David of Oyster Bay

Well Written Thriller

Revisado: 06-02-24

Like the most well written spy thriller novels, you can’t take your ear buds out till the very end. I’ve read all of this author’s books and this is his best.

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Fascinating Journey of a Unique American

Revisado: 01-29-21

I found this memoir - read with the author's unique style - to be heartwarming, insightful and honest. Mr. Keillor is quite frank about his luck in life, the mistakes he made because he wanted to focus on his craft, the heights he reached (to his surprise) and the depths he was compelled to suffer from the calculated indifference of an organization, NPR, he helped put on the map. If you enjoyed his weekly shows, Prairie Home Companion, you will love this memoir. David E. Robbins

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You Can't Make Up Facts

Revisado: 05-27-20

As an attorney for 45 years, having represented individuals falsely accused of misconduct, I have learned to carefully research the facts and apply logic before coming to a conclusion. The older I get, the more open-minded I've become. I approached this autobiography with some concern since reviewers, aside from Brett Stephens of The New York Times, have not been kind. If you keep an open mind, you will appreciate his defense of baseless, vengeful allegations, his many stories about his movies and the gifted people he's met along the way and be thankful that in his wife of many years Mr. Allen found someone who appreciates him and loves him. Keep an open mind. You'll learn a great deal and laugh a lot. David E. Robbins, Esq.

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David Freed - Write More Cordell Logan.

Revisado: 04-12-20

While I'm a writer of non-fiction law books and articles, I also write briefs and motions and have learned to cater to my audience to make compelling arguments (albeit not the layman) by catching her/his interest at the outset and bringing real life into the suggestions I make to fellow attorneys. I wouldn't know how to convey ideas with the wit, charm and creativity of Mr. Freed, who has created an adoring and enduring character for all of his Cordell Logan novels. When I recently asked him if there were any more Logan books on the horizon, he said not at this time but that he'd appreciate my telling the mystery reading world about his books. So there go. I listened to all the audios except one; I highly recommend the audios primarily because of the reader. Go find David Freed; you'll be hooked and craving for more.

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David Freed - Write More Cordell Logan.

Revisado: 04-12-20

While I'm a writer of non-fiction law books and articles, I also write briefs and motions and have learned to cater to my audience to make compelling arguments (albeit not the layman) by catching her/his interest at the outset and bringing real life into the suggestions I make to fellow attorneys. I wouldn't know how to convey ideas with the wit, charm and creativity of Mr. Freed, who has created an adoring and enduring character for all of his Cordell Logan novels. When I recently asked him if there were any more Logan books on the horizon, he said not at this time but that he'd appreciate my telling the mystery reading world about his books. So there go. I listened to all the audios except one; I highly recommend the audios primarily because of the reader. Go find David Freed; you'll be hooked and craving for more.

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A Lot in a Short Story

Revisado: 06-16-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

I've read all of Jamie Sheffield's Adirondack mysteries and while i'm not a fan of short stories, Mickey Slips is an exception. To appreciate its concise style and wit, you need to have read the full length Tyler Cunningham books so that you can understand the sensitive relationship between the main character, Tyler Cunningham, and Mickey, who knows all about Tyler's soul wrenching past. And Jamie even makes Syracuse interesting; go figure. David E. Robbins, Esq.

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Creative mysteries with a twist of wit.

Revisado: 06-16-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

I'm entranced by the beauty of New York's Adirondacks and by a well written mystery. Having read all of Jamie Sheffield's extremely well written mysteries - with a central character unique to this genre - i was interested to find out whether Here Be Monsters could be enhanced in audio format. It certainly can be. I highly recommend that you first read and then listen to Here Be Monsters. This is Jamie's first full length mystery. The Audible reader is the personification of Tyler Cunningham, no question about it. You are swept into Tyler's world, to his unemotional logic and to his dry wit. Sit back and enjoy the ride. David E. Robbins, Esq.

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Flashman lives.

Revisado: 10-25-18

Years ago I read and recently I listened to all of GMF's Flashman series, borne away on a magic carpet of creative writing, wit, insight, offensive yet truly unique writing. With the author's death, I was certain we'd seen the last of the Flashman clan; RIP I thought. Then I listened to this first-in-a-growing series tale of Harry's uncle and was pleasantly surprised that while Mr. Brightwell is not George MacDonald Fraser (no one could be), he manages to bring long-ago history to life with a lively jaunt through the early 1800s. As soon as the first audible book ended, I used my much- coveted credit to purchase the second in the series and I'm looking forward to it very much. Give it a shot. You'll be as surprised as I was. David of Oyster Bay, Long Island

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