For fans of Dashiell Hammett—here’s a dramatic audio presentation of two screen stories written as sequels to the movie THE THIN MAN. Previously unpublished, these stories were outlines for scriptwriters who developed the full screenplays for the next two movies in the series: RETURN OF THE THIN MAN and ANOTHER THIN MAN. This dramatic presentation includes a full cast and a narration that provides screen directions. The vocalizations may seem a bit over-the-top for today’s listeners but are appropriate for the era. Peter Ganim and Nicola Barber shine as the witty Nick and Nora Charles, and Scott Brick’s narration securely anchors the story. Along with the enactments are commentaries that place these screen stories in context and provide welcome backstory.
Pub Date: Feb. 4, 2012
Duration: 7 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781611749106
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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