Book description
Available for the first time in one volume: three delectably puzzling mystery stories-including the Anthony Award-winning story "Lucky Penny"-starring the inimitable taxi-driving Boston private investigator Carlotta Carlyle Six-foot-tall, redheaded ex-cop and Boston-based private eye Carlotta Carlyle is "the genuine article: a straightforward, funny, thoroughly American mystery heroine" (New York Post).Struggling PI Carlotta Carlyle drives a cab at night to make ends meet. She's almost done with the night shift when a fare tries to rob her, and her moonlighting gig becomes a crime scene. Unfortunately for the thief, nothing ruffles Carlotta. As she figures out why she was targeted, she uncovers startling information. Whether Carlotta is flying cross-country to safeguard a blues musician's priceless guitar or stopping a killing at Fenway Park, this flame-haired, six-foot-one detective knows to never let a felony get in the way of a good time.In these three stories-"Lucky Penny, " "Miss Gibson, " and "Stealing First, "-acclaimed author Linda Barnes demonstrates precisely what makes Carlotta Carlyle one of mystery fiction's most distinctive and engaging private detectives.
Keystone
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Sugar Domino
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Twinkle Cutlass
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Muzish
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Fadey
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InsightfulInk
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Winter Underdog
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Miss Murder
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Hitch Frenzy
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Rook
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Silent
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Darkside Isis
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Doz
ListenBook's audio filters have given me the power to tailor my listening experience to my preferences. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Zod
ListenBook's basic audio filters enhance my listening experience and make it uniquely mine. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of reading through my ears, making every moment more valuable. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work! Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Lady Killer
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Die Slice
I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. I can't believe how easy it is to dive into a new world with this app. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback.
Demo Tequila
I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. ListenBook's statistics feature is both enlightening and motivating. It's incredible to see the time I've invested in learning through audiobooks. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! I love the ability to change the background color. It’s a nice touch.
Doll Champagne
I can't imagine my audiobook routine without ListenBook's intuitive and user-friendly design. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Golden Cougar
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience