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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli
- The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather
- By: Mark Seal
- Narrated by: Phil Thron
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 961
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 819
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Story5 out of 5 stars 815
The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told - sometimes conflicting, but always compelling. Mark Seal sifts through the evidence, has extensive new conversations with director Francis Ford Coppola and several heretofore silent sources, and complements them with colorful interviews with key players including actors Al Pacino, James Caan, Talia Shire, and others.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A great book that draws from many, many sources
- By DARBY KERN on 04-11-22
- Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli
- The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather
- By: Mark Seal
- Narrated by: Phil Thron
Almost perfect
Reviewed: 03-17-25
This was a fascinating look into the behind-the-scenes of making one of the greatest films and books of all time.
The ONLY reason I’m giving it 4 stars for story was because there were three very long sections of “notes” involving the back-and-forth between Coppola and his team pre-filming about how they might handle minute details, and it got boring and dragged on. Otherwise, top marks, and this is one I’d recommend to any Godfather/mafia fan either way.
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Meet Your Maker Volume 1
- An Epic Fantasy LitRPG
- By: Seth McDuffee, Johnathan McClain
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
- Length: 21 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 111
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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Story4 out of 5 stars 96
Bruce Silver is the author of the Riftbreaker novels, one of the most popular, beloved fantasy book series of all time. He's got everything he's ever dreamed of having: freedom to tell the stories he wants to tell, legions of enthusiastic fans who wait eagerly to see what he'll write next, and a really nice car. But despite all that, Bruce finds himself dissatisfied, battling an ennui he can't quite put his finger on. So he decides to do what anyone would do in his situation: burn it all down by unexpectedly killing off Carpathian Einzgear, Riftbreaker's cherished hero.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Quit After an Hour and Returned
- By Long Distance Hiker on 11-11-24
- Meet Your Maker Volume 1
- An Epic Fantasy LitRPG
- By: Seth McDuffee, Johnathan McClain
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
Absolutely incredible
Reviewed: 01-19-25
Phenomenal story. Phenomenal voice acting. This is NOT your typical GameLit or LitRPG story, which makes it all the more refreshing and cool. Great voices, solid storytelling, great depth of characterization.
Be forewarned: the first chapter will feel weird and overblown, but that’s part of the experience. Just go with it!
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Pilgrims
- By: M. R. Leonard
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Gary Furlong, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 93
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 93
Out-of-work Latin teacher and borderline alcoholic Austin DeSantis is determined to spend his final days in the arms of a prostitute—that is if the aliens don’t exterminate humanity first. But when the aliens land at the Vatican, begin speaking Latin, and reveal themselves to be Catholic, the world turns upside down. Pressed into service as a translator and thrust into the center of humanity's first contact with a cryptic alien race, Austin must uncover their true intentions before religious turmoil rips the planet apart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! Just great science fiction.
- By jkath on 11-20-24
- Pilgrims
- By: M. R. Leonard
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Gary Furlong, Annie Ellicott
Fantastic performance, heartfelt story
Reviewed: 11-23-24
I expected this to be more comedic, but to my delight, the author played it straight. The premise is outlandish, but the execution is solemn (in a good way) and deeply meaningful. Great writing and storytelling, and as always, a fantastic performance by Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, Annie Ellicott, and Gary Francis Furlong.
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The Order
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,262
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,036
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,027
Mysterious gateways are appearing throughout the universe, bridging violent civilizations, leading to war, and sowing chaos. While some species succumb to the pandemonium, the Chut’un forge an unholy symbiotic relationship—The Order—with red Europhids, a vast hive intelligence populating the universe’s far reaches. Desiring structure and fearing the unknown, they cull everything opposed to their plan, including the Europhids’ blue counterparts, carrying out a galactic genocide until only one blue Europhid remains...inside Moses Montgomery, a.k.a. "Dark Horse".
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5 out of 5 stars
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Massive Crossover Novel
- By Alex on 04-20-22
- The Order
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
A fun union of some of JR’s best works
Reviewed: 09-26-22
I had a blast listening to this story. We follow Dark Horse and his team as they once again try to save the universe and humanity from a terrible threat, but this time they’re joined by some surprise guests from JR’s other books. It truly becomes a team effort.
The story seemed a little directionless at the beginning and toward the middle, but by the end, everything was much clearer and super enjoyable and fun, like all of JR’s books. Would recommend it to anyone who loves a great action story with a hefty dose of sci-fi!
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Raptors
- Santa Saves Christmas, Book 2
- By: Ben Wolf
- Narrated by: Andy McCain
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
Santa Claus just saved Christmas, so why are there dozens of prehistoric nightmares ravaging the streets of Moscow on Christmas Day? With his reindeer team restored and Snoot at his side once again, Santa springs into action, only to find a nefarious force eager to destroy not only Christmas but also the entire human race. As the Lord of Time and Space, the Time Raptor has inherited cosmic powers far beyond his control. Recognizing the evils mankind has perpetrated upon the Earth, the Time Raptor knows he must act to save the planet from its modern-day menace: humanity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sublime work
- By Blake Moore on 07-30-22
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Raptors
- Santa Saves Christmas, Book 2
- By: Ben Wolf
- Narrated by: Andy McCain
Absolute banger of a book!
Reviewed: 09-23-22
Just when you think it can’t get better—or weirder, or wilder—Ben Wolf delivers in spectacular fashion! The stakes get raised even higher than the previous book, and there’s plenty of rambunctiousness to go around. Familiar characters return, plus we get some new ones who really enhance the flavor of the book.
This is a must-listen, and Andy McCain rocks the narration. Get it now!
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The Chrono Slasher
- An Alice Bergman Novel, Book 3
- By: Daniel Kuhnley
- Narrated by: TJ Spehar
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
A vigilante killer lurks in the shadows of Paris. Nine victims have met their fate and the killer hasn’t left a trace. After working the case for 10 months, the French police still have no leads. And now they’re counting on me. I’m Detective Alice Bergman, and it’s my job to close this case using my “special” ability. But I’ve already hit a snag. Nothing happened when I touched the body! Why didn’t it work, and what does it mean? Now, I must catch this killer the old-fashioned way. Can I find a clue or pattern to stop this killer, or will I become the next victim?
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5 out of 5 stars
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A brilliant continuation of this awesome series
- By Ben Erlichman on 09-19-22
- The Chrono Slasher
- An Alice Bergman Novel, Book 3
- By: Daniel Kuhnley
- Narrated by: TJ Spehar
A brilliant continuation of this awesome series
Reviewed: 09-19-22
Alice is back! When bodies start dropping in Paris, Alice and Seth travel to the city of love to aid in the search for their killer. Tons of twists, excellent characterizations, and tight pacing make this a must-read for fans of the series and the genre.
I highly recommend this book and this series!
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Tribe
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,185
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,756
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,741
For Henry, a 17-year-old who feels no fear, the day starts like any other - homeless and alone on the streets of Boston. For Sarah, a 20-year-old college dropout, it’s an early morning serving donuts and coffee to commuters at North Station. Fate brings them together at the scene of a bank robbery, which they foil together, along with a mysterious and wealthy woman named Helen, who offers to reward them for their bravery.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not what I expected . . .
- By Ed H. on 01-26-20
- Tribe
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Enjoyable story, fun characters
Reviewed: 08-30-22
Really enjoyed this one from Jeremy Robinson. RC Bray does great work, as usual. It’s not my favorite work of Jeremy’s, but I had a blast listening to it nonetheless.
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Dreadgod
- Cradle, Book 11
- By: Will Wight
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 10,291
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,024
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8,998
The battle in the heavens has left a target on Lindon’s back. His most reliable ally is gone, the Monarchs see him as a threat, and he has inherited one of the most valuable facilities in the world. At any moment, his enemies could band together to kill him. If it weren’t for the Dreadgods. All four are empowered and unleashed, rampaging through Cradle, and grudges old and new must be set aside. The Monarchs need every capable fighter to help them defend their territory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Information requested on the analysis of “Dreadgod”
- By Amazon Customer on 07-07-22
- Dreadgod
- Cradle, Book 11
- By: Will Wight
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
Obviously this is amazing
Reviewed: 07-14-22
Will Wight doesn’t disappoint. The whole series is fantastic, and Dreadgod is no exception. Start at the beginning, and listen to all of them.
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The Butcher's Masquerade
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 5
- By: Matt Dinniman
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 23 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 19,930
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17,687
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17,660
A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed “The Butcher’s Masquerade”. The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, a new, terrible threat looms. Outside, tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are here and ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perhaps the best plotted SF series ever written
- By Ed Pegg Jr on 05-26-22
- The Butcher's Masquerade
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 5
- By: Matt Dinniman
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
Another stalwart entry in the DCC series
Reviewed: 06-23-22
Fantastic. Lots of twists and turns and super cool geeky stuff. If you’re already a fan, then you know. If you’re not a fan, start with the first book. Listen to the audio for sure. It is the best version.
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The Butcher's Masquerade
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 5
- By: Matt Dinniman
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
- Length: 23 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,650
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12,111
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Story5 out of 5 stars 12,084
A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed “The Butcher’s Masquerade”. The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, a terrible new threat looms. Outside, tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are here and ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career. But their prey is far from harmless, and this season they are fighting back.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perhaps the best plotted SF series ever written
- By Ed Pegg Jr on 05-26-22
- The Butcher's Masquerade
- Dungeon Crawler Carl, Book 5
- By: Matt Dinniman
- Narrated by: Jeff Hays
Another stalwart entry in the DCC series
Reviewed: 06-23-22
Fantastic. Lots of twists and turns and super cool geeky stuff. If you’re already a fan, then you know. If you’re not a fan, start with the first book. Listen to the audio for sure. It is the best version.
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