Debbi Morgan's smoky voice and versatility do full justice to this engrossing story of a family and the woman who had the strength to overcome poverty, racism and tragedy to give her children the ability to persevere. Flora moves to a Tennessee town after bearing a child of rape and having the child taken away from her. The murder of her sharecropping husband doesn't break her as she struggles to raise her son and adopted daughter. Her will helps her children to have dreams for their future--although they aren't always Flora's. As Morgan effortlessly switches from character to character, accomplishing difficult dialects and the range of human emotion, the story sweeps the listener along in this saga of American survival. Her rendition of Flora's preacher is priceless: One can see the swaying figure and the sheen of sweat on the forehead during the fiery sermon. We hear Flora's aging in her voice: always determined and strong, but acquiring the patina of age as her story progresses. Both major and minor characters are clearly established vocally. This is a riveting performance that introduces characters the listener will not soon forget.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1998
Duration: 5 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Escape on a thrilling adventure with Soneela Nankani and Andrew Eiden as they narrate this suspenseful romance. A year has passed since Simi Chopra, her assorted crew, and Jack Danger pulled off a lucrative diamond heist. Now, the Chicago Mafia boss is demanding that the jewels be returned, so Simi gets the team back together. Nankani delivers an expressive performance that emphasizes Simi's conflict between her passion for Jack and the mission. Her distinct character voices keep the listener fully immersed. Eiden's lively tone gives Jack a subtle flair and confidence that make him easy to forgive and to love.
Pub Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593907467
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This is not a story about guns, but about blue pearls. Gerald Browne takes us to the Pacific Ocean and the world of pearl divers and natural gems and mixes in mystery, intrigue and suspense. Barry Bostwick portrays the characters in one voice, varying his intonation slightly for the Asian personalities. His reading style is very smooth, evidence of preparation and interest in the story. 18mm Blues is abridged well, collecting the important elements of the story. Unobtrusive music indicates the end of each side. Disappear into the mystery of the Far East and one of its most beautiful commodities.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1993
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Audio Renaissance
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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