Astraea
- 48
- reviews
- 40
- helpful votes
- 49
- ratings
-
Southpaw
- Robert Hoon Thrillers, Book 2
- By: JD Kirk
- Narrated by: Angus King
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 724
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 655
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 654
Ex-Police Scotland detective Bob Hoon has made himself some powerful enemies. Following his brutal search for the missing daughter of an old army colleague, Hoon is being hunted by the Loop, a secretive criminal cabal with members in very high places and a tendency to eliminate all those who stand against it. Unfortunately for them, Hoon has never been one to back down from a fight, and he isn’t about to start now. Instead, he’s going to burn their whole damn organization to the ground. But first, he’s going to have to get inside.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Great entertainment
- By Karen abbott on 03-29-22
- Southpaw
- Robert Hoon Thrillers, Book 2
- By: JD Kirk
- Narrated by: Angus King
Interesting and Twisty
Reviewed: 01-23-23
I listened to this and the first book in the series. The writing, plot, and narrator performance are top-notch. My favorite part of these stories is the incredibly unique and funny analogies going through Bob's mind. He is mostly a believable action hero in the scenarios because of his military background...still...it's best to just enjoy the ride and not scuttle at what you picture his survival rate would be in reality. Bob is like a John Wick meets Zoolander in Home Alone. It's fun...Once you tune out F^€k 12 times minute.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
The Terra-Cotta Dog
- An Inspector Montalbano Mystery
- By: Andrea Camilleri
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 457
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 356
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 354
Montalbano's latest case begins with a mysterious tête à tête with a Mafioso, some inexplicably abandoned loot from a supermarket heist, and some dying words that lead him to an illegal arms cache in a mountain cave. There the inspector finds two young lovers, dead for 50 years and still embracing, watched over by a life-sized terra-cotta dog. Montalbano's passion to solve this old crime takes him on a journey through Sicily's past and into a family's dark heart.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
It just gets better
- By Lehua of Pacifica on 02-27-09
- The Terra-Cotta Dog
- An Inspector Montalbano Mystery
- By: Andrea Camilleri
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Adventures in Italy
Reviewed: 07-01-22
I like the narration. The style feels old fashioned like documentaries in black and white. I'm english speaking and the original writing is in Italian, but I would wager a good meal that not much is lost of the rich flavor the author cooks up in the story telling. I enjoy all the lead characters and the plot extras are interesting. There is humor and mystery and lots of food at every turn. It's all natural and flows easily. The plot is far from cookie cutter and there are real events from history woven into the fiction. I plan on reading all the stories in the series.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Beware the Past
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
- Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,795
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,665
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,658
When Matt Ballard was starting out his career, three boys were murdered in the same area, the remote and bleak Gibbet Fen. When the main suspect was killed in a hit-and-run, the killings stopped. But Matt was not satisfied that the real murderer had been caught. Over 25 years later, Matt gets a photo in an unmarked envelope. It's of the Gibbet Fen crime scene. And the picture was taken before the murder took place. More photos arrive, relating to the historic murders, as well as intimate pictures of Matt's very secret private life.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Author Joy Ellis knows how to build suspense!
- By Wayne on 06-04-18
- Beware the Past
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
Enjoy the scary and mysterious ride...
Reviewed: 03-28-22
Joy Ellis is amongst the top five of my favorite mystery, thriller, detective writers. This particular book is my favorite of her works because it was impossible to know how the story could unfold. Even if you run the angle that ends up being the solution to the mystery, you still couldn't guess for sure the big picture. Thus, enjoy every minute of the ride. This is a story that would bloom on the second read/listen; knowing will allow you to relax into the characters and the wonderful detail. The narration is perfect - easy to listen to and spoken at a good pace. I also enjoy works by Christopher Greyson, Michael Connelly, and Krueger.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Captain Jack
- A Thrilling Mystery Novel (Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series, Book 9)
- By: Christopher Greyson
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 58
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
Looking forward to some fun in the surf and sand, newlyweds Jack and Alice Stratton are determined not to let something like a hurricane upset their honeymoon plans. But the storm’s winds and churning tides unearthed a secret long hidden beneath the turquoise waters of the island paradise. A tour boat captain discovers a lost submarine and offers to sell its location to a man known only as the Dyab - the Devil. When the captain is murdered, the police suspect Jack and Alice and confiscate their passports.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Suspense FILLED
- By Diana Fisher on 11-21-24
- Captain Jack
- A Thrilling Mystery Novel (Detective Jack Stratton Mystery Thriller Series, Book 9)
- By: Christopher Greyson
- Narrated by: Andrew Tell
High Adventure
Reviewed: 03-10-22
The narrator is excellent, and I'm thankful he was the voice of Jack , Alice, and all the colorful characters. I listened to all the books in order. I enjoyed each story, but this is my favorite of all the nail biting suspense and thrill. All the characters grow and evolve. I like that the end of one book is the beginning of the next. The romance is wholesome, and I appreciate the Christian element of prayer threaded throughout.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
The Invisible War
- What Every Believer Needs to Know About Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare
- By: Chip Ingram
- Narrated by: Chip Ingram
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 554
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 467
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 465
Beneath our tangible landscape lurks an invisible spiritual realm where unseen battles rage. It's real. And it's dangerous. If you're prepared to remove the blinders and gaze into the unseen world, Chip Ingram is ready to take you there. Hang on to your seat. The cosmic conflict exploding all around us will have eternal implications for us and those we love. This series will prepare you to do spiritual battle with the enemy of your soul...and win! You'll learn to clothe yourself with God's spiritual armor so you can be confident of certain victory over the scheming enemy.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Brilliant!!!!!!!
- By Steve on 09-30-15
- The Invisible War
- What Every Believer Needs to Know About Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare
- By: Chip Ingram
- Narrated by: Chip Ingram
Believers Only
Reviewed: 09-11-20
This purchase is a compilation of broadcast teaching from Pastor Ingraham 's ministry. He is easy to listen to so the performance is great. Well laid out and biblical teaching on spiritual warfare. Walks the listener through progressing levels of the subject. Beginner to mature Christian will benefit.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Redeeming Love
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Kate Forbes
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 15,007
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,216
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 13,229
Francine Rivers is one of America's favorite romance writers and a bestselling inspirational author. Her many heartfelt novels have won awards and the adoration of fans accross the country. In Redeeming Love, she retells the Biblical story of Hosea, setting it in the 1850s, amidst California's gold country.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
POSITIVELY LIFE CHANGING
- By Nelishia on 01-04-10
- Redeeming Love
- By: Francine Rivers
- Narrated by: Kate Forbes
Must Read
Reviewed: 08-02-20
Read the book not long after being published originally. I didn't have my Michael yet, but we're going on 20 years now. I'm so grateful that God does not give up on us.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Deborah: Prophetess of God
- By: H. B. Moore
- Narrated by: Luone Ingram
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 23
Deborah, a young Israelite woman, lives a quiet and isolated life with her father and brothers. As a shepherdess in the hills near her home, she knows well the perils of her work. But when faced with incredible danger, she witnesses a series of remarkable events that preserve her life. The hand of the Lord is apparent, and it is clear that hers will be no ordinary life. Years later, Deborah is a faithful wife and mother when she learns that the Third Judge of Israel has died - and she has been called to take his place.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A sweeping tale of victory, but disappointing personalities & awful narrator
- By A.B. Maholic on 03-03-25
- Deborah: Prophetess of God
- By: H. B. Moore
- Narrated by: Luone Ingram
Very well Done!
Reviewed: 04-02-20
Narration is excellent. Easy to follow and distinct voices/characters. Nothing was offensive to the Word of God. This tells the love story of key characters leading up to what we know the result is recorded in scripture. Delightful, adventurous, suspenseful and well done. It's a great Story!!!! Gentiles and Jews alike could get something out of this historical fiction. I was encouraged by the telling of women chosen by God to fulfill their purpose. Recommend!!!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Shadow over the Fens
- DI Nikki Galena Series, Book 2
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Henrietta Meire
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,393
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,219
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,199
Detective Nikki Galena's friend and neighbor meets a tragic end, but there's more to his death than meets the eye. And someone terrible from DS Joseph Easter's past is back.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
I'm a fan of this wonderful detective series
- By Wayne on 02-09-17
- Shadow over the Fens
- DI Nikki Galena Series, Book 2
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Henrietta Meire
Suspenseful Delight!
Reviewed: 02-12-20
I Love this Author's style and the Narration is fabulous. Great story that is nothing like any other detective stories. characters are believable. Recommend!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Crime on the Fens
- DI Nikki Galena, Book 1
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Henrietta Meire
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,164
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,805
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,795
DI Nikki Galena: A police detective with nothing left to lose, she's seen a girl die in her arms, and her daughter will never leave the hospital again. She's gotten tough on the criminals she believes did this to her. Too tough. And now she's been given one final warning: make it work with her new sergeant, DS Joseph Easter, or she's out.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Exxcellent British police procedural
- By Wayne on 12-24-16
- Crime on the Fens
- DI Nikki Galena, Book 1
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Henrietta Meire
Different in the best way!
Reviewed: 02-09-20
This story is interesting becsuse of the rich characters. Also because of the storyline which is very unique dealing with some weird mask war, abductions, drugs. I don't like the swearing, but it only occurs with characters that you expect would use that type of language. I found this author because of the narrators I like and am Sooo glad I did. I listened to several of her other series with Armitage as the narrator. All fabulous. I normally would not have selected this book because the listen time is under 8 hours, but needed a shorter listen for a trip with a friend. Paid instead of using credit. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
The Murderer's Son
- A Jackman and Evans Thriller
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,644
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,738
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,699
Crimebusting duo DI Jackman and DS Evans are back, solving another crime that will make your skin crawl. Twenty years ago: a farmer and his wife are cut to pieces by a ruthless serial killer. Now: a woman is viciously stabbed to death in the upmarket kitchen of her beautiful house on the edge of the marshes. Then a man called Daniel Kinder walks into Saltern police station and confesses to the murder. But DI Rowan Jackman and DS Marie Evans of the Fenland Constabulary soon discover that there is a lot more to Daniel than meets the eye.
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Audible ruined this one for me.
- By Julie on 12-29-18
- The Murderer's Son
- A Jackman and Evans Thriller
- By: Joy Ellis
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
Love this Author
Reviewed: 01-27-20
Very good detective mystery! No sex. Just good mystery and characters. Recommend! Highly recommend! Love.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!