First, it looks like a single-car accident killed the drunk driver—but the driver did not drink. Then, a participant in a reality TV show is murdered. Soon, Detective Patrik Hedstrom and his colleagues find themselves in pursuit of a killer. Narrator Simon Vance is a master of his craft. Even his pauses build a sense of character or place. His voice captures the essential moods and emotions of the story’s many characters—the longing of the lovestruck, incompetent police chief; Patrik’s exhaustion as the case drags on; the sadness or aggression of the various reality show participants. This book, part of a series, emphasizes character. Vance’s abilities enhance author Camilla Läckberg’s own considerable authorial gifts.
Pub Date: April 28, 2013
Duration: 11 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781611746273
Publisher: HighBridge 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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