Category Archives: Action/adventure

Hot on the trail of a missing island

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson When Janet Ivanovich’s first Knight and Moon novel hit the stands a year ago, I quickly declared the new series my second favorite of Ivanovich’s prolific offerings (the Stephanie Plum books have a lock on … Continue reading →

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High (and sometimes deep) adventure

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson NIGHTHAWK. By Clive Cussler and Graham Brown. Penguin Audio. Read by Scott Brick. 11 ½ hours; 9 CDs. $45. Also available in hardcover from G.P. Putnam’s Sons. The United States’ most advanced aircraft/spacecraft has gone … Continue reading →

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Stone Barrington’s latest is rich with plot, action and politics

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson BELOW THE BELT. By Stuart Woods. Read by Tony Roberts. Penguin Audio. 8 hours; 7 CDs. $35. Also available in hardcover from G.P. Putnam’s Sons. I haven’t read nearly all of the Stone Barrington books, … Continue reading →

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Frozen, a la Stephanie Plum

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson TURBO TWENTY-THREE. By Janet Evanovich. Read by Lorelei King. Random House Audio. 6 hours; 5 CDs. $32. Also available in print from Bantam Books. Janet Evanovich is one of those prolific writers with several series … Continue reading →

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For sheer entertainment, listen to a Clive Cussler tale

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Linda

Reviewed by Linda C. Brinson When it comes to audiobooks, I’m a more eclectic reader than I am with the printed volumes. Sure, I love listening to books I’d probably read or have read anyway – I’ve listened to all … Continue reading →

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Adventures with the Amazons

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Linda

Often when reviewing an audio book, I consider whether I would have enjoyed the book more or less had I read the print version. Some books are so good I savor them both ways. Although I was entertained, for the … Continue reading →

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