Kate’s 2¢: “Suspect” by Robert Crais

“Suspect” by Robert Crais

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   What a wonderful story. As a guide dog handler, I know how well-trained and special working dogs are. This story takes you from the depths of despair experienced by Maggie, the military dog, and Scott, the policeman who couldn’t protect his human partner.

   It takes you from the depths of devastation and trauma to the heart-warming heights of a new bonding and success.

   Todd Fox did a good job of narrating this moving story.

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Robert Crais – Wikipedia

Robert Crais (pronounced /kreɪs/) (born June 20, 1953) is an American author of detective fiction and former screenwriter. Crais began his career writing scripts for television shows such as Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Quincy, Miami Vice and L.A. Law. His writing is influenced by Raymond Chandler, Dashiell.

   Robert Crais is the author of the best-selling Elvis Cole novels. A native of Louisiana, he grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River in a blue collar family of oil refinery workers and police officers. Born in Independence, Louisiana, he was adopted and raised as an only child. He attended Louisiana State University and studied mechanical engineering.

Crais moved to Hollywood in 1976 where he found work

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Crais, Robert Reading time: 7 hours, 49 minutes.

Todd Fox A production of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress.

Suspense Fiction

Military dog Maggie suffers PTSD after her beloved handler is killed. LAPD cop Scott James is similarly traumatized after he almost dies and his fellow officer Stephanie is killed in a shoot-out. Scott and Maggie–both new to the canine unit–become partners and investigate Stephanie’s shooting. Violence and strong language. 2013.

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Kate’s 2¢: “Steel magnolias” by  Robert Harling

“Steel magnolias” by  Robert Harling

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   Jocelyn Towne, Brittany Snow, Amy Pietz, Shannon Holt, Frances Fisher, Josh Clark, and Jeanie Hackett dramatically read this play with enthusiasm and passion. I felt like I was ‘one of the girls’. They expressed their emotionally reactions to the various issues and made me laugh and cry right along with them. Well done, my friends.

Robert Harling is an American writer, producer and film director123. He was born on November 12, 1951 in Dothan, Alabama23. He is known for writing the screenplay for Steel Magnolias (1989), based on his own play, and for producing and writing The Evening Star (1996) and The First Wives Club (1996)13. He is not to be confused with Robert Henry Harling, a British typographer, designer, journalist and novelist4.

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Harling, Robert Reading time: 1 hour, 54 minutes.

Jocelyn Towne; Brittany Snow; Amy Pietz; Shannon Holt; Frances Fisher; Josh Clark; Jeanie Hackett

Family

“Within the walls of Truvy’s beauty shop are six women whose lives increasingly hinge on the existence of one another. Together, they absorb the passing seasons, just like the weathered wooden structure of the salon “home” that they share. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starring Frances Fisher, Jeanie Hackett, Shannon Holt, Amy Pietz, Brittany Snow, Jocelyn Towne. Additional voices by Josh Clark. Directed by Jessica Kubzansky and recorded before an audience by L.A. Theatre Works.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

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