Written almost 20 years ago, BLIND GODDESS is the first installment in the Hanne Wilhelmsen series, which has only recently been introduced in the U.S. An Oslo detective, Hanne begins an inquiry into the death of a small-time drug dealer. When a sleazy criminal defense lawyer is also killed, she makes connections that put her in danger. Realism permeates Kate Reading’s portrayal of the cool and detached Hanne and her colleagues as they become embroiled in a complicated case. Reading’s calm, steady narration reflects the methodical style of their investigation. As they interview witnesses and put the pieces together, Reading’s engagement with the characters enhances the narrative and dialogue. She nimbly portrays characters of varying ages, social status, and political stature.
Pub Date: June 5, 2012
Duration: 11 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781455160327
Publisher: Blackstone 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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