Kate’s 2¢: “Cry Wolf” by Tami Hoag
“Cry Wolf” by Tami Hoag
Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read. I’m just saying…
I was immediately drawn in by Hoag’s wonderful, in depth knowledge of the Southern Louisiana’s flora and fauna of the Bayou. Her descriptions of each plant, flower, and environs including the smells and feel of the oppressive humidity, brought the landscape alive in my mind.
Although I know no French or Creole, I am enjoying the French Creole patois Hoag uses very liberally. It helps solidify the ambiance of the back-water bayou, its people, customs, and culture.
Kristin Allison’s narration of “Cry Wolf” is spot on with her pronunciations, inflections, and cadence. All in all, a class act production.
From her website:
“Writing is such a solitary, all-consuming pursuit. I sit in my office with my dogs for company, having conversations with imaginary people, and touch the hearts and minds of real people on the other side of the world.”
Hoag began her career as an author in 1988, writing category romances for the Bantam Books Loveswept Line. After several years of success in that field, Hoag switched her focus to single-title suspense novels. She has had thirteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including five in a 20-month span.
Hoag lives in the greater Los Angeles area where she is also known as a top competitive equestrian in the Olympic discipline of dressage.
From NLS/BARD/LOC:
Cry wolf DB95810
Hoag, Tami. Reading time: 17 hours, 35 minutes.
Read by Kristin Allison. A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.
Suspense Fiction
After a big case torpedoes her job and her marriage, attorney Laurel Chandler returns to Bayou Breaux to be with family and give up on seeking justice. But she soon pairs up with author Jack Boudreaux to identify a dangerous predator. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
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Kate’s 2¢: “Born In Death, etal J. D. Robb aka Nora Roberts
“Born In Death, etal J. D. Robb aka Nora Roberts
Kate’s 2¢: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares my thoughts about what I read. I’m just saying…
When my Texas colleague brought the “in death series” by J. D. Robb to my attention, I went to Robb’s website and copied the many titles in chronological order. One by one, I read them. They are a bit formulaic, but the way the narrator, Martha Harmon Pardee, gave slight voice differences to each character, it brought the stories alive and the characters became my friends (or not!). I really enjoyed reading them until Pardee was no longer the narrator. I guess I’d gotten used to hearing Roarke’s Irish lilt. It just wasn’t the same with any other narrator.
As you may know. J. D. Robb is the pseudonym for Nora Roberts. Roberts’s many, many novels are of the ilk:
Romantic suspense fiction, Suspense Fiction, Romance, Mystery and Detective Stories, as well as Best seller. I think I like them all, at least the ones I’ve read. I like her style and plot twists within the narrative arc.
From NLS/BARD/LOC:
Born in death DB63794
Robb, J. D. Reading time: 10 hours, 1 minute.
Read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
Romantic suspense fiction
Mystery and Detective Stories
New York City, 2060. Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke agree to find missing mom-to-be Tandy Willowby for her pregnant friend Mavis Freestone. When high-profile accountants Natalie Copperfield and her fiancé are murdered, the two cases become intertwined. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2006.
Brotherhood in death DB83804
Robb, J. D. Reading time: 12 hours, 49 minutes.
Read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
Romantic suspense fiction
Mystery and Detective Stories
Although it is not a homicide, NYPD lieutenant Eve Dallas agrees to handle the investigation when the husband of her colleague, Dr. Mira, is knocked out and his high-powered cousin kidnapped. But the case’s twists and turns bring out Eve’s childhood pain. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.
Festive in death DB79625
Robb, J. D. Reading time: 10 hours, 53 minutes.
Read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
Romantic suspense fiction
Bestsellers
Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s latest homicide case has an unlikeable victim. Good-looking personal trainer Trey Ziegler’s body was found by his recently dumped girlfriend. But as Eve digs deeper she learns of many other women who might want to see him dead. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2014.
Immortal in death DB61354
Robb, J. D. Reading time: 9 hours, 33 minutes.
Read by Martha Harmon Pardee.
Romantic suspense fiction
Mystery and Detective Stories
New York City, 2058. Homicide detective lieutenant Eve Dallas’s friend Mavis introduces Eve to her new fashion designer lover, Leonardo. Leonardo, however, is also involved with model Pandora, later found dead. Eve investigates the murder to clear Mavis’s name. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1996.