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  • Don't Order Dog

  • Jeri Halston, Book 1
  • By: C. T. Wente
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (73 ratings)

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Don't Order Dog

By: C. T. Wente
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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Publisher's summary

Twenty-six year old Jeri Halston is brilliant, with looks as stunning as her intellect. She should be killing it on Wall Street or speed-climbing the corporate ladder. But she isn’t. Maybe her father’s death the year before is to blame. Maybe it's a quarter-life crisis. Even Jeri doesn’t know for sure. That's why she's pouring drinks for baby-faced co-eds and sullen old men at Joe's Last Stand Saloon. Tending bar at the ancient saloon on old Route 66 seems like the perfect way to sort things out.

At least, that was the plan. But then the letters started arriving. Funny, rambling confessions of love from an unknown admirer, postmarked from every corner of the world. A Polaroid photo in each letter reveals a tantalizing glimpse of their sender, but never his true identity. And always the same strange sign off - Don't order dog. Jeri can't help but be intrigued. But when an overzealous Homeland Security agent named Tom Coleman sees the letters and casually begins investigating the trail of Jeri's mysterious writer, a pattern starts to appear. A terrifying pattern. A pattern of murder and international terrorism that will throw Jeri's life into turmoil and force her to question everything she knows about the world, her country, and even her own past.

Please note: This novel has also been published under an alternate title: Ice Man Cometh.

©2013 Christopher Todd Wente (P)2014 Christopher Todd Wente
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Excellent

This book held my attention from the title to the last word! I cannot wait till the next one!

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Keeps you interested

I liked the story line and look forward to more from this author. I really enjoy the narrator Paul Michael.

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Wonderful, intelligent, and thrilling novel!

An absolute fantastic debut by C.T. Wente. This book kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through. I highly recommend giving it a listen!!

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Love listening to this book.

I love the story and characters. But mostly I love the voice. Great book to read more than once.

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Loved this story!

If you could sum up Don't Order Dog in three words, what would they be?

Fantastic fun ride!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

A slow starter that quickly picks up pace. Well developed characters and a plot that lured me in until I couldn't stop listening.

Which scene was your favorite?

Great, highly-evocative scenes from around the world kept my interest throughout, but my favorite place was the warm, cozy bar in Flagstaff.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this book in just three sittings - a first for me.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for the next book!

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A Winner

Loved this book! Many twists & turns. Good guys win. Can't wait for Wente's next book.

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PAGE TURNER!

Would you listen to Don't Order Dog again? Why?

This is one of the best spy -thriller-espionage books I've read in many, many years. Some of the character's language is pretty raw but I decided to hang in as I was hooked! I can't wait for the 2nd in this new series.

What other book might you compare Don't Order Dog to and why?

It reminded me somewhat of Robert Galbraith novels - Cuckoo's Calling and The Silkworm. I can't think of any higher praise!

What about Paul Michael’s performance did you like?

It seemed natural and real.

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Boring

Did not like all the short stories. Some should have been longer. I just did not like the book.

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do not order dog the book!

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I don't think anyone I know would enjoy this poorly written story. I kept hoping it would get better. But it never did.

What was most disappointing about C. T. Wente’s story?

It went on and on about how beautiful this young lady was and how smart she was . In fact she is just like so many young women, only she is a bar keeper who says smart remarks to the men who tell her she is beautiful. She is a rude person who is doing nothing but working in a bar.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He was not good!

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

DISAPPOINTMENT . Only the title was interesting , Down hill from there.

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Don't order Dog the book.

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Too much foul language

I'm only in chapter 14 out of 70, but I can't stand all the foul language. It really gets in the way of listening to the story, which was very slow to start, anyway. I'm returning this title, something I don't do very often.

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