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Stormy Weather
- By: Carl Hiaasen
- Narrated by: George Wilson
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,893
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,191
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,198
Stormy Weather centers on the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The devastation of the storm has attracted crowds of voyeurs and impostors to Florida. Drawn by the chance to prey on Andrew's victims, misfits like the murderous ex-con Snapper and the dangerously seductive Edie find easy targets for their insurance scams. They're not prepared, though, when they meet their opposition, led by a hoary ex-governor who smokes toads.
Both hilariously funny and deadly accurate, Carl Hiaasen's novel will take you into a Florida that is far from the frilly palms and pink flamingos of its post cards.
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5 out of 5 stars
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But a sunny review...
- By Laurie on 07-26-08
- Stormy Weather
- By: Carl Hiaasen
- Narrated by: George Wilson
Hits the funny bone, repeatitly!
Reviewed: 03-22-13
Would you listen to Stormy Weather again? Why?
Yes, complex wierd funny plot, great charicters, go skink!
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
More twists and turns than a mountain highway.
What does George Wilson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Ouch, stop it, my stomache hurts! Great narration, felt like I was there.
If you could take any character from Stormy Weather out to dinner, who would it be and why?
Has to be Clinton Tyree aka Skink, he is impossible and querky, whats not to like!
Any additional comments?
I think this is Carl Hiaasen best most complex yet, well worth the listen, if only for the laughs!
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Against All Enemies
- By: Tom Clancy, Peter Telep
- Narrated by: Steven Weber
- Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,273
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,405
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,410
For years, ex–Navy SEAL Maxwell Moore has worked across the Middle East and behind the scenes for the Special Activities Division of the CIA, making connections, extracting valuable intelligence, and facing off against America’s enemies at every turn. And then...news of a potentially devastating coalition: What if two of the greatest threats to the security of the United States were to form an unholy alliance?
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1 out of 5 stars
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It's Not Tom Clancy!
- By AudibleClient834 on 06-20-11
- Against All Enemies
- By: Tom Clancy, Peter Telep
- Narrated by: Steven Weber
Tom Clancy just gets better, its that simple.
Reviewed: 03-22-13
Would you consider the audio edition of Against All Enemies to be better than the print version?
Read and listened, the audio version brings its fast paced action to life.
Who was your favorite character and why?
All good, but Max Moore make one hell of an action figure.
Have you listened to any of Steven Weber’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No I haven't, but based on this one I will be looking for more of this narrator.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Long, wordy and impossible to put down, sleep is not an option!
Any additional comments?
Bring on the bad guys, John Clarke has an equal!
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Guns
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,648
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,461
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,444
In a pulls-no-punches essay intended to provoke rational discussion, Stephen King sets down his thoughts about gun violence in America. Anger and grief in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School are palpable in this urgent piece of writing, but no less remarkable are King's keen thoughtfulness and composure as he explores the contours of the gun-control issue and constructs his argument for what can and should be done.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Don't be duped into BUYING this abuse
- By betty on 02-16-13
- Guns
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
King nails the truth about American gun obsession!
Reviewed: 03-22-13
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absoloutly, as an Australian I value our gun ownership laws, King has a balanced view.
What did you like best about this story?
The intelligent thoughtful commentry.
Which character – as performed by Christian Rummel – was your favorite?
Its really more factual commentry.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I found it to intense for one session.
Any additional comments?
This is a well balanced and researched opinion.
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Debt of Honor
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy
- Narrated by: John MacDonald
- Length: 36 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,299
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6,604
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,579
Clancy plunges hero Jack Ryan into nonstop high adventure, as two seemingly unrelated occurrences being a chain of events that will stun the world.
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1 out of 5 stars
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WORSE READING/PERFORMANCE EVER!
- By Amazon Customer on 01-20-15
- Debt of Honor
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy
- Narrated by: John MacDonald
Narrator sucks, that simple.
Reviewed: 03-22-13
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Would love to recommend, story is great, ruined by text to speach narrator.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Debt of Honor?
Frustration with the incredibly poor quality.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of John MacDonald?
I love Lou Diamond Phillips, great actor and top narrator in latter Jack Ryan novels!
Did Debt of Honor inspire you to do anything?
Yep, turned it off.
Any additional comments?
Audible, you really need to weed monsters like this one out!
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The Willpower Instinct
- How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
- By: Kelly McGonigal Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,166
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,840
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,735
Based on Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal's wildly popular course The Science of Willpower, The Willpower Instinct is the first book to explain the new science of self-control and how it can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. Informed by the latest research and combining cutting-edge insights from psychology, economics, neuroscience, and medicine, The Willpower Instinct explains exactly what willpower is, how it works, and why it matters.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Research based guide to improve willpower
- By Neuron on 05-27-13
- The Willpower Instinct
- How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It
- By: Kelly McGonigal Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
Intelligent, witty, evidence based, DO NOT MISS!
Reviewed: 03-22-13
Where does The Willpower Instinct rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This tittle is easily the top listen if you want to change your life for the better.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Willpower Instinct?
Funny, humourious and intelligent, to many revelations to mention.
What about Walter Dixon’s performance did you like?
I loved this narrator, so entertaining and easy to understand. Will listen to again and again.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Impossible to nail down one, it really makes sence why we are like we are.
Any additional comments?
Do yourself a faviour and download this one - its a real page turner!
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The Black Box
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Michael McConnohie
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 293
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 262
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 263
May 1992, and after four LAPD officers were acquitted after the savage beating of Rodney King, Los Angeles is ablaze. As looting and burning take over the city, law and order are swept away in a tidal wave of violence. But under threat of their lives, homicide detectives like Harry Bosch are still stubbornly trying to do their job. With no effective police presence on the streets, murder just got a whole lot easier - and investigating them got a whole lot harder.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another Great Read from Connelly
- By Bruno on 11-27-12
- The Black Box
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Michael McConnohie
Bosch is back!
Reviewed: 12-07-12
Would you listen to The Black Box again? Why?
complex plot, realistic policing, fast interesting plot. Great characters.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Harry off course, this guy just will not stop, ever.
What does Michael McConnohie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He simply sounds the way I imagine Harry to speak.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Yeah, but that would give away the plot. Needless to say Bosch gets himself into very sticky situations.
Any additional comments?
If you are a Bosch fan, download this one, you will love it...
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The Stand
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 47 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 477
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 439
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 437
"First came the days of the plague. Then came the dreams. Dark dreams that warned of the coming of the dark man. The apostate of death, his worn-down boot heels tramping the night roads. The warlord of the charnel house and Prince of Evil. His time is at hand. His empire grows in the west and the Apocalypse looms." For hundreds of thousands of fans who read The Stand in its original version and wanted more, this new edition is Stephen King's gift.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good story, but not as epic as expected
- By Todd on 04-09-13
- The Stand
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Kings best
Reviewed: 10-15-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, the story is very interesting and an absoloute page turner.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Stand?
Lots, it a long story with many memeorible moments.
Have you listened to any of Grover Gardner’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I guess there were several, many sad moments were well balanced against the action.
Any additional comments?
no
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The Black Ice: Harry Bosch Series, Book 2
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,829
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,566
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,547
Working on the case, LAPD detective Harry Bosch is reminded of the primal police rule he learned long ago: Don't look for the facts, but the glue that holds them together. Soon Harry's making some very dangerous connections, starting with a dead cop and leading to a bloody string of murders that wind from Hollywood Boulevard to the back alleys south of the border.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good Listen
- By Daniel McAfee on 08-09-08
- The Black Ice: Harry Bosch Series, Book 2
- By: Michael Connelly
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
Bosch is on the case, harder than ever!
Reviewed: 05-29-12
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, not the best Bosch, but still well worth the effort
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
Got a bit slow in places but once I got into it, I got the usual Bosch rush.
What about Dick Hill’s performance did you like?
Dick Hill is Bosch, listened to others try but dick Hill just nails Harry, bet he even looks like him!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I needed a break here and there, didn't grip me like some of the other Bosch novels, still worth the listen..
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Locked On
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Mark Greaney
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
- Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,490
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,309
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,263
Privately training with special forces, he’s honing his combat skills to continue his work within the Campus, hunting down and eliminating terrorists wherever he can--even as Jack Ryan Sr. campaigns to become President of the United States again. But what neither father nor son knows is that the political and personal have just become equally dangerous. A devout enemy of Jack Sr. launches a privately-funded vendetta to discredit him and connect him to a mysterious killing in his longtime ally John Clark’s past. All they have to do is catch him.
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2 out of 5 stars
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WHAT? WHEN? WHO? WHY? WHERE?
- By Jackie on 11-14-13
- Locked On
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Mark Greaney
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
Jack Ryan rides again. Lou Diamon Phillips=Great!
Reviewed: 05-29-12
Would you consider the audio edition of Locked On to be better than the print version?
Haven't read the print version, but I cannot belie it could be better than this!
What was one of the most memorable moments of Locked On?
Lou Diamond Phillips just nails these charactors, he makes me duck for cover every time!
What about Lou Diamond Phillips’s performance did you like?
He is so talanted, clear precise charactors, hard to believe all these people are read by just Lou. He even gets the foreign accents right, his reading makes Tom Clancy's novels come to life. Well done Mr Phillips, encore, oncore!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Ryan, Clark and Chevez are back, stap on your body armour and hold on tight!
Any additional comments?
I just hope Lou Diamond Phillips keeps reading these Ryan series, I got away from Clancy for years but listening to Lou read one, and I'm hooked all over again...
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Dead or Alive
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
- Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,379
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,502
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,482
It is The Campus. Secretly created under the administration of President Jack Ryan, its sole purpose is to eliminate terrorists and those who protect them. Officially, it has no connection to the American government - a necessity in a time when those in power consider themselves above such arcane ideals as loyalty, justice, and right or wrong.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb! More Clancy/LDP!
- By smb072 on 12-10-10
- Dead or Alive
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- By: Tom Clancy, Grant Blackwood
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
Wow, is Tom Clancy psychic?
Reviewed: 05-29-12
Would you listen to Dead or Alive again? Why?
Hell yeah, what a ride, just when you think the worlds safe, guess what?
What did you like best about this story?
John Clark, I know guys just like him. Clancy understands "hard men".
Which scene was your favorite?
Hard to pick, all the action scenes where very realistic, never overdone. Just great story telling.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh, no, cry, no. shake in my boots, hell yeah, I can still smell the centex!
Any additional comments?
If you feel like relaxing, don't listen to this one, its like a combination of a tornado meeting an earthquake, well done Mr Clancy, AGAIN!
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