affair on everyone involved. So very well done.
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The Beast of Bath
- A Regency Fairytale
- By: Chasity Bowlin
- Narrated by: Lillian Yves
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 317
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 290
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Story4 out of 5 stars 288
Lord Victor Mayhew, Viscount Norcross, lives in the shadows, hiding his scarred face from those who would fear him...or worse, pity him. He's become accustomed to the dark, and to the aching loneliness that is his only and constant companion. But while traversing the city in the dark of night, he encounters a beautiful woman who is running for her life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A beast worth meeting
- By Claire on 08-13-17
- The Beast of Bath
- A Regency Fairytale
- By: Chasity Bowlin
- Narrated by: Lillian Yves
Good story, some problems with narration
Reviewed: 09-08-18
The story was interesting. However, the narrator mispronounced quite a few words. She also replaced a few words with words having a completely different meaning. For example, in one instance she used tactic instead of tacit.
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Savage Season
- A Hap and Leonard Novel #1
- By: Joe R. Lansdale
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 695
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 617
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 616
Hap Collins and Leonard Pine are best friends, yet they couldn't be more different. Hap is an east Texas white boy with a weakness for Texas women. Leonard is a black, gay Vietnam vet. Together, they stir up more commotion than a fire storm. But that's just the way they like it. So when as ex-flame of Hap's returns promising a huge score, Hap lets Leonard in on the scam, and that's when things get interesting.
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4 out of 5 stars
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SUE ME, I'VE GOT A JUVENILE STREAK
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 10-29-14
- Savage Season
- A Hap and Leonard Novel #1
- By: Joe R. Lansdale
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
Well done!
Reviewed: 07-09-18
Wonderfully acted by narrator Phil Gigante, the book has interesting characters and a surprising story. You’ll enjoy this!
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The Bette Davis Club
- By: Jane Lotter
- Narrated by: Sue Pitkin, Tessa Marts
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,995
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 3,640
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,630
The morning of her niece's wedding, Margo Just drinks a double martini and contemplates the many mistakes she's made in her fifty-odd years of life. Spending three decades in love with a wonderful but unattainable man is pretty high up on her list of missteps, as is a long line of unsuccessful love affairs accompanied by a seemingly endless supply of delicious cocktails.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sharp, Clever and Elegant... and funny as hell!
- By Chip Atkinson on 01-17-17
- The Bette Davis Club
- By: Jane Lotter
- Narrated by: Sue Pitkin, Tessa Marts
Charming complex story, well done by all duo actress
Reviewed: 04-08-18
This is a fun story of a woman hampered by her childhood and an early love. Through a ridiculous set of circumstances, she learns how to move ahead. Funny, human and warm, with interesting characters.
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Lord John and the Private Matter: International Edition
- Lord John Grey, Book 1
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,778
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,905
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,934
In a richly drawn 18th-century London, Scottish exile Lord John faces a difficult situation. His cousin Olivia is engaged to marry the Honorable Joseph Trevelyan, but he has just observed something of a rather personal nature that, if confirmed, might put an end to any talk of marital bliss. Determined to investigate further, Lord John is distracted when the Crown calls for his services. A comrade in arms has been slain, and to complicate matters, the victim may have been a traitor. Now Lord John has not one but two puzzling mysteries to solve.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lively tale, well told
- By GoryDetails on 12-06-04
- Lord John and the Private Matter: International Edition
- Lord John Grey, Book 1
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
Nicely complex story of murder, betrayal
Reviewed: 12-05-17
Excellent story with believable characters working their way through several mysteries. The story is very well written, and the narration is top-rate.
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Lord John and the Private Matter
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,584
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,617
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,641
With more than 10 million copies in print worldwide, New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series is a global phenomenon. Lord John and the Private Matter, starring one of the most popular Outlander characters, captures all the adventure and magic of the series while delivering a fresh tale that is utterly captivating.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lively tale, well told
- By GoryDetails on 12-06-04
- Lord John and the Private Matter
- By: Diana Gabaldon
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
Nicely complex story of murder, betrayal
Reviewed: 12-05-17
Excellent story with believable characters working their way through several mysteries. The story is very well written, and the narration is top-rate.
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Ape House
- A Novel
- By: Sara Gruen
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 432
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 211
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 209
Sam, Bonzi, Lola, Mbongo, Jelani, and Makena are no ordinary apes. These bonobos, like others of their species, are capable of reason and carrying on deep relationships - but unlike most bonobos, they also know American Sign Language. Isabel Duncan, a scientist at the Great Ape Language Lab, doesn’t understand people, but animals she gets - especially the bonobos. Isabel feels more comfortable in their world than she’s ever felt among humans...until she meets John Thigpen.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Premise
- By Pamela Harvey on 09-10-10
- Ape House
- A Novel
- By: Sara Gruen
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Fascinating story!
Reviewed: 10-26-17
Very interesting human-bonobo story with several human story threads around it. This book was great fun!
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