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BEAUTIFULLY NARRATED

Revisado: 12-24-23 El oyente recibió este título gratis

One of my pet peeves is an audiobook that is hard to listen to because the narrator’s voice is too soft or isn’t appropriate for the content but this book is very well done by a narrator who has a strong, clear voice and a gift for local accents. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and highly recommend it. It’s the third book in a trilogy so listeners should enjoy Kasey Riley’s Do Not Assume and Do Not Accept first but Do Not Answer is carefully crafted to be a standalone so no worries.

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INTERESTING TOPIC/GOOD MYSTERY

Revisado: 07-05-23 El oyente recibió este título gratis

A book cover is an author's first and sometimes only opportunity to grab a reader's interest, and this is one cover that hits it right out of the park! I had a long car trip coming up and needed an engrossing story to make the miles melt away, and this audiobook did not disappoint. The tagline alone had me hooked; I wanted to know escape from where and escape from whom! The characters were only a step or two ahead of their pursuers throughout the entire story, and I was rooting for them as they searched for sanctuary. This talented author knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats.

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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR A TEENAGE GIRL

Revisado: 11-21-19 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Most teenage girls love horses so what could be better than a story set on horseback? This story is about a young girl who sets out alone on horseback on a perilous journey through formidable terrain. Suzie McKenna was upset when she left her mother's house in Idaho and attempted to ride through the mountains to her father in the neighboring state of Wyoming; things get much worse halfway through an already long and arduous journey when her mare has a fall and Suzie is hurt. Worse, there's a storm closing in as searchers try desperately to reach her. This YA author knows her way around a horse and the details are clearly authentic....young adults will gobble it up. Kasey Riley has a gift for 'orienteering' and describes the situation and the terrain so accurately, the reader is out there with Suzie and just as terrified! The story delves into family dynamics and addresses issues many teens struggle with, serving as a cautionary tale for Suzie's mother as well as the girl herself. The cover is dramatic and appealing. Christmas is coming, so look no further for the perfect gift for the teen on your list.

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THE PERFECT COMPANION FOR A ROAD TRIP

Revisado: 12-27-18

It's a six-and-a-half-hour drive from Durango to Denver and I didn't want to be there in the first place, but you know how those command performances are on holidays. My sister-in-law is a true friend and she gave me a Christmas gift that took the pain out of the arduous journey back to the city. Yes, it was the audiobook version of Ruff Cut. It's seven hours and twenty minutes long so not only was I totally engrossed in the story as I drove home, I had to know "what happened" because the bad guys were just about to get outsmarted by the gutsy, female sheriff just as I pulled into my driveway...so yeah, I ended up sitting in the car listening for another fifteen minutes or so LOL. It's not the first time that's happened but it doesn't happen often because, all too often, plots are predictable and you can already guess how it's all going to turn out. Not here! Kasey Riley rolls out the surprises and keeps 'em coming; the bad guys "aren't from around here" and they're no match for ex-Iraq veteran and sheriff of Riverview, Megan Holloway. Her mission now is to keep her town and the townspeople she's come to love safe, and no one is going to mess with her. Speaking of love, there's also a "love interest" in the story and you'll find yourself rooting for Aaron. Megan doesn't realize how much she cares for him until she almost loses him. If the blurb giving you a synopsis isn't enough to convince you to buy this audiobook, the picture of the dog on the cover surely will as he's clearly a major player in the plot. As a Colorado native, I especially enjoyed reading about the town of Riverview, set in the state's high desert. The author's understanding of the terrain, small-town living, ranch life and police procedure bring this mystery to life. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to listening to another Kasey Riley mystery on my next road trip.

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SO TIMELY IT GIVES ME CHILLS

Revisado: 12-03-18

In light of the world's first genetically-modified embryo just last week by a Chinese scientist, the topic of this story is terrifyingly prescient. What the Nazis tried to do by breeding a 'super race' can now be done in a lab and the lid is off Pandora's box, that's for sure. It sure gives one pause! What if WWll had ended differently and the Nazis had time to carry out their gruesome plan? What if some of the babies born to the mothers in the lebensborn program survived? That is exactly the issue author Kasey Riley explores. Her story is fiction but has the chilling ring of reality. The seeds that were sown then are coming to fruition now, with the capability to edit out undesirable genetic traits....and splice in those that are desirable.

If you're gifted, somehow different from others, would it be possible your genes had somehow been modified? What if you're orphaned at birth and you have no idea what your actual heritage is? Wouldn't you want to know? What if you'd been adopted by a loving couple and had a safe, secure, comfortable home and a good education...would that be enough or would you still want to know?

That's the conundrum facing Nicoleta Parcells as she graduates from college. She's always been curious about the events surrounding her birth and how she ended up where she did. Her adoptive parents have given her the gift of a happy childhood but, now, they feel she is old enough to explore her origins and they give her a DNA test kit for graduation with their best wishes. Well, you know that old adage...be careful what you wish for!

This story will take you halfway around the world and keep you on the edge of your seat. I've always been an avid reader but hearing the words, having the story brought literally to life, gives the narrative a whole new dimension and I highly recommend the audiobook. The narrator's voice is clear and distinct and she reads with passion and feeling.

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A WINDOW INTO ANOTHER WORLD

Revisado: 08-26-18

I always enjoy reading a story that's set somewhere I either haven't been or would like to know more about. This is one of those books; with Kasey Riley's vivid description, I can visualize the little western town of Riverview, Colorado. It also gives the reader insight into a sport they may not know much about, Endurance riding. It's a pleasure to read about the teamwork between Megan and her horse, Radar, as they're out on trails in remote areas. As the story begins, they're part of a group marking the route for new trail when a soggy section of bank gives way and one of the riders, Bethany, plunges down an embankment, only to discover she's all but landed on a partially buried skeleton which appears to have been shot in the head. This is not good, and the murder investigation commences. Who was the victim and why was it dumped there? When did it happen? Who did it? What was the motive? When the FBI agent, David, comes to investigate the crime, he and another of the riders, Kam, are thrown together when they're fired upon by an unknown assailant and David is wounded. Someone clearly doesn't want that crime solved! They take refuge in an abandoned cabin. They're stranded there in one of the blizzards the Rockies are famous for where they're forced to rely upon each other for their survival…and, just as you'd expect, some feelings take hold there. Nice combination of mystery, suspense and romance. I read the author's previous book, Desperate Endurance, and was introduced to some of the characters there. I was leaving for a long trip to Florida and wanted an audiobook so Kasey Riley and crew kept me company for nine hours or so. I was so engrossed in the story, the miles just melted away. Great choice of narrator. His gravelly voice sounds straight out of the American west.

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Where There's Smoke, There's Fire

Revisado: 07-25-18

And what a timely topic this is, with climate change producing hotter, drier summers and worsening wildfire seasons! The story starts off simply enough with a scenario readers can all relate to, all the red lights on your dashboard sending your adrenaline level into the stratosphere and your car coasting to the side of the road with billows of steam coming from under the hood. Stephanie is grateful for assistance rendered by...you guessed it...the handsome hunk who comes along and knows his way around an engine. Both Stephanie and Doyle have been burned (pardon the pun) by painful past relationships and neither is looking for romance. But some things are meant to be and it turns out Stephanie's on her way to house sit in her mother's absence and Doyle is the new tenant in the rental cabin on her mother's property. There's just one problem...they hate each other. Well, maybe hate's too strong a word but they sure don't like each other.
When a nearby wildfire grows in ferocity, Stephanie and Doyle set their mutual antipathy aside and join forces to rescue livestock in the face of the rapidly encroaching flames. The situation takes a turn for the worse when they discover the fire was set and the arsonist has them trapped. Suddenly, they're on the same side, dependent on each other for survival. Take it from there...
The narrator is very enthusiastic, reading the story with a great deal of passion. She puts you right there in Riverview, Colorado so be careful if you're listening while driving; you'll get so engrossed you may miss your destination!

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GREAT COVER, AND THE CONTENTS ARE JUST AS GOOD

Revisado: 07-05-18

It's hard to find a "horse book" with adult characters, but here it is. How many women have been in the same situation, traveling alone on the interstate? Just for starters, that's a cautionary tale and Bethany's experiences in evading her pursuers, towing a horse trailer, will keep readers turning the pages. Luckily for her, members of the horse community are down-to-earth folks with common sense and they help each other out so she manages to stay a step or two ahead...most of the time. What's in the package foisted on her by a dying man? When she tracks down his son and prepares to hand it over, how does she know whether the handsome, helpful rancher is part of the solution...or part of the problem? By the time she's head over heels in love with him, the answer becomes clear. I like to read about subjects I don't know much about or places I'd like to know more about, and this book had all that. The author brought the world of endurance riding to life and her descriptions of the rural west were enthralling. The narrator's voice is ideally suited to the material and he gave a very skillful reading, so buy this title and enjoy!

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A TRULY DELIGHTFUL STORY

Revisado: 04-14-18

Would you consider the audio edition of Change of Heart to be better than the print version?

I can't answer this question as I only listened to the audiobook and have not read the print version.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Each character was so adroitly drawn and depicted, I felt for each of them. The author absolutely nailed the snobbish former mother-in-law (for her, I felt just as the two main characters, Val and Nathaniel, did-ugh!)

What about Skyler Morgan’s performance did you like?

The voice is mesmerizing, and the diction is very clear. The narrator is able to portray each character so clearly that, as he reads, he becomes each character. He has an amazing ability to do different voices which really enhances the narration.

Any additional comments?

I lived in a small town on the coast of Maine for 15 years so I can say with confidence that the author has captured the essence of the fictitious "Lobster Cove" perfectly and brings it to life so skillfully, you can see it in your mind's eye. It was an absolute pleasure to drive along and become engrossed in this story; I was sorry when it ended.

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SWEET LITTLE STORY

Revisado: 03-22-18

Would you consider the audio edition of Fly and Fall to be better than the print version?

I did not read the print version so cannot comment.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The reader cannot help but relate to Siddique. The author skillfully makes the reader sympathetic to him as an immigrant, wanting to fit in, to be accepted and, as the story unfolds, you find yourself rooting for him.

What about Steve Beltran’s performance did you like?

Steve Beltran's voice is low, clear and very pleasing. He puts a lot of emphasis and emotion into his reading and does a wonderful job of portraying different characters. And he even sings.

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

No, but I enjoyed it and was sorry it wasn't longer.

Any additional comments?

I like to read about cultures and places I don't know much about and this was a window into the world of an immigrant, trying to assimilate. Not only did I enjoy the story itself as I was driving but I gained a greater understanding, and empathy for those who have left all that was familiar.

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