M. Stephen Garrett
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Carter & Lovecraft
- By: Jonathan L. Howard
- Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
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Daniel Carter used to be a homicide detective, but his last case - the hunt for a serial killer - went wrong in strange ways and soured the job for him. Now he's a private investigator trying to live a quiet life. Strangeness, however, has not finished with him. First, he inherits a bookstore in Providence from someone he's never heard of, along with an indignant bookseller who doesn't want a new boss.
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A mistakes that worked out in my favor.
- By Frae on 03-06-17
- Carter & Lovecraft
- By: Jonathan L. Howard
- Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
Lots of Fun
Reviewed: 01-18-18
There may be some issues with the story, but that can't change how much fun I had with it. Oh, and the ending left me so excited for the next novel I would almost be willing to break my rule of at least one book between in a series.
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The Secret History of Star Wars
- By: Michael Kaminski
- Narrated by: Josh Robert Thompson
- Length: 24 hrs and 59 mins
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The tale of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and the fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker has become modern myth, an epic tragedy of the corruption of a young man in love into darkness, the rise of evil, and the power of good triumphing in the end. But it didn't start out that way. In this thorough account of one of cinema's most lasting works, Michael Kaminski presents the true history of how Star Wars was written, from its beginnings as a science fiction fairy tale to its development over three decades into the epic we now know, chronicling the methods, techniques, thought processes, and struggles of its creator.
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Not much of a secret, honestly.
- By Rob G. on 12-11-15
- The Secret History of Star Wars
- By: Michael Kaminski
- Narrated by: Josh Robert Thompson
It's Fine
Reviewed: 04-19-17
The parts of the book where the actual script development is being reviewed is great! However, the authors analysis is poor and dragged out at best, and being an audio book they are difficult to flip through. Entire passages are repeated more than once throughout the book (not including the appendices). This is the only time I've ever felt there should be a special Revised and Re-Edited Edition for audio version.This is not to say I didn't enjoy most of it, but there were large parts that were very frustrating to get through.
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Lords of the Sith: Star Wars
- By: Paul S. Kemp
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.... When the Emperor and his notorious apprentice, Darth Vader, find themselves stranded in the middle of insurgent action on an inhospitable planet, they must rely on each other, the Force, and their own ruthlessness to prevail.
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The Power of the Dark Side
- By Troy on 04-28-15
- Lords of the Sith: Star Wars
- By: Paul S. Kemp
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
It's Fine.
Reviewed: 02-02-17
I can honestly say I really enjoyed the parts that Vader and the Emperor were not in. However, the parts with Vader and the Emperor seemed like online fan fiction, and reminded me way to much of the not so bright points of the old, now Legends, books.
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Birth School Metallica Death, Volume 1
- By: Paul Brannigan, Ian Winwood
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
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A landmark release, this is the first of a two-volume biography of Metallica, the biggest metal band of all time, told via exclusive interviews with the band and their world.
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Better than I thought!
- By Peter on 07-16-15
- Birth School Metallica Death, Volume 1
- By: Paul Brannigan, Ian Winwood
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Different in a Good Way
Reviewed: 10-26-16
Unlike many of the biographical works in have read/listened to, this one does not shy away from being critical of the band and it's members when it is called for. That's not to say the authors bash Metallica the way you'll hear from certain 'fans', the authors come across as intelligent, we'll versed in the genre, and honest. I enjoyed part one and look forward to downloading part two.
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A Forest of Stars
- The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 2
- By: Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 20 hrs and 41 mins
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Kevin J. Anderson is the author of 27 national best sellers and several books in the popular Dune, Star Wars, and X-Files series. Forest of Stars is the second book in his acclaimed Saga of Seven Suns series, which begins with Hidden Empire.
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Payoff for enduring Book1
- By Dan on 10-04-09
- A Forest of Stars
- The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 2
- By: Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
It's fine, I guess.
Reviewed: 10-11-16
I really enjoyed the first book, but labored through this one. Only one of the many storylines kept my interest, and the performance was not entertaining enough to to make up for the story. It's not so bad that I won't give the next one a try.
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Star Wars: Lost Stars
- By: Claudia Gray
- Narrated by: Pierce Cravens
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
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This thrilling young adult novel gives listeners a macro view of some of the most important events in the Star Wars universe, from the rise of the Rebellion to the fall of the Empire. Listeners will experience these major moments through the eyes of two childhood friends - Ciena Ree and Thane Kyrell - who have grown up to become an Imperial officer and a Rebel pilot. Now on opposite sides of the war, will these two star-crossed lovers reunite, or will duty tear them - and the galaxy - apart?
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Cure for the Aftermath Blues
- By Matt H. on 09-18-15
- Star Wars: Lost Stars
- By: Claudia Gray
- Narrated by: Pierce Cravens
Star Wars Revisited
Reviewed: 09-30-15
This was a great way to re-experience the Star Wars Trilogy from a different point of view. Watching those movies as a kid I never thought about the gravity of the destruction especially in the first movie. I highly recommend this book to any Star Wars fan, even if you were completely turned off by the Prequels.
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Star Wars: Smuggler's Run
- A Han Solo Adventure
- By: Greg Rucka
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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Han Solo and Chewbacca the Wookiee team up for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the story follows everyone's favorite pair of smugglers as they fly the Millennium Falcon on a top-secret mission for the Rebellion. Hidden in the story are also hints and clues about the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, making this a must-listen for fans old and new!
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Solid
- By M. Stephen Garrett on 09-23-15
- Star Wars: Smuggler's Run
- A Han Solo Adventure
- By: Greg Rucka
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Solid
Reviewed: 09-23-15
While I will say I enjoyed the Lukes Skyway kernel story more, this was great, and was really able to capture the feel of the original Stars Wars films.
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Hidden Empire: The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 1
- By: Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 20 hrs and 4 mins
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An explosive new science fiction series by New York Times best-selling author Kevin J. Anderson, Hidden Empire is the first volume in The Saga of the Seven Suns, modeled after the Star Wars and X-Files universes. Anderson has become the foremost science fiction writer of the century, bringing to life vivid characters and worlds that delight his fans across the galaxy.
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Great Listen
- By Anonymous User on 01-14-05
- Hidden Empire: The Saga of Seven Suns, Book 1
- By: Kevin J. Anderson
- Narrated by: George Guidall
It's a start, I guess.
Reviewed: 05-08-15
The book lays some interesting groundwork, but never really goes anywhere. I probably would have quit halfway through if I hadn't known that there were several other books in the series. I'm going to try the next one, but if its just as aimless I will probably not continue past it.
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