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| American Fire: Love, Arson, and Life in a Vanishing Land by Monica Hesse; narrated by Tanya EbyAdult Nonfiction. Beginning in November 2012, an arson spree terrorized a rural county in Virginia for six months. In American Fire, journalist Monica Hesse traces the fiery trail of Charlie Smith and Tonya Bundick, who torched unoccupied buildings near where they lived in economically depressed but tightly knit Accomack County. Like Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, the deadly pair were romantically entwined; their motives remained elusive until after their capture. True crime aficionados and those interested in the economic fates of rural communities will want to listen to this compelling story, in which Tanya Eby's narration convincingly distinguishes among the participants' voices. |
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| The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue: A Novel by Mackenzi Lee; narrated by Christian CoulsonTeen Fiction. A "Grand Tour" of 18th-century Europe offers Lord Henry Montague one last chance to cut loose before he must abandon his scandalous life of drinking and dallying with young ladies (and gentlemen) and take over his family's British estate. The Tour is barely underway when Monty (accompanied by his sharp-minded sister Felicity and his best friend and secret love Percy) makes a powerful enemy, turning the journey into a life-or-death mission involving highwaymen, pirates, and alchemy. Blending snarky humor with passionate emotion and savvy social observations, this "guide" is an "absolute delight of a listen" (AudioFile) for fans of inclusive historical adventure. |
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| Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips; narrated by Cassandra CampbellAdult Fiction. After a pleasant afternoon at the zoo, Joan realizes that the loud noises she'd heard earlier were actually gunshots -- human bodies litter the park's entrance, and at least one armed man stands between her and freedom. She grabs her four-year-old and finds cover, but with an antsy, hungry preschooler, even the best hiding place won't last forever, and Joan must soon make a move. Their harrowing ordeal moves lightning-fast as author Gin Phillips movingly portrays what a mother will do to protect her child. Cassandra Campbell's vivid narration may be emotionally intense but will stick with you long after it's over. |
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| The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland; narrated by an ensemble including Laurence Bouvard, Shelly Atkinson, Laural Merlington, Joe Barrett, and Will DamronAdult Fiction. Magic is real and, until 1851, was practiced openly. Then it disappeared. To find out why, the shadowy government entity known as the Department of Diachronic Operations (D.O.D.O.), recruits Harvard-trained linguist Melisande Stokes to translate ancient documents in search of clues. This collaboration between science fiction writer Neal Stephenson and historical fiction writer Nicole Galland may appeal to fans of Jody Taylor's Chronicles of St. Mary's series. Read by an ensemble, the audiobook offers a rich and compelling listening experience. |
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