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Fun book and good mystery

Revisado: 06-26-15

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I liked the characters and the southern California setting.

Any additional comments?

This is a fun mystery with a different detective- the corporate HR professional, a bit bored with his job, who stumbles into a mystery when an employee disappears. The depiction of the corporate world at all levels was perfect, from bike messengers to executives to the fund raising/networking events. This is a new narrator for me and I'm always a bit worried by that. His reading was spot on, and the womens' voices were believable with just that slight change in timbre to make it right.

It's a quick listen at just under 7 hours, and the mystery will keep you on your toes with lots of characters, complex financial matters, city government, and more, all leading to a satisfying conclusion.

I'm looking forward to more adventures with "detective" Chuck Restic.

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Fun listen

Revisado: 05-13-15

What did you love best about Phantom Traces?

The relationship between Abigail and the ghost. Her confidence in her ability to understand him and belief that he wouldn't harm her were key to the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Abby's aunt. I believed there was more to her than revealed in the story, so I'm hoping for a sequel.

Any additional comments?

It's always fun to have a character you love to hate and you do have that in this book. I also enjoyed the parallel stories of the May-December romance of the Harveys and the, oh, let's say August-December romance between Abby and Jack.

Please note that I received a free preview copy of this book from LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review.

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An ad for the author's inn

Revisado: 05-17-14

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

no

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no

Any additional comments?

The author owns the businesses mentioned in the town where the story takes place. She really did renovate an inn and owns the pizza parlor and bookstore, all featuring in the story with much discussion of how wonderful they are. It felt like I was listening to one long travel advertisement with the story as a background; plus the story felt very predictable.

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Unknown history for me

Revisado: 03-13-13

What did you love best about Churchill's Secret War?

I was not aware of this part of WWII history and it is certainly something I should have been aware of. While parts of the book are hard to listen to, particularly the suffering and dying of the starving, it is compelling listening.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Churchill met Indira Ghandi during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Moving and frustrating

Revisado: 03-12-13

Would you listen to Restless Souls again? Why?

I remember the headlines about the Tate-LaBianca murders yet a listen to this book shows me how much I've forgotten or never knew. To read how this crime devastated the family is sad and moving; to read of the way their lives must revolve around the endless probation process is frustrating.

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An interesting story I was not aware of

Revisado: 03-12-13

Would you listen to Stealing the General again? Why?

How did I miss the Disney movie when I was a kid? I'll be looking for it now, even though this book makes it clear that it is highly fictionalized. There are a lot of people to keep track of, but even a bit of confusion over who is who now and then doesn't detract from the story of these men sent to create havoc in the South during the US Civil War. They are to steal a locomotive and head north, taking out track and telegraph lines as they go, and eventually destroying key bridges. The story of getting deep into enemy territory alone was compelling. The theft of the train and the aftermath, including the lives of these men in post-war years, are equally interesting.

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A fun book

Revisado: 03-12-13

If you could sum up The Map of Time in three words, what would they be?

This was a fun listen with an interesting story. Just when you think you know what's going on, you are surprised.

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Clever!

Revisado: 11-05-12

If you could sum up Legion in three words, what would they be?

A different concept for a detective and very clever. Imagining the scenes with many characters interacting actually involving one person was fun.

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Engrossing

Revisado: 07-30-12

Would you listen to The Shooting Salvationist again? Why?

The story of J. Frank Norris and his paranoia was so compelling that I found myself researching on the internet for more information. The narrator's voices for the various characters added much to the story, particularly his very accurate interpretation of Norris.

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