David J Roetman
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Choose Your Enemies
- Ciaphas Cain: Warhammer 40,000, Book 10
- By: Sandy Mitchell
- Narrated by: Stephen Perring, Penelope Rawlins, Emma Gregory, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 584
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 461
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Story5 out of 5 stars 462
Commissar Ciaphas Cain and the Valhallan 597th are in the thick of it again, putting down an uprising of Chaos cultists on an Imperial mining world. Though their mission is a success, they find evidence that the corruption might have spread to other planets and that the forge world of Ironfound could now be at risk. The munitions Ironfound produces are vital to the Imperial war effort in the subsector; its safety must be assured at all costs. As battle explodes across the planet, Ciaphas Cain and his regiment come up against allies and enemies old and new in their fight for victory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Cain is the man!
- By @LionThoughtsOG on 06-11-23
- Choose Your Enemies
- Ciaphas Cain: Warhammer 40,000, Book 10
- By: Sandy Mitchell
- Narrated by: Stephen Perring, Penelope Rawlins, Emma Gregory, Richard Reed, Andrew James Spooner
Voice actors great! Can't wait for next one
Reviewed: 06-13-23
Ciaphus Cain has to be my favorite Warhammer character now. It is the first series of Warhammer books I have on Audible rather than print and have really enjoyed them,
Steven Perring is THE voice for Cain now and his performance couldn't be better, making the dialogue for each of the characters distinctive and matching their personalities. Penelope Rawlins' voicing of Inquisitor Vail has has deepened since the first Audible book - with emotional inflections and a clear understanding of the relationship between Cain and Vail. Emma Gregory must have a blast with Sulla. This is good stuff.
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The Devil You Know
- Ciaphas Cain: Warhammer 40,000
- By: Sandy Mitchell
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong, Jonathan Keeble, Angue King, and others
- Length: 56 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 669
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 586
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 585
As the Tyrannic Wars sweep across the face of the Eastern Fringe, Cain and Jurgen find themselves on the jungle moon of a gas giant, fighting off a splinter fleet. The world is uninhabited, but must be protected to prevent the tyranid advance threatening several nearby systems. The situation goes from bad to worse when Cain and the Catachans run into a force of insidious xenos, and the two factions are thrown into a temporary alliance purely to survive.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Stephan Perring is Cains voice
- By Colton on 05-25-23
- The Devil You Know
- Ciaphas Cain: Warhammer 40,000
- By: Sandy Mitchell
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong, Jonathan Keeble, Angue King, Harriet Kershaw, Toby Longworth
Just roll with new voice actors & sound effects
Reviewed: 04-26-23
Classic Ciaphus Cain short story. It is an hour listen.
The voice actors were different and they used sound effects, which is a fun change of pace from the main Cain books. It had the feel of a pulp fiction radio show. I enjoyed it thoroughly, as well as the other short Cain story Dead in the Water.
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Hannibal
- By: Patrick N. Hunt
- Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 286
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 254
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 254
One of the greatest commanders of the ancient world brought vividly to life: Hannibal, the brilliant general who successfully crossed the Alps with his war elephants and brought Rome to its knees. Hannibal Barca of Carthage, born 247 BC, was one of the great generals of the ancient world. Historian Patrick N. Hunt has led archaeological expeditions in the Alps and elsewhere to study Hannibal's achievements. Now he brings Hannibal's incredible story to life in this riveting and dramatic audiobook.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A monotone mundane narration
- By Jeff Lacy on 05-22-20
- Hannibal
- By: Patrick N. Hunt
- Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
Pleased with depth
Reviewed: 10-03-22
Most accounts of Hannibal's life and invasion are from the Roman point of view and lack much of the interesting detail and context. I listened to this book twice and came away much more informed of this era.
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The Poison King
- The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome’s Deadliest Enemy
- By: Adrienne Mayor
- Narrated by: Paul Hecht
- Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 791
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 672
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 672
A National Book Award finalist for this epic work, Adrienne Mayor delivers a gripping account of Mithradates, the ruthless visionary who began to challenge Rome’s power in 120 B.C. Machiavelli praised his military genius. Kings coveted his secret elixir against poison. Poets celebrated his victories, intrigues, and panache. But until now, no one has told the full story of his incredible life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A mythic & complicated life of a charismatic King
- By Darwin8u on 06-15-13
- The Poison King
- The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome’s Deadliest Enemy
- By: Adrienne Mayor
- Narrated by: Paul Hecht
The other side of the story
Reviewed: 02-11-22
It was interesting to hear the non-Roman side of the Mithradatic wars. The history I learned dwells on the internal struggles of the mid to late Roman Republic, and from that point of view its a matter of Romans being distracted from the task of conquering the east.
The author clearly admires Mithradates, and there is a great deal of background into his childhood, character, family life and reputation. I found him odious. The politics and culture of the region were fascinating and this book is insightful.
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Israel
- A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth
- By: Noa Tishby
- Narrated by: Noa Tishby
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,404
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,290
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,280
Israel. The small strip of arid land is 5,700 miles away but remains a hot-button issue and a thorny topic of debate. But while everyone seems to have a strong opinion about Israel, how many people actually know the facts? Here to fill in the information gap is Israeli American Noa Tishby.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I hope this book will help
- By Wayne on 05-08-21
- Israel
- A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth
- By: Noa Tishby
- Narrated by: Noa Tishby
It is good to find common agreement
Reviewed: 02-11-22
Noa and I are on opposite sides of the political spectrum, nevertheless I am entirely in agreement with her case for Israel. This stands to reason as the facts and conclusions are incontrovertible.
Digressions into cultural and personal anecdotes were interesting, and not only gives insight but also humanizes the author. Which I suppose was the point, but it also made the book more interesting.
Recommended.
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Signing Their Lives Away
- The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence
- By: Denise Kiernan, Joseph D'Agnese
- Narrated by: Susan Larkin
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 52
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Story4 out of 5 stars 52
In the summer of 1776, fifty-six men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independence - yet how many of them do we actually remember? Signing Their Lives Away introduces listeners to the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, slaveholders, and scoundrels who signed this historic document - and the many strange fates that awaited them. Some prospered and rose to the highest levels of United States government, while others had their homes and farms seized by British soldiers.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Mediocre and a bit snarky.
- By Marte Risher on 07-23-15
- Signing Their Lives Away
- The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence
- By: Denise Kiernan, Joseph D'Agnese
- Narrated by: Susan Larkin
Engaging. Liked the format
Reviewed: 06-18-21
Each section was about one of the Founders as a sort of stand alone bio. That helped in understanding the relationships between the Founders as each viewed the others. There were so many that I knew nothing about. I'd recommend this for students, as history is driven by people.
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War on the Waters
- The Union and Confederate Navies, 1861–1865
- By: James M. McPherson
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 391
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 349
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 348
Although previously undervalued for their strategic impact because they represented only a small percentage of total forces, the Union and Confederate navies were crucial to the outcome of the Civil War. In War on the Waters, James M. McPherson has crafted an enlightening, at times harrowing, and ultimately thrilling account of the war’s naval campaigns and their military leaders. McPherson recounts how the Union navy’s blockade of the Confederate coast, leaky as a sieve in the war’s early months, became increasingly effective as it choked off vital imports and exports.
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5 out of 5 stars
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From Offshore, This War Looks Completely Different
- By John on 04-30-21
- War on the Waters
- The Union and Confederate Navies, 1861–1865
- By: James M. McPherson
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
Detailed and interesting
Reviewed: 06-18-21
The American Civil War is known for its massive land battles. The war at sea and most interestingly to me the war on the rivers was largely unknown to me. Good stuff.
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties
- By: Jonathan Leaf
- Narrated by: Rick Silversmith
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 121
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 104
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 104
In this blast from the past, Leaf exposes the lies and busts the myths propagated by the liberal establishment. Did you know that the civil-rights movement did little to improve the lives of average African Americans and that most Americans actively supported the Vietnam War and the draft?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Biased reviews much?
- By Thomas G on 12-06-20
- The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties
- By: Jonathan Leaf
- Narrated by: Rick Silversmith
Straight talk
Reviewed: 06-18-21
Funny, incisive, and informative. Made me laugh frequently. About the right length and doesn't get bogged down. Must read/listen about the Vietnam war.
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American Sniper
- The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
- By: Chris Kyle, Scott McEwan, Jim DeFelice
- Narrated by: John Pruden
- Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32,111
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28,095
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28,089
From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. The Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyles kills (the previous American record was 109), but it has declined to verify the astonishing total number for this book. Iraqi insurgents feared Kyle so much they named him al-Shaitan ("the devil") and placed a bounty on his head.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tremendously Enlightening, could not put it down
- By T. Edwards on 01-09-12
- American Sniper
- The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
- By: Chris Kyle, Scott McEwan, Jim DeFelice
- Narrated by: John Pruden
America needs more men like him
Reviewed: 05-29-21
Imperfect. Patriot. Fundamentally decent. Chris Kyle was a good man who did extraordinary things. Thank you.
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Junkyard Cats
- Shining Smith, Book 1
- By: Faith Hunter
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 22,399
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20,079
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Story4 out of 5 stars 20,031
After the Final War, after the appearance of the Bug aliens and their enforced peace, Shining Smith is still alive, still doing business from the old scrapyard bequeathed to her by her father. But Shining is now something more than human. And the scrapyard is no longer just a scrapyard, but a place full of secrets. This life she has built, while empty, is predictable and safe. Until the only friend left from her previous life shows up, dead, in the back of a scrapped Tesla warplane. Clutched in her cold fingers is a note to Shining - warning her of a coming attack.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Would be a great story, if most of it wasn't missi
- By Amazon Customer on 01-11-20
- Junkyard Cats
- Shining Smith, Book 1
- By: Faith Hunter
- Narrated by: Khristine Hvam
Please remove this from my library
Reviewed: 05-29-21
I've tried to delete it. But it won't go away. It sits here. In my library. Stinking up the place.
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