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Among the best memory loss thrillers

Revisado: 02-19-25

Traumatic memory loss seems to be the current meta plot of choice, replacing protagonist with eidetic memory. But fear not, this novel brings Rogue, a protagonist with both memory loss and eidetic memory. Okay, that sounds pretty hokey, and it is. But let the suspension of disbelief linger because this story runs at 100 MPH from start to finish -A great pager-turner with a memorable cast of characters. I'm already looking forward to Book 2 of the series in New York, where our gun-slinging hero learns more about his past.

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Detective novel set during WWII Pacific Theater

Revisado: 01-07-23

Easily one of the best books I've listened to in some time. Joe McGrady is the protagonist in a story centered in Honolulu with travel to Hong Kong and Japan - spanning US involvement in WWII. Though is in the Noir style of detective novels (Hammett and Chandler), the book feels original in many ways. The writing is sharp, with apt descriptions of each scene and with interesting dialogue. Unlike many other books I read, I didn't ever feel like this story was either too long or too short and the pacing is always just right. The cover also shows a memorable scene from the book.

I give this book my highest marks and two big thumbs up. One warning - once you pick up Five Decembers, it will be hard to put down.

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A real page turner for the ears

Revisado: 07-16-22

A satisfying spy novel with Americans, Russians and Iranians. The three-way interplay was interesting throughout the book. Narator was top-notch as well.

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Matt Dinniman is worthy successor to Douglas Adams

Revisado: 07-01-21

The premise of the book is really stupid and full of sophomoric humor. I haven't played D&D since college almost 40 years ago, so am generally curmudgeonly towards these types of books. However, the reviews are great, so I thought why the hell not.

Warning: Babies are killed and there are many vividly detailed descriptions of killing things with bare hands and feet.

Even with all of this - one of the funniest laugh out loud books I've read in years. Bonus: Jeff Hays is so damned good as narrator. Get this audiobook!

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Matt Dinniman is worthy successor to Douglas Adams

Revisado: 07-01-21

The premise of the book is really stupid and full of sophomoric humor. I haven't played D&D since college almost 40 years ago, so am generally curmudgeonly towards these types of books. However, the reviews are great, so I thought why the hell not.

Warning: Babies are killed and there are many vividly detailed descriptions of killing things with bare hands and feet.

Even with all of this - one of the funniest laugh out loud books I've read in years. Bonus: Jeff Hays is so damned good as narrator. Get this audiobook!

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Best fantasy novel I've read in years

Revisado: 06-07-21

The Blacktongue Thief covers some interesting new territory on well-trod ground. Not sure what I liked better - the story or Buehlman's own narration. I hate to give any part of the plot, but know that this is a great page turner.

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Ending makes up for dreary middle

Revisado: 04-27-21

Enjoyable read with a good and unexpected finish. I was frustrated through much of the book as the protagonist was the most hapless investigator since the Detective Clouseau. Narration is excellent.

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This Is My Jam

Revisado: 04-20-21

Should be part of the Great Courses Catalog. Keys is at once wildly entertaining and deeply knowledge of his craft. This series is so fun. There betta be a sequel, sucka.

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One of the best books I've read in some time

Revisado: 01-21-20

This is new category for me - The nonfiction novel.

The true story of Pino Lella during the German occupation of Milan during WWII. A gripping account of real events for a boy coming of age - with many plot twists. I consider this is one of the best WWII books I've ever read. If you liked All the Light You Cannot See, get this audiobook.

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Zombies on Mars?

Revisado: 10-14-19

Let's face it, this book kind of sucked. Very disappointed to be stuck with a zombie novel. Was a pretty good book series until this awful third installment.

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