Narrator Allyson Ryan convincingly depicts Briar Creek, Connecticut-- a small seaside town--along with its inviting public library and feisty director, Lindsey Norris. As Lindsey plans her wedding to boat skipper Mike "Sully" Sullivan, she becomes the target of a library patron who is stalking her. Ryan realistically portrays Aaron Grady, a seemingly nice guy who's obsessed with Lindsey. Listeners will savor the behind-the-scenes details on the library, its down-to-earth staff, and diverse patrons. The excitement and danger escalate when Grady goes missing and Lindsey and her friends decide to search for him. One of Ryan's best creations is the boyfriend of Police Chief Emma Plewski, a British actor named Robbie Vine, whose accent and biting sense of humor add to the fun of a story filled with clever literary asides.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2019
Duration: 7 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781974969418
Publisher: Dreamscape
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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