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Loved it!

Reviewed: 10-28-22

It's a very long story but I hated for it to end. Looking forward to the movie.

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I wish I had read the reviews

Reviewed: 04-11-22

Horrible narration. Stephen King should have narrated it. I could not listen to this book

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loved it

Reviewed: 12-11-21

Especially the narrator, R C Bray. I will definitely look for more from this narrator and author

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Well written

Reviewed: 12-01-21

But the narrator was not so good. I finished the book but wished it had a better reader.

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Campy horror & humor

Reviewed: 02-29-16

What did you love best about Deceitful Moon?

I liked Rick Murcer's writing style. His work is packed with similes that are often a humorous relief from the horror. I don't know if he intended for me to laugh so much amid the mystery and bloodshed but I did. Many references to the previous book made me want to read it and see if it was the same. My favorite line: "He cradled Louise in his arms, putting his hand on the hole in her chest, trying to stem the flow that wouldn't take STOP for an answer." The first time I heard it I laughed out loud. The second time I thought it was brilliant.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I didn't really have a favorite character. I appreciated that the characters, except for the evil Dr. Argyle, were not two dimensional. I liked the way Manny Williams and his partner Sophie Lee bantered back and forth. It will be interesting to find out what happens to Dr. Argyle when the series ends.

What does DJ Holte bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

DJ Holte brings sparkle and color to the story. He gives all the characters a distinctive voice, even the women. His rendition of the villainous Dr. Fredrick Argyle is a nasty maniacal voice that will give you the creeps.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, there was too much graphic violence for that.

Any additional comments?

Horror isn't my favorite genre but when DJ Holte offered Deceitful Moon to me for an honest review, I jumped at the chance to hear one of my favorite narrators again.

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Too short but well performed

Reviewed: 10-27-15

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Maybe. I would tell a friend that this is a near-future political thriller with romance and erotica included but there was no hook that made me want to listen to the second installment. It seemed to be three scenes leading to an erotic encounter. The first scene takes place on a talk show called Holding Court with people asking questions related to employment. The panel consists of Sheila, a professor of labor economics, who wants to warn America of the modern feudal system that will surely destroy democracy. Jasira is a journalist and expert on the New Rule that is creating the feudal system. She may or may not be Sheila's ally. In the second scene Sheila and Jasira share a meal and their attraction to one another seems to be headed toward romance until Jasira does something to make Sheila suspicious. The erotic last scene (aptly named Snacks at Midnight) happens three days later. Very steamy! The director included some well place sound effects such as laughter, car horns and music throughout the episode. I think a well placed moan or two would have made the sex scene even steamier.

Would you ever listen to anything by Henry Sullivan again?

I wouldn't mind reading the series to see what happens with Sheila and Jasira.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

They all performed very well. I especially liked Jasira's voice and Sheila's Tennessee accent. I liked the voice of the main narrator. Actually the whole cast was great.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I would watch if it made it to Netflix.

Any additional comments?

I received a copy of this audio book at no cost in exchange for an honest review. Would I be eager to hear the next installment if there was more political thriller content? Or more romance/erotica? I'm just not sure.

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I loved Harley

Reviewed: 10-09-14

What made the experience of listening to The Boots My Mother Gave Me the most enjoyable?

I really liked the main character, Harley LeBeau. She has determination and courage and despite an abusive father and dysfunctional family like, she knew what she wanted and went after it. She is proof that no one has to let a difficult childhood and dysfunctional family be the excuse not to live life to the fullest.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harley LeBeau, of course. If I could go back and relive my 20s, I would like to leave home and live for myself like Harley did.

Which scene was your favorite?

Well, (blush) Harley's first sexual experience. It was sweet, tender and sensual and transported me back in time.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, when Harley graduated high school and was leaving town, her father gave her a guitar.

Any additional comments?

No matter what the situation, Harley chose herself and her life. I think her story can be an inspiration to any woman, especially those who have suffered the same kind of abusive family situation.

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Paints a grim picture

Reviewed: 09-10-14

Is there anything you would change about this book?

It is way too long.

Would you recommend Golden Handcuffs to your friends? Why or why not?

I would recommend it to any young person looking to get a position in banking or any highly paid corporate position but can't think of any of my friends I would recommend it to.

What three words best describe Anne Day-Jones’s voice?

British, pleasant and well-paced.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

I'd watch if it ever came on Netflix just to see how it was different from the book.

Any additional comments?

The book truly paints a grim picture of the experience of working in the banking industry. The horrible greed and deceit fostered by competition to climb the corporate ladder would make it hard to trust co-workers. Any young person who wants to go into banking should read (or listen) so they'd know that the prestige of the position and the financial rewards may not be worth the abuse they would face.

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Just plain fun!

Reviewed: 08-09-14

What did you love best about Going Shogun?

Listening to Going Shogun was the most fun I've had in ages. I love Ernie Lindsey's sense of humor and his ability to tell a story so vividly I feel as if I'm there. I was totally entertained by the adventures of Chris (aka Brick) and his best friend Forklift and their world dominated by a controlling government agency called The Board.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Going Shogun?

When Chris (aka Brick) realized what was really important in his life. It wasn't social status.

Which character – as performed by DJ Holte – was your favorite?

I liked all the characters. DJ Holte is so talented he makes them all come alive. Maybe Forklift, with his invented slang was my favorite.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Comic joy ride.

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend Going Shogun with a warning: Every audiobook you listen to afterward will seem mighty dull.

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Great listen!

Reviewed: 12-18-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend it to a friend. It's long but kept my interest all through the story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Shifting Fog?

When Grace's mother died and she found out the truth about her father.

Which character – as performed by Caroline Lee – was your favorite?

Grace was my favorite. I loved hearing her tell the story, going from past to present. Caroline Lee is a great narrator and really did a great performance with all the characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reaction but I was sad that Grace died.

Any additional comments?

I love stories about the 20s and especially in the UK. This was well worth the almost 19 hours it took to listen.

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