A mysterious gunrunner, angry Russians, and a controlled woman who heads a secret police force with a drug-addled subordinate are among the many characters in this violent thriller. In its crosshairs are an innocent nurse and her son. It takes a while for things to heat up--both for Gildart Jackson's narration and the plot. The story picks up its pace as Jackson crafts voices for the large number of diverse characters. Among the best are Lars, a member of the secret force, whose shaky voice is perfect for his lack of confidence, and Gunilla, his boss, whose deliberate tone reflects her calm demeanor. Jackson develops the narration well, alternating between an English accent for the narrative and diverse character voices.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2013
Duration: 16 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780385360883
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Novelist Benet Archdale and housemaid Carol Stratford are two young, single parents who have no reason to know each other. They become tangled in a nightmarish spiral of kidnap, fraud, family violence and death. Ruth Rendell creates psychological suspense in thrillers that are compulsively readable or, in this case, listenable. British actress Imelda Staunton's reading is perfectly paced, and the characters are well defined. You'll have a hard time turning it off.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Emerson and Peabody are at it again! Uncovering antiquities takes a back-seat as the romantic archaeologists track down the master criminal who is stealing Egypt's ancient treasures. With the help of their precocious son, Ramses, the intrepid pair unravel this mystery in crowded bazaars, desert camps and the heart of the Black Pyramid. Barbara Rosenblat's reading fully measures up to the tale. She is a master of timing and nuance. Rosenblat's power for character interpretation has grown with each book in this amusing series. This is the best one yet.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 12 hrs
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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