Ali Reynolds takes a call from Clarice, her husband's ex-wife. Clarice's husband is dead, and she is accused of his murder, but she doesn't remember doing it. Narrator Karen Ziemba ably performs this whodunit. Ali uses her artificial intelligence bot, Frigg, for the investigation. Ziemba gives the bot an upbeat, eager-to-please voice that fits Frigg's persona. She sometimes mishandles the idioms in the English language like "being trained" for "being railroaded" or "Mother's the word" for "mum's the word." Ziemba's presentation of the criminal perpetrators is skillful, but her standout performance is Frigg. Overall, Ziemba's presentation weaves the elements of the plot together and provides comic relief. Fans will be delighted.
Pub Date: April 1, 2025
Duration: 10 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797189789
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
C.J. Box writes about life in wild Wyoming, short stories of people living a rugged life by choice or by circumstance. David Chandler narrates in a rough-edged whiskey voice that suggests summer heat, bitter winters, and windswept prairies, guiding the listener through 10 adventures of men like Fish and Game Officer Joe Pickett. Chandler brings the listener into this strange world where, more often than not, men have to create their own justice. His performance of the economical stories, some rarely seen, is perfect. The tale of the frozen body of a Native American basketball player turned speed freak, her arm reaching through the ice of a lake in a final jump shot, is one of the most fascinating in the collection.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 7 hrs, 30 mins
DD ISBN: 9781470392796
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A charming story where the mystery lies less in the question of whodunit and much more in the why.
When Westminster art gallery owner Fabian Tulley is accused of selling a forged Alfred Munnings painting, he sets out to clear his name. He quickly realizes he’s been framed by a nasty client —but why? Narrator Martin Jarvis is excellent as always, though listeners might be surprised to learn Fabian is only 49 years old, given Jarvis's distinctly older-sounding delivery. The stakes rise when Fabian's other clients hear about the accusation. Then his racetrack stand is looted, he’s nearly run over, and his gallery lease is suddenly canceled. Francis drives the narrative forward while seamlessly educating listeners on the intricacies of art dealing and the world of horse racing, and Jarvis brings the expansive cast, including Tulley’s family, employees, and a new love interest, to life.
A charming story where the mystery lies less in the question of whodunit and much more in the why.Pub Date: Sept. 8, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798897566068
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Oct. 5, 2026
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