Eve Dallas has trouble finding out who Giovanni Rossi really was, why he was killed, and how. Susan Ericksen's portrayal of the tough-as-nails Dallas proves she hasn't lost her appetite for this futuristic suspense series. She projects Dallas as her snippy, sarcastic self. And now her family is being threatened. Her husband's majordomo, Summerset, alongside Giovanni, were two of the 12 undercover agents in the Urban Wars resistance. Now one of the remaining agents is attempting to kill the rest. Ericksen's crackerjack delivery of Eastern European, Irish, and English accents drives her performance to a fever pitch as Dallas races to find out who the murderer is. The energy and artistry Ericksen puts into her presentation make for an exciting listen.
Pub Date: Feb. 4, 2025
Duration: 13 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781250377777
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Overall, listeners will find the characters and the plot funny, touching, and compelling.
Narrator David Threlfall’s deep, gruff voice seems like the perfect match for DS Declan Miller, whose continual banter and sarcastic sense of humor will entertain listeners while he drives his colleagues batty. A murder case that may or may not have actually been murder sets off a domino effect, which includes a real murder, a kidnapping, and the involvement of the head of a crime family. Listeners also get to eavesdrop on conversations between Miller and his late wife, who continues to cheer and guide him. While Threlfall, through accents, pace, and tone, is highly effective at performing the male characters, his female voices lack plausibility.
Overall, listeners will find the characters and the plot funny, touching, and compelling.Pub Date: July 21, 2026
Duration: 10 hrs, 20 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668192153
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 3, 2026
Jackson’s reflective performance, wide emotional range, and subtle humor make this an irresistible listen.
Gildart Jackson’s stellar narration is a perfect fit for this splendid police procedural and its well-developed characters. The Norfolk, England, investigative team is called upon to reopen an inquiry into the murder of Lord Freddie Thorpe. Popular retired superintendent Smith’s occasional presence affects everyone’s outlook, including that of his capable replacement, DCI Cara Freeman. Jackson’s portrayal makes her a force to be reckoned with, and he realistically renders both upper-class suspects and working-class locals. Details of the team’s private lives and relationships add verisimilitude to a complex and compelling plot, and the squad’s dedication to doing right by the victim is moving and fascinating.
Jackson’s reflective performance, wide emotional range, and subtle humor make this an irresistible listen.Pub Date: June 2, 2026
Duration: 14 hrs, 32 mins
DD ISBN: 9781668660645
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: June 30, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 2026
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