Tia Rektor
- 6
- opiniones
- 24
- votos útiles
- 6
- calificaciones
-
Murder on Air Force One
- A Kate Dawson Thriller, Book 1
- De: John Flynn
- Narrado por: Kevin Chambers
- Duración: 10 h y 49 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 24
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 24
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 24
When Inspector Kate Dawson, a homicide detective from the San Francisco Police Department, is called in the wee hours of the morning, little did she know what would be waiting for her on the tarmac of San Francisco International Airport. Air Force One has landed with a corpse in the lavatory; the victim is a beautiful Fox News reporter, known as the "fair and balanced" girl. Apparently, she enjoyed kinky foreplay, like having her oxygen supply limited, a gasper, but it just went too far...or did someone else take advantage and finish her off?
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Christmas Stocking-Stuffer Gift Goes Rogue!
- De David Edwards en 12-22-19
- Murder on Air Force One
- A Kate Dawson Thriller, Book 1
- De: John Flynn
- Narrado por: Kevin Chambers
Great story and characters!
Revisado: 12-27-19
I love the Kate Dawson thrillers! Murder on Air Force One is the fourth audio book in the series I have listened to, and this is my favorite book so far. Kate Dawson is a homicide detective with the San Francisco Police Department. She is her own woman, and she has been matched up against a serial killer, a cabal of religious leaders who seek to destroy the world, a brother-sister duo who deal in drugs and illegal arms, and a group of Army Rangers who have deserted their post in Afghanistan in order to market raw opium on the streets of a big city, like San Francisco. This time, Kate may be out of her depth as she is up against the new President and the First Man who may be responsible for the death of a Fox News reporter on board Air Force One. Author Flynn does a superb job creating his cast of characters, and setting in motion a storyline that seems ripped from today's news. Political scandal and intrigue, corruption, assassination, sabotage, insane conspiracy theories, and the biggest reveal of all time--yes, those are the hallmarks of Flynn's outstanding writing, and nearly everyone is on display here in a mystery that is wrapped in an enigma... You're going to love this book!
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 4 personas
-
Visions in Light & Shadow
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Boyes
- Duración: 6 h y 13 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 16
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 16
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 16
Strange, haunting, bizarre, brilliant, and transcendent are some of the words that describe Visions in Light and Shadow, a collection of short stories from three-time Hugo nominee John L. Flynn.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Hugo-Nominated Author & His Great Stories!
- De Tia Rektor en 12-22-19
- Visions in Light & Shadow
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Boyes
Hugo-Nominated Author & His Great Stories!
Revisado: 12-22-19
Visions in Light & Shadow is an outstanding audio book! A great one to introduce people to the exceptional writing of John L. Flynn, and definitely a gem for anyone who loves a good short story. Before Flynn started writing his best-selling Kate Dawson series of mystery/thrillers, he wrote science fiction, fantasy and horror. In fact, he was nominated four times for the Hugo Award (the Science Fiction Achievement Award), the fourth nomination having to be rescinded by Hugo administrators because the story was nominated in the wrong year. "A Gift of Verse" is included here, and you decide yourself if it didn't deserve to be included as one of the best short stories of 2003. The author's outstanding writing is also reflected in these other great short stories. Both "A Gift of Verse" and "Whom Gods Destroy" are my favorites in this collection, but almost any one of the stories deserve recognition for their exceptional story-telling abilities. Flynn is one of the best writers working today; he has great story sense, and really knows how to create interesting and very believable characters. I love Kate Dawson, his heroic homicide detective from the Kate Dawson thrillers. Just listen to the first five minutes of "Verse" or "Whom," and you'll be hooked like I was.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 4 personas
-
Architects of Armageddon
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Kevin Chambers
- Duración: 10 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 18
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 18
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 18
Inspector Kate Dawson is called to investigate a mass murder, a call that will change her life, and possibly the whole world - forever. Certain parents have been directed to put their children to death. They believe they are the Chosen Ones, destined by God to inherit the Earth. The charismatic leader of End Times Ministries, whose grand plan includes stoking the fires of Armageddon, has ordered parishioners to close ranks and prepare for a holy war. Kate Dawson knows this is not God’s will, but that of a dangerous, diabolical cult leader who controls the lives of his people.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Frighteningly “Real” Thriller!
- De Amazon Customer en 11-09-19
- Architects of Armageddon
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Kevin Chambers
Kate Dawson is Awesome! Love her thrillers!
Revisado: 11-15-19
Several months ago, I listened to my first Kate Dawson thriller, Merchants of Death. The book was incredibly intense, well-written, masterful in its plot, and introduced me to the character of Kate Dawson for the first time. She was a strong, independent-minded homicide detective who didn't put up with a lot of bull from her male boss or predominantly male coworkers. She wasn't always right, and made plenty of mistakes along the way; she was at times vain, arrogant, haughty, but always her own woman. I liked that because I enjoy stories about strong women and female empowerment. Architects of Armageddon takes place right after her ordeal with a serial killer (as set forth in her debut novel, Intimate Bondage). She survived the ordeal, but came away from it, suffering with psychological wounds. (The wounds go so far deep that she has to drink herself to sleep every night and carry a hangover into the next day's work.) Her boss is ready to fire her, and with the insistence of Internal Affairs, she is forced into therapy with the flamboyant departmental shrink. She keeps her badge, and at the same time must investigate a murder-suicide of members from a strange religious cult. The "architects" of the title refer to the cult leaders who plan to start a jihad that will engulf the world with a nuclear holocaust. All the while she is fighting her inner demons, she is fighting real-world demons who will stop at nothing to set their unholy plan in motion. While I loved the work as a whole, each struggle she overcomes in the course of her investigation reveals a different layer of her character...revealing a strong work ethic and as well as a weakness for men who are out of reach. I do find it curious that each man she has met - in each of the different books - is named "John" or a derivation of John, like Jay or Jack. The author's name is John, too. I have raised questions in each of my reviews as to whether "John" (the author) is actually a woman using a man's name. S/he seems to have an incredibly deep understanding of what makes a woman tick, and offers up specific scenes in each of the different books that show Kate's vulnerability. Here, she is tempted by a Jesus-lookalike named John, and even invites him home to her bed, but he turns her advances down because of a vow of celibacy. His rejection makes him even more desirable to Kate. A male writer would not necessarily know that, but a woman would. Regardless of whether he is a she, II absolutely adore these books, and I can't wait for the next one. I love these thrillers.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 4 personas
-
The Jovian Dilemma
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Boyes
- Duración: 6 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 32
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 29
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 29
Life on the planet Jupiter? Former Senator Mitchell Ryan had always been told the violent, storm-tossed world was devoid of life. He had dismissed rumors of a strange life form living in the energy rich atmosphere as mere fantasy. Confronted with several mysterious deaths, sabotage, and similar acts of terrorism - possibly perpetrated by wealthy politicians who profit from the current crisis of fear - Ryan faces a dilemma that will change his life and determine the fate of the solar system forever.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Hooked from Beginning! A Throwback to Great SF!
- De John J. Johnson en 10-07-19
- The Jovian Dilemma
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Boyes
Strong Female Characters at Emotional Core!
Revisado: 10-26-19
Based upon my previous reviews, most of you already know that I am a feminist, and I seek out books that have a strong female character. Flynn's Kate Dawson series features one of the best female characters in recent detective fiction; she is a homicide detective who works for the San Francisco Police Department, and is very well-written by author "John" Flynn; I still think he is actually a she. I decided that I would give his science fiction novel, The Jovian Dilemma, a listen. The novel features two female characters, one named "France" and the other named Yukiko Takahashi. I figured that "France" (she has another name, but Station Commander Ryan refers to her as "France" because that is where they met) would be the bimbo sleeping with the male lead, but she actually surprised me. She is a scientist who is working hard on behalf of the Jovians, and may be the reason why Ryan changes his mind about the aliens. She also plays another role, but to say anything more would be to ruin the suspense of the story. I was surprised to find out she wasn't just some dumb bimbo the author inserted into the story for sex; she turns out to have a real heart, especially in terms of the nerdy character she works with. A pleasant surprise, in fact. Yukiko, the female lead in the story, also surprised me. She has made the initial contact with the Jovians, and she works doggedly to prove them sentient and worthy of first contact with mankind. She is a mother of a little child whom she shares custody with her mother-in-law. She is also the widow of the first astronaut to visit Jupiter; there's a wonderful flashback that fleshes out her character nicely. These two strong female characters are at the emotional core of the novel, and make the story a rich one that can be enjoyed by female readers. I plan on reading more of Flynn's Kate Dawson books, but it was a pleasant diversion to read a science fiction novel from Flynn with believable female characters. No one has convinced me yet, however, that Flynn isn't a female writer, masquerading under a male name.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 4 personas
-
Intimate Bondage
- The Kate Dawson Thrillers, Book 1
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Chaz Allen
- Duración: 6 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
-
General4.5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 21
Someone has a fetish for murder. Detective Kate Dawson is willing to go undercover to catch a serial killer. But this time, undercover may be exactly what the killer wants. Two very rich and powerful men in San Francisco have been murdered by a mysterious woman, nicknamed “The Angel of Death” by the press. Stephen Collins is targeted as the third victim. Naked, Collins welcomes a red-headed woman, dressed as a dominatrix, into his Pacific Heights home, and together they engage in sadomasochistic play.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Masterful! Reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock!
- De John J. Johnson en 09-02-19
- Intimate Bondage
- The Kate Dawson Thrillers, Book 1
- De: John L. Flynn
- Narrado por: Chaz Allen
Great Book! Once is Not Enough!
Revisado: 09-12-19
I love this book! I read it years ago on the advice of a friend who knew I liked 50 Shades of Gray and its sequels. She said Intimate Bondage had been written by Christian Gray's therapist. She was right. Dr. John Flynn did write Intimate Bondage. Well, after reading the book, I realized just how much better it was than 50 Shades. There's an actual mystery at the heart of the love story which develops between Kate Dawson, a police detective, and her psychologist lover/dominant. With the release of the audio book last week, I renewed my love affair with Intimate Bondage. The narration is excellent, and actually makes the story come alive with all the voices the narrator uses to portray the characters. Of course, at the heart of the story is the on-again, off-again love story between Kate and Dr. Monroe; he treats her so badly, but as a submissive, she keeps coming back for more because she just cannot get enough of his charm, intellect, and rugged manliness. Like most great romances, you have to wait until the last page, and the author does not disappoint. There's plenty of other great stuff going on...including a murder mystery worthy of Hitchcock. I just loved the book. Once is truly not enough...you'll want to keep returning to this audio book, particularly on a rainy, lazy Sunday afternoon.
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 3 personas
-
Merchants of Death
- A Kate Dawson Thriller
- De: John Flynn
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Boyes
- Duración: 11 h
- Versión completa
-
General5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Narración:5 out of 5 stars 21
-
Historia5 out of 5 stars 21
When a BART subway car arrives at its destination, with 24 passengers all dead, Inspector Kate Dawson, a homicide detective with the San Francisco police department, must find out what killed them and who is responsible for their deaths. Her investigation takes her from the treacherous back streets of Chinatown to a luxurious chateau nestled in the Northern California hills, and from a lavish horse race track to a perilous underground lair.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
WOW! That is a great story! Brilliant writer!
- De Amazon Customer en 08-07-19
- Merchants of Death
- A Kate Dawson Thriller
- De: John Flynn
- Narrado por: Geoffrey Boyes
Strong Female Lead! Thrilling Story!
Revisado: 08-27-19
First, let me say that I love stories that feature strong female characters! But lately, so many of them seem like cardboard cut-outs of Wonder Woman or Ms. Marvel or a male character masquerading under a woman's name. So, when a member of my book club recommended Merchants of Death, I was naturally skeptical. Particularly with a man's name attached as author. What on earth could a male writer possibly know about a woman's wants and needs, much less the inner workings of her mind. Please! Well, I was wrong. Flynn's Kate Dawson is a strong female lead! A homicide detective with the SFPD, Dawson was an incredibly well-written and complex character! At times, she is tough-as-nails, then others she's vain and petty, particularly donning designer knock-offs to impress the men around her, and then others she is sexy and seductive as sin. In the course of the novel, she deals with a boss's sexual harassment in clever, unexpected way I never saw coming; then in the next scene, she squares off against a younger, prettier rival like an alley cat with claws out. She's petty, selfish, vain, brave, emotionally-wracked (about a decision to have another baby), scared, and every bit a woman living on the edge. The only skepticism now is about the identity of the author. Back in the day, when women didn't write mysteries, some of the greatest of mystery writers took on male names. I think the author is actually a woman, writing under a man's name because there's just no way a man could know that much about a woman's behavior, and with all due respects, a woman's mind. I plan on reading/listening to the other Kate Dawson's mysteries. She is very clearly someone a woman can easily relate to. I loved this audio book. What a thrilling story!
Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Has calificado esta reseña.
Reportaste esta reseña
esto le resultó útil a 5 personas