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A Ripple in Time
- A Historical Novel of Survival
- By: Victor Zugg
- Narrated by: Sean William Doyle
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,437
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,277
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,276
It started as a routine Miami to Charlotte flight for the passengers, crew, and Federal Air Marshal Stephen Mason. But a freak storm over the Atlantic propels the airliner unexplainably back in time to the early 18th century. They find themselves on the sparsely populated coast of the Carolina Colony. Charles Town is the only English settlement of any size in the area. It's an inhospitable place of vast plantations, slavery, hostile natives, tall ships, and marauding pirates.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly Good!
- By Deborah on 04-11-20
- A Ripple in Time
- A Historical Novel of Survival
- By: Victor Zugg
- Narrated by: Sean William Doyle
Ehhhh...
Reviewed: 03-05-21
Not the greatest, but not bad overall. The story isn’t original, which is fine. Sci-fi concepts get reused in new ways by authors all the time. I did think it could have had a stronger plot and really didn’t feel like there was any good climax within the story. I haven’t ruled out giving the next book in the series a try yet.
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The Night Circus
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29,997
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26,967
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 26,965
The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway - a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dreamlike Experience to Savor
- By Suzn F on 09-18-11
- The Night Circus
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
Not my cup of tea, but enjoyed it all the same
Reviewed: 02-23-21
Not the type of fiction I generally prefer. This book was recommended by a friend and I loved it. Captivating story.
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Tom Clancy Duty and Honor
- A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
- By: Grant Blackwood
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,543
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,059
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Story4 out of 5 stars 5,042
Even though he's on forced leave from the clandestine intelligence group known as The Campus, Jack Ryan, Jr., still finds himself caught in the crosshairs after an attempt on his life is thwarted when he turns the tables on his would-be dispatcher. Convinced that the attack is linked to his recent covert actions with the convalescing Iranian national Ysabel Kashini, Jack sets out to find out who wants him dead - and why.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I'm gonna return this turkey!
- By Wayne on 06-15-16
- Tom Clancy Duty and Honor
- A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
- By: Grant Blackwood
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Not a fan
Reviewed: 02-23-21
I know many people love Tom Clancy, so I tried this book. He is great in the way he is so detailed oriented about everything. But, the detail oriented nature of his writing tended to make the book feel like it was lagging in plot delivery. Well written, but not my cup of tea.
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Replay
- By: Ken Grimwood
- Narrated by: William Dufris
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,512
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,607
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,633
In 1988, 43-year-old Jeff Winston died of a heart attack. But then he awoke, and it was 1963; Jeff was 18 all over again, his memory of the next two decades intact. This time around, Jeff would gain all the power and wealth he never had before. This time around he'd know how to do it right. Until next time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Favorite Book for the past 10 years
- By psnorb on 12-29-08
- Replay
- By: Ken Grimwood
- Narrated by: William Dufris
One of my favorites!
Reviewed: 02-23-21
I’m a big sci-fi fan, so I often compare types of sci-fi stories to similar ones. I felt the concepts in this book, while not completely original, were presented in a unique way. I had to research the author to see if there was sexual . The fact the author never had the opportunity to finish the sequel is the only disappointment I have about this book.
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Extinct
- Extracted, Book 3
- By: RR Haywood
- Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
- Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,514
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,387
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,381
The end of the world has been avoided - for now. With Miri and her team of extracted heroes still on the run, Mother, the disgraced former head of the British Secret Service, has other ideas.... While Mother retreats to her bunker to plot her next move, Miri, Ben, Safa and Harry travel far into the future to ensure that they have prevented the apocalypse. But what they find just doesn't make sense. London in 2111 is on the brink of annihilation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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OMG
- By Lars on 05-20-18
- Extinct
- Extracted, Book 3
- By: RR Haywood
- Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
Great series
Reviewed: 02-23-21
I love this series. I’ve listened to it twice. Great sci-fi series about time travel that doesn’t leave my head spinning around about paradoxes. Could have used a little more plot wise though in the third book.
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Extraterrestrial
- The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth
- By: Avi Loeb
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,172
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,013
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,009
In late 2017, scientists at a Hawaiian observatory glimpsed an object soaring through our inner solar system, moving so quickly that it could only have come from another star. Avi Loeb, Harvard’s top astronomer, showed it was not an asteroid; it was moving too fast along a strange orbit, and left no trail of gas or debris in its wake. There was only one conceivable explanation: the object was a piece of advanced technology created by a distant alien civilization.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Decent but the title shouldn't make you buy it
- By jiulio margalli on 01-27-21
- Extraterrestrial
- The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth
- By: Avi Loeb
- Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
Thank you!
Reviewed: 02-23-21
I am a layperson with a passion for all the mysteries unsolved and solved in astronomy. How can anyone begin to understand the unimaginable size of the universe and not naturally think of other life? Yet, I am often relegated to entertainment like Ancient Aliens to quench that thirst for theories about such things. While those programs are entertaining, they leave much to be desired in the way of any real data to consider or apply to a theory. This book is full of solid scientific thought on a subject everyone is curious about. But, it does not leave me feeling like I’ve been dragged down a path of sensationalism that is embarrassing to bring up in serious discussion. Thank you for writing this book and sharing your thoughts and theories.
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Ready Player One
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 260,673
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 241,162
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 240,676
In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I’m sorry I waited so long to read this book.
- By Julie W. Capell on 05-27-14
- Ready Player One
- By: Ernest Cline
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Loved this book!
Reviewed: 08-06-18
Bought it for a road trip with my 13 year old. We both enjoyed it thoroughly!
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Poker: Poker Strategy
- The Top 100 Best Ways To Greatly Improve Your Poker Game
- By: Ace McCloud
- Narrated by: Joshua Mackey
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 38
Are you tired of losing at poker? Do you wish you knew how to play better? Whether you want to (1) know how to calculate odds the right way, (2) use body language and your opponents' "tells" to your advantage, or (3) win bigger pots with more frequency, this is the audiobook for you!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Poker Strategy & Preparation Perfect for Novices
- By RKM on 12-03-15
- Poker: Poker Strategy
- The Top 100 Best Ways To Greatly Improve Your Poker Game
- By: Ace McCloud
- Narrated by: Joshua Mackey
Buy it
Reviewed: 08-03-16
Great resource. Unique ideas. Definitely worth the money. Ideas great for beginner or veteran players.
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