This delightful police procedural is full of intrigue—with clever twists in the plot and surprises from the large cast of characters. Jonathan Keeble's expert narration considerably adds to the pleasure. Partners Rafferty and Llewellyn couldn't be more opposite. Llewellyn is also the uncle of Rafferty's ex-fiancée. Keeble skillfully captures Llewellyn's Welsh accent, which becomes thicker when he's overwrought, and he achieves an endearing characterization of fiancée Abra as she and Rafferty reconcile. Best is Keeble’s portrayal of Rafferty's feelings of fallibility when he ponders what to do next in the murder investigation. As comic relief, Keeble’s depiction of Rafferty's mother, who's not averse to buying hot properties, is hilarious, especially in the moments when she confronts her son, the “copper.”
Pub Date: Feb. 1, 2010
Duration: 6 hrs, 30 mins
Publisher: ISIS Audio Books
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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