David Piland
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Maximus
- A Novel
- By: Richard L. Black
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,024
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 930
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 929
A sweeping Christian fiction epic, Maximus is part mystery, part detective story, and filled with intrigue. General Maximus is a battle-weary commander of one of Rome's finest legions. When he returns from a long, bloody campaign, he finds himself questioning his life. Word has reached Rome of a man named Jesus, who is causing a stir in faraway Judea. Maximus, disguised as a Jew, is sent to investigate the situation and assess his potential threat to Rome.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lucious Fabius Maximus...
- By Evelonia on 10-03-20
- Maximus
- A Novel
- By: Richard L. Black
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
was unaware of the name
Reviewed: 03-07-21
I thought this was going to be a Roman soldiers life. I was mistaken once I got about a quarter of the way in. it is such a beautiful story. Has biblical references and a little bit of romance in there. I just couldn't stop listening to this. I reccomend it
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Reign of Darkness
- American Apocalypse, Book 3
- By: AJ Newman
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce, Sara Morsey
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 459
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 421
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 417
Darkness brought on by criminals, drug addicts, and traitors in the band make life even more difficult. Our hardy band of survivors have at least temporarily solved the basic needs issues and have food, water, shelter, and weapons. Now they must seek out like-minded people to join their mutual assistance group and eliminate the criminals who want to be dictators.
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5 out of 5 stars
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No headline!!
- By Priscaclark on 07-12-18
- Reign of Darkness
- American Apocalypse, Book 3
- By: AJ Newman
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce, Sara Morsey
not the greatest
Reviewed: 10-04-20
I've been kind of binging this series for a minute now. Im curious to see where this story ends since there's only one more book but so far, I'd say this one was the worst of the three. It focuses a little more on the teenage love with not quite as much action/intensity. I hope the fourth one is better. By the sound of the excerpt, it is. On to the final!!
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The Fellowship of the Ring
- Book One in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Rob Inglis
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 66,526
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 59,042
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Story5 out of 5 stars 59,045
The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the One Ring. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil.
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5 out of 5 stars
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At last - The Definitive Recording!
- By L. N. on 10-10-12
- The Fellowship of the Ring
- Book One in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- By: J. R. R. Tolkien
- Narrated by: Rob Inglis
Inspiration perhaps?
Reviewed: 09-24-20
I am one of those that think this book is unnecessarily long. Like some of the details or speeches definitely could have been shortened a LITTLE bit. I wonder if this is where Clancy or Martin got their inspiration. I get that Tolkien was just wanted to build upon the world and lore but damn..i had to push myself to finish this. Here's a idea of how unnecessary it is in length. Out of thisn19 hour book, it doesn't get to the part of Frodo being granted the ring-bearer by the Council until 16 hours in. I got this because I really enjoyed the film(although it hasnt aged very well). Ill keep this in my library because its considered a classic and I like other classics. Now, onto the Two Towers
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Alien: Isolation
- The Alien™ Series
- By: Keith R.A. DeCandido
- Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,901
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,655
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,644
The product of a troubled and violent youth, Amanda Ripley is hellbent to discover what happened to her missing mother, Ellen Ripley. She accepts an assignment with a Weyland-Yutani team being sent to retrieve the Nostromo flight recorder from space station Sevastopol, which they find out of control due to a Xenomorph that was brought there with the recorder. A conspiracy unfolds, revealing ever greater threats - including an entire Xenomorph hive.
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2 out of 5 stars
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To many flashbacks
- By D&D Gamer on 08-21-19
- Alien: Isolation
- The Alien™ Series
- By: Keith R.A. DeCandido
- Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen
more details than the game
Reviewed: 08-19-20
I actually like the little backstory around Amanda since we didn't get much in the game besides shes Ripleys daughter who is searching for her. I like her narcissistic attitude at times, I feel it adds to her. I really enjoyed this book and im glad i used a credit for it. if you played the game and want to know a little more what Ripley thinks and how she got to where she is, get this.
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The Roommate
- The Cormac Reilly Series, Book 0.7
- By: Dervla McTiernan
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
- Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 18,896
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,919
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16,834
This audio novella is a stand-alone prequel to the Cormac Reilly series. Twenty-two-year-old Niamh Turley thought she had problems dealing with the obnoxious principal of the school she’s teaching in as well as the anxious parents of her little charges, but when she wakes one morning to a missing roommate and a garda knocking on her door, her life spirals out of control fast....
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2 out of 5 stars
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Half hour story in two and a half hour book
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 07-03-20
- The Roommate
- The Cormac Reilly Series, Book 0.7
- By: Dervla McTiernan
- Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
it was free
Reviewed: 07-23-20
Im not going to listen to the remaining of the series. It just didn't catch my attention which is a little disappointing; but at least it was free.
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Agent 355
- By: Marie Benedict
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,068
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,215
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,142
The tide is turning against the colonists in the Revolutionary War, and 18-year-old Elizabeth Morris cannot sit by idly. Quietly disdainful of her Tory parents, who drag her along to society events and welcome a British soldier into their home during their occupation of New York City, Elizabeth decides to take matters into her own hands. She realizes that, as a young woman, no one around her believes that she can comprehend the profound implications of being a nation at war - she is, effectively, invisible. And she can use this invisibility to her advantage.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Should’ve leaned into history or romance
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 07-03-20
- Agent 355
- By: Marie Benedict
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
history
Reviewed: 07-19-20
I've been somewhat interested in the Revolutionary War here recently so im glad that Audible provided this one for the month. I always like stories that show any one person can start a ripple in the water and go down as a hero! History is so cool
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How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Suzy Jackson, Steve West
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,267
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19,742
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19,694
For thousands of years, there has been a cycle: a Demon King rises and conquers, and a Hero is reborn a hundred years later to defeat him. Each time, civilizations are ground to dust beneath the Demon King's hordes, but humanity has remained secure in the belief that a Hero of legend will always save them. There's just one slight problem. It's only been 23 years since the Demon King's latest rise, and this time, he's already conquered more than half the world. If humanity simply waits for the Hero's return, there may be no world left for him to save.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Lisa Simpson explains how she leveled up
- By 🔥 Phx17 🔥 on 05-07-20
- How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Suzy Jackson, Steve West
they pronounce mana two ways
Reviewed: 05-21-20
thats a big gripe I have about this book is the different pronunciations of Mana. One thing I did like about this was it felt like you were actually in a video game as the character. if you like D&D, Dragon Age, Skyrim then you're going to love this book.
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The Getaway
- By: Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
- Narrated by: Emily Bauer
- Length: 2 hrs and 24 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 18,915
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,549
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Story4 out of 5 stars 16,490
Prepare yourself for a transformative experience. Sometimes, life's setbacks contain hidden gifts. Here at Lakewood, you'll find the space to unwrap them. A weekend at the Lakewood Retreat is exactly what Chloe Powell needs. Freshly unemployed after her boss loses a reelection campaign, the former press secretary desperately wants a break from the bustle of Washington DC. A flier posted at her yoga studio leads her to the getaway, which looks amazing: organic meals, celebrity testimonials, and a serene private property within driving distance of the city.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Silly and short
- By Michael OBrien on 05-01-20
- The Getaway
- By: Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen
- Narrated by: Emily Bauer
the tension at the house
Reviewed: 05-13-20
It actually made me feel slightly uneasy through this whole thing. The ending is predictable but the details aren't ALL predictable. Its a nice way how it comes in full circle
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The Ex-Wife
- A Nail Biting Gripping Psychological Thriller
- By: Jess Ryder
- Narrated by: Annette Chown
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,311
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,960
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,938
Newly married Natasha has the perfect house, a loving husband, and a beautiful little girl called Emily. She’d have it all if it wasn’t for Jen, her husband’s ex-wife who just won’t leave them alone. Then Natasha returns home one day to find her husband and Emily gone without trace. Desperate to get her daughter back, Natasha will do anything even if it means accepting an offer of help from Jen.
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3 out of 5 stars
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An ABSURD story!
- By Debra on 06-28-18
- The Ex-Wife
- A Nail Biting Gripping Psychological Thriller
- By: Jess Ryder
- Narrated by: Annette Chown
slightly confusing
Reviewed: 05-13-20
I wish the narrartor would have done some different inflections between the back and forth of the main females. It was sometimes hard to distinguish the difference between the two and their perspective. if I missed what chapter it was, I wouldn't be able to figure out whose sight are we seeing through unless I caught a specific time in their life. That was the only way I could differintiate.
The book was kind of predictable but it still had some twists I didn't see. I do wish they would stop comparing books to Gone Girl because that raises my expectation bar pretty high(as its one of my favorites) and they always fall short. That's why I'm giving it a hard 3
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A Murder of Manatees
- The Further Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Adam Baldwin
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12,023
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,590
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10,559
When half your galaxy is unexpectedly sucked into a black hole - when a hitherto-unknown species of space aliens lays waste to your home planet - when disaster rears its ugly head (or heads) - who can you call for faster-than-light appraisals and best-in-the-multiverse customer service? Just one man - Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent. In this latest chapter of his interstellar exploits, Tom is about to deliver a crushing performance evaluation to Jimmy the Intern when the unimaginable happens: The beloved Wendell the Manatee has been kidnapped!
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1 out of 5 stars
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like a lonely teenager wrote it.
- By J paslawski on 04-05-20
- A Murder of Manatees
- The Further Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Adam Baldwin
not a fan of Baldwin
Reviewed: 04-05-20
the book is almost to the point of being self-aware. I dont like Baldwin too much but I like the voices he chooses for each of the character. This is a very humorous book. They bring Trump, Harambe and other real-life characters in in such a good way. I laughed more though this book than I had for awhile whilst reading a book. I would reccomend it highly. It's short, funny, and has real-life things in it that add the humor a little more
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