Death—or going to the Middle East to view the whirling dervishes? Suicide—or taking on her real estate archrival? It’s hard for Maggie Fortenberry to make decisions when she’s depressed, but suicide is on her mind. The 60-year-old former Alabama beauty queen wants to take control of her fading life and exit gracefully, but exciting events keep getting in the way. Fannie Flagg’s voice is a mix of weariness and an indefatigable life force, both vying for control and amusing listeners with the contrast. As Maggie, Flagg questions the various decisions of her past, scorches everything from unethical business practices to McMansions, and recounts the distractions that prevent her heroine from leaving this world. Flagg also enlivens colorful secondary characters such as Hazel Whizenknott, a 3’4” real estate mover-and-shaker.
Pub Date: Nov. 9, 2010
Duration: 10 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9780307704023
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Escape on a thrilling adventure with Soneela Nankani and Andrew Eiden as they narrate this suspenseful romance. A year has passed since Simi Chopra, her assorted crew, and Jack Danger pulled off a lucrative diamond heist. Now, the Chicago Mafia boss is demanding that the jewels be returned, so Simi gets the team back together. Nankani delivers an expressive performance that emphasizes Simi's conflict between her passion for Jack and the mission. Her distinct character voices keep the listener fully immersed. Eiden's lively tone gives Jack a subtle flair and confidence that make him easy to forgive and to love.
Pub Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593907467
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This is not a story about guns, but about blue pearls. Gerald Browne takes us to the Pacific Ocean and the world of pearl divers and natural gems and mixes in mystery, intrigue and suspense. Barry Bostwick portrays the characters in one voice, varying his intonation slightly for the Asian personalities. His reading style is very smooth, evidence of preparation and interest in the story. 18mm Blues is abridged well, collecting the important elements of the story. Unobtrusive music indicates the end of each side. Disappear into the mystery of the Far East and one of its most beautiful commodities.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1993
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Audio Renaissance
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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