Marybeth Cauley

Gripping, moving and fast paced

Revisado: 05-22-16

Where does Crude rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

CRUDE hits the mark with great characters and twists. Definitely one of my top picks and with its short snappy chapters, difficult to stop listening. Intense, moving, full of surprises and a satisfying end as the tension continually builds.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Both the protagonist (Eddie Slate) and the villain (Frank Myers) were rock solid when pitted against each other, making for edge of the seat entertainment. Eddie's battle within himself to maintain moral values in a world gone crazy, not to mention find his old flame Beth, was often moving, sometimes to tears, while at the same time pulse pounding as a rapid fire machine gun. Great characterization on all fronts.

What about S.W. Salzman’s performance did you like?

Salzman did a fantastic job through the entire novel, but particularly excelled in those moments of confrontation between the major players. His dialogue was crisp as a whip and nearly picture perfect. A few emotional but highly tense moments nearly brings the listener to tears, and at other times, the performance unfolds in high drama keeping the listener heavily engaged and wanting more until its satisfying conclusion.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. The twists, turns and unexpected moments combined with short snappy chapters leaves the listener wanting more.

Any additional comments?

CRUDE is the combination of a well thought out, thought provoking novel that employs tense situations, tender moments and tons of twists that keep the listener guessing until the end. This was a slick thriller and an apocalyptic view of the world with delicious villains we love to hate, and a hero in Eddie Slate that makes you want to stand up and cheer. A great read.

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A supernatural thriller, absorbing and addictive

Revisado: 02-07-16

What did you love best about The 7th Jackal?

I loved the way two stories intersected and met head-on to a satisfying conclusion, including the way the group of teenagers were portrayed and the corrupt and secretive workings of the government in an area 51 type of atmosphere.

What did you like best about this story?

The description of the forest that gives the reader the feeling of being inside the story and living it.

Which character – as performed by J. Scott Bennett – was your favorite?

I have two. One would be Sam Cage, a government worker caught up and trying to stay afloat in a corrupt system. The other was Keenan Braddock, a young clairvoyant an unlikely hero who leads a group of teenagers against a haunting enemy.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Powerful and Addictive

Any additional comments?

The narrator, J. Scott Bennett did an excellent job in portraying the characters. Excellent storyline.

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