Grover Gardner creates a wonderful narration for the final episode of Andrea Camilieri's bestselling Inspector Montalbano series. In a metafictional twist, the novel plunges Montalbano and author Camilieri into the heart of the its action. In the morning's wee hours, an irritated Montalbano answers a wrong number call from someone called Riccardino. Soon, he gets another call about a murder. The victim is the earlier caller. Gardner deftly slips between "the author" whose books have made Montalbano a famous TV detective and Montalbano himself. Gardner gives the assortment of familiar minor characters identifiable voices and personalities. Written when Camilieri was in his 80s but held back until after his death at 95, this is a deliciously convoluted mystery, which Gardner laces with gravitas and humor.
Pub Date: Nov. 13, 2021
Duration: 7 hrs
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
With this diverse group of narrators, each story is powerfully performed with emotional intelligence and perfect pacing.
Ten narrators powerfully capture the jarring and thoughtful experiences contained in the crime stories in this Swedish collection. From a police officer who quickly learns his bias can be deadly to a young woman seeking revenge on a wealthy fellow student to a mother who soon commits the very crime her son has been accused of, each story grabs hold of the listener and leaves them questioning what it means to break the law, even with the best of intentions. Each narrator takes on a separate story, and their individual performances skillfully match the emotional power and complicated examination of human nature these pieces provide.
With this diverse group of narrators, each story is powerfully performed with emotional intelligence and perfect pacing.Pub Date: May 30, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798228701991
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Review Posted Online: June 2, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 2026
Listeners will empathize with those who are often left behind by modern society.
Tim Lounibos impeccably presents this complex look at the Japanese legal system, featuring a large and fascinating cast of characters. Irrepressible Detective Godai is investigating what seems to be an open-and-shut case after humble Tatsuro Kuraki confesses to a recent murder as well as one from 40 years earlier. However, neither Kuraki’s son nor the daughter of a previous suspect in the 1984 murder believe he did it, and they team up to investigate further. Lounibos excels in relating the in-depth investigation, and he gives compelling and memorable portrayals. Mouthwatering descriptions of food and absorbing historical details and cultural practices add interest.
Listeners will empathize with those who are often left behind by modern society.Pub Date: April 7, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798318528415
Publisher: Tantor Media
Review Posted Online: June 2, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 15, 2026
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