Even though this early Ed McBain police procedural has been out of print, listeners need not kiss it goodbye. David Colacci breathes new life into the story about some old friends at the 87th Precinct, like detectives Steve Carella and Meyer Meyer, who are really good at crime solving. This slick and only slightly dated mystery starts out with two murder attempts on a beautiful blonde. Then the suspect's corpse is found hanging, and a fake detective appears on the scene. Meanwhile, as he investigates the murders, Carella must also sit through the trial of the alleged murderers of his father. Colacci has all the 87th Precinct characters down pat. There are nearly a dozen regulars. He delivers a glib, straightforward narration, and his numerous accents are true to life. The late Ed McBain would be proud.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2009
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: Brilliance 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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