In this fascinating mystery, a late-night radio host's worst fear comes true. Narrators Helen Laser and Will Collyer keep listeners engrossed, Laser in particular, as Nola Strate realizes that the serial killer who murdered her babysitter--and almost murdered her--might be back after more than a decade. Is she actually seeing the masked killer stalking her, or is her imagination getting the better of her? The author cleverly provides enough details to make both possibilities plausible. Laser handles the sections of the audiobook focusing on Nola, while Collyer gives voice to the men who are trying to protect her and catch the killer. Laser and Collyer do an excellent job with a familiar plot made new by the world of podcasts.
Pub Date: July 8, 2025
Duration: 9 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781668648506
Publisher: Hachette 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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