Silencing Sam: A Novel Audiobook

" This is my favorite Kramer novel to date. Riley Spartz, a Minnesota based news reporter, finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation, this time as the prime suspect. In the meantime, she tries relentlessly to interest her newsroom boss in what could be the next big sweeps piece, about wind turbines and bats. Riley's parents are a charming addition to this story and other secondary characters that play a big part in Riley's life return as well. "

" Fun, easy read. While the mystery and other story lines are great, a little tired of the main character being accused of the murders.... Overall though, it was very enjoyable. "

" Silencing Sam is an okay book is you are stuck in an airport with a couple of hours to kill that would have been wasted people watching. It wasn't a bad book, it wasn't a good book either. Maybe it's because I never read the first two books in the series, but I just didn't get the feel of a senior investigative journalist out of the title character. The murderer was obvious, and the subplot was ridiculous. If you really feel the need to read this book check it out from the library. "

" Her best so far. Fun to read about places in the Twin Cities. "

" Another pleasant, if not exciting, read. No particular faults noted. "

" Predictable - I knew who the killer was from the start, but still enjoyable readable. "

" While I enjoy the Minneapolis location and the TV reporter angle, I found this story to be less than suspenseful. I prefer the more colorful and fatally flawed characters of Evanovich's books and with that I move on to sizzling sixteen... "

" Another quick and good read in the Riley Spartz series. I agree with Courtney that the ending seemed rushed. I would have liked a little more resolution and explanation, especially with the main "mystery". Overall, though, a good read. "

" I got this because the author was at the library, and I liked her. I read the first 2 so thought I'd try this one. It's ok, actually liked all the info about the wind turbines and the bats better then the story line. "

" Another great book by one of my new favorite writers. The ending was far-fetched, but a nice element of surprise. My TV news friends would especially like the book. "

" Fun to read. Author is from White Bear Lake and this series takes place in the Twin Cities. "

" Julie knows her stuff re: tv. A fun read. "

" 3rd book in the Riley Spartz series. Seriously took me 2 days to finish. I picked up the audio cd's and listened every chance I had (even while working)...had the hardcover on hand too, finished it up tonight. Looking forward to reading more from this series! "

" Another solid entry for Julie Kramaer. Sam is an obnoxious gossip colomnist for a Minneapolis newspaper. Riley is the series protagonist, a television reporter, who is accused of murdering him. We also learn about wind farms & meet some truly memorable characters. "

" I love Riley and I love this series. I felt this one was a little more predictable than the others, at least as far as 'whodunnit'. some of the side stories were pretty interesting though. still a great fun read. "

" Getting pretty old. Trying to be cute like Evanovich, but not really succeeding. "

" I really liked the mystery solving in this book. The main character's tendency to put work before relationships drives me crazy, somehow she needs to almost die to figure out what is really immportant over and over. I did have the killer pegged, but the victim was a surprise. "

" I didn't like this one as well as I did Stalking Susan. I'm actually not sure I know why! Maybe because Sam was really so unlikable? Not sure. "

" Another fun, quick read. I liked this one a bit better than #2. "

" I love that I always learn something when I read Julie's books. This time about wind turbines. I did not see the killer coming until quite late, which tickles me no end. :-) "

" Loved it. So far I've really liked this series. I am not going to say how it ends, but I will say that I'm glad it went the way it did. "

" Another solid mystery in the Riley Spartz series. However, my complaint is that it felt like too many mysteries were happening at once. The ending happened very quickly, with the shortest of epilogues. I thought one plot point was a little too far-fetched as well. "

" I really enjoyed the first book of this series. I liked this one but not nearly as much as the first or even the second. They are easy to read and keep my attention enough that I have a hard time putting it down. "

" Another good book by Minnesota author, Julie Kramer. "

" The third book in the series is less intersting than the second, which was less intersting than the first. A quick read with a few twists and turns. But the story is jumbled and the loose ends are all tied up too quickly and too neatly. Good beach reading. "

" Another solid entry for Julie Kramaer. Sam is an obnoxious gossip colomnist for a Minneapolis newspaper. Riley is the series protagonist, a television reporter, who is accused of murdering him. We also learn about wind farms & meet some truly memorable characters. "

" Her best so far. Fun to read about places in the Twin Cities. "

" I really liked the mystery solving in this book. The main character's tendency to put work before relationships drives me crazy, somehow she needs to almost die to figure out what is really immportant over and over. I did have the killer pegged, but the victim was a surprise. "

" too much this n that not enough mystery. "

" While I enjoy the Minneapolis location and the TV reporter angle, I found this story to be less than suspenseful. I prefer the more colorful and fatally flawed characters of Evanovich's books and with that I move on to sizzling sixteen... "

" I went back and read my reviews of the first two books in the series and feel the author continues to improve, as much of my issues with the writing style of the first two books have been resolved. <br/>Riley is hitting her stride and continues to be an interesting character to follow. "