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Constituent Service
- A Third District Story
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Amber Benson
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,114
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,997
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,997
Ashley Perrin is fresh out of college and starting a job as a community liaison for the Third District–the city’s only sector with more alien residents than humans. Ashley’s barely found where the paper clips are kept when she’s beset with constituent complaints–from too much noise at the Annual Lupidian Celebration Parade to a trip-and-fall chicken to a very particular type of alien hornet that threatens the very city itself. And if that’s not terrifying enough, Ashley is next up at the office karaoke night.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Short and fun!
- By Andrew on 10-04-24
- Constituent Service
- A Third District Story
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Amber Benson
A sweet, fun, story
Reviewed: 12-12-24
Need a fun story to keep you company while you do stuff? Well here's a good one. I love the whimsical aliens. I love the humans. A fun scenario. It's well produced. So much fun.
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Framed
- Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
- By: John Grisham, Jim McCloskey
- Narrated by: Jim McCloskey, Michael Beck, John Grisham
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 388
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 364
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 364
In his first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man, #1 bestselling author John Grisham and Centurion Ministries Founder Jim McCloskey share ten harrowing true stories of wrongful convictions. Impeccably researched and grippingly told, Framed offers an inside look at the injustice faced by the victims of the United States criminal justice system.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Believable but unbelievable
- By kimberly on 10-20-24
- Framed
- Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
- By: John Grisham, Jim McCloskey
- Narrated by: Jim McCloskey, Michael Beck, John Grisham
Heartbreaking storries
Reviewed: 12-10-24
Well written. Well performed.
You might be familiar with a couple of these stories. But the depth of the research and background information will astonish you.
And all of them will break your heart.
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The Collapsing Empire
- The Interdependency, Book 1
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,698
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19,080
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19,024
Our universe is ruled by physics, and faster-than-light travel is not possible - until the discovery of The Flow, an extradimensional field we can access at certain points in space-time that transports us to other worlds, around other stars. Humanity flows away from Earth, into space, and in time forgets our home world and creates a new empire, the Interdependency, whose ethos requires that no one human outpost can survive without the others. It's a hedge against interstellar war - and a system of control for the rulers of the empire.
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4 out of 5 stars
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THE STUPIDITIES OF COURT
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 04-01-17
- The Collapsing Empire
- The Interdependency, Book 1
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Interesting universe. Fun characters.
Reviewed: 12-04-24
Scalzi has built an interesting world and set up a compelling problem. I'm happy to have spent time with these people. I'm curious to see where they all end up.
I think of Wil Wheaton as the voice of John Scalzi. His interpretation of the story is spot on. Wheaton never stumbles over some very complicated names. He's a damn fine performer.
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The Devil at His Elbow
- Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty
- By: Valerie Bauerlein
- Narrated by: Maggi-Meg Reed, Valerie Bauerlein
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 526
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 508
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Story5 out of 5 stars 508
Power, privilege, and blood—this is the definitive and thrilling true story of Alex Murdaugh’s violent downfall, from a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter who has become an authority on the case. Through masterful research and cinematic writing, The Devil at His Elbow is a transporting journey through Alex’s life, the night of the murders, and the investigation that culminated in a trial that held tens of millions spellbound. With her stunning insights and fearless instinct for the truth, Bauerlein uncovers layers of the Murdaugh murder case that have not been told.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Most Comprehensive Account Yet
- By Nancy & Greg on 08-29-24
- The Devil at His Elbow
- Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty
- By: Valerie Bauerlein
- Narrated by: Maggi-Meg Reed, Valerie Bauerlein
Listen at 1.2 speed. Fascinating tale.
Reviewed: 10-02-24
We all know about this murder. What the author captures is the history and culture of corruption that goes back at least 3 generations. The victims are the heroes of this story.
The weak point is a rather draggy performance. I almost returned the book until I remembered I could speed it up.
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Killers of the Flower Moon
- The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
- By: David Grann
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Ann Marie Lee, Danny Campbell
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22,625
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19,826
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19,781
In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An outstanding story, highly recommended
- By S. Blakely on 06-22-17
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI
- By: David Grann
- Narrated by: Will Patton, Ann Marie Lee, Danny Campbell
Fascinating history! Tragic Story
Reviewed: 07-09-23
Like many Americans, I was ignorant of this part of our history. The story is told like a complex mystery, except it's all true.
I needed to speed up the narration in some spots. The pacing of the reader was slow for my taste. But I was still engrossed in the story.
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POP | TECH | JAM
- By: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2
The independent audio magazine devoted to mashing up pop culture, technology and more. J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado are your hosts. It's an Internet Radio revolution!
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5 out of 5 stars
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They're Back!
- By Lisa on 07-02-23
They're Back!
Reviewed: 07-02-23
The OG Pop Tech Jam is back and I am delighted! JD and Pedro (El Kaiser!) have been informed observers of the pop-culture and technology worlds for decades. They actually know things! And the chemistry between them is completely engaging. Remember "Buzz Out Loud"? Yeah it's like that! Give it a listen!
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Slow Time Between the Stars
- The Far Reaches Collection
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Kay Eluvian
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 559
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 478
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 478
Equipped with the entirety of human knowledge, a sentient ship is launched on a last-ditch journey to find a new home for civilization. Trillions of miles. Tens of thousands of years. In the space between, the AI has plenty of time to think about life, the vastness of the universe, everything it was meant to do, and—with a perspective created but not limited by humans—what it should do.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lovely story! Lovely performance
- By Lisa on 06-28-23
- Slow Time Between the Stars
- The Far Reaches Collection
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Kay Eluvian
Lovely story! Lovely performance
Reviewed: 06-28-23
The story is subtle. The performance is as close to perfect as any I have heard. I will give nothing away. Let this one wash over you like a dream.
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The Orville
- Sympathy for the Devil
- By: Seth MacFarlane
- Narrated by: Bruce Boxleitner
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 570
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 511
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 512
An original novella set in season three of The Orville—straight from the pen of Seth MacFarlane, creator of the beloved sci-fi TV show! When Captain Ed Mercer and the crew of the U.S.S. Orville come face-to-face with one of humanity's most vile ideologies, they must solve the moral conundrum of who to hold accountable for evil deeds real… and imagined. Occurring just after episode 308, this is the Orville like you've never seen it before.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Nazi story not worthy of spending 3.5 hours on
- By A.I.I.H.Reiss on 07-27-22
- The Orville
- Sympathy for the Devil
- By: Seth MacFarlane
- Narrated by: Bruce Boxleitner
Well, that was fun!
Reviewed: 10-08-22
Hang in there...it's a bit of a long set up, but the payoff is SOOO worth it. Boxleitner delivers a fabulous performance through some tricky pronunciations. I loved this!
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Speaking of God: We Don't Know Sh*t
- A Former Minister Reflects on God and Religion
- By: David Ramsey
- Narrated by: Brian Telestai
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 46
This personal story about a spiritual journey away from Christianity is an honest examination of what we can know about God. Popular religious beliefs and practices are challenged, with potential new information for those who may be questioning their faith. After formal academic study of religion, Baptist minister David Ramsey became agnostic and left the ministry altogether. In this book, he shares how his search for truth led to personal doubts about the foundation of Christianity, the resurrection of Jesus, and eventually the very existence of God.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is a raw story.
- By Lisa on 07-29-22
- Speaking of God: We Don't Know Sh*t
- A Former Minister Reflects on God and Religion
- By: David Ramsey
- Narrated by: Brian Telestai
This is a raw story.
Reviewed: 07-29-22
The author obviously struggled with his deconversion from Christianity. The emotions are honest, true and very raw. I've heard the author speak recently, and his feelings have mellowed over time. But this is as honest a memoir of the loss of faith as you will ever hear.
The production and performance are first rate. It's well worth a credit, and your time.
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My Evil Mother
- A Short Story
- By: Margaret Atwood
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
- Length: 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,398
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,644
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,636
Life is hard enough for a teenage girl in 1950s suburbia without having a mother who may—or may not—be a witch. A single mother at that. Sure, she fits in with her starched dresses, string of pearls, and floral aprons. Then there are the hushed and mystical consultations with neighborhood women in distress. The unsavory, mysterious plants in the flower beds. The divined warning to steer clear of a boyfriend whose fate is certainly doomed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great easy read
- By Fundamental I. on 04-02-22
- My Evil Mother
- A Short Story
- By: Margaret Atwood
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
So. Much. Fun!
Reviewed: 07-12-22
A mother's love. A desire to protect a daughter. A clever approach. And a lovely performance. Do yourself a favor and listen to this little gem of a tale.
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