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The Last of the Moon Girls
- By: Barbara Davis
- Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,804
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,267
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,253
Lizzy Moon never wanted Moon Girl Farm. Eight years ago, she left the land that nine generations of gifted healers had tended, determined to distance herself from the whispers about her family’s strange legacy. But when her beloved grandmother Althea dies, Lizzy must return and face the tragedy still hanging over the farm’s withered lavender fields: the unsolved murders of two young girls, and the cruel accusations that followed Althea to her grave.
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5 out of 5 stars
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outstanding book
- By Alyssa Amori on 08-03-20
- The Last of the Moon Girls
- By: Barbara Davis
- Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen
Beautiful story
Reviewed: 11-20-24
This story is so amazing. It’s several genres all wrapped up in one but the overall takeaway is the beauty of it! This is now on my list of top 5 favorites books of all time. Thank you Barbara Davis for such a mesmerizing movie in my head as I listened to this book. I absolutely recommend this book and would rate it 10 stars if I could!!
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The Redemption of Morgan Bright
- By: Chris Panatier
- Narrated by: Erin Ruth Walker
- Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 16
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4 out of 5 stars 15
What would guilt make you do? Hadleigh Keene died on the road leading away from Hollyhock Asylum. The reasons are unknown. Her sister Morgan blames herself. A year later with the case still unsolved, Morgan creates a false identity, that of a troubled housewife named Charlotte Turner, and goes inside. Morgan quickly discovers that Hollyhock is… not right. She is shaken by the hospital’s peculiar routines and is soon beset by strange episodes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Disturbing and poignant
- By JLM on 06-19-24
- The Redemption of Morgan Bright
- By: Chris Panatier
- Narrated by: Erin Ruth Walker
Stirred my anger
Reviewed: 11-12-24
The authors after-word ruined this whole book for me. They turned what was a very interesting and intriguing strange ghost story into a political statement. I do not appreciate the waste of my time and my credit just to listen to those final words.
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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 485
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 451
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 451
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
The Truth
Reviewed: 10-28-24
This is an amazing compilation of true stories showing how flawed our legal system is and can be at times. My heart breaks for each of these people and cannot say THANK YOU enough to the authors for sharing these stories with us. I would truly look forward to another book just like this so we as the general public can better understand how often this occurs. I personally learned to “never judge a book by its cover”. (no pun intended) This has been not only a page turner but a huge eye-opener as well.
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Chasing the Squirrel
- The Pursuit of Notorious Drug Smuggler Wally Thrasher
- By: Ron Peterson Jr.
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 55
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Story5 out of 5 stars 55
Nicknamed "The Squirrel" for his elusiveness, Thrasher was a daredevil pilot who made millions flying marijuana and cocaine from South America into the US in the '70s and '80s. With his beautiful Portuguese-born wife, Olga, he lived in a mountain estate near Virginia's New River Valley. He owned oceanfront homes and yachts in Florida, spent weekends in the Caribbean, and laundered money in Las Vegas, where he partied with Frank Sinatra's entourage.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding!
- By Melissa on 08-24-24
- Chasing the Squirrel
- The Pursuit of Notorious Drug Smuggler Wally Thrasher
- By: Ron Peterson Jr.
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
Outstanding!
Reviewed: 08-24-24
As a Roanoker, this book gave me chill bumps knowing this all happened HERE and in areas so close to me! I was only in my 20’s and didn’t have a television, so I rarely watched the news! I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THIS BOOK! At the end, I smiled and said “Fantastic!” and saw the Squirrel as more of a hero! This is a must read with all the twists and turns and wonderment!!! Thank you Mr Peterson, once again!!!
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Hillbilly Elegy
- A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
- By: J. D. Vance
- Narrated by: J. D. Vance
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 60,896
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 54,414
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 54,316
Hillbilly Elegy is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis - that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over 40 years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck.
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5 out of 5 stars
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In Mamaw's Contradictions Lay Great Wisdom
- By Cynthia on 11-20-16
- Hillbilly Elegy
- A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
- By: J. D. Vance
- Narrated by: J. D. Vance
Deep truth
Reviewed: 07-18-24
Mr Vance stated the exact truth concerning feelings of most everyone I know who grew up in the Southern region. There were many similarities in his story and mine and he managed to touch on everything! This is absolutely a book that EVERYONE should read and learn to appreciate ALL walks of life, even the ones you don’t want to hear about. Thank you for this book!!!
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Mind Games
- A Novel
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,279
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,130
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,130
As they do each June, the Foxes have driven the winding roads of Appalachia to drop off their children for a two-week stay at their grandmother’s. Here, twelve-year-old Thea can run free and breathe in the smell of pine. But as her parents head back to suburban Virginia, they have no idea they’re about to cross paths with a ticking time bomb. Back in Kentucky, Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken from the same nightmare. And though the two have never discussed the special kind of sight they share, they know as soon as their tearful eyes meet that something terrible has happened.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding!!
- By Melissa on 06-13-24
- Mind Games
- A Novel
- By: Nora Roberts
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
Outstanding!!
Reviewed: 06-13-24
This has to be one of the BEST book by Nora Roberts I’ve ever read! This story is full of twists and turns and it captures you immediately. I’ve literally tuned out my normal life for the last 2 days just to listen!!! The story is so dang creative and there are parts that will make you laugh out loud! January Lavoy is such an amazing narrator and adds soooo much to this book! Thank you for your voice, ma’am! This is a book I will definitely spread the word about. Thank you Nora Roberts for playing mind games with me in this book!!!
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A Dog Named Mattis
- 12 Lessons for Living Courageously, Serving Selflessly, and Building Bridges from a Heroic K9 Officer
- By: Mark Tappan
- Narrated by: Mark Tappan
- Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story5 out of 5 stars 27
Sergeant Mark Tappan shares a unique bond with his K9 partner Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9s of all time. Mark knew from the first time they interacted that Mattis was something special. As a man of deep faith, Mark also knew that God's most profound teaching often comes through the most unexpected sources, and he soon realized that Mattis was going to teach him about loyalty, selfless service, and so much more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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love of life and partnership
- By Lauren on 10-04-24
- A Dog Named Mattis
- 12 Lessons for Living Courageously, Serving Selflessly, and Building Bridges from a Heroic K9 Officer
- By: Mark Tappan
- Narrated by: Mark Tappan
The most Godly love story ever!
Reviewed: 06-06-24
I have followed Mark and Mattis for several years on social media and this book put it all together for me! I knew they were an amazing dog and handler, but had no idea to what degree. This book made me laugh, it made me cry, it makes me happy and it also makes me sad that one day, Mattis will be gone. He is a LEGEND! Mark Tappan has made this K9 one who we all know and LOVE! I cannot thank him enough for writing this book and sharing their incredible story with the world. I cherish all of my Mattis books, shirts, pics and a lifetime of stories! Thank you Mark, from the bottom of my heart, for allowing me to see inside of yours and Mattis’ for a few hours. We needed this more than you know! Such a good boi!!!
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Darling Girls
- A Novel
- By: Sally Hepworth
- Narrated by: Jessica Clarke
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,232
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,174
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,175
For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah, and Alicia have been told how lucky they are. As young girls they were rescued from family tragedies and raised by a loving foster mother, Miss Fairchild, on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance at a happy family life. But their childhood wasn’t the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. Miss Fairchild had rules. Miss Fairchild could be unpredictable. And Miss Fairchild was never, ever to be crossed. In a moment of desperation, the three broke away from Miss Fairchild and thought they were free.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great characters
- By Kindle Customer on 04-29-24
- Darling Girls
- A Novel
- By: Sally Hepworth
- Narrated by: Jessica Clarke
Wow!!
Reviewed: 05-02-24
Absolutely unexpected ending! Great story, but the ending makes this book OUTSTANDING!!! Great job to the author!!!
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Four Minutes
- By: Jeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,605
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,486
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,486
Special Operations Chief Tyler Brooks might not know quantum mechanics, or have an eidetic memory, but he is the very best in the world at one thing: leading covert ops. When an unpredictable enemy causes the catastrophic loss of his entire SEAL team, Brooks is recruited by Pat Moody to lead a new elite squad, Task Force Omega. Moody’s promise—access to mind-bending tech that grants a glimpse of the future.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I Hate Cliffhangers
- By Nicole on 04-05-24
- Four Minutes
- By: Jeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Fantastic!
Reviewed: 04-28-24
This story is very adventurous and definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat! I sure hope there is a sequel coming!!! Worth the listen!!!
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Kill for Me, Kill for You
- A Novel
- By: Steve Cavanagh
- Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,020
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 987
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 987
One dark evening on New York City’s Upper West Side, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realize they have much in common, including an intense desire for revenge against the men who destroyed their families. As they talk into the night, they come up with the perfect plan: if you kill for me, I’ll kill for you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Standout thriller/mystery of the year
- By Terra Allen on 06-26-24
- Kill for Me, Kill for You
- A Novel
- By: Steve Cavanagh
- Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon
Superb!
Reviewed: 04-14-24
This book is FANTASTIC! I was literally on the edge of my seat thru the entire book! Each chapter leaves you gasping and excited for the next! Major kudos on this story!!! Whew! Start to finish, it’s a mind blower!
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