In the mid-19th century, a young man named Ben flees troubles at home in London's East End, only to find himself embroiled in murder and mayhem in Constantinople. There he meets a wide cast of characters who both help and hinder as he tries to uncover the truth behind a series of unexplained deaths. Liam Gerrard's steady narration balances Ben's naïveté and surprisingly capable derring-do. His strong accents create a host of believable characters, and his measured pacing allows tension to build as the plot unfolds. Gerrard ensures that listeners root for a young Englishman on the hunt for a serial killer in the Gateway to the East.
Pub Date: Oct. 14, 2025
Duration: 9 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9798331969622
Publisher: Tantor Media
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
A heartwarming and exuberant listening pleasure.
Ell Potter’s British accent is just a bit posh—perfect for this charming academic spy romp set at Oxford University after WWII. Students Sidney and Gin are desperate to avoid their fates. For Sidney, that’s a job in the mines and nightmares about his experiences in the war. For Gin, it’s being married off by her father to an insufferable rich boy. When a school librarian who was gathering intelligence on Soviet spies is murdered, they both get recruited by “the Rook,” an MI5 operative, to investigate. Sidney and Gin detest each other, but romantic sparks fly as they shadow suspects, decode messages, and get into scrapes. Potter knows it’s great fun, and she runs with every instance of witty banter, word game, and quirky character that Westbury gives her.
A heartwarming and exuberant listening pleasure.Pub Date: Sept. 1, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 35 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250471147
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Oct. 7, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 15, 2026
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