Jacqueline Jones

Fast listen great story good characters

Revisado: 02-10-23

Really liked this book.First time with this author.Will follow up with more.
Interesting story about a female serial killer.The history of sexual emotional and physical abuse the main character induced from her family members caused her to lie and cheat and kill her way thru life.A chance meeting as a dating setup joined the killer with the main police investigator lead to a complicated relationship between the two main characters.
The story revealed what a woman with no love in her life can lead to many dead bodies reinacting the Goldilocks and Three Bears children s story.

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Murder mystery

Revisado: 05-06-22

Really enjoyed this audible book First time with this author.
Two murders many years apart in the same family .DS Cross weaves a web on years of lies and cover up over decades.The author does an excellent review of character development of someone with Asbergers on the Spectrum of Autism.Not always easi!y recognized but really annoying to his coworkers and terrifying to his clients.He gets results.
I hope there is a other DS Cross book soon
I liked the narration .He had a calm reassuring voice.

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RULES OF CRIME

Revisado: 04-03-16

I have really enjoyed this series.What an ending. I will not spoil it for other readers but I finished this book in one sitting.
I have especially liked how the author has let the main character develop and grow into this very complicated man dealing with his life, his job,his ex wife and his serious health issues. Cannot wait for the next book in this saga.

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The other Boleyn Girl

Revisado: 11-20-14

If you could sum up The Other Boleyn Girl in three words, what would they be?

The lucky sister mary Bolelyn was pushed by her family to be a favorite to King Henry but after he lost interest in her and moved on the scheming family promoted. Ann to the court.She was more scheming and wanted more than just to be a bedmate to the King she was playing the long game and she held out for many years.Bringing the Catholic Church to an end and The King discarding his first wife Katherine of Aragon,Ann was only queenfor over three years and then the king became tired of herbed aisle she could not conceive and have a life born male.
This book is mostly about this time period and her relationship with her sister Mary.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mary Boleyn she was taken advantage of by the Boleyns and her uncle Howard.She did have ably which poor Ann was never able to have .Ann even took custody of her son and if she had lived he would have challenge for the crown.

Have you listened to any of Susan Lyons’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not heard her before she is very good

If you could take any character from The Other Boleyn Girl out to dinner, who would it be and why?

George Bolelyn and find out the truth about him.He sounded pretty wild and kind .

Any additional comments?

I really have enjoyed this series I understand that not everything is 100 percent factually correct but that's why we read to fill in those details

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The mermaid singing.

Revisado: 11-20-14

Would you listen to The Mermaids Singing again? Why?

This was such a freaky sick book for people who have a sick sense of what good horror writing is.the main character enjoys describing in detail each and every homosexual killing.I read this book in two days that's how much I enjoyed this book

What other book might you compare The Mermaids Singing to and why?

This book stands alone for me . I will definitely read ms Val again .I must confess I missed the reason for the title can anyone explain?

Which character – as performed by Graham Roberts – was your favorite?

I believe that Graham Roberts did an excellent job with the different dialects I was originally from the south of England and I did not perfect a ear for the northern lilts.Now I live in the USA so it all sounds a very strong accent.I believe he did the killers voice the best.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me feel sick at some of the extreme torture especially to the police officer.i just saw the series on Tv and it did not have the same impact as the book on tape.

Any additional comments?

firstlty I think Ms McDermids writing is so different to the other writers she has so much imagination and her use of the English language is unique and totally her own.She is able to describe a death scene and you feel you are part of the team able to give the next answer to the Inspectors questions.Can you tell I like this author?

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lady Jane Grey didn't have a chance

Revisado: 11-20-14

Would you consider the audio edition of Innocent Traitor to be better than the print version?

I had both so I cannot relate to this question .

What did you like best about this story?

The overall story is so sad and unfair for Lady Jane she had just as much right to the throne as Mary but didn't have backing.To be Queen for nine days and then be beheaded and have no say in your own destiny.that whole period was so brutal it must have been a very stressful time to live as a normal person but safer as far as keeping your head.

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

All three performers are very good and professional.they live their parts

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

As lady jane was preparing to go to her death she was so calm and peaceful
At such a young age .

Any additional comments?

This has been one of my favorite books this year I was new to this period of British history and I was really shocked at the level of violence and intrigue.this info is so addictive.I loved this book

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Revisado: 09-26-14

Any additional comments?

I have written three reviews and it gets stuck on preview can you see my review your end ?thanks I did not like the book

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Very Disappointed

Revisado: 08-31-14

Would you try another book from Michael Palmer and/or Robert Petkoff?

I have read other books by Palmer and enjoyed them very much.I found this to be very boring and unbelievable

What do you think your next listen will be?

I think i will get into a historical noval from the white Queen series

How could the performance have been better?

Start over.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I believe Mr Palmer has died which is very sad .Enough said

Any additional comments?

I had asked for a refund i am not sure if i actually got one I will follow up .This was very disappointing book

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First time with Gregory I wasn't sure!

Revisado: 08-24-14

What did you like best about The Red Queen? What did you like least?

The main characters unbelievable faith ,every turn was a sign including the eclipse of the sun was a sign from Her God that Henry would become the King.I wanted to shake her at times but she is very reminiscent of late night TV of the arrogance of the Born Again Christains have today,it seems they never went away.

What other book might you compare The Red Queen to and why?

I do t know as this is my first historical drama novel

Which scene was your favorite?

When she met Henry Tudor after hearing about Richards death and her companion congratulated her and she rebuked her and told her to call her Margaret Regina I have just finished the Kingmakers dtr so I may have got that wrong one was in the church and one was on the battle field after Richards defeat.

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

Absolutely it would be good.if they had more of Henry assuming his role and what happened to Margaret and to him.i believe she died soon after he became king.It would be interesting to find out what happened to the White Queen and her elizabeth did marry Henry Vii just as she dreamed,.

Any additional comments?

I know phillipa Gregory can do what she wants with her novels but I was really surprised how many small and big facts were different in all three books that went into making the white queen Mini series.if I had the chance of a redo I would especially make amends with the actual facts.Just my simple and honest opinion.

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