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Cold Cold Heart Audio Book

Cold Cold Heart Audio Book
a Great Karin Slaughter Audiobook


Cold Cold HeartCold Cold Heart by Karin Slaughter

Audio Book

Author: Karin Slaughter

Time: 58 Minutes

Publisher: Random House

Narrator: Megan Dodds

PARENTAL WARNING: Some content in this story is unsuitable for young children.

Short Story Summary

In the short story Cold Cold Heart audio book, Pam did her role as a loyal, honest wife for twenty years. She and John enjoyed their friends, careers, and a special son. Just like the vows state, for richer for poorer, for better for worse, they lived their lives. All the way up to the day tragedy struck their family. John betrayed his wife in the most public of ways, leaving to a lucrative new life. For the next three years, John becomes richer while Pam not as fortunate becomes poorer. John’s life keeps getting better while Pam’s becomes worse. But then something happens! A reversal of fortune brings them back together, and Pam finally gets the chance for revenge. A revenge that even John could never have dreamed of …

Author Biography

Karin Slaughter was raised in a small South Georgia town. She began writing and has been writing short stories and novels since she was a child. She is the author of the best-selling novels such as:

  • Blindsighted and Kisscut
  • A Faint Cold Fear
  • Indelible and Faithless

Karin is currently working on Triptych, a stand-alone novel set in the same world as the Grant County series.

About the Narrator – Megan Dodds

A graduate of the famous Juilliard School, American Megan Dodds made her West End debut in Ben Elton’s Popcorn.

Her TV appearances have included:

  • Poirot
  • Love in a Cold Climate
  • The Sword of Honour Trilogy
  • Spooks (she played CIA agent Christine Dale)

One of her film appearances was 2005′s Edinburgh Festival satire – Festival. But, the London stage has given Megan her most favorite roles of late: in Neil LaBute’s This is How It Goes and as Rachel Corrie in the acclaimed single-hander My Name Is Rachel Corrie at the Royal Court.

Short Story Reviews:

I usually don’t listen to stories in general let alone read fiction like this. The narrator of Cold Cold Heart audio book had a great pace and it sure kept my interest in what would happen next. If I had read the book I don’t know if I would have read it all in one day but I’m sure glad I listened to it as it was great. I would gladly listen to another of Karin’s stories.

Country:
Canada


WOW!!!! Very nice! I was drawn in from the start. The story had a very nice pace that kept me interested. Great job Karin……. and nice narration Megan. I like Karin, was also raised in Georgia. It was nice how you incorporated cities in Georgia in the story. I’m a new fan of audiobooks all because of the Cold Cold Heart audio book!

Country:
USA


I liked this book. I haven’t listened to the others, but this one was fine.

I can’t wait to listen to the rest. I like the fact that I can listen to them in a short time.

Free was a great thing too. Hope there will be more books offered in the near future from BMW audiobooks.

Country:
USA


Very intriguing and quirky story, Karin Slaughter is a master of suspense! This is shown in the Cold Cold Heart audio book.
I thought Megan Dodds was particularly convincing and reminded me of “Ruth” in Six Feet Under…
I think this series of short stories is a great initiative and can’t wait to download the next ones.

Country:
United Kingdom


More please! A smooth writing style applied to dark topics is Karin Slaughter’s specialty. I’ve read all her published work to date, and never been disappointed. A writer who leaves you wanting more is a most treasured artist.

Country:
United Kingdom


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Master Of The Storm Audio Book

Master of the Storm Audio Book
a Great BMW Audio Book


Master Of The StormMaster of the Storm James Flint Audio Book

Audio Book

Author: James Flint

Time: 62 Minutes

Publisher: Random House

Narrator: Forbes Masson

Short Story Summary

A man who finds himself arriving at exactly the same service station over and over again. He drives away and leaves, but every time he tries to exit the freeway he finds that he’s back in the same Happy Break.

Who is he? Where has he come from? What is he running from? Important questions but you will see this is just the start. Find out what exactly damaged the wing in his car while he was tuning the radio? There also is a hitchhicker, who does he stop to pick up?

Author Biography

James Flint is known as a:

  • novelist
  • journalist
  • film-maker

He is the author of the novels:

  • Habitus
  • 52 Ways to Magic America
  • The Book of Ash

Flint’s short fiction has been published by the:

  • Daily Telegraph
  • Dazed & Confused
  • Penguin
  • New English Library
  • The ICA

In 2002 one of Flint’s stories The Nuclear Train was filmed for Channel 4 by the director Dan Saul. Flint also scripted the film installation Little Earth and he makes his own short films.

About the Narrator – Forbes Masson

Forbes Masson is one of Britain’s most versatile actors. He has appeared extensively on stage and television. He was co-creator of the BBC sitcom The High Life and has played leading roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Forbes is an artistic associate of the National Theatre of Scotland.

Short Story Reviews:

I drive an 18 wheeler truck, and keeping my mind busy is how I stay alert, and that’s what Master of the storm audio book did. I related to the possibilities of the accident, and how seeing things as a Dejavue occure to me, and how people always try to justify it away.
I really liked it, and love audio books, as I am in a vehicle, 12-16 hours a day, they make the time time pass much more quickly.
Thanks James Flint, and BMW Audio Books

Country:
USA


PERFECT! A b s o l u t e l l y perfect! One of my favorite from all audio books!

Country:
United Kingdom


Master of the Storm audio book is a fantastic story and excellent material for someone who regularly does the sort of journey described (without hitting things though!) I laughed out loud at the dry sardonic descriptions and was gripped until the end. More please!

Country:
United Kingdom


Very well done. A pleasure to listen to.

Country:
Canada


Creepy story….. and not an obvious ending. There was I thinking he’d died and this was some kind of transition to the Great Beyond, but it turned out to be a Redemption tale. More BMW audiobooks please!

Country:
United Kingdom


This is a fantastic idea. I have downloaded all the BMW audiobooks. But I started with this story and it did not dissapoint me. Nice also to listen to the narrators accent.

The stories could even be made longer since we have gigabytes in our mobile phones.

Country:
Sweden


Fantastic! Radio drama on my ipod! Thank you so much. Please keep these BMW audio books going.

Country:
USA

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Beautiful Ride Audio Book

Beautiful Ride Audio Book
Another Superb BMW Audiobook


Beautiful RideBeautiful Ride by Don Winslow

Audio Book

Author: Don Winslow

Time: 51 Minutes

Publisher: Random House

Narrator: Kerry Shale

Short Story Summary

Back then he was looking at a fat IPO and a boat. Back then he was rich. Back then he had a condo overlooking the ocean, a wife, and had just bought the BMW Z4 convertible. Cobalt blue, like the ocean on a clean, clear day in early spring.

Now what he has left is the car. Ted’s a real estate investor in Laguna Beach, California. He’s been kicked out by his soon-to-be ex wife, his assets have been frozen by the IRS, he’s holding on to his Beemer, but the car company’s repo men want it back, and he’s living in a tent. He’s falling through the cracks of the ‘Gold Coast’ life, until he turns to money-laundering to get back in the game. Then things get worse…

Author Biography

Don Winslow has worked:

  • in the theatre
  • in film
  • as a private investigator

He now works as an independent consultant in issues involving litigation arising from criminal behaviour.

His previous novels include:

  • The Power of the Dog
  • The Life and Death of Bobby Z
  • California Fire and Life

About the NarratorKerry Shale

Actor and writer Kerry Shale’s most recent appearences include the television series Love Soup and Stephen Poliakoff’s film Gideon’s Daughter. He has worked at the Royal National Theatre in His Girl Friday and is a regular guest on BBC TV’s Newsnight Review. Kerry also has been busy acting in over two hundred radio plays.

He has won the:

  • Sony Award for Best Radio Actor
  • Writers’ Guild Award for Best Radio Dramatisation
  • APA Award for Audio Book Reader of the Year

Don Winslow – Beautiful Ride Audio Book

Short Story Reviews:
What a great short story from Don and another winning performance from Kerry.
This Beautiful Ride audio book short story from BMW has a lot of twists and is well worth the listen.

Country:
New Zealand


This story is exellent. It has a nice Climax. Listening to this story teaches me how to create a great short story. This is the best audiobook story I’ve ever heard yet. I was so interested in the story and this wasn’t a waste of 51 minutes of my time. I enjoyed every minute. This story was so realistic.

Country:
United Kingdom


I loved this story! Well crafted with good pace, well-drawn characters and lots of twists and turns.
A story of human failing and ambitions with a bit of humour thrown in.
The final twist concerning Marcus came as a real surprise for me. Though the clues were there, I’d forgotten about his little plan. A great surprise ending to a thoroughly enjoyable story.
More please!

Country:
United Kingdom


Its not easy writing a decent short story. Listening to Beautiful Ride audio book, Don Winlsow combines perfectly judged humour with a smattering of wisdom about the nature of love and human failing. Combined with a simple story of redemption as his main character decides what really matters in life for him (and us all in reality). The narration was also appropriately ‘tongue in cheek’. It’s one of those rare short audiobook stories that would make a good film. The prose gives more than a nod to the conventions of the genre and past masters. On the whole..good intelligent entertainment and the BMW plugs?.. It had to be done with humour and it was… I couldn’t fault it..all for free.. nice one!

Country:
United Kingdom

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BMW Audio Books

BMW Audio Books…
car not included


With BMW audio books, before you listen make sure you strap on your seat belt, preparing yourself for all kinds of highs and lows. As well, expect many twists and turns only as BMW can deliver. BMW Audio Books are brought to you by BMW (auto maker), in conjunction with Random House (audio book publisher).

A unique series of commissioned short stories displaying the work of the finest writing talent. Each audio book is yours to download for free, you will grip them like a BMW automobile on a hot summer day.

Listen to each story on your MP3 player, your laptop or ideally, in the car (hey…maybe a BMW).

So relax, sit back, hit the play button and enjoy the ride.

The BMW audio book ride.

These are clever short audiobook stories, lasting on average of about 45 minutes even though they seem longer than that. There is a lot of story put into these short stories that make them seem longer than they really are.

Take a look at the four free BMW audio books currently available for download….

Beautiful Ride

Author: Don Winslow

Time: 51 Minutes
Publisher: Random House

Narrator: Kerry Shale

Listener Reviews

A great story about a lavish life torn to bits! When you have something most dear to you it won’t ever put you down. It made me fantasize a bit about having such a lifestyle but I didn’t overdo it. I enjoyed it.

Country:
USA


Very good story, and the narration is something quite extraordinary. I laughed whenever Marcus or Ted’ wife spoke. Is also has a good rhythm and pace.
I strongly recommend this one!

Country:
Brazil


Perfect ! Absolutely well done, I enjoy every minute of it. A BMW audio book worth listening to. Keep it up!

Country:
Indonesia


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Master Of The Storm

Author: James Flint

Time: 62 minutes

Publisher: Random House
Narrator: Forbes Masson

Listener Reviews

Master of the Storm and the three other audiobooks from BMW are the first audiobooks I’ve downloaded. I enjoyed them so much that I’ve listened to them a few times now and passed them on to friends who loved them too. I’ve been back week after week hoping to get the new ones that would be available “new each fortnight”. Will that be anytime soon? :) Thanks for the great “free BMW audiobook listening”.

Country:
Canada


This is my first time listening of an audio book and I must admit I really enjoyed it. The story reminded me a lot of ‘The Twilight Zone’ from years ago. If this story had been in a book it would have been a page turner in my opinion. The narrator did a brilliant job so thank you for a story well told.

Country:
United Kingdom


I love this story. It’s like a bad dream that you can’t escape from. Please go on with such stories.

Country:
Germany


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The Debt

Author: Simon Kernick

Time: 36 minutes

Publisher: Random House

Narrator: Burn Gorman

Listener Reviews

Great narration and a wonderful straight forward story combine to provide a very entertaining half hour. It’s very nice to not have to dissect a story for a change, here you are merely a passenger along for an entertaining ride.

Country:
Canada


Shorter than the other stories, however I still enjoyed it. Someone please tell me, what is an “MP”?

Country:
USA


Great story, not my favorite in the series, but a very compelling story nonetheless.

Especially enjoyed the narration on this one.

Country:
United Kingdom


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Cold Cold Heart

Author: Karin Slaughter

Time: 58 minutes

Publisher: Random House

Narrator: Megan Dodds

Listener Reviews

As a big big fan already of Karin Slaughter I was eager to listen to this. It was not in the usual style of writing but still thrilling all the same. I continue to enjoy these BMW audio books- keep them coming!!!!

Country:
United Kingdom


More please! A smooth writing style applied to dark topics is Karin Slaughter’s specialty. I’ve read all her published work to date, and never been disappointed. A writer who leaves you wanting more is a most treasured artist.

Country:
United Kingdom


It is an interesting and well putten short story BUT it has nothing to do with a BMW.

Country:
UAE – Abu Dhabi


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