by Aline Ohanesian ; read by Assaf Cohen ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 7, 2015
Assaf Cohen's narration sets the mood for this lush literary drama about the secrets we discover after a loved one's death. Orhan discovers that his grandfather's past haunts his own future. Cohen voices Orhan's dreams and trials as he travels from Turkey to Los Angeles in order to track down the stranger who has inherited the family home. The pace is steady, moving the story forward and drawing the listener into the escalating tension. Various characters, like Orhan's father, come to life in gruff tones. Such distinctions help the listener keep track of the diverse cast. The narrator moves between male and female characters seamlessly, preserving the spell.
Pub Date: April 7, 2015
Duration: 8 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781622315604
Publisher: HighBridge Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
by Sara Desai ; read by Soneela Nankani & Andrew Eiden ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 20, 2024
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
by Gerald A. Browne ; read by Barry Bostwick ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 22, 1993
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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