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A Haunting in the Arctic
- By: C.J. Cooke
- Narrated by: Lucy Goldie
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 81
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4 out of 5 stars 78
1901. On board the Ormen, a whaling ship battling through the unforgiving North Sea, Nicky Duthie awakes. Attacked and dragged there against her will, it’s just her and the crew – and they’re all owed something only she can give them. 1973. Decades later, when the ship is found still drifting across the ocean, it’s deserted. Just one body is left on board, his face and feet mutilated, his cabin locked from the inside. Everyone else has vanished.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Problem with recording
- By CheeryDog on 28-10-23
- A Haunting in the Arctic
- By: C.J. Cooke
- Narrated by: Lucy Goldie
Very entertaining
Reviewed: 07-09-24
Without leaving spoilers, this book keeps readers on their proverbial toes throughout. Whilst the story from 1901 is a pretty unpleasant one, none the less it is balanced by the story set in the current day. Why do the three strangers suddenly turn up? What is it they are not telling Dom? Who is the woman on the beach? Read and be thoroughly entertained.
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The River Man
- By: R. B. Croft
- Narrated by: Dominic West
- Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,929
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,865
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,865
Clem knows every inch of Watersmeet like the back of his hand. After all, he’s controlled crime here for most of his career. But after a shock murder, he meets jaundiced yellow eyes shining out of the darkness beyond the houses on the village’s eerie southern slopes, and everything he thought he knew about the place is thrown into question. Clem’s grown up with local legends, just like everyone else. But could the River Man be real, and might this creature be behind the recent mysterious killings?
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5 out of 5 stars
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A surprising winner
- By Karen on 26-04-24
- The River Man
- By: R. B. Croft
- Narrated by: Dominic West
Great story
Reviewed: 29-08-24
I can recommend this book as one I thoroughly enjoyed. brilliantly read by Dominic West, good story and good characters. Maybe the representation of the police was somewhat stereotypical, but I liked Clem Vallens (spelling?) and therefore cared what happened to him. Whilst the supernatural element may have been a little far-fetched, that is to be expected in a story including horror/paranormal, but it was included in a story that felt very real.
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Virals
- By: Kathy Reichs
- Narrated by: Cristin Milioti
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 126
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 105
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 106
Fourteen-year-old Tory Brennan is as fascinated by bones and dead bodies as her famous aunt, acclaimed forensic anthropologist, Tempe Brennan. However living on a secluded island off Charleston in South Carolina there is not much opportunity to put her knowledge to the test. Until her and her ragbag group of technophile friends stumble across a shallow grave containing the remains of a girl who has been missing for over thirty years.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved this.
- By Donna on 04-09-16
- Virals
- By: Kathy Reichs
- Narrated by: Cristin Milioti
Grew on me!
Reviewed: 25-06-24
As a long time fan of Kathy Reichs I was at first confused that this story seemed to be teen fiction, and did not include Tempe Brennan. At first I really disliked the characters, and even the way it was being performed but I persisted and soon became engaged with the plot . By the end, even though I had guessed some of the twists I found myself really liking the book. I suspect Kathy Reichs will be writing more books with Virals as the central characters.
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The Black Feathers
- By: Rebecca Netley
- Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 212
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 195
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 195
When Annie marries widower Edward Stonehouse and arrives at Guardbridge, his estate on the Yorkshire moors, she thinks she has finally put darkness behind her. She is mistaken. Edward's sister, Iris, still lives in the family home. A taxidermist and medium, she urges Annie to watch out for black feathers - claiming that they mark the spot where a spirt has visited. At first, Annie dismisses her warnings. But, before long, she begins to feel haunted.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another fabulous ghostly tale!
- By Claire on 23-10-23
- The Black Feathers
- By: Rebecca Netley
- Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt
Classic gothic novel
Reviewed: 11-06-24
If you like the genre you will love this book. The performance is great and whilstIbwas not surprised by the ending, it was still very satisfying. I would recommend.
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The Ghost Woods
- By: C.J. Cooke
- Narrated by: Paula Masterton
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 230
In the midst of the woods stands a house called Lichen Hall. This place is shrouded in folklore—old stories of ghosts, of witches, of a child who is not quite a child. Now the woods are creeping closer, and something has been unleashed. Pearl Gorham arrives in 1965, one of a string of young women sent to Lichen Hall to give birth. And she soon suspects the proprietors are hiding something. Then she meets the mysterious mother and young boy who live in the grounds—and together they begin to unpick the secrets of this place.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant
- By BB on 13-03-23
- The Ghost Woods
- By: C.J. Cooke
- Narrated by: Paula Masterton
Great and Unusual story
Reviewed: 03-06-24
My overall review in short would be that this is a great story, unusual and dealing with some painful subjects in a way that brings home the emotional trauma that must have affected unmarried pregnant woman in the 1950s and 1960s. The only reason I have not given it full marks across the board is that it did seem repetitive at some times and that made it feel overlong. We could have done with a few less chapters and the book would still have been great. I did like the characterisations but had guessed the big reveal well before the end which probably explains why I would have been just as happy with a shorter novel. All in all, a good book and one I would recommend.
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The Bone Hacker
- By: Kathy Reichs
- Narrated by: Linda Emond
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4 out of 5 stars 45
Called in to examine what is left of a body struck by lightning, Tempe traces an unusual tattoo to its source and is soon embroiled in a much larger case. Young men – tourists – have been disappearing on the islands of Turks and Caicos for years. Seven years ago, the first victim was found with both hands cut off; the other visitors vanished without a trace. But recently, tantalizing leads have emerged and only Tempe can unravel them.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not her best
- By JM on 06-08-23
- The Bone Hacker
- By: Kathy Reichs
- Narrated by: Linda Emond
Great story and great performance
Reviewed: 18-05-24
I have always been a fan of Kathy Reichs novel but had in the past read the books. This was my first time with an Audible book and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. I listened to the whole book whilst driving to and from a work meeting. It was gripping. The explanation of the plot may have dragged a bit but I would still give this book a 100% recommendation
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The Man in the Picture
- By: Susan Hill
- Narrated by: Paul Andsell, Jessica Rushton
- Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
A mysterious depiction of masked revellers at the Venice carnival hangs in the college rooms of Oliver's old professor in Cambridge. On this cold winter's night, its eerie secret is revealed by the ageing don. The dark art of the Venetian scene, instead of imitating life, has the power to entrap it. To stare into the painting is to play dangerously with the unseen demons it hides, and become the victim of its macabre beauty....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Intriguing
- By Amazon Customer on 18-12-16
- The Man in the Picture
- By: Susan Hill
- Narrated by: Paul Andsell, Jessica Rushton
Alternative title, Woman in White?
Reviewed: 03-04-24
SPOILERS
Whilst I did enjoy this book, and there were obvious points of difference in that this involved a painting, nonetheless the vengeful spurned lover and the series of events (I don't want to spoil it too much for others), paid more than lip service to Susan Hill's other more famous story. I found it a little predictable as a result. Also the recording must have been edited in a hurry as for the first time with an Audible book, there were repeated sections on at least two occasions that should have been edited out . Good but no cigar!
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Geneva
- By: Richard Armitage
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage, Nicola Walker, Jane Perry
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,400
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,044
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,031
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sarah Collier has taken a step back from work to spend more time with her family. Movie nights with her husband Daniel and their daughter Maddie are a welcome respite from the scrutiny of the world’s press. As much as it hurts, it’s good to be able to see her father more too. He’s suffering from Alzheimer’s and needs special care. Sarah has started to show tell-tale signs of the disease too. She’s been experiencing blackouts and memory loss. It’s early days but she must face the possibility that she won’t be there to see her daughter grow up.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Stunning Debut Novel
- By Sarah on 21-10-22
- Geneva
- By: Richard Armitage
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage, Nicola Walker, Jane Perry
Tried but failed
Reviewed: 10-01-24
I very rarely give up on a book or story but this has defeated me. Despite involving such good actors I found my attention drifting from the outset. Sorry but this was just boring!
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Dead of Winter
- By: Darcy Coates
- Narrated by: Emily Ellet
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4 out of 5 stars 27
Despite the uncomfortably claustrophobic quarters and rapidly dropping temperature, Christa believes they'll be safe as they wait out the storm. She couldn't be more wrong. Deep in the night, their tour guide goes missing...only to be discovered the following morning, his severed head impaled on a tree outside the cabin. Terrified, and completely isolated by the storm, Christa finds herself trapped with eight total strangers. One of them kills for sport...and they're far from finished.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not her best
- By Elacsap on 11-12-23
- Dead of Winter
- By: Darcy Coates
- Narrated by: Emily Ellet
Not her best
Reviewed: 11-12-23
I am a great fan of Darcy Coates which is why I opted to read this book. I am really disappointed. It is far too long and repetitive and completely predictable, drawing on a plot which has been used many times before in other novels. Perhaps some may not guess the end (no spoilers) but even if you don't, you will still wish she had sent it to someone to edit. If you like Darcy Coates, don't bother with this one.
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The Toll House
- By: Carly Reagon
- Narrated by: Antonia Whillans, John Sackville
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 142
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Story4 out of 5 stars 121
A house with history. That's how the estate agent described the old toll house on the edge of the town. For Kelda, it's the perfect rural home for her young son Dylan after a difficult few years. But when Kelda finds a death mask concealed behind one of the walls, everything changes. Inexplicable things happen in the house, Kelda cannot shake the feeling of being watched and Dylan is plagued by nightmares, convinced he can see figures in his room. As Dylan's behaviour becomes increasingly challenging, Kelda seeks answers in the house's mysterious past. But she's running out of time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant story, can’t wait for more!
- By Tracey Watson on 08-12-22
- The Toll House
- By: Carly Reagon
- Narrated by: Antonia Whillans, John Sackville
Enjoyable
Reviewed: 09-11-23
I did not give a 5 as I did find the main characters somewhat irritating and even unlikeable, which is a problem for me when immersing myself in a story. However, there were some good moments and some good plot twists. I am not sure I would recommend it heartily, but it's definitely worth a listen
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