The headless body of a child is discovered during the demolition of a house in the UK town of Norfolk. Forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway is called into the investigation, which reunites her with DCI Nelson, whom she worked with on a previous case and who is also the father of her unborn child. Narrator Jane McDowell has a quirky cast of characters to work with, including feisty women, world-weary men, a range of intellectuals, and a Druid. The detailed plot weaves ancient myths and folklore with modern-day crime and forensic investigation. McDowell’s steady pace ensures that listeners can savor the twists, red herrings, atmospherics, and intrigue that are liberally scattered throughout.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2011
Duration: 10 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780792780496
Publisher: AudioGo
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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