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by Robert Crais (Reader: David Stuart)
ISBN: 1561009776
Binding/Media: Audio Cassette
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. EX LIBRARY. Cover is a little worn but cassettes in a very good, listening condition.
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Entertaining PI thriller
Rating  (3)
Date: 2010-03-06
I am reading the Elvis Cole books slightly out of order and each time I am reminded how good the series is.
Cole is a good hearted Private Eye supported by his lethal partner Joe Pike. The joy of these books is the blend of story, character and terrific one liners.
In this one Cole decides to hunt down a missing father, unaware that forgery, the Russian Mafia, the Feds and even Vietnamese gun men are also heavily involved.
Perhaps the story is slightly weaker then usual with some slightly clichéd Mafia characters, but the other stronger characters and the dialogue do compensate. Fast moving if slightly short book (I read it in one sitting) this is a fun and entertaining read.
If you have not yet caught up with this series, you have a treat in store.
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Indigo Slam
Rating  (4)
Date: 2009-12-16
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have not started this book yet but I enjoy other books by this author.
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Paperback
Rating  (5)
Date: 2009-05-09
This is one of my favorite authors. And, this particular story was
compelling and difficult to put down. Enjoyed every page. Finished it
in a few days and passed on to a gf who loves this author too.
Would recommend the seller.
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Characters With Character
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-01-14
Elvis Cole is the kind of Detective we all would like to be; witty, laid back, good at what he does, and someone who has a Pike-like buddy to take on the really, really bad guys should we suddenly find that we're in over our heads and badly needing finely focused fanatical firepower.
Robert Crais has given the reading world some interesting fictional characters with some interesting whodunnit plot lines that make for enjoyable reading. What more can we ask of a writer?
If you're new to Elvis and Pike then begin with The Monkey's Raincoat and work up to Chasing Darkness. Good writing by Crais and good reading for us. A shame though that books don't come with a coffee cup holder.
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Really good stuff!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-12-09
As I work my way through the body of Robert Crais' work, I can't help but wonder what took me so long in "discovering" Messr Crais! I recently completed "Indigo Slam", another 5-star-winner, maybe the best of his novels I've read yet but olde news to those Crais fans who have been around for a while. Great characters/characterizations a good plot and though it was telegraphed beforehand, a rousing, rip-roaring ending which caught me totally flat-footed! Bring on the next book in the series, I'm ready; I know I should be spreading them out... but I can't do it, call me Craised!
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by Lilian Jackson Braun
ISBN: 0399143505
Binding/Media: Audio Cassette
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. Cassettes in very good listening condition. Moderate wear on the case.
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I enjoy the ambiance
Rating (4)
Date: 2010-02-13
I love a good whodunit but gave up on this series for quite a while. However, while browsing for titles recently I ran into it again and decided to try a few. I'd forgotten how delightfully on point Ms. Braun is with her understanding of the Siamese. Having been raised by one (Impy) myself and having had my household managed by one ever since, I know them too, and Koko and Yum Yum are as recognizable to me as any of those I have known.
If you're a deep down died in wool murder mystery enthusiast, however, this series may be a bit too light for you. Certainly as it has developed over the years, the stories have stressed the interesting characters and interrelationships of small town people more than the murders that have occurred among them. Like the English novelist Angela Thirkell High Rising (Angela Thirkell Barsetshire Series), Ms Braun has managed to capture the ambience of an era and the intimate relationships among long time members of small communities; in the case of the former, early 20th century rural England, in the case of the latter more recent northern US--my guess, though it's not stated, northern Minnesota, since it's known for its cold, snowy winters, and its history of logging, mining, quarrying and bootlegging.
If you find the works of PD James The Private Patient (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries), Martha Grimes The Anodyne Necklace and Kathy Reichs Bones to Ashes: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels) more to your liking than the works of Maggie Sefton Dropped Dead Stitch (A Knitting Mystery) or Joanne Fluke Strawberry Shortcake Murder (Hannah Swensen Mysteries), the Cat Who Mysteries are probably not for you. Like the latter two authors, Ms Braun delights with her tales of people that the reader gets to know and appreciate with each book. The murder plot is almost of secondary importance, and this is especially true of The Cat Who Sang for the Birds.
The author goes into great detail about the main character's home, his personal friends, the history he shares with each, where they dine, what they talk about, how they fit in with town activities. Greater attention is paid to the naming of the library's cats and in the arrangements for a spelling bee than in the details of the murders. The reader is not privy to details of the crime scene beyond the facts as reported by others. There is no real "puzzle" to solve and few "clues" with which to solve it. In fact, as murder mysteries go, this one does not really follow the rules at all.
That said, I will also say that I enjoyed it. But then I like Siamese; I enjoy spending vicarious time in Moose County--probably because I live in Minnesota; I like the characters I meet there; and I'll probably visit again soon!
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Best of the Series So Far
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-08-24
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This was such a good book! The funeral scene brought tears to my eyes. Qwill spends a lot of time at the new art center. He befriends a young artist who paint butterflies. She is in a state of flux and wants to move in with her boyfriend.
The lady who lives across the road from the art center is Maude Coggin. She is an interesting lady who is ninety three. Qwill interviews her and discovers that she takes in stray dogs.
Koko wakes Qwill up one night to find that Mrs. Coggin's house is on fire. More mysteries abound and Koko knows what is going on and tries to communicate with Qwill.
This was a great book and I enjoyed it very much.
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Mystery light, but still a delight!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-04-22
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
Spring has sprung in Moose County, and that means that the beauty of nature is quickly unfolding. From butterflies emerging from their cocoons, to baby birds hatching and chirping left and right; even romance blooming in the sunny days. But not everything is peaceful and quiet within Moose County. Underneath the beautiful façade are secrets, local vandalism, cruelty, and many other strange events. Strange events that Qwill just can't stop himself from poking his nose into.
Even though he came from Down Under, Jim Qwilleran has found that residing in Moose County - 400 miles from everywhere - couldn't be more pleasant. He has good friends, keeps good company with his prized felines Koko and Yum Yum, enjoys the perks of being a reporter for the Moose County Something, and spends his days sniffing out stories. When some unexpected, and out-of-the-ordinary acts of vandalism occur within little Moose County, the residents are sent into a tizzy, trying to figure out who would commit such a disgraceful crime. Qwill, however, is one of the only people interested enough to do a little investigating to finger the criminal. But as he continues digging, he begins to uncover some very unexpected things, such as strange events involving some of the local political candidates. To Qwill, vandalism is one thing, but when a murder takes place, he knows that he'll have to enlist the help of both Koko and Yum Yum to assist him in catching the culprit. Qwill would prefer simply spending time with a remarkable local artist known as Butterfly Girl, and savoring the opening of the new Art Center. But he'll have to solve the crime before his mind can finally rest, and he can enjoy the new beauty springing up all over Moose County.
The beauty of Lillian Jackson Braun's work does not necessarily lie in the mystery contained within the pages of her books, but, rather, the character development she weaves in her tales. That character development is quite prevalent within THE CAT WHO SANG FOR THE BIRDS. The descriptions of Butterfly Girl, and the nosiness of the people of Moose County does overshadow the mystery that Qwill, along with Koko and Yum Yum are investigating; but for those looking for a quaint read, it is not perturbing in the least, and actually makes for a refreshing trip through a cute community, where we have the opportunity to catch up with new and old friends. Mystery light, but still a delight!
Erika Sorocco
Freelance Reviewer
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NOT ON OF BRAUNS BEST
Rating  (1)
Date: 2007-02-10
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I've read some of the Braun series cat books and this one wasn't one of my favorites. It was boring with no plot and it did mention very little about the Butterfly Girl or who she is. The story didn't make any sense at all. I couldn't get into this one. I read it but was disappointed in it. I'm lucky that I only paid $1 for it towards charity.
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Yum Yum Goes Cuckoo for a Yo-Yo
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-09-21
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Once again we tune in on the denizens of Moose County and find all in an uproar. In fact there are several uproars going on in this cozy neighborhood located 400 miles north of everywhere. First there is the new art center which most people love but the director somehow expects the farmers in the vicinity to keep their dirt off of the roads. When it rains you see, that dirt becomes mud and eventually gets tracked into the art center. Worse yet, the library has gotten rid of their card catalog and replaced it with a computer. This little innovation even sparks a demonstration complete with a grill for burning protestor's library cards.
Amid all of the normal Pickax City hubbub resides the ever-affable Jim Qwilleran and his mystery solving cats Koko and Yum Yum. In this entry in the series Koko has taken to singing like a bird and communing with his bird friends as often as he can. He has also been on the case again after a suspicious fire claims the life of one of Pickax's oldest citizens. The authorities rule that the fire started with a kerosene heater but Qwill doesn't buy it and neither does Koko. Yum Yum for her part is happy playing with her new yo-yo.
Eventually of course everything works out and as in previous books Qwill looks back to see just how precise Koko's clues were. For those new to the series Koko, although talented can't talk but he tries to tell Qwill what has happened in some odd ways. Usually however Qwill doesn't figure out Koko's clues until he has solved the mystery on his own. The best thing about this series besides the wonderful cast of characters is that the reader gets the same clues as does Qwilleran and if one pays very close attention Koko will tell you who done it long before the solution is revealed.
Overall this book, while enjoyable is just a little darker than most of the previous entries, although the body count is fairly low especially compared to some of its predecessors. I can't put my finger on the difference but there is a slightly different tone to this book and it is not an altogether welcome change. On the other hand this is still a very fun and entertaining read and this is a book that should be on every cozy mystery lover's bookshelf.
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ISBN: 0788721917
Binding/Media: Audio Cassette
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. EX LIBRARY. All cassettes are in a very good, listening condition but the casing is lightly worn.
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by Mary Higgins Clark
ISBN: 0671657348
Binding/Media: Audio Cassette
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. The cover shows signs of light wear. The cassettes are clean and clear. This is an abridgement, 2 x cassettes, 3 hours playing time.
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Weep no More, My Lady
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-01-30
Mary Higgins Clark Is a Phenomenal writer. A real page turner novel. Can't put her books down till your finished them
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Satisfying
Rating (3)
Date: 2008-09-26
There is nothing like the blatant atmosphere of rich and powerful celebrities being killed off to make for a good popcon mystery. Fluffy and fun, Ms. Clark takes the sister of a famous actress (a famous actress who just so happens to be a recent murder victim) and makes her an unlikely heroine in murders among the rich.
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'Tis Okay, Typical Mary Higgins Clark Script
Rating  (2)
Date: 2007-03-31
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
Weep No More My Lady follows the Clark formula for her stories. The suspense and guessing part is to find out who amongst the people surrounding the principal players is the killer. Clark was okay, but is now beginning to be a "read one, read all" type.
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KEPT ME IN SUSPENCE
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-03-29
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Yes! one of my fav ones from Mary higgins clark my oh my i finished this book in 3 days! that's how interesting it was! loved the end!!! WOW!
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So, so
Rating (3)
Date: 2006-10-03
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I found this book to be pretty dull, unrealistic, and just overall boring. generally I can get through a MHC book within days, but this one took weeks. Not the best from Clark.
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by Laurie R King (Narrator: Alyssa Bresnahan)
ISBN: 0788705792
Binding/Media: Audio Cassette
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. EX LIBRARY. All cassettes are in a very good, listening condition but the casing is lightly worn.
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