Kim Venatries
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Globster
- By: DiVitto Kelly
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance2.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2
After a fierce storm, a mysterious creature the size of a rhino has washed up, apparently dead, on the shores of Seal Cove, an isolated coastal town in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The new discovery is later transferred to a large vacant pool located at the nearby defunct college where marine biologist Michael Keating hopes to decipher what it is. Later at night, the creature emerges from its dormant stage, transforming into something monstrous. Filled with quirky local characters and a lanky, Goth book store owner, formally of New York City, the residents must rely on each ...
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun with memorable characters
- By Kim Venatries on 03-22-24
- Globster
- By: DiVitto Kelly
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
Fun with memorable characters
Reviewed: 03-22-24
Well written with good character development. Looking forward to more from this author. Enjoyed all the references to horror movie classics.
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People of Abandoned Character
- By: Clare Whitfield
- Narrated by: Tuppence Middleton
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
London, 1888: Susannah rushes into marriage to a young and wealthy surgeon. After a passionate honeymoon, she returns home with her new husband wrapped around her little finger. But then everything changes. Thomas' behaviour becomes increasingly volatile and violent. He stays out all night, returning home bloodied and full of secrets. The gentle caresses she enjoyed on her wedding night are now just a honeyed memory.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Damn this was a great book
- By BabyFace24 on 11-26-20
- People of Abandoned Character
- By: Clare Whitfield
- Narrated by: Tuppence Middleton
Not what you think...
Reviewed: 10-03-20
I was blown away to learn this is the author’s first book. It’s a great mystery with all too human characters. So many twists. It might offend some if you are sensitive. I can’t say what might give offense without giving too much away. Well done Clare Whitfield. I look forward to your next novel.
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Aliens: Bug Hunt
- By: Jonathan Maberry, Heather Graham, Scott Sigler, and others
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster, Eric G. Dove, Chris Andrew Ciulla, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,597
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,203
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,191
When the Colonial Marines set out after their deadliest prey, the Xenomorphs, it's what Corporal Hicks calls a bug hunt - kill or be killed. Here are fifteen all-new stories of such "close encounters", written by many of today's most extraordinary authors. Set during the events of all four Alien films, sending the Marines to alien worlds, to derelict space settlements, and into the nests of the universe's most dangerous monsters, these adventures are guaranteed to send the blood racing - one way or another.
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5 out of 5 stars
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the bug hunt
- By doug thornton on 06-06-18
- Aliens: Bug Hunt
- By: Jonathan Maberry, Heather Graham, Scott Sigler, Rachel Caine, David Farland, Larry Correia
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster, Eric G. Dove, Chris Andrew Ciulla, Nicol Zanzarella, James Patrick Cronin, Suzanne Elise Freeman, Andrew Eiden, Michael David Axtell, Grover Gardner, Priya Ayyar, Peter Berkrot, Emily Sutton-Smith, Hillary Huber, R.C. Bray
All Around Excellent
Reviewed: 07-09-18
Very good collection of Bug stories with great narration. My favorite was Jonathan Maberry's Deep Black. If you are a fan of the franchise, especially the first two movies, you will enjoy this listen.
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December Park
- By: Ronald Malfi
- Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
- Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 518
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 472
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 473
In the fall of 1993, the quiet suburb of Harting Farms is shocked when children begin to vanish, and one is found dead near December Park - a great, sweeping expanse that is sunken below the streets and surrounded on three sides by vast woodlands, a place children believe is haunted. Newspapers call the abductor the Piper because he has come to lead children away, while kids whisper darker names for him in the school halls. Angelo Mazzone and his friends discover a link to the dead girl and take up the search for the killer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved this one. Written and narrated very well.
- By Bill on 12-13-17
- December Park
- By: Ronald Malfi
- Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
Beware the Piper!
Reviewed: 11-13-17
At its heart December Park is a murder mystery. The fun and listening enjoyment comes from Ronald Malfi's talent at creating completely realistic characters and an immersive atmosphere. In this case using teens in a small suburban town gripped by a rash of child disappearances. Great story and narration.
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Subhuman
- Unit 51, Book 1
- By: Michael McBride
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 830
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 749
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Story4 out of 5 stars 741
They are not human. They are not natural. They are not friendly. At a research station in Antarctica, five of the world's top scientists have been brought together to solve one of the greatest mysteries in human history. Their subject, however, is anything but human. Deep beneath the ice, the submerged ruins of a lost civilization hold the key to the strange mutations that each scientist has encountered across the globe. When a series of sound waves trigger the ancient organisms, a new kind of evolution begins. A long-extinct life form is reborn.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Science, Sound and Secrets
- By Kim Venatries on 11-13-17
- Subhuman
- Unit 51, Book 1
- By: Michael McBride
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
Science, Sound and Secrets
Reviewed: 11-13-17
Mr. McBride just keeps getting better...and he was pretty good from the start. His latest work, Subhuman, takes place in an Antarctic research station. The story relies on science more than characters but the atmosphere of wonder and terror develop grow steadily. There are several nods to sci-fi classics which made the listen even more enjoyable. I took off points on the performance because there are several audio glitches, several audi, several audio glit (sigh) throughout the narration. There aren't enough to completely spoil the experience and I would certainly listen to Neil Hellegers again without hesitation. I just wish someone had given the final recording a listen to edit out the boo-boos.
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Sea Raptor
- By: John J. Rust
- Narrated by: Don Colasurd Jr.
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance2 out of 5 stars 2
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Story3 out of 5 stars 2
From terrorist hunter to monster hunter! Jack Rastun was a decorated U.S. Army Ranger, until an unfortunate incident forced him out of the service. He is soon hired by the Foundation for Undocumented Biological Investigation and given a new mission, to search for cryptids, creatures whose existence has not been proven by mainstream science. Teaming up with the daring and beautiful wildlife photographer Karen Thatcher, they must stop a sea monster's deadly rampage along the Jersey Shore.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The plot and writing seemed good but...
- By Kim Venatries on 08-25-17
- Sea Raptor
- By: John J. Rust
- Narrated by: Don Colasurd Jr.
The plot and writing seemed good but...
Reviewed: 08-25-17
I cannot say for sure because the narration was such a struggle to get though. You literally have to ‘translate’ each sentence into something understandable. Way too much work. The narration is BAD. A sing-song Yogi Bear voice with no clue about punctuation, inflection or just how humans talk. Glaring mispronunciations added to the mess. I couldn’t finish this. My strong advice is to get the book version. I really appreciate authors bringing these types of books to audible but I would beg them to look for a decent narrator. Even a mediocre amateur is better than someone who makes your book a joke.
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The Mist
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,564
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,151
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,140
In the wake of a destructive Maine summer thunderstorm, an impenetrable mist descends from the direction of a local military facility and infiltrates the small town of Bridgton. David Drayton and his son, Billy, are dragged into a living nightmare as unnatural and violent forces concealed by the mist begin to emerge, wreaking havoc in their wake.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story, but DON’T BUY IT!
- By Malibu on 08-31-19
- The Mist
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: Will Patton
Something in the fog took John Lee!
Reviewed: 05-26-17
Frightening story, expertly narrated. What lurks in the mist is nothing compared to the boat load of crazy those cowering from it face. This is the novella previously published in a collection of shorts.
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Extracted
- Extracted, Book 1
- By: RR Haywood
- Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,865
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,573
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,565
In 2061 a young scientist invents a time machine to fix a tragedy in his past. But his good intentions turn catastrophic when an early test reveals something unexpected: the end of the world. A desperate plan is formed: recruit three heroes, ordinary humans capable of extraordinary things, and change the future.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Fast-Food Science Fiction
- By Kurt Schwoppe on 04-07-17
- Extracted
- Extracted, Book 1
- By: RR Haywood
- Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
This is Why I Read and Listen to Books...
Reviewed: 04-26-17
This is pure immersive entertainment. The description of this book doesn't do it justice because it can't convey how attached you become to characters and their situation. Thank you so much to all the reviewers who recommended this. This is a really good story, well written and narrated. Do yourself a favor and download it now.
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Feast
- The Hunger Series, Book 2
- By: Jeremiah Knight
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 132
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 131
The human race hangs by a thread the thickness of a single gene: RC-714. The gene, which unlocks the millennia of genetic traits stored in junk DNA, gives crops the ability to rapidly evolve and thrive in any environment. But RC-714 is passed on when consumed. Any creature - mammal, reptile, fish, or insect - that eats the genetically modified crops becomes a slave to the Change. Bodies morph into unrecognizable abominations. Intellect takes a back seat to ravenous hunger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Apocalyptic Appetite Killer
- By Kim Venatries on 04-26-17
- Feast
- The Hunger Series, Book 2
- By: Jeremiah Knight
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Apocalyptic Appetite Killer
Reviewed: 04-26-17
This series will appeal to fans of action thrillers and science fiction buffs. It's fast paced with unique characters. The premise is terrifying because you CAN imagine something going really sideways with a plan to genetically modify crops (to taste better and grow faster even in the most inhospitable places) to feed the desperately hungry. Great narration. Can't wait for Book 3.
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Ararat
- By: Christopher Golden
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 895
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 795
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 792
Christopher Golden's Ararat is the heart-pounding tale of an adventure that goes wrong - on a biblical scale. When an earthquake reveals a secret cave hidden inside Mount Ararat in Turkey, a daring, newly engaged couple are determined to be the first ones inside...and what they discover will change everything. The cave is actually a buried ancient ship that many quickly come to believe is Noah's Ark. When a team of scholars, archaeologists, and filmmakers make it inside the ark, they discover an elaborate coffin in its recesses.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Chilling then dragged on too long.....
- By Barbara on 05-17-17
- Ararat
- By: Christopher Golden
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
Icy Creepiness!
Reviewed: 04-26-17
The plot isn't particularly original ( A mash up of Ten Little Indians, The Exorcist and The Thing) but Mr. Golden does a great job of creating an atmosphere of dread and menace. I subtracted a star from the narration which overall was pretty good except for the female lead who sounded off to me. Like someone doing a bad Morticia Adams imitation.
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