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Solaria
- By: Thomas Volz
- Narrated by: John Eaton
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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After encouraging his savant daughter to build a theoretical time machine, Eduardo Solmar scrambles to complete the project after Elishia mysteriously vanishes. His tampering with time reveals more about his future and the dangers of ripping the fabric of the space-time continuum.
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Circular
- By Placid on 04-07-23
- Solaria
- By: Thomas Volz
- Narrated by: John Eaton
Circular
Reviewed: 04-07-23
This is a very short story. I has a somewhat confusing circular story but managed to tell it well. The way the daughter vanishes and is stuck in limbo and then rescues herself over and over was interesting. The father seemed at times to be clueless and I am not sure if he ever figured out what the story was.
The story was interesting if short.
The narration was good.
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Beneath
- A Novel
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
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When evidence of microscopic life on Europa - Jupiter’s sixth moon - is discovered, a crew of astronauts and scientists embark on a mission to discover its source. Led by oceanographer and biologist, Kathy Connelly, the crew is charged with the task of melting through miles of ice to the hidden ocean beneath, where the search for alien microorganisms begins. But a startling discovery awaits them on the surface of Europa - life.
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Dreaming of new worlds
- By Dol on 09-01-24
- Beneath
- A Novel
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Very intense
Reviewed: 18-06-23
The premise of drilling into the ocean on Europa seemed strange. Though the book did a decent job of portraying the characters with all their strong and weak points.
The professionalism of the scientist was stretched to the limit at times, but the book was decent.
The narration was outstanding.
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AI Goldmine
- Unlocking Profitable Opportunities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- By: Kegan Brooks
- Narrated by: Christopher Plaas
- Length: 1 hr and 47 mins
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By the end of this audiobook, you'll be armed with the knowledge and confidence you need to start capitalizing on the goldmine of opportunities presented by AI. Whether you're a business owner, a marketer, or a technologist, there's something in AI Goldmine for everyone.
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Interesting
- By Placid on 05-06-23
- AI Goldmine
- Unlocking Profitable Opportunities in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- By: Kegan Brooks
- Narrated by: Christopher Plaas
Interesting
Reviewed: 05-06-23
This is a general overview for using AI in every day business. It gave suggestions on how to become knowledgeable and how to market yourself when you did.
The book also presented the many options where AI could be used (or were being used) to assist in streamlining the work flow of people.
It was informative, though it did not give any detailed instructions. But, honestly I was not expecting detailed ideas only general suggestions.
Good overview with good narration.
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The Federation of Max Pappus
- The Max Pappus Adventures, Book 2
- By: Michael Darrow
- Narrated by: Eric Bryan Moore
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
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Mara Pappus, a 23rd century petty officer third class, is in trouble—and she knows it. After locking herself in a tool room when the science vessel Vitus is attacked suddenly by an unknown vessel with advanced weaponry, she hears knocking SOS signals coming from somewhere on the ship. Knowing she will have to don an EVA suit and go look for other survivors, she learns she is in a race against time on a dying ship with limited power. She will have to save not only herself, but also her crew.
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Enjoyable and entertaining.
- By Placid on 13-05-23
- The Federation of Max Pappus
- The Max Pappus Adventures, Book 2
- By: Michael Darrow
- Narrated by: Eric Bryan Moore
Enjoyable and entertaining.
Reviewed: 13-05-23
This is book two of a series. It continues well from where the first book left off. The story line of the two people involved and their interaction is great. The length the husband will go to protect and please his wife is well done also.
As always there are bureaucrats who try to make life harder and there are those who try to make life easier. Max and his wife run into both kinds of people and deal with them well.
Except for the “modern” language this could almost be a retro science fiction story. Of course there is is also the idea of FTL and other issues that were not a part of the books of my youth. But overall the writing was very good and the book was very entertaining. I have greatly enjoyed both books and hope this is not the end of the adventures.
The narrator did an outstanding job on the book. Very easy to understand and not boring or distracting.
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A Dangerous Fossil
- A Jurassic Jemma Mystery
- By: John J. Delaney
- Narrated by: Fiona Mason
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
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When "Jurassic" Jemma Thorne finds an incredible fossil on a Dorset beach, she doesn't realize that it will lead to a trail of greed, jealousy, and murder. As the guilt of her past comes back to haunt her, Jemma must fight to protect her family, her friends, her town, and herself. Can she overcome her demons and escape from the danger surrounding her? You’ll love this gripping mystery, because everybody loves a thriller that keeps them listening.
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Entertaining
- By Placid on 17-02-23
- A Dangerous Fossil
- A Jurassic Jemma Mystery
- By: John J. Delaney
- Narrated by: Fiona Mason
Entertaining
Reviewed: 17-02-23
Scary at points, but enjoyable. Narrator had English accent that gave my Southern ears a hard time, but I adjusted.
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What Comes Before Dawn
- A Mynart Mystery Thriller
- By: Addison Michael
- Narrated by: Mira Williams
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
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Paige always knew something was off about her mom. Now she knows the truth. Her mom wasn’t who she said she was. A truth Paige never wanted to admit, but knew deep in her heart. She knew because she covered her mom’s tracks to stay one step ahead of the authorities. As her truth unravels around her, Paige discovers her mom isn’t the only one who is hiding her true identity. When people from her mother’s past start showing up, Paige must discern who she can trust before it’s too late. Will Paige unveil the secrets before she suffers the same fate as her mother?
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Meh
- By Masonia on 30-07-24
- What Comes Before Dawn
- A Mynart Mystery Thriller
- By: Addison Michael
- Narrated by: Mira Williams
Entertaining
Reviewed: 28-12-22
This book was very good. The characters were believable and the mystery did not give out before the end.
The narrator was very good.
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Steel-Winged Valkyrie
- Lady Hellgate, Book 5
- By: Greg Dragon
- Narrated by: Cari Scholtens
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
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On their first official mission with their new starship, the Nighthawks discover a traitor on Genese. Someone is selling location data to annihilate vessels in the Alliance flotilla. But luckily, the smuggler with the traitorous evidence opens the package and reveals the truth to the Nighthawks. Now, Lieutenant Helga Ate and her Nighthawks must save the fleet while keeping the smuggler safely aboard the Ursula. But more is at stake than anyone realizes. Their Geralos rivals are becoming more desperate in their quest to track down Seekers for consumption.
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Outstanding
- By Placid on 28-10-22
- Steel-Winged Valkyrie
- Lady Hellgate, Book 5
- By: Greg Dragon
- Narrated by: Cari Scholtens
Outstanding
Reviewed: 28-10-22
As usual Greg has done an exceptional job of keeping the hero humble and wondering about herself. This series has been one where you can never figure out where the story line is going until you arrive. I have enjoyed every book and this on is no exception.
The narration was spot on.
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Ark Found: An Omega Files Adventure
- Omega Files Adventures, Book 2
- By: Rick Chesler
- Narrated by: Dan Delgado
- Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins
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The follow-up to breakout action-adventure best seller Atlantis Gold. Treasure seeker Carter Hunt continues his odyssey with Omega Team to safeguard and preserve the world's treasures so that all may enjoy them for generations to come. The Omega Files Adventure books are meant to be enjoyed in any order.
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Entertaining
- By Placid on 29-08-22
- Ark Found: An Omega Files Adventure
- Omega Files Adventures, Book 2
- By: Rick Chesler
- Narrated by: Dan Delgado
Entertaining
Reviewed: 29-08-22
While the characters sometimes seemed overly native this was meant to be intertainment and not a battle dialog. They managed to make bad choices that required very clever plans to extract them. Fun read.
Narrator did good job with multiple characters and accents.
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Guardians of Atlantis
- By: Rick Chesler
- Narrated by: Dan Delgado
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
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At the onset of the Second World War, Nazi Germany sends a multipurpose expedition to Antarctica. Not all of its members return. Today in Egypt, hushed whispers in a Cairo bar hint of a long-lost second Sphinx hidden beneath the sands of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Boozy talk of a map therein to the lost city of Atlantis convinces a ragtag band of local tour guides with mixed motives to take matters into their own hands. To find out if the rumors are true, without going through proper archaeological channels, they hastily descend beneath the landmarks they think they know so well.
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Great listen
- By Placid on 27-08-22
- Guardians of Atlantis
- By: Rick Chesler
- Narrated by: Dan Delgado
Great listen
Reviewed: 27-08-22
This book involves a young couple who meet in Egypt and get involved in an adventure to explore a previously unknown site. It escalates to the fact that they discover evidence of unknown civilizations that point to Antarctica and they become involved in an expedition to try and discover the existence of Atlantis.
The young man sometimes seems to be erratic and naive and the girl is easily panicked, but they manage to survive and grow close during their ordeal.
The narration was outstanding with multiple voices for the characters which include accents and emotion.
This is billed as book one and I am looking forward to followup books.
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Wired Kingdom
- By: Rick Chesler
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
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When a blue whale tagged with a web-cam designed with stolen defense technology broadcasts a brutal murder at sea as part of a television nature program, Special Agent Tara Shores finds herself navigating an ocean of manipulation and deceit. It's a deadly race to reach the 100-ton creature roaming the Pacific before an unknown killer can destroy the digital evidence it carries.
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Thrilling
- By Placid on 25-08-22
- Wired Kingdom
- By: Rick Chesler
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Thrilling
Reviewed: 25-08-22
This is the first book of the Tara Stone series. Tara is an FBI agent who feels she is being held back because she is removed from a bank robbery case and put on what appears to be a streaming murder case. The book is a roller coaster of surprises as the various characters play out their parts. The culprit is not known until the very end of the story. Very exciting and enjoyable story. The narration was outstanding as is expected from Kafer.
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