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Heaven Is High

By: Kate Wilhelm
Narrated by: Carrington MacDuffie
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Publisher's summary

Barbara Holloway is a low-key attorney in Eugene, Oregon, who left her father’s high-powered firm to handle small legal problems for local residents and ponder her next move. But while trying to sort out her own future, two people, desperate for help, show up on her doorstep: former pro football player Martin Owens and his wife, Binnie. Binnie, who is mute, met her husband when she sneaked aboard his boat while it was docked in Haiti and smuggled herself into the US. Now Immigration is seeking to deport her back to Haiti, which would be a death sentence. Born to a woman from Belize who was kidnapped and enslaved by pirates, Binnie’s only hope is to prove her and her mother’s real identity. With only days to find the truth and protect Binnie, Holloway sets off for Belize. But what she knows is only the tip of the iceberg in what turns out to be one of her most complex, compelling, and dangerous cases yet.

©2011 Kate Wilhelm (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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“Barbara is a compelling character—intelligent and capable yet vulnerable enough for readers to worry about the danger she encounters.” ( Booklist)

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Magnificent story line

This was absolutely awesome....loved it all ...kept me on edge, binging on Kate's Wilhelm novels..

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out of order, but great book

this book should have been the second book in the series. it tells us the story of Martin and Bennie (I hope I spelled that right). it fills in some questions that were not really answer in current book 2. great story!

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Excellent Mystery

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, as a matter of fact I did recommend this audiobook to allof my friends! So far so good.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Barbara of course.

Which character – as performed by Carrington MacDuffie – was your favorite?

Barbara of course.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was very interested in the plot and all of the characters and listened to it as I read it on my KINDLE. Couldn't put it down!

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Great Series!

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My favorite of all of the Barbara Hollaway stories

From start up to finish, this book was interesting and unpredictable.
Narration was perfect- Carrington is amazing, painting a picture of the story as she tells it. Thank you.

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out of order

this book apparently should be preceeded by Death Qualified since it picks up Barbara's story then. logically, it is out of order since it explains why she has the unique relationship with Vinny and Martin.

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Very Enjoyable

Another Great story. She is finding more unique ways to evolve the character even deeper. On to her next.

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Wonderful series

Would you listen to Heaven Is High again? Why?

As usual, these books are well written, intelligent and entertaining. Love the series!!

What did you like best about this story?

Interesting and not silly

Have you listened to any of Carrington MacDuffie’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Wonderful voice. I have only listened to her in this series.

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Out of order, but great book.

I always wanted to know how Barbara came to know Martin. This was a great book

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David David David

Story and plot were easy to follow. Is there a reason why most every book has a David in the story?

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Good easy listening

This is a bit older Kate Wilhelm book, but still keeps it's enjoyment. Her writing is always entertaining and I enjoy going back and listening to them.

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