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Rabbit Hole
- By: Mark Billingham
- Narrated by: Maxine Peake
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4 out of 5 stars 7
They were meant to be safe on Fleet Ward: psychiatric patients monitored, treated, cared for. But now one of their number is found murdered, and the accusations begin to fly. Was it one of his fellow patients? A member of staff? Or did someone come in from the outside? DC Alice Armitage is methodical, tireless, and she's quickly on the trail of the killer. The only problem is, Alice is a patient too.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best narration I’ve ever heard & brilliant story
- By MareG on 08-15-21
- Rabbit Hole
- By: Mark Billingham
- Narrated by: Maxine Peake
Best narration I’ve ever heard & brilliant story
Reviewed: 08-15-21
I absolutely loved this book. Such a compelling story with some really likeable characters. The narration was the best I’ve ever heard. I’m actually sad now it’s finished. Please say you’ll write of Alice again, I’m invested in this character. Out of the hundreds of books I have enjoyed, this is a standout favourite. Honestly, it’s brilliant!
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The Evidence
- By: K.L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Rachel Atkins, Yasmin Mwanza, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,932
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,797
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,792
Esme is a start-up success who runs her own successful media company and heads up a series of investigative podcasts. She also has a beautiful home, where she lives with her sister, Michelle, and her son, Zachary. Sure, there’s an ex-husband hanging around - Owen likes to pop round a bit too often - but everything is civilised and amicable. She has life all tied up. But Esme knows that any successful podcaster is only as good as her last story, so she sets out on a new series of interviews to get to the truth behind Simone Fischer’s high-profile murder of her husband.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Second best K.L. Slater ever!
- By Matthew Davis on 07-04-21
- The Evidence
- By: K.L. Slater
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett, Rachel Atkins, Yasmin Mwanza, David Holt
Great story
Reviewed: 03-06-21
I loved this book, Clare Corbett is an amazing narrator. The only small thing I didn’t like was the narrator of the character, Justine. I just didn’t like her accent.
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Strangers
- By: C.L. Taylor
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 8
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Story4 out of 5 stars 8
Ursula is unable to face up to the tragedy that consumes her, her world has shrunk to an almost unrecognisable state. Then Alice, who’s in the first flush of her relationship with Simon who seems perfectly normal—except that he flinches at the slightest touch. And Gareth, who lives a humdrum life as he struggles to cope with his mum’s increasing dementia. She can’t remember much about her days—not even when a postcard from his long-dead father comes through the door. None of these three strangers have ever met, but their worlds will soon collide.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love my Brit mysteries! One of the best ever!
- By Karenique on 09-30-23
- Strangers
- By: C.L. Taylor
- Narrated by: Clare Corbett
Clare Corbett brings story to life!
Reviewed: 01-18-21
I loved the story, kept me hooked! The narration was brilliant as usual. I didn’t want it to end. I’d love another book, Strangers part 2 ?
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What Lies Between Us
- By: John Marrs
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,576
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,078
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,064
Nina can never forgive Maggie for what she did. And she can never let her leave. They say every house has its secrets, and the house that Maggie and Nina have shared for so long is no different. Except that these secrets are not buried in the past. Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not For Me!
- By Jan M on 08-23-20
- What Lies Between Us
- By: John Marrs
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
Gripping story and fantastic narration !
Reviewed: 06-23-20
I absolutely loved this book! So well written, such a compelling story and the narrator was brilliant! I found myself thinking about the story throughout my day, which I rarely do. This book was utterly gripping and I am sad it’s finished !!
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Every Move You Make
- By: Deborah Bee
- Narrated by: Emma Gregory
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,023
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 912
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Story4 out of 5 stars 912
A young woman turns up at a police station. She has been kept prisoner in her own home. Abused and tortured, her every move watched, her every thought controlled. Now she's finally escaped. That's what she says. But when the police arrive at the address she's given them, her story doesn't seem to add up. Her husband is missing, but his phone and wallet are still in the house. She says she's the victim, but what if she's not? What if the stories she's telling aren't her stories at all....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Boy can this woman write!
- By Ole Hippie on 05-03-20
- Every Move You Make
- By: Deborah Bee
- Narrated by: Emma Gregory
Brilliant story, outstanding narration!
Reviewed: 06-03-20
I loved this book. Brilliant story and the narration was just fantastic. 10/10 highly recommended!
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The Woman in the Window
- A Novel
- By: A. J. Finn
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
- Length: 13 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 31,574
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28,481
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Story4 out of 5 stars 28,404
Anna Fox lives alone - a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking wine (maybe too much), watching old movies, recalling happier times...and spying on her neighbors. Then the Russells move into the house across the way: a father, mother, their teenaged son. The perfect family. But when Anna, gazing out her window one night, sees something she shouldn't, her world begins to crumble. And its shocking secrets are laid bare.
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2 out of 5 stars
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An excruciating listen.
- By Debra on 01-12-18
- The Woman in the Window
- A Novel
- By: A. J. Finn
- Narrated by: Ann Marie Lee
Kept me hooked
Reviewed: 01-24-18
Great story, kept me hooked. Clever, thoughtful writing. The narration was brilliant too. More please !
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Hitch-22
- A Memoir
- By: Christopher Hitchens
- Narrated by: Christopher Hitchens
- Length: 17 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,398
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,958
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,942
Over the course of his 60 years, Christopher Hitchens has been a citizen of both the United States and the United Kingdom. He has been both a socialist opposed to the war in Vietnam and a supporter of the U.S. war against Islamic extremism in Iraq. He has been both a foreign correspondent in some of the world's most dangerous places and a legendary bon vivant with an unquenchable thirst for alcohol and literature.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Truth, the whole truth and nothing but.
- By Laura on 08-23-10
- Hitch-22
- A Memoir
- By: Christopher Hitchens
- Narrated by: Christopher Hitchens
Fascinating and superb
Reviewed: 04-27-17
If you're a fan of the Hitch, then this book will not disappoint, particularly if you get the audiobook as he himself narrates it. I had known he was a leftist when he was young but had no idea of the extent of his activities and it was fascinating to hear of his exploits and eventual transition to a more libertarian view. He certainly had an interesting life and even though this is a memoir there are plenty of take away facts for a raft of historical events he was involved in / witnessed. Highly recommended.
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Command and Control
- Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
- By: Eric Schlosser
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 20 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,157
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,850
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,840
Famed investigative journalist Eric Schlosser digs deep to uncover secrets about the management of America's nuclear arsenal. A groundbreaking account of accidents, near misses, extraordinary heroism, and technological breakthroughs, Command and Control explores the dilemma that has existed since the dawn of the nuclear age: How do you deploy weapons of mass destruction without being destroyed by them? That question has never been resolved - and Schlosser reveals how the combination of human fallibility and technological complexity still poses a grave risk to mankind.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A miracle that we escaped the Cold War alive....
- By A reader on 02-16-14
- Command and Control
- Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident, and the Illusion of Safety
- By: Eric Schlosser
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Terrifying and informative in equal parts!
Reviewed: 04-27-17
Make sure you have plenty of listening time in your diary (if you are going to listen on Audible) for this book, it is terrifyingly compelling, particularly as the events detailed in it actually happened. The author achieves an excellent blend of detail and story telling to bring the events to life, as well as building up the level of detail when describing technical concepts at such a pace it's easy to follow. The book takes you on a journey from the concept of atom splitting, testing of the concept, development of the weapons, testing of the weapons, and then the strategy of development, deployment, maintenance, and use - all interwoven with historical events but based centrally around the explosion at Damascus silo. This book will really make you think and if, like me, you are pro-nuclear weapons, your position might not change, but you'll understand the precarious situation the world is in whilst they are in existence. Can't recommend this book enough!
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Try Not to Breathe
- A Novel
- By: Holly Seddon
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden, Katharine Lee McEwan
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,862
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,436
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,425
Alex Dale is lost. Destructive habits have cost her a marriage and a journalism career. All she has left is her routine: a morning run until her body aches, then a few hours of forgettable work before the past grabs hold and drags her down. Every day is treading water, every night is drowning. Until Alex discovers Amy Stevenson. Amy Stevenson, who was just another girl from a nearby town until the day she was found unconscious after a merciless assault. Amy Stevenson, who has been in a coma for fifteen years, forgotten by the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I lost sleep!
- By T-AudibleAddict-do NOT cure on 02-25-16
- Try Not to Breathe
- A Novel
- By: Holly Seddon
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden, Katharine Lee McEwan
Loved this book
Reviewed: 03-14-16
I absolutely loved this book. I listened to it over two days while stuck in bed with a migraine. The narrators were believable without sounding theatrical and the story itself was so well written, gripping and emotional. I enjoyed the references to the teenagers in the 90's given I was one of them.
I shed tears at the end. Such a brilliant book
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