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The Cartel
- By: Ashley & Jaquavis
- Narrated by: Cary Hite
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,015
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,582
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,581
The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars worth of cocaine every year, and the Cartel controls 80 percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster Miami has ever seen, Carter Diamond, leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret - his illegitimate son, Carter Jones. When young Carter learns of his father’s death, he comes to town and is introduced to the legacy of the Cartel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entranced and ready for more
- By Dream on 06-08-12
- The Cartel
- By: Ashley & Jaquavis
- Narrated by: Cary Hite
Just Not Into Drug Dealers
Reviewed: 04-08-22
Sorry...this may be a good book but I personally detest individuals who become rich and notorious while destroying the lives of others. There are too many rich people who do this daily, however, I particularly dislike those who prey on their own culture and neighborhoods.
I could not read past the second chapter because I had no empathy or interest in any of the characters.
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Drift
- Rachel Hatch, Book 1
- By: L.T. Ryan, Brian Shea
- Narrated by: Marnye Young
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 638
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 568
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 558
Ex-Army criminal investigator Rachel Hatch is a drifter. No home. No commitments. Until her sister's drowning drags her back to the town she left 15 years ago. Convinced her sister's death was no accident, Hatch partners with the local sheriff, Dalton Savage, to uncover the truth. Every answer unlocks another question, and as the investigation begins to unravel, Hatch and Savage find their lives on the line. Hatch is forced to use her special set of skills - forged on the field of combat - to learn the truth about her sister and bring those responsible to justice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great new series...
- By shelley on 03-31-20
- Drift
- Rachel Hatch, Book 1
- By: L.T. Ryan, Brian Shea
- Narrated by: Marnye Young
Strong Female Lead
Reviewed: 01-26-22
Good plot....some typical characterizations of small town personalities. Main character was a strong lead. Ending leads you to possible purchase of next book in this character's book series.
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If You Tell
- A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
- By: Gregg Olsen
- Narrated by: Karen Peakes
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,481
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23,066
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22,985
After more than a decade, when sisters Nikki, Sami, and Tori Knotek hear the word mom, it claws like an eagle’s talons, triggering memories that have been their secret since childhood. Until now. For years, behind the closed doors of their farmhouse in Raymond, Washington, their sadistic mother, Shelly, subjected her girls to unimaginable abuse, degradation, torture, and psychic terrors. Through it all, Nikki, Sami, and Tori developed a defiant bond that made them far less vulnerable than Shelly imagined.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Horribly Depressing, Detailed Description of Abuse
- By Andrea on 12-20-19
- If You Tell
- A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood
- By: Gregg Olsen
- Narrated by: Karen Peakes
Horrific and Spirit Draining
Reviewed: 05-23-21
This book, though comprehensive and well written, drains the reader of all feelings of joy. It sends the soul into despair and makes one grieve while reading it. It reminds the reader that "true evil" in its rarest form can exist and endure through generations and that fear can dominate and rule a family, a community and relationships.
Please do not attempt to read this book if you are in a period of loss or grief; it's contents will only further depression you. However, if you are seeking a psychological examination of generational abuse and madness, this book is a great choice.
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Anxious People
- A Novel
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26,331
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23,026
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22,921
Looking at real estate isn’t usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. The captives include a recently retired couple who relentlessly hunt down fixer-uppers to avoid the painful truth that they can’t fix their own marriage. There’s a wealthy bank director who has been too busy to care about anyone else and a young couple who are about to have their first child but can’t seem to agree on anything.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Read. This. Now.
- By DIY Sammy on 09-09-20
- Anxious People
- A Novel
- By: Fredrik Backman
- Narrated by: Marin Ireland
Laughter and Tears
Reviewed: 11-21-20
Wondeful story, well written and full of laughter and tears. The performance by reader was just great!
In these stressful times this book helped to put life into perspective for me. One day at a time....
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I'm Fine and Neither Are You
- By: Camille Pagán
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,662
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,408
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,408
Wife. Mother. Breadwinner. Penelope Ruiz-Kar is doing it all - and barely keeping it together. Meanwhile, her best friend, Jenny Sweet, appears to be sailing through life. As close as the two women are, Jenny’s passionate marriage, pristine house, and ultra-polite child stand in stark contrast to Penelope’s underemployed husband, Sanjay, their unruly brood, and the daily grind she calls a career.
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1 out of 5 stars
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The most self-involved protagonist ever
- By tsil123 on 06-08-19
- I'm Fine and Neither Are You
- By: Camille Pagán
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
Slow Starter. but Good Ending
Reviewed: 06-14-19
Narrative on friendship, family, love, loss and individual growth. Characters were well rounded and thought out. Right amount of attention given to the addiction arc of the story. Great for author to give further information/resources on opioid addiction.
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The Couple Next Door
- A Novel
- By: Shari Lapena
- Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 20,384
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,166
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Story4 out of 5 stars 18,124
Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Plot twist overload
- By RueRue on 10-12-16
- The Couple Next Door
- A Novel
- By: Shari Lapena
- Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
A Good Thriller
Reviewed: 03-30-19
Good narration. Good story. Author keeps the pace of story going smoothly which makes for easy reading and listening.
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If Beale Street Could Talk
- A Novel
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,759
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,310
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,298
Told through the eyes of Tish, a 19-year-old girl in love with Fonny, a young sculptor who is the father of her child, Baldwin's story mixes the sweet and the sad. Tish and Fonny have pledged to get married, but Fonny is falsely accused of a terrible crime and is imprisoned. Their families set out to clear his name, and as they face an uncertain future, the young lovers experience a kaleidoscope of emotions - affection, despair, and hope.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The narrator did her thing, I love it!!!
- By Vicky on 03-22-16
- If Beale Street Could Talk
- A Novel
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Sad and Stoll Going On
Reviewed: 01-09-19
This novel displays the power of love , the depths of hope and the historical mistreatment of the poor and people of color. The author gives the reader a sense of sadness and hope, while giving us characters that reveal all levels of love towards self and one another.
Well written and easy to read, but difficult at times to feel the characters pain and frustration.
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The Hate U Give
- By: Angie Thomas
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 45,869
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 41,611
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Story5 out of 5 stars 41,458
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This Book Changed My Entire Perspective
- By Wendi on 01-14-18
- The Hate U Give
- By: Angie Thomas
- Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
A Story of Today
Reviewed: 10-17-18
Story has essence of real life events. Good look at relationships of family, friends and communities through the eyes of a teenage girl. Good read for young adults. Characters had balance and depth.
Enjoyed the audio narrative of book.
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