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The Midnight Man
- A Slayton Thriller, Book 1
- By: Caroline Mitchell
- Narrated by: Emma Gregory, Elliot Fitzpatrick
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 309
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 285
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 283
Blackhall Manor has witnessed many dark crimes, long before five teenage girls break in to play the Midnight Game. It was supposed to be a game, but only four girls come home. Detective Sarah Noble has just returned to the force, and no one knows more about Blackhall Manor than her. Except perhaps Elliott Carter, who is only seven but has seen things in his dreams most adults could never imagine. It's a case that will bring them together and shake Sarah to her core. Will she be ready to meet the Midnight Man?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellently Entertaining
- By Marisa B. on 10-20-21
- The Midnight Man
- A Slayton Thriller, Book 1
- By: Caroline Mitchell
- Narrated by: Emma Gregory, Elliot Fitzpatrick
You WANT to read/listen to this gem!
Reviewed: 12-31-21
This is hands down the best book I have listened to in a long, long time!
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My Pretties
- By: Jeff Strand
- Narrated by: Aida Reluzco
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 146
A serial kidnapper is preying upon women. He abducts them and then locks them in one of the cages dangling from the ceiling in a soundproofed basement. There, he sits quietly and just watches them, returning night after night, hoping he'll be in the room at the moment his beautiful captives finally starve to death.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Twisted, engaging, and just what I needed!
- By jstep on 12-02-19
- My Pretties
- By: Jeff Strand
- Narrated by: Aida Reluzco
Poor, pretty birds.
Reviewed: 11-19-19
My Pretties has chopped the ^serial killer door^ down - Jack Nicholson style!
My Pretties starts out by ripping the new scab off and slathering the freshly opened wound with some old school *monkey blood*!¡!¡
I will never look at a bird in a cage the same way again... A bird in a cage just wants to be set free.
This book pulls you and doesn't let go. You are immediately introduced to the serial killer.
As he engages with one of his unfortunate victims, you realize just how dark and twisted this book is about to be!
I love the world that Mr. Strand's mind resides in, he is a master when creating the mysterious creature that is- a serial killer.
My favorite genres are: mystery/psychological thrillers, and true crime. My Pretties encompasses both genres seamlessly; all while adding in some unexpected humor, mixed up with all the blood and smell... Yes,,, I said - smell... ewww.
You know that saying, 'there is someone out there for everyone?'
This book drives that sentiment home like nothing else will. This is clearly a case of - the deranged call to the deranged.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves gore, thrill, and some solid humor!
Thank you, Jeff Strand and Audiobook Boom for allowing me to listen to this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.
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The Summer I Died
- By: Ryan C. Thomas
- Narrated by: Gary Dikeos
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 282
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 255
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Story4 out of 5 stars 254
So much screaming. Roger Huntington is home from college for the summer, and he and his best friend, Tooth, can't wait to start having fun. It's going to be a summer full of beer, comic books, movies, laughs, parties and maybe even girls. So much pain. The sun is high and the sky is clear as Roger and Tooth set out to shoot beer cans at Bobcat Mountain. Just two friends catching up on lost time, two friends thinking about their futures, two friends - So much blood. - suddenly thrust in the middle of a nightmare.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Mediocre story, horrible narration
- By Casey Griffin on 11-25-19
- The Summer I Died
- By: Ryan C. Thomas
- Narrated by: Gary Dikeos
Holy Fricken Wow!
Reviewed: 10-04-19
I usually don't read this type of book. I'm more into the, mystery/thriller genre. However, I do love a good scare now and again, just not so much that I can't sleep lol! This book, this book has me totally blown away. I have seen some pretty gory films in my day, I've read some pretty creepy books as well; this story is truly one of a kind. The first 3 chapters allows you to build a genuine, caring interest for the two main characters. This was not your typical slasher/thrasher tale of too many beers, one too many teenagers, and a poorly placed sex scene that ends with a blade going between the two people going at it. Oh, no,,,,, this story has depth, it has raw emotions that aren't solely due to the torturous acts that are being committed. There is love here. There is hope. There is despair. There is a chill lingering in the words of this tale that sadly rings the reality bell. This is one of those stories that is going to stay with me for a very long, long time. I finished this book in 2 days. I could not stop listening. I woke up both mornings with Roger, Tooth, and Jamie on my mind; hoping against hope that there was a chance in hell for one of them to survive. This is worth more than a credit!
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Burned to a Crisp
- A Gingerbread Hag Mystery
- By: K. A. Miltimore
- Narrated by: Katrina Holmes
- Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
Nestled deep in the sleepy heart of Enumclaw - a little town in Washington state - Hedy Leckermaul owns a bakery renowned for its strange, sugary confections. Unbeknownst to the town, she also hosts mysterious visitors. Hedy, Adelaide the ghost, and Hedy's menagerie of animals, offer a place of safety to Enumclaw's supernatural travelers. Life in the little town in the shadow of Mount Rainier may appear picturesque, but things are often not as they seem.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very Good beginning for a new supernatural mystery series
- By Patti on 02-10-20
- Burned to a Crisp
- A Gingerbread Hag Mystery
- By: K. A. Miltimore
- Narrated by: Katrina Holmes
Gingerbread Hag Goodness 🖤
Reviewed: 09-10-19
I read this before I had the opportunity to (read it with my ears)! Hedy and her menagerie, especially, Maurice, had already stolen my heart! Now that I have listened to this wonderous tale all I can say is, WOW! Listening to this story really gave the characters life. The audible allowed me to see how close, or not, I was in my own imagination of who I thought they all really were. K.A. Miltimore has done an amazing job in bringing this magical shop, and it's inhabitants to life! Adelaide is a character that I hope we get to see more of, and learn more about who she was, what powers she has, and why she can't, or, doesn't leave the bakery. The story ends with a slight cliff hanger, and all I can say is, I cannot wait to read the 2nd book! My hat is off to you, K.A. Miltimore! Brava 🤗
---Kat Martinez
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House Call
- By: Darden North
- Narrated by: Michael Robbins
- Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 53
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 53
In national award-winning author Darden North's debut novel, House Call, a police investigation into the murder of a young hospital nurse rips through a Mississippi community consumed in self-indulgence, reverse sexual discrimination, and cut-throat medical politics. Before a psychopath can be stopped, another will die.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good story
- By timj26 on 05-22-19
- House Call
- By: Darden North
- Narrated by: Michael Robbins
Great story!
Reviewed: 05-28-19
Before I begin my review I need to add that, "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review." With that being said, this review is completely honest regardless of the fact that I didn't use a credit for it. I wanted to start by saying how amazing it is to finally be intrigued by a story that revolves around the medical field. I tend to get bored easily by them, or realize early on that the author doesn't know much about, nor understand the medical field. Darden North actually works in the medical field and it shows in his writing! I found this book to be thoroughly engaging, mysterious, educational and fun all at the same time! Bravo Mr. North! The only downside to this story was the speed in which the narrator read. He also lacked the proper emotion for certain areas, in my opinion. The narrator wasn't terrible, he just didn't add anything to the story. I think this would have been a 5 star for me had I read it. Thank you, Mr. North! I look forward to reading more of your work.
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Sick Girl
- By: Rachel Hargrove
- Narrated by: Avery Reid
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,155
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,030
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,029
Twenty-five-year-old scrappy Aubrey is fed up with Tom, a married neurologist with two children. When he's not shoving their relationship on the back burner, he's canceling their dates. With a frightening health diagnosis looming over her shoulder, Aubrey concocts a desperate plan to have Tom forever. Kill the wife. Take her place. Befriending Tom's successful, kind wife comes easily to Aubrey. However, the closer they become, the more doubts Aubrey has about following through. Then, a shocking discovery changes everything....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not my typical genre but I loved it!
- By Scott on 03-31-18
- Sick Girl
- By: Rachel Hargrove
- Narrated by: Avery Reid
Train wreck.
Reviewed: 04-09-19
This is what you would get if Gone Girl, The Girl On The Train and The Breakdown crashed into eachother and badly jumbled up their stories. I went into this book with such high hope because of the outstanding reviews. I couldn't be more disappointed. The story starts out really promising and starts to fall apart late into the second half. The last few chapters had to be where the author gave up trying to be original and just threw together the ending. I was left with too many questions that should have been answered. The second half of this book is weak at best. The ending is horrible. I wouldn't reccomend this to anyone. I want my credit back.
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The Party
- A Novel
- By: Robyn Harding
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 911
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 838
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 836
In this stunning and provocative domestic drama about a sweet 16 birthday party that goes horribly awry, a wealthy family in San Francisco finds their picture-perfect life unraveling, their darkest secrets revealed, and their friends turned to enemies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not one likable character
- By Lynn R. on 10-10-17
- The Party
- A Novel
- By: Robyn Harding
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
Do Not Pass This One By!
Reviewed: 02-22-19
Wow! What an amazing story! I have been struggling to find a book worth my time for a while now. I felt like I had listened to all of the thrillers/psychological dramas out there. Then, this gem came along. This story is more about the drama and pure raw ugliness that lives inside some people. And, just how far people are willing to push their kids for their own selfish needs. It's also a harsh look at the reality of what it means to be a teenager, and the parent to a teenager. Whatever your favorite genre, give this book a chance! It is so worth the time and credit. The only downside was the end. I felt like it could have kept going but was not disappointed.
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The Silent Patient
- By: Alex Michaelides
- Narrated by: Jack Hawkins, Louise Brealey
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 81,676
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 71,747
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 71,591
Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening, her husband, Gabriel, returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Librarian vs. Reader: Silent Patient
- By Alicia Herrington on 02-06-19
- The Silent Patient
- By: Alex Michaelides
- Narrated by: Jack Hawkins, Louise Brealey
Extremely underwhelmed...
Reviewed: 02-18-19
I am an avid audiobook/reader. I make a lot of my book choices based off of reviews so I felt I should return the favor and warn people about this book in particular. It has really good reviews and seemed really promising. I should have listened to the few negative reviews I read. Sadly, more than half of this book drones on to the point of feeling as if I were watching paint dry. I had to go back more times than I can count just to remind myself of where the droning was going. The last 40 minutes of the book were the only good thing about this whole story. I will admit that I definitely did not see the twist coming; which is typically something I look forward to with this particular genre. However, it wasn't enough to make me feel like my long awaited for credit was worth it. I will be returning this one.
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Bring Me Back
- A Novel
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Kevin Hely, Cathleen McCarron
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 3,036
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,772
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 2,764
Finn and Layla are young, in love, and on vacation. They’re driving along the highway when Finn decides to stop at a service station to use the restroom. He hops out of the car, locks the doors behind him, and goes inside. When he returns Layla is gone - never to be seen again. That is the story Finn told to the police. But it is not the whole story.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Is something happening here?
- By Cassandra on 06-27-18
- Bring Me Back
- A Novel
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Kevin Hely, Cathleen McCarron
B.A. Paris has done it again!
Reviewed: 06-28-18
I can honestly say that the only part of this book I struggled with was, the narrator's voice. The story starts slow but is gripping, just like her other 2 books. I just finished and am about to start it all over again just for fun!
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Behind Closed Doors
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57,026
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 51,254
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 51,195
Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth; she has charm and elegance. He's a dedicated attorney who has never lost a case; she is a flawless homemaker, a masterful gardener and cook, and dotes on her disabled younger sister. Though they are still newlyweds, they seem to have it all. You might not want to like them, but you do. You're hopelessly charmed by the ease and comfort of their home, by the graciousness of the dinner parties they throw. You’d like to get to know Grace better.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow
- By Designs by Prim on 08-15-16
- Behind Closed Doors
- By: B. A. Paris
- Narrated by: Georgia Maguire
B.A Paris makes words and world's collide!
Reviewed: 05-27-18
WOW! WOW! WOW! Did I say, wow, already??? Holy crow this was one of the most amazing books I have ever read or listened to in my entire life. I'm a 39 year old bibliophile that loves all things books/audio! I took a chance on this book trying to break into a new style of writing. I had read amazing reviews about B.A Paris and her spin on telling a tale! I was not disappointed! She is the Queen! She has turned her beautifully written words into a real world that sucks you in completely! I look forward to more!
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