M. R. James
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The Silver Bone
- A Novel (Samson Kolechko Investigates, Book 1)
- By: Andrey Kurkov
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4 out of 5 stars 21
Kyiv, 1919. World War I has ended in Western Europe, but to the East, six factions continue to vie for control of Ukraine. Amidst the political turmoil, young Samson Kolechko is forced to place his engineering career on hold. But in the city of Kyiv everything remains up for grabs and new opportunity lurks just around the corner . . .
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5 out of 5 stars
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Moving and all too pertinent
- By A Reader on 03-31-25
- The Silver Bone
- A Novel (Samson Kolechko Investigates, Book 1)
- By: Andrey Kurkov
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
Interesting history with an engaging main character
Reviewed: 06-24-24
Very sympathetic lead character set in a fascinating historical era in Kiev. Immersive background and compelling story. The reader was outstanding.
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Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
- By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
- Narrated by: Eunice Wong
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,999
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,733
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,731
Vera Wong is a lonely little old lady—ah, lady of a certain age—who lives above her forgotten tea shop in the middle of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Despite living alone, Vera is not needy, oh no. She likes nothing more than sipping on a good cup of Wulong and doing some healthy detective work on the Internet about what her Gen-Z son is up to. Then one morning, Vera trudges downstairs to find a curious thing—a dead man in the middle of her tea shop.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So far,surprisingly charming-OUTSTANDING narration
- By Christine T on 03-20-23
- Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
- By: Jesse Q. Sutanto
- Narrated by: Eunice Wong
Warm and funny mystery
Reviewed: 04-29-24
Loved Vera and her determination and “hipness”. The other characters were engaging and fun. Satisfying mystery
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A Gentleman's Murder
- Eric Peterkin, Book 1
- By: Christopher Huang
- Narrated by: Raphael Corkhill
- Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 896
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 746
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 741
The year is 1924. Only a few years removed from the trenches of Flanders, Lieutenant Eric Peterkin has just been granted membership in the most prestigious soldiers-only club in London: the Britannia. But when a gentleman's wager ends with a member stabbed to death, the victim's last words echo in the lieutenant's head: that he would "Soon right a great wrong from the past". Eric is certain one of his fellow members is the murderer. But who?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Ignore the indiscriminate ire. It’s great!
- By Denise Dalrymple on 05-15-20
- A Gentleman's Murder
- Eric Peterkin, Book 1
- By: Christopher Huang
- Narrated by: Raphael Corkhill
Narrator and plot fabulous!
Reviewed: 01-18-23
Great characters in well researched post-WWI London. The plot was intricate (in a good way). The narrator is superlative!
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The Magicians
- By: J. B. Priestley
- Narrated by: Richard Auty
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2
Sir Charles Ravenstreet, in his mid-50s, is unmarried, childless, and lives only for his work in the fast-paced world of business. When he is forced out of his job to make room for someone younger, Sir Charles finds himself at a loose end and facing the dismal prospect of an empty future.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So happy to have found a Priestley story!
- By M. R. James on 01-18-23
- The Magicians
- By: J. B. Priestley
- Narrated by: Richard Auty
So happy to have found a Priestley story!
Reviewed: 01-18-23
I have read all JB Priestley novels at least once. So I was so excited to see a new audible edition of The Magicians! JB Priestley’s novels are filled with vibrant characters and imaginative plots. He often plays with non-linear time in both his plays and novels. The Magicians is one of his best.
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Death and the Conjuror
- By: Tom Mead
- Narrated by: Jake Ruddle
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 62
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 63
In 1930s London, celebrity psychiatrist Anselm Rees is discovered dead in his locked study, and there seems to be no way that a killer could have escaped unseen. There are no clues, no witnesses, and no evidence of the murder weapon. Stumped by the confounding scene, the Scotland Yard detective on the case calls on retired stage magician-turned-part-time sleuth Joseph Spector. For who better to make sense of the impossible than one who traffics in illusions?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved the story and the narrator!
- By M. R. James on 07-17-22
- Death and the Conjuror
- By: Tom Mead
- Narrated by: Jake Ruddle
Loved the story and the narrator!
Reviewed: 07-17-22
Very enjoyable locked room mystery. The characters were eclectic with depth. Loved the voice of the narrator. It was absolutely marvellous!
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Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity
- By: Marc Zender, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Marc Zender
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 312
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 271
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 269
At just over 5,000 years old, writing is actually a relatively recent invention. It has become so central to the way we communicate and live, however, that it often seems as if writing has always existed. But the question remains: Who invented writing, and why?In these 24 fascinating lectures, you'll trace the remarkable saga of the invention and evolution of "visible speech," from its earliest origins to its future in the digital age.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not recommended on Audible
- By Kristin Lunsford on 08-08-16
Well structured and fascinating subject matter
Reviewed: 06-30-22
The professor is a great teacher and his lessons are exciting to listen to. I really enjoyed this course!
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Smallbone Deceased
- By: Michael Gilbert
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 185
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 151
Horniman, Birley and Craine is a highly respected legal firm with clients reaching to the highest in the land. When a deed box in the office is opened to reveal a corpse, the threat of scandal promises to wreak havoc on the firm's reputation - especially as the murder looks like an inside job. The partners and staff of the firm keep a watchful and suspicious eye on their colleagues, as Inspector Hazlerigg sets out to solve the mystery of who Mr Smallbone was - and why he had to die.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pretty Much Perfect
- By John on 12-16-19
- Smallbone Deceased
- By: Michael Gilbert
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
Great plot, great characters and great reading!
Reviewed: 03-02-22
Loved the English legal firm details, which reminded me of one of my favorite mystery writers by Sarah Caudwell. The narration made it very entertaining and easier to follow all the various characters
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The Silk Roads
- A New History of the World
- By: Peter Frankopan
- Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
- Length: 24 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 646
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 557
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 555
It was on the Silk Roads that East and West first encountered each other through trade and conquest, leading to the spread of ideas, cultures, and religions. From the rise and fall of empires to the spread of Buddhism and the advent of Christianity and Islam, right up to the great wars of the 20th century - this book shows how the fate of the West has always been inextricably linked to the East.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Absolutely SUPERB Book for Lovers of History
- By Dipam on 06-27-21
- The Silk Roads
- A New History of the World
- By: Peter Frankopan
- Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
Not what I expected
Reviewed: 01-06-22
I was hoping for more detailed description of impact on economies and cultures and some interesting travel descriptions. Instead of which it focused way to much on global crises. It is extremely long and too verbose
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History of Science: Antiquity to 1700
- By: The Great Courses, Lawrence M. Principe
- Narrated by: Lawrence M. Principe
- Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 394
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 337
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 335
For well over 2,000 years, much of our fundamental "desire to know" has focused on science. Our commitment to science and technology has been so profound that these stand as probably the most powerful influences on human culture. To truly understand our Western heritage, our contemporary society, and ourselves as individuals, we need to know what science is and how it developed. In this 36-lecture series, one of science's most acclaimed teachers takes you through science's complex evolution of thought and discovery.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very parochial view
- By Virginiawallah on 06-25-15
Enlightening, entertaining and exciting!
Reviewed: 06-28-21
Very well researched and presented a vast landscape of scientific history. I learned a lot and my curiosity about many of the ideas discussed and the scientists involved has led me to read more about these as I listened. I ordered 3 books to expand on this course, which I think is the sincerest form of flattery
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Hopjoy Was Here
- A Flaxborough Mystery, Book 3
- By: Colin Watson
- Narrated by: Simon Shepherd
- Length: 5 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
Net curtains twitch furiously, and neighbours have observations to make to Chief Inspector Purbright and Sergeant Love about the inhabitants of 14, Beatrice Avenue. Nice Gordon Periam, the mild-mannered tobacconist, and his rather less nice (in fact a bit of a bounder) lodger Brian Hopjoy had apparently shared the house amicably. But now neither man is to be found, and something very disagreeable seems to be lurking in the drains.... Then a couple of government spooks turn up, one with an eye for the ladies - the drama is acquiring overtones of a Bond movie!
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3 out of 5 stars
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Managed to be slow and boring yet complicated
- By M. R. James on 10-26-20
- Hopjoy Was Here
- A Flaxborough Mystery, Book 3
- By: Colin Watson
- Narrated by: Simon Shepherd
Managed to be slow and boring yet complicated
Reviewed: 10-26-20
The plot was difficult to follow. The forensics were somewhat unintelligible at times. I kept having to rewind because I couldn’t stay engaged enough to follow the plot. It wasn’t due to the reader, who was fine.
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