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Cleansed by Fire
- A Father Frank Mystery
- Narrated by: Jonathan Mumm
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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Arsonists have torched two churches in a small Texas town, plunging its residents into a state of fear. Father Frank DeLuca, pastor of Prince of Peace Church, is thrust into an impossible dilemma when he hears that another church will be burned. The disturbing information comes to him via the confessional, and church law forbids him from telling anyone - even the police. Still, he can't sit idly by, and no law prevents him from looking into the matter himself. The crimes have set the town's residents on edge, fraying the bonds of trust. Is the mysterious newcomer with ties to the local drug scene involved? What about the man who says maybe the churches deserved to burn? Or the school drop-out who threatens the priest with a knife. Father Frank digs deeper into the town's secrets when a man is murdered. His investigation leads him dangerously close to the drug scene and he discovers the danger has come to him. Can he save his own church? Can he save his own life? Cleansed by Fire is the first of the Father Frank Mysteries.
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Entertaining is least this book has to offer.
- By Kimberlykate on 12-04-14
By: Jonathan Ryan
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In the Bleak Midwinter
- By: Julia Spencer-Fleming
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
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Clare Fergusson, St. Alban's new priest, fits like a square peg in the conservative Episcopal parish at Miller's Kill, New York. She is not just a "lady"; she's a tough ex-Army chopper pilot, and nobody's fool. Then a newborn infant left at the church door brings her together with the town's police chief, Russ Van Alstyne, who's also ex-Army and a cynical good shepherd for the stray sheep of his hometown.
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Ice Cold Complex Small Town Police Procedural/Mystery
- By Sara on 12-27-14
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Privileged Information
- Alan Gregory, Book 1
- By: Stephen White
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
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Alan Gregory is a clinical psychologist with a thriving practice in Boulder, Colorado. His life begins to unravel when one of his female patients is found in an apparent suicide and the local paper begins printing accusations from an unnamed source of sexual impropriety between the woman and Dr. Gregory. He launches a psychological and personal quest for the truth that rapidly intensifies when more of his patients die untimely deaths, and Gregory suspects not only that the deaths are related but that another one of his patients may be somehow involved. Lacking facts but roused by suspicion and troubled by seemingly random acts of terror around him, Gregory starts to fear for the safety of the people he loves. The question of the inviolability of confidential disclosures made to Gregory by his patients - privileged information - becomes crucial as the psychologist pursues an unsettling romance with Lauren Crowder, a lovely deputy district attorney investigating one of the deaths. Bound to silence, Gregory follows the psychological tracks of someone he fears may be a cunning and disturbed killer, while turning to his enigmatic but supportive partner, Diane Estevez, for counsel, and to his tart-tongued female urologist neighbor for support. The sinister, surprising drama unfolds against Boulder's Rocky Mountain backdrop, in the arresting natural beauty of Aspen, and in the midst of a baroque Halloween costume party in downtown Boulder. Finally, in a lonely mountain lodge enshrouded in menace, the story comes to its breathtaking climax.
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Four and a half stars, actually....
- By karen on 10-11-13
By: Stephen White
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Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye
- Psychic Eye Mysteries, Book 1
- By: Victoria Laurie
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Michaels
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
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Abby Cooper is a P.I., psychic intuitive. But her insight failed her when she didn't foresee the death of one of her clients - or that the lead investigator for the case is the gorgeous blind date she just met. Now, with the police suspicious of her abilities and a killer on the loose, Abby's future looks more uncertain than ever.
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Abby Is The Worst.
- By Keri on 05-16-14
By: Victoria Laurie
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Nick of Time
- By: John Gilstrap
- Narrated by: Christine Marshall
- Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
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Nicki Janssen's days are numbered, but she refuses to accept her fate lying down. Defying her father and doctors, she hits the road with a pocketful of cash, a bus ticket - and a romantic fantasy of riding off with her childhood crush. Handsome, dangerous Brad Ward is facing a different kind of sentence. Sent to prison for felony murder, he has escaped and rekindled his relationship with Nicki. But when Nicki's father joins forces with a deputy sheriff, the search for the runaways ignites a manhunt.
By: John Gilstrap
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The Color of Justice
- By: Ace Collins
- Narrated by: Charlie Thurston
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
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1964: Justice, Mississippi, is a town divided. When attorney Coop Lindsay agrees to defend a Black man accused of murdering a White teenager, the bribes and death threats don't intimidate him. 2014: To some, the result of the trial still feels like a fresh wound even 50 years later, when Coop's grandson arrives in Justice seeking answers to the questions unresolved by the trial that changed his family's legacy.
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Awful
- By PATTY C. on 12-06-23
By: Ace Collins
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Not in the Heart
- By: Chris Fabry
- Narrated by: Chris Fabry
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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Truman Wiley used to report news stories around the world, but now the troubling headlines are his own. He’s out of work and out of touch with his family, but nothing keeps him awake at night more than his son’s failing heart. With hospital bills mounting faster than Truman can gamble his life savings, it seems there’s no way out... until his estranged wife throws him a lifeline - the chance to write the story of a death row inmate willing to donate his heart to Truman’s son.
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Fantastic book!
- By Sherry on 10-05-14
By: Chris Fabry
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Lamb to the Slaughter
- By: Karen Ann Hopkins
- Narrated by: Charlie Thurston, Carly Robins, Cassandra Morris
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
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The death of a teenage Amish girl in a cornfield looks like an accident, but sheriff Serenity Adams suspects foul play. To solve the murder, she must investigate the nearby Amish community with the help of a man who was shunned years ago. At first glance, the case seems obvious. The poor girl was probably accidently shot during hunting season, but when the elders of the Amish community and even the girl's parents react with uncaring subdued behavior, Serenity becomes suspicious.
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Awful
- By Sterling Splendor on 02-15-18
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Brink of Death
- Hidden Faces, Book 1
- By: Brandilyn Collins
- Narrated by: Gabrielle de Cuir
- Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
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The noises, faint, fleeting, whispered into her consciousness like wraiths passing in the night. Twelve-year-old Erin Willit opened her eyes to darkness lit only by the dim green nightlight near her closet door and the faint glow of a street lamp through her front window. She felt her forehead wrinkle, the fingers of one hand curl as she tried to discern what had awakened her. Something was not right.... Annie Kingston moves to Grove Landing for safety and quiet - and comes face to face with evil.
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Potential for a great series,but lacking by itself
- By Byron on 04-25-13
What listeners say about Cleansed by Fire
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- skinmaan
- 04-20-15
Entertaining Christian mystery
The one thing that kept popping into my mind as I read this novel is how much it reminded my of "Father Dowling Mysteries" (with Tom Bosley in the late 80's/early 90's). Only the setting is a little different (rural town vs. big city). The book does a good job of interspersing everyday activities of church business with the events to keep the mystery flowing - while some of the everyday stuff was barely tied into the main storyline most of it had good reason to be in the story. Overall if you like cozy mysteries with a Christian flair then you will enjoy this book. The narration is very good, though I wish the narrator had a better studio to work with (you'll hear the flutter of pages occasionally) - that was the only thing keeping me from giving him 5 stars.
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- Caleb Pirtle
- 10-02-14
A Not So Cozy Mystery
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I had read Jim Callan’s Cleansed by Fire and was thoroughly entertained by a delightful tale of a small town priest who is horrified and angered by the fact that someone is torching the churches. I would heartily recommend the novel to everyone who loves a good mystery.
What did you like best about this story?
The story explores the psyche of a small town on the edge of panic. Father Frank is appalled. The police are mystified. A small town is living in fear. The distant sound of a siren is enough to make their blood boil and leave everyone’s nerves frayed. No one sleeps much anymore.
Which scene was your favorite?
When Father Frank seeks to bring solace to a town’s undying fear, he, too, is faced with danger as his own investigations bring him closer to the truth. He may not be able to save another church from burning. And he wonders if he will even be able to save his own life.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Cleansed by Fire is an enjoyable and satisfying read, and there are a few good chuckles woven into the dialogue. I felt as if I was standing around and eavesdropping on the conversations. The characters are real, and they can sometimes make you laugh and sometimes frighten you.
Any additional comments?
I had previously read the novel, but it wasn't until I listened Jonathan Mumm’s narration of Cleansed by Fire that I fully grasped the depth of the novel. His voice added drama. It gripped the storyline with a richer measure of suspense. Jonathan Mumm took a really good book and made it even better.
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- Lorna Collins
- 08-06-14
Excellent Experience
Would you consider the audio edition of Cleansed by Fire to be better than the print version?
Not necessarily. Both are good.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Cleansed by Fire?
When the villain sets the church on fire and Father Frank doesn't appear to stand a chance of survival.
What about Jonathan Mumm’s performance did you like?
Excellent characterizations.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, but then I rarely have time to do so.
Any additional comments?
James Callan is a good writer who knows how to create characters and tell a good tale.
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- TEB
- 08-08-14
Perfect match...no pun intended.
Where does Cleansed by Fire rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Years ago, I listened to quite a few audiobooks, mostly Ann Rule. I think Cleansed by Fire, written by James Callan and narrated by Jonathan Mumm is a perfect match. Mr. Mumm does an excellent job of giving the reader the suspense of the story.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
I'd actually read this book before I listened to the audio version. I think the narrator adds so much to the story. Through his voice inflections, he makes you feel the story. The tension seems higher with a "storyteller."
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Mumm – was your favorite?
Of course I liked the "bad guy" the most. The menacing tone of the narrator added just enough evil!
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- MSEreads
- 03-03-15
Church fires spark confessional issues/GoodMystery
Father Frank is a Catholic Priest who has a hands on approach to helping his parishioners. He sincerely seeks the Lord’s guidance and help but he plays an active part too. He is involved helping the youth of his church by playing and organizing basketball games and he keeps tabs on other activities such as a new “pop” band.
An arsonist has burned down a Baptist church in the community and Father Frank takes a personal interest. That interest is increased by an anonymous confession of a youth who seems to have some knowledge but won’t reveal it. Father Frank thinks he knows which boy makes the confession but he is restricted from disclosing any information given in the confessional. As more Baptist churches are burned down Father Frank lines up a handful of suspects. There is the rough, mysterious, man who keeps hanging around the ball park asking about drug sources; a young man who seems to have a drug problem; an angry teen who was abused as a young boy by his mother’s boyfriend; and a man in a bar who sneers at Father Frank as he burns a paper steeple.
Meanwhile Father Frank encourages the budding romance of an active widow in his church who has captured the heart of the local police detective. These two add a nice, gentle side line to the mystery story.
I really liked Father Frank’s character. He lives his grounded faith in a real way, including some impulsive action. The story moves along well with Father Frank actively investigating any clue he can follow. There are side lines of interest including the youth choir and the sweet romance. There is danger, faith and sweetness in a short package that combine to make this a solid Christian cozy mystery.
Audio Notes: I’m sorry to say that I found the narration rather dry. It seemed more like a reading than a narration. I still enjoyed the overall book but I recommend a prospective listener try the audio sample to decide if this might be a story to read in print or ebook instead of audio.
I received this title for review through Audiobook Jukebox.
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- Stephen Woodfin
- 07-17-14
Fires of redemption
What made the experience of listening to Cleansed by Fire the most enjoyable?
If you like cozy Christian mysteries this book will be right up your alley. Well-written and performed by a narrator really good for the part, Callan's book is a real winner.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The priest. He was an uplifting example of grace and toughness.
Which scene was your favorite?
The final confrontation at the church.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I found it uplifting and full of hope despite the terrible things that happened.
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- Cyndi
- 08-24-14
Good Christian Cozy Mystery
If you enjoy Christian Cozy Mysteries, you'll love this book! For me, it was very predictable, but I do read a lot of books especially thriller/mysteries. I can usually guess who did it well before it is revealed. It did have a few spots towards the end that were a little suspenseful and kept me wanting to continue to listen. I thought the story was well written and the narrator did a great job!
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- Diane Bailey
- 08-14-14
Hooks you in!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would--it's a solid story and the setting really makes it come to life.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Cleansed by Fire?
I don't tend to evaluate a book based on a "moment." What worked for me was all the moments added up, building character, establishing setting, weaving the plot--doing all the things that have to play into a successful mystery.
Which character – as performed by Jonathan Mumm – was your favorite?
Probably Father Frank himself. I could imagine Father Frank with that voice, and for me it fit with the author's other descriptions of the character.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, but I wouldn't listen to even the shortest book all in one sitting. I'm a fits and spurts reader (listener).
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- wookie's mom
- 09-25-15
INTERESTING
This was an interesting little mystery. I like the Father and his care and concern for the people in his church. I was surprised when the presumed bad guy was not a bad guy. The real bad guy was written well. It was a good read and worth the credit. I will read the next book in the series if there is a next one.
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