Vance’s top-notch performance will keep listeners engaged right to the thrilling end.
In a mystery set against the backdrop of modern-day Naples, Nikki Serafino, a liaison officer between Italian police and the United States military, finds herself drawn into the investigation of the murder of an au pair when the key witness demands to talk to her. Simon Vance showcases his talents, creating highly believable and likable characters, including Nikki and her friend Valerio Alfieri. His voicing of Nikki is particularly strong, reflecting her inner sadness as well as her strength. His strong differentiation of the key protagonists helps listeners keep track as the plot gently unfolds.
Vance’s top-notch performance will keep listeners engaged right to the thrilling end.Pub Date: Feb. 17, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798217281916
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: May 5, 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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