Bruce Derflinger

A new twist on the Great Detective

Revisado: 04-07-23

So welcome to the latest revamping of the Sherlock (Warlock) and John stories. This rewrite places 'Tongue Firmly Cheek' in its reworking of the famous sleuthing duo.
It's fun and the Narrator - Robert Garson - does a great job.
If you like ' Gail Carriger's ' series: The Custard Protocol, Finishing School, Delightfully Deadly, The Parasol Protectorate, Delightfully Deadly, and more check this book out.

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Some interesting twists

Revisado: 04-07-23

Boyd Knight is a name that an MC Drill Sgt would just have too much fun with. Normally, I don't care for LitRPG - but, this one is OK.

Our hero just got himself and his squad killed in the Middle East. So now he has been moved bodily across the meta-universe to a LirRPG world where he is needed. Rather than go it alone he drags the ghost of one teammates with him. It doesn't take a lot of time for them to work out what to do.
Luckily they speak English without Google Translate.

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Fun Look Into The Rural American Filling Station

Revisado: 04-06-23

A lot like episodes of The Original Twilight Zone. Jack is the only full-time employee at the gas station near the edge of town. He needs to defend the station against mysterious lawn gnomes, murder cult members, mutant raccoons, and the phantom cowboy who lives in the bathroom.

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A wonderful continuation of his Watchers series

Revisado: 04-06-23

While this is a wonderful stand-alone book - if you haven't read (or listened to) "Watchers" by Dean Koontz you should pick up a copy and read it first. It is not a requirement but will enhance your enjoyment of this book.
Several generations ago a genetically enhanced Golden Retriever escaped from a government research lab in Orange County, California. About six to eight generations later puppies from the original dog have spread across the West. Living in small communities they are protected by a network of loving humans.
But, due to the destruction of a genetics lab in Arizona which killed almost 100 scientists, a twisted and heavily infected CEO escapes to California. He has purchased a hideout in Costa Rica and stashed $100,000,000 to live a degenerated lifestyle. But he wants to stop in Lake Tahoe to try and buy the affection of his college girlfriend, whom he lost more than 20 years ago.
However, she is a widow with an 11-year-old autistic boy and has no interest in the CEO. Kipp, a decedent of the original lab dog experiment leaves the home of his recently deceased owner in search of the boy. Along the way, he dodges killers from the Dark Web and acquires a new human (ex-Navy Seal). This duo meets up with the widow, her son, and a few friends. Together they face those who were behind the destruction of the Lab and the killers from the Dark web.

Edoardo Ballerini narration is superb.

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Runs the gamut from wacky to deeply philosophical

Revisado: 04-06-23

Wingfeather tales are funny, full of adventure, fabulous characters, and unbelievably interesting creatures and features creatures like the thwaps, Fangs, and the occasional toothy cow. Seven stores await you, written by his friends (all noted authors) and read by Andrew Peterson. Spend a Credit, sit down, start up your audio player and enjoy.

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Worth the Credit

Revisado: 03-31-23

Normally I don't care for LitRPG but... With Felicia Day doing the Narration I was willing to give it a chance. The book turned out worth the time to listen. It had a good plot and a LitRPG ending with Felicia carrying it all the way.

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Marvel Hero's tale without the artwork

Revisado: 03-28-23

Marvel action story without the drawings, But with a full cast and a less than a $100,000,000 bidget.
X-men revised history. Kitty is sent to swap futures with herself to save the world. History must be rewritten to prevent qour fearful and bigoted leaders and bureaucrats.

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New twist in Magic

Revisado: 03-26-23

Enjoyable tale of the newest Plastic Magician. While there may be magicians who can throw fireballs, our hero is a newly minted nearsighted apprentice who works with plastic (AKA locally known as Polymaking). It's 1906, few people have cars, no planes, and the fastest way to travel is by glass mirror. Limited in distance - but carbon neutral.
So, Alvie Brechenmacher (our hero) is on her way from the US to England to start her apprenticeship with the world-renowned Magician Marion Praff. There are a few magicians guilds and their yearly conference will be held soon. Alvie and Magician Praff develop a new use for Polymaking and want to show their their idea at the conference. But, they need to overcome an insidious attempt to steal their invention by a treacherous rival.

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I paused in the reading, but I am glad I finished

Revisado: 03-08-23

When I started this story I really wasn't in the mood for a Victorian romance. So, half way through, I put it aside and enjoyed several other stories.
BUT, this story kept calling me back to finish it. So a day ago I returned to Victorian England and the tale of Lady Jane. And I'm glad I did!
This is the tale of love discarded and regained, and I'm glad I returned.
The reader/narrator was perfect for this story and I shall keep an eye (ear) open for her other readings.

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I Loved It

Revisado: 03-07-23

The twist of the magic world of Mona the "Bakery Wizard" is truly a joy to listen to, (I have the audio book) and I imagine to read. This was a creative exercise that shows T. Kingfisher (Ursula Vernon's pen name) for her ability to reach beyond the normal and into the realm of the strange and very fantastical. In most 'action' stories the hero requires a sidekick, but Mona bakes her own sidekick in the form of a Ginger Bread man. Then she creates her own group of marauders in the form of 17" Ginger Bread soldiers. Don't get me started on her squad of 14' tall bread golems used to hold the city gate.
Patricia Santomasso did a wonderful job on the narration. I'm looking for more books that she has read as well as T. Kingfishers books.

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