Showing posts with label Mystery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mystery. Show all posts

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Lady Justice Takes a C.R.A.P.


Lady Justice Takes a C.R.A.P.
City Retiree Action Patrol, Book 1
By: Robert Thornhill
Narrated by: George Kuch
Series: Lady Justice, Book 1
Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 10-10-16



Lord I don’t know how I forgot to write a review on this wonderful, delightful story. I guess I was so excited and thrilled to find a new author that I loved so much. This is where it all begins, Walter the cop comes to life after many days and dreams of what Walter wants to do with his life he decides he wants to become a cop, being able to bring justice to people and bring the bad guy in. As with life things never go the way you think they will, justice isn't always easy and sometime just a little over the top, things can go wrong in an instant. Walter is a retired Realtor and up in years, when looking into to this he finds he is to old, his bones don’t work the way they use to, and he won’t meet the requirements. He is heartbroken until the day they find it might be a good idea to have some form of cop at his age. He must go through the hoops, go through the fires before he can become something of a cop assistant. There were times when my mouth hung open and I closed my eyes as he and the men beside him go through the pains but at the same time I could stop myself from laughing. Walter has a dry sense of humor that is right up my alley. I fell in love with Walter almost from the first page. It was a thrilling, exciting, dangerous, wonderful listen that has a little of everything between these pages. Once you start this series you won’t be able to read/listen to just one.

Mr Kuch is a wonderful narrator from his male to female voices you are captivated, he really brings Walter to life with his dry humor that fits him to a T. Each of his character voice really fit what I picture the character to sound like which makes it very easy to picture them in your mind. I had no trouble picturing the danger, ribbing, humor and excitement as it unfolds. There are no background noise, no repeating of words and no volume changes. He brings true emotions to his characters you can feel the power of the excitement, danger, thrills, and humor along with the dry humor of dear old Walter. I cannot tell you just how thrilling this audio was and how much I enjoyed his work. The narrator knows how to bring you the thrills, excitement that holds your attention from the first page until the last. I really can’t wait to listen to more of this series from him.

I really didn’t know what to expect when I picked this up to start listening. To be honest I had been putting it off for some time. I really thought it was going to be boring but to be honest it is anything but. I love how the author twist wording to come up with things you would never have thought of in that context which really makes it more humorous. My son and I have the same sense of humor, and I am sure he would love this series. I can even see his wife enjoying it. This is a clean story base but does have passion and a little romance but not as you know it. Which makes it even more thrilling to be able to have a family and teens that can read it and have something to talk about. It is a series that both of the sexes will enjoy. There are tons of excitement, danger, and even a few thrills with a twist that you don’t see coming. I was hooked from the first page until the end and loved it so much I bought the next book in the series. I love Walter and all the characters, they bring so much to the story line. The author and narrator really know how to pull the listener in giving a very highly entertain listen that captivates you with a story you can’t put down. I can’t tell you just how much I truly enjoyed this.


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Summary
When corrupt politicians, the Italian mob, and a dirty cop collude to take over a Northeast neighborhood, Walt is recruited for the most bizarre undercover assignments of his new career. When conventional police work fails to solve the case, once again his band of scrappy seniors come to the rescue.
In the process, the amazing discovery of a previously unknown session by a deceased rock & roll idol stuns the music industry. What should be a joyous occasion soon turns dark as lives are threatened.
All of your favorite characters, along with two lovable additions, are back to help Walt in his quest for justice.

Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes

Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes
Lady Justice Series, Book 2
By: Robert Thornhill
Narrated by: George Kuch
Series: Lady Justice, Book 2
Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
Unabridged Audiobook



I so love this series the author put delightful fun romance with a twist and keeps it very clean but you still feel the passion. Each book is filled with off the wall humor that makes you laugh, chuckle and roll your eyes. It is one of the most delightful series I have listened to in a long time. With each new story the author makes me want more and I can’t wait to listen to the next one. Danger, thrills, adventure of an old man who wanted to become a cop but had no idea it would be this dangerous or exciting. You get a little of everything from drag queens, cross dress along with the mob that wants land and is willing to kill to get it. You have murder, near death as the hunt is on to bring down the mob and all that have anything to do with it. Walter, his friends and their cop buddies will keep you laughing as they bring Elvis back to life, finding the mystery of who is behind the killing and who wants the building. It is a thrilling, exciting, dangerous listen that pulled me in from the first page.

Mr Kuch is a wonderful narrator from his male to female voices you are captivated, he really brings Walter to life with his dry humor that fits him to a T. Each of his character voice really fit what I picture the character to sound like which makes it very easy to picture them in your mind. I had no trouble picturing the danger, ribbing, humor and excitement as it unfolds. There are no background noise, no repeating of words and no volume changes. He brings true emotions to his characters you can feel the power of the excitement, danger, thrills, and humor along with the dry humor of dear old Walter. I cannot tell you just how thrilling this audio was and how much I enjoyed his work. The narrator knows how to bring you the thrills, excitement that holds your attention from the first page until the last. I really can’t wait to listen to more of this series from him.

Until you listen to one of the Lady Justices audios or read one of the books you truly do not know what you are missing. I am so thrilled to have found this author he knows how to pull the reader in from the thrills, to danger to his wonderful humor along with his weird sense of humor that keeps you laughing but at the same time holding your breath as near death takes over and the thrills of Walter humor once he gets out of the mess he gets into. I love all the characters and what they bring to the stories. This series is truly a work of art that holds your attention from the first page until the last. I never want one of his stories to end and can’t wait until the next one takes off. If you want a truly delightful series to read this is the one for you. I have found you can’t go wrong with one if this authors books.


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Summary
When corrupt politicians, the Italian mob, and a dirty cop collude to take over a Northeast neighborhood, Walt is recruited for the most bizarre undercover assignments of his new career. When conventional police work fails to solve the case, once again his band of scrappy seniors come to the rescue.
In the process, the amazing discovery of a previously unknown session by a deceased rock & roll idol stuns the music industry. What should be a joyous occasion soon turns dark as lives are threatened.
All of your favorite characters, along with two lovable additions, are back to help Walt in his quest for justice.
Their adventures and misadventures are sure to keep you captivated - and splitting your sides!

Saturday, September 22, 2018

A Blood Thing

A Blood Thing
By: James Hankins

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Length: 11 hrs

Unabridged Audiobook

Release date: 06-05-18



What a great exciting, thrilling, heart stopping listen. Be prepared for holding on to your seat action with mouth dropping scenes that will shock you and make you stop and thinking. One of the best psychological thriller that I have listened to in a long time. It is amazing what one can do to make one look guilty when one isn’t. People will go to great extremes to get what they want as the author shows what one will do and how far they will go. Tyler has had a hard life as his story unfolds your heart goes out to so many of the family members, so many feel guilty of the part they played in it. The story is mostly around the murders, Andrew Kane and one man who wants to take him down. Andrew is a man who lives his life with truth, justice and wants what is best for his city. He has giving his heart and soul to be the best major he can be. All that changed with one murder and his brother’s arrest. How far will a family go to help a brother they aren’t sure is innocent? Between these pages you will find the answers that sometimes even when you are on the good side you make tough decisions that could bring you to your knees.

I have never listened to anything by this narrator and was very impressed. He had no problem at all pulling me in from the first few minutes. His character voices are outstanding, he gives true emotions keeping the listener spellbound and painting a picture that stays with you for a long time. His male and female character voices are great you always know who is talking and what they are feeling. You can hear the anger, excitement shock and disbelief in his voice. He made me feel like I was part of the story and I had no trouble picturing each scene as it unfolds. There are no background noises, no volume changes, it is a very clear audio that takes you away making you want to cover your eyes. This is one narrator that had me in the palm of his hand from the first I started listening. It is truly an audio that you don’t want to miss. I am really looking forward to listening to more of his work.

I was truly held spellbound as the author took me on a ride that scared the heck out of me. I really liked the characters and what they stand for as well as how they dealt with the issues. You could tell the author spent a lot of time thinking this plot out covering every area keeping you guessing to the outcome. Just when you think it may work out he throws another twist in the works as he spins a story that leaves you breathless and feeling for so many. Here you will find thrills, suspense and chills like you have never seen. The author puts the characters through hell as he gives them the ultimate test of family or career. Which will be more important? Will they lose those values they hold so dear or will they give into demands to keep their brother save and free from a life in prison. I loved this book so much I have picked it as one of my favorite reads of this year and bought a few more along with the audios. I can’t wait to start them. You really should give this story a try you won’t be disappointed.


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Summary
Never trust a blackmailer.
Vermont’s promising young governor, Andrew Kane, is at another public meet-and-greet when a stranger from the crowd slips him a cell phone and whispers, “Keep this with you...keep it secret...you’re going to need it after the arrest.”
Hours later, Andrew’s brother, Tyler, is taken into custody - framed for the brutal murder of a young woman - and Andrew discovers there is only one way to free him: answer the mysterious phone and agree to a blackmailer’s demands. All the governor has to do to make it all go away is compromise everything he stands for and grant a full pardon to a convicted felon. With no better option, he complies. Which is his first mistake...because the stranger isn’t through with him. He has another little condition. Then another. And another. And Andrew has no choice but to play along until he can find a way out of this personal and political nightmare. But he isn’t prepared for what he will face, or how far he will have to go to save his brother and keep his family together.

Backwater Cove (Kurt Hunter Mysteries)

Backwater Cove
Kurt Hunter Mysteries, Book 3
By: Steven Becker
Narrated by: Paul J McSorley
Series: Kurt Hunter Mystery, Book 3
Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
Unabridged Audiobook


The author gives another wonderful twist that keeps you on the edge from one surprise to another. If you have read any of this series you know where Kurt Hunter is bodies soon turn up. Here we are bought into sport and what people are willing to do to get the best players but something goes wrong when a woman turns up dead and another is found bloody. The mystery comes to life when the bloody woman does everything she can to make your eyebrows go up. She doesn’t act like a true victim and you are left wondering what her game is. The hunt is on for the body that has come up missing along with wild parties on boats and wild woman who will do anything to make these players happy. Are they there willing or is there more to the story.

Mr. Becker does a great job pulling you in taking you a way in a wonderful adventure that the author gives. He has a pleasant normal voice as well as character voices as his character, he gives wonderful emotion that pulls you in making you feel like you are part of the story. His character voices both male and female are great. I always knew who is talking and what they are feeling. He really bought this story life for me, giving the danger just enough power to make my heart beat faster pulling in with the excitement, danger and the unknown as well as the chase. He gives enough pauses to let it sink in and really feel what the characters are feeling. There were no background noises, no volume changes and if any breaks were taken I could not tell. The audio is very clean and clear giving you hours of enjoyment that holds your attention why keeping you guessing and on the edge. I am really looking forward to listening to more of his work.

The author gives you a highly entertaining listen that really pulls you in with excitement and danger along with a few thrills. He keeps you on the edge keeping you guessing to the outcome. I really liked how the author lays it out with the mystery pulling the listener in giving a deal tailed exciting story. I love how it all comes together. He gives you wonderful characters, a thrilling story that is believable. I have truly enjoyed everyone of this series I have listened to and can’t wait to listen to more.


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Summary
Would you commit murder to sign a top high school recruit? When National Parks Service special agent Kurt Hunter finds a woman washed up on his remote island in Biscayne National Park the case leads him to the world of high rolling boosters and the young players who will do anything to make their mark. With millions on the line in the world of college football, recruiting the top players is crucial.
Money and women are often used to lure the top high school prospects to schools. With big penalties for getting caught, boosters will do anything - even kill - to cover their tracks and keep their alma maters on top. Get the third book in the Kurt Hunter Backwater series from best-selling author Steven Becker.